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If you appreciate taking your own interesting holiday photos, South Florida offers some wonderful, whimsical, and festive displays. Adorable selfies. Pose with pals. Broward, Dade and greater Palm Beach offer lots of opportunities in 2023 for impressive Instagramable pictures. Plenty of places and events are free. Snow and Snowmen Dania Dania Pointe plaza offers free …

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For fans of ice skating, Las Olas Oceanside Park in Fort Lauderdale is featuring a synthetic ice rink amid the palm trees as part of its Wonderland holiday events and attractions. The Wonderland events are November 13, 2023, through January 1, 2024, with many for free. .  Fees apply for The Rink, which is touted …

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For a fun holiday event with the kids, Sunrise parks and recreation department is showing “The Grinch” at an indoor venue and inviting Santa and The Grinch to hang out in person after the film. The event in 2023 is 6:30 p.m. December 22, and entry is $7. The “Grinch” movie is rated PG for …

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Load up the youngsters. A free holiday drive-in movie with extra holiday features is offered in Coconut Creek.  The film is at 7 p.m. December 22, 2023, with 6 p.m. trackless train rides and photo ops with Santa. Entry is free. The film is “The Santa Clause.” For information, phone 954-545-6682  The venue is the …

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Regal is showing classic holiday movies on select weekends for just $5.  In addition, if you’re a Regal Crown Club or Unlimited member, you can bring a friend for FREE.  From Nov. 26 to Dec. 23, 2024 on Saturdays and Sundays, the chain will feature a family-favorite holiday film for all to enjoy back on the big …

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If you’d like to extend the holiday vibe, Plantation is decked out with delightful displays embellished with lights. It’s a family-friendly and pet-friendly and informal bedazzled exhibit. Walk up. Snap photos. The holiday display  is outside City Hall, 400 NW 73rd Avenue, Plantation 33317 until January 6 and entry is free.  The decorations include a …

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Southwest Regional Library in Pembroke Pines is offering Polar Express Family Night. The event in 2023 is 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 20, and entry is free. Registration is requested. The event includes Santa storytelling model train train rides crafts and hot chocolate Southwest Regional Library, 954-357-6733, 16835 Sheridan Street, Pembroke Pines 33331. …

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Two dozen or so residents in Coral Springs Broward who dressed up their yards with elaborate holiday lights and inflatables are featured in a Deck The Halls event. The winners and other participants are featured online if you’d like to drive by to glance at the impressive displays in person, or browse photos on the …

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Live performances and festivities that reflect the holidays with an African-American perspective are featured at the African-American Research Library in Fort Lauderdale. The events in 2023 are December 15-16, and entry is free. Performances include Soulful Christmas, described as a retelling of “The Night Before Christmas” with a twist that offers a lyrical journey that …

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Holiday festivities for families are featured at Wilton Wonderland in Broward. Santa and some of his friends are included at the indoor event. The event in 2023 is 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. December 16, and entry is free.  A holiday storytime and art projects are part of the event. The Wonderland is at Hagen …

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For a visual treat, festive light displays are delightful.  A free walkup display in North Broward offers lovely photo ops. The lights displays in 2023 are 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in December on the lawn at Coral Springs city hall, 9500 West Sample Road, Coral Springs 33065.  Lighted displays include an 11-foot teddy bear, …

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