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Santa’s Wonderland is back at Bass Pro Shops, and you’re invited to enjoy this Christmas village. Santa arrives on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at 5 p.m. and the festivities will include a tree lighting, seasonal treats and a free kids’ giveaway of a Bass Christmas plush toy. From November 2 to December 24, 2025, get …

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Load up the youngsters. A free drive-in movie is featured in North Broward. Drive-in films in 2025 include: 7 p.m. Saturday, December 13: “Elf” with trackless train rides at 6 p.m. and photo op The venue is the Butterfly parking lot at 5280 NW 40th Street, Coconut Creek 33063, east of the casino. Sign up …

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The holidays in Davie include a vendor fair featuring handmade items, plants and planet-friendly green products.  Live music and raffles are featured. What: Holiday Craft Show and Green Fair When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, November  22, and Sunday, November 23, 2025 Where: Bergeron Rodeo,  4201 Rodeo Way, Davie. Entry and parking are free. …

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Water Taxi on The Intracoastal Waterway runs scenic routes in Fort Lauderdale & Pompano Beach, and an express route from Fort Lauderdale to Hollywood. Information about Water Taxi and purchasing tickets is at 954-467-6677 or online. Discount opportunities are offered.  Water Taxi routes in Fort Lauderdale Some use the yellow vessels to travel from place …

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Free events and entertainment for kids and adults are offered at Plantation Walk, a pedestrian-friendly shopping and dining plaza in Plantation. Plantation Walk is at 321 N. University Drive, Plantation. Events usually are free, with free parking. Pets are usually permitted. Outside food and beverages are typically not permitted. Events at Plantation Walk Trunk or …

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Selfies with Santa are featured at Banyan Pilot Shop in Fort Lauderdale.  The event in 2025 is 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. November 22 and Santa flies in by plane.  Entry is free and reservations are requested online.  Banyan Pilot Shop is at 5320 NW 20th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale 33309. Other Holiday Events  

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Ring in the New Year with fun and entertainment. South Florida offers a wide variety of places to play and sights to see. Lots are free or relatively inexpensive. Some popular attractions offer discount opportunities. New Year’s Day 2025 Parks Delight in the outdoors at a local, regional or state park. Take a nature walk. …

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If you’re looking for something fun to do New Year’s Eve, several festivities Tuesday, December 31 are free and relatively inexpensive, including an outdoor party in Fort Lauderdale with live entertainment, an anchor drop and early kid-friendly activities. Free New Year’s Eve Festivities in Broward Fort Lauderdale Free New Year’s Eve street festival in Fort …

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Fort Lauderdale is offering free New Year’s Eve festivities including an outdoor street party with a lighted anchor drop.  Music entertainment includes DJ Penn House. The Fort Lauderdale Downtown Countdown includes bounce houses, inflatables and games.  The event in 2025 is 4:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. December 31, at Southwest Second Street and Southwest Fifth …

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Xtreme Action Park is hosting a Neon Skate Party New Year’s Eve. The event in 2024 is 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 31, to 1 a.m., with a $20 fee and $35 for VIP tickets, which includes 1 hour of arcade action. Gliding along on roller skates, groove to the beat of hit tunes rolled out …

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Miramar is offering free New Year’s Eve events. Events in 2024 include For children, there will be an early New Year’s Eve ball drop, with the ball dropping at 5 p.m. From 12 p.m. to 5 pm. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, there will be all kinds of family fun, including inflatables,  face painting, popcorn, and …

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