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Plenty of holiday events in South Florida feature fun with pets. Here are some fun events where you can party with your favorite mutts.   2024 events Tamarac Holiday Pawty is 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday, December 14 at the dog park, 8101 Southgate Boulevard, Tamarac 33321. The event includes pet adoptions and photo …

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Fun for kids. Ice skating. Live holiday music. Las Olas Boulevard is offering its very popular holiday event, and entry is free. In downtown Fort Lauderdale in 2023, Christmas on Las Olas is 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. November 28 on Las Olas Boulevard, an elegant fashion and dining district. The event from Southeast 6th …

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Sometimes Santa soars in a flying sleigh. While in South Florida, he apparently enjoys traveling by river in a lighted water sleigh. In 2024, he and his reindeer will be navigating the Middle River in Wilton Manors  at 5:30  p.m. Tuesday, December 18, weather permitting. The jolly guy’s excursion launches from Colohatchee Boat Ramp. Spectators …

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  The film is off due to weather   The holiday film “The Polar Express” is shown for free in Dania. It’s 6:30 p.m. December 15, 2023, and feel free to bring a portable seat or blanket.  The film is at Meli Park, 2901 SW 52 Street, Dania Beach. Free & inexpensive things to do …

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Holiday festivities at a park in Fort Lauderdale include live local performances, bounce houses and train rides. It’s a merry event. Entry is free.  Parking is free. Light Up Carter Park 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. December 9 1450 W. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-828-5411 The event includes face painting and a holiday tree lighting. …

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Live entertainment enhances the festive vibe in South Florida, including  South Florida Symphony Orchestra performing holiday favorites. “Messiah” and other holiday musical works are featured   7:30 p.m. December 3 at Parker Playhouse, 707 NE 8th Street, Fort Lauderdale 4 p.m. December 4 at Barry University, 11300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores Vocal performances elevate the …

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