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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 2024 is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 6. For youngsters, the event includes an area with hands-on activities, art projects and rides. Games include an Earth Day scavenger hunt. …

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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 2024 is rescheduled due to weather for 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at Esplanade Park on the scenic Riverwalk promenade along The New River.  Entry is free. Food and drinks from …

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The Orchid and Garden Festival at Bonnet House in Broward features live entertainment, lectures about plants, and garden art. Orchids and tropical plants are on display and for sale.  The Orchid Festival in 2024 is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7, and tickets are $15. Purchase tickets online. Tropical …

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Delight in plant-based dishes from participating restaurants and food vendors at  Vegan Block Party  events in Fort Lauderdale.  In  2024  the Vegan Block Party events include  2 p.m. – 8 p.m. April 27 at Esplanade Park, 400 S.W.  Second Street, Fort Lauderdale 33312. Esplanade Park is on the lovely Riverwalk promenade. Vegan Block Party events …

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Oakland Park is presenting a lively Dancing In The Street block party with art, food trucks and a Kids Zone with a DJ.  Live music is featured. It’s free. Dancing in The Street in 2024 is 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.  Friday, April 5 on Northeast 12th Avenue. It’s between Oakland Park Boulevard and Northeast …

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Entry is $10 for the vibrant Stonewall Pride Parade & Street Festival in Wilton Manors if you purchase tickets prior to the event. The fee is $13 for purchasing tickets at the event. Entry is free for kids 11 and younger.   Stonewall Pride Parade in 2024 is at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 15, on Wilton Drive …

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Up next is a free performance by Eddie Balzola and Oriente at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 12.  Eddy Balzola & Oriente has a unique blend of Cuban music with influences from blues, jazz, Brazilian, and Caribbean sounds. The concert is titled “Soul Jazz Meets the Clave.”  This free event is presented by the Lincoln …

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For a delightful outdoor family excursion, a kite festival in South Florida is ideal. Especially when it’s free. It’s dubbed “World’s Greatest Kite Festival.”  The event in 2024 is rescheduled for 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday, March 24 at Miramar Regional Park. The kite festival includes live entertainment, food trucks, kite demonstrations, kite giveaways, …

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Holi Hai is an ancient celebration to welcome spring and features singing, dancing, and feasting, plus special treats and sweets. It’s a happy, colorful festival where communities come together to share in the power of human connection. All ethnicities and nationalities are welcome. Admission is free. Vendor prices vary. What: Holi Hai Celebration a “Festival …

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The Wellington Bacon & Bourbon Fest dishes out fries, fritters, and other fare flavored with bacon. Admission is free for this family friendly event: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. March 23 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 24, 2024 in Wellington. Limited free parking available on site. The event is at the Village of …

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