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The Earth Day event at Hollywood beach features live entertainment, including a dance party. Mother Ocean Music Festival at the Hollywood Bandshell includes regional bands, exhibits from environmental protection organizations, and items made from recycled plastic. The festival in 2025 is 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, April 26, and entry is free.  Entertainment includes: …

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For Earth Day, Sunrise is offering a free festival with live entertainment, exhibitors and things to do for kids. The Earth Day festival in 2025 is 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Saturday, April 12 with educational and interactive displays. For youngsters, the event includes an kids area with hands-on activities and inflatables. Food, drinks and other …

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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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Dania After Dark is an occasional street festival featuring food vendors, entertainment & artists in Dania Beach. Usually events are free. They often include a kids area, food trucks and other food vendors, and adult beverages for purchase.  Dania After Dark is outdoors, unless weather requires the event relocate indoors.   Events in 2025 include …

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The Downtown West Palm Beach Art Festival is produced bi-annually by Howard Alan Events and draws thousands of visitors each year. Attendees can stroll along Rosemary Avenue and chat with artists while viewing their works. It’s a two-day street fair with lots to see and do and best of all, admission is free. Downtown West …

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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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If you love Italian food, but also enjoy the music, art and cultural traditions. Here’s a chance to really have some fun. The Galbani Festa Italiana of Wellington is a two-day Italian festival that features live entertainment, food and beverages, plus shopping. There’s even a cooking stage. What: Galbani Festa Italiana of Wellington When: Saturday, …

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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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