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Free books, a fantasy forest and performances are featured at the Broward Library StoryBook festival in Pembroke Pines.  StoryBook Festival in 2025 is 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, November 15, and entry is free. Reserve a ticket online. The  event is at  Southwest Regional Library, 954-357-6580, 16835 Sheridan Street, Pembroke Pines 33331. The event …

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Taste foods from different regions of the world at Riverwalk International Food Festival in Fort Lauderdale. Riverwalk International Food Festival in 2025  is 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,  November 15, at Esplanade Park on the scenic Riverwalk promenade along The New River.  Entry is free. Food and drinks from food trucks and regional restaurants …

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Displays featuring artwork from professional and student artists, live performances and interactive workshops are included at an arts festival in Pembroke Pines. The popular Pembroke Pines Festival of the Arts event  in 2025 is 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, November 8, and Sunday, November 9, with free entry. Feel free to supply your own …

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South Florida offers events with vibrant Indian entertainment and activities for Diwali, a lively festival of Lights holiday in India. In Broward, Diwali events include a festival with free entry and a festival that offers a discount. Diwali events in 2025 in Broward Davie  Diwali festival of lights  is 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, …

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St. Bonaventure’s Family Festival in Davie features rides for adults and kids, games and food vendors. Entry, parking and entertainment are free. Tickets are required for rides, food and games. Family Festival  in 2025: 5  p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, November 6 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, November 7 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. …

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Fall festivities at an event in north Broward include line dancing and plenty of other entertainment.  Fall Harvest Festival in 2025 is 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, November 15, and entry is free.  The event includes: 2:45 p.m. & 5 p.m. Lumberjack show.  3:30 p.m. line dance instruction. 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Six …

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The first Downtown Day of the Dead celebration will take place Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale. The free event will be 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., with the Day of the Dead stroll at 6 p.m. at Esplanade Park on the Riverwalk. The festival and parade are family-friendly, followed by a block party …

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Pumpkins are popular in South Florida, for decorating, eating and festive photo opportunities.  If you’re looking for the perfect place to pluck your orange orbs, Broward offers a variety of pumpkin patch venues and events in 2025, including Fall Festivals. With pumpkin patches, it’s wise to phone to ensure pumpkins are available when you want …

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If you’re picking out your pumpkins in Parkland, the pumpkin patch occasionally features other things to do, especially for youngsters. Pumpkin Patch   Parkland Pumpkin Patch in 2025 is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends and 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. weekdays October 18-23, with occasionally a petting zoo, photo ops, inflatables, food vendors and face …

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