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Tasty foods  from South Florida restaurants and food vendors are featured at Smoke on The Water BBQ Feast on Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale.  Entry is free. Food items are offered for purchase. The event in 2025 is 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday April 12 at Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale 33312. …

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Miami Beach Pride events: March 27, 2025, to April 6, will bring together members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, their friends, allies and supporters to celebrate the unique spirit and culture of the LGBTQ+ community in Miami Beach. Many events are free with RSVP, while others have admission fees. Upcoming free events …

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It’s official. Spring arrives with the vernal equinox this month and the Boynton Beach Spring Market will welcome the season with a free upcoming family event to celebrate local businesses. The event includes entertainment, vendors, games and activities. What: Spring Market, 2025 When: Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 4 to 9 p.m. Where: Centennial Park …

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This free event is open to the public and is designed to be family-friendly, pet-friendly, and fun-friendly. The Downtown Festival features live stage music, plus strolling musicians, artisans and artists, a farmers market, car show and more. What: Downtown Festival When: Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Royal Palm Place, …

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Paintings. Bollywood Indian dancing. Live rock music. Taiko Drummers. Entertainment and exhibitors at the Coral Springs Festival of The Arts are international and varied. The Festival of The Arts in 2025 is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 15, and Sunday, March 16, and entry is free.  The event includes artists, performers and  GardenFest. …

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Holi, the Festival of Colors, is an ancient festival to celebrate and welcome the arrival of spring with singing, dancing, and feasting. Guests are encouraged to wear white and immerse themselves in vibrant hues, while enjoying Bollywood music, dance and traditional food. All ethnicities and nationalities are welcome.  What: Color the Sky: A Holi Festival When: …

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Interactive fun and exciting displays and demonstrations are featured at a science festival at the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale. Entry is free, but registration is advance is requested. The event in 2025 is 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, March 8, with some events at Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd Street, …

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The picturesque New River in Fort Lauderdale is the scene of a lively event featuring thousands of floating rubber ducks and opportunities to win exciting prizes. Duck Fest Derby in 2025 is 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.  Saturday, April 5, at Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale. The event, which supports organizations that …

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The annual Palmetto Bay Village Picnic is coming up for Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Coral Reef Park, 7895 SW 152nd Ave., Miami. Admission is free; vendor prices vary. This community event includes the following: Food vendors Rides & Games Performances Face Painters Balloon Twisters Music and more For more information and …

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