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The Family Fall Festival in Plantation will offer all kinds of family fun and a Halloween vibe. The festival in 2025 is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 18, with a $5 entry fee. Parking is free. For kids younger than 2, entry is free. The event includes games fun zone  pony rides petting …

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The Founding Families Fall Festival at historic Stranahan House is 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, September 26, 2025, with a $5 entry fee for adults that includes a beverage ticket.  Entry is free for ages 20 and younger. The event includes  food trucks, wine and beer vendors and entertainment.  Games are featured for all …

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Pompano Beach is showing off its Island vibes. Dance to the music and taste the food. Entry is free for the Pompano Beach Caribbean Fest with a variety of live entertainment. The lively outdoor festival 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, October 18, 2025. The event will include Caribbean cuisine, costumes, cultural showcases, music and more. …

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Pull out your favorite plaid shirt. The Town of Davie is offering a Fall festival packed with activities and entertainment. Festivities in 2025 are 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, September 20, and entry is free. Parking and activities are free. The event includes: activities for kids inflatables face painting petting farm artisan vendors food …

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Independence Day festivities are typically lively and fun, including an event in Miramar with festivities for Trinidad and Tobago. Miramar Trinidad and Tobago Independence event in 2025 is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, August 30, and entry is free. Parking is $22.96 online. VIP parking is $34.30 online.  Parking fees are $20 to $30 …

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For a taste of India in Fort Lauderdale, the India Independence Day Festival includes entertainment, food and things to do for kids. Shop from vendors featuring apparel, jewelry and henna designs. Delight in dancing and other live performances representing different regions of India. India Independence Day Festival in 2025 is 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. …

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Fort Lauderdale is featuring a Labor Day weekend Festival with live rock ‘n roll, vintage vehicles on display, and shopping. The festival in 2025 is 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, August 31, at North Beach Restaurants and Shoppes, on Northeast 32nd Street Street from 33rd Avenue  to A1A. Entry is free. Entertainment  includes The …

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PrideFete in Broward features entertainment and food with an Islands vibe, and an opportunity to nab tickets at a discount. Opportunities for free entry are offered.  The vibrant festive event in Wilton Manors  is 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. Saturday, August 9, at Richardson Park and Nature Preserve. What:  LGBTQ Caribbean festival Fee: Tickets before …

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Restaurants and food trucks are dishing up their versions of a favorite handheld food at Riverwalk Tacos and Tequila Festival in Fort Lauderdale. Entry is free. Food, including tacos, and beverages are offered for purchase. Tacos and Tequila Feast in 2025 is 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, July 19, at Esplanade Park, 400 S.W.  …

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Arsht Center continues to connect Miami audiences to the arts by presenting its signature, free monthly Family Fest Series with diverse programming. Free access passes sell out quick!   Next up… Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. The Passing Zone Knight Concert Hall The duo of Jon Wee and Owen Morse entertain with comedy, …

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