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Put your dancing shoes on because the 10th Annual South Beach Jazz Festival is going to jazz things up from January 8-11, 2026 and will feature several free concerts during the four day event.  The concerts will take place at several locations throughout South Beach. Here are the free concerts, for which RSVP is required. …

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The South Florida Folk & Acoustic Music Festival returns for its highly anticipated 39th year January 30 through February 1, 2026, transforming the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds into a vibrant celebration of music and community. The three-day outdoor festival — fully under cover — features more than 60 performers on two stages, hands-on workshops, open jam …

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Plenty of live performers, visual artists and an aerial acrobatics act are featured at Art Hollywood, with events at participating studios and restaurants, and at ArtsPark in Hollywood. Art Hollywood in 2026 is noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, January 31, and entry is free. Lots of the events are in downtown Hollywood and at ArtsPark, …

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For fans of energetic Salsa sounds, these events are for you. There will be two Salsa Fests in Hollywood this year, one in January and one in April. The Hollywood West Salsa Fest is 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, January 10, at Boulevard Heights Amphitheater, 6770 Garfield St., Hollywood 33024. The Hollywood West Salsa …

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The Fiesta De Pueblo & Business Expo is a free, community-wide event being held on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. in Greenacres. Admission is free; prices for food and vendors, etc. vary. This festival promises to be a colorful display of Hispanic culture that not only features parades, games and …

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The pastel colored Art Deco architecture is being celebrated at the 49th Annual Art Deco Weekend happening Jan. 9-11, 2026 on Ocean Drive between 5th and 14th Streets. This year’s theme is “Celebrating the Art Deco Centennial.” Hours are: Friday, Jan. 9 and Saturday, Jan. 10, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 11, …

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Entry is free for Riverwalk Seafood Festival in Fort Lauderdale, with food offered for purchase from local vendors. The fest in 2026 is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, January 3, at Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale 33312. Esplanade Park is on Riverwalk, which is a delightful pedestrian promenade along The New …

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Here’s a deal: Buy advance discount tickets to the South Florida Fair opening day Jan. 16, 2026, and use the same ticket again on another day. The South Florida Fair is a prime attraction packed with family fun and entertainment, with rides, food vendors, exhibits, parades, performers, competitions and so much more. What: South Florida …

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For a fun evening out that’s friendly for your wallet, direct yourself to downtown Pompano Beach, where you’ll delight in entertainment, food trucks, and art displays indoors and outdoors as part of Old Town Untapped events. The events are usually 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. the first Fridays of the month, except for summer. Entry …

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The Las Olas Art Fair is a popular outdoor event that features about 200 artists from different regions with displays set up along Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. Las Olas Boulevard is a ritzy and trendy shopping and dining district with fashion boutiques, galleries and restaurants. Las Olas Art Fairs in 2025 include: Saturday …

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