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Entry is free for Rhythm by the River event in Fort Lauderdale, which features live performances, games and food trucks. The Rhythm By The River festival, celebrating local voices, is 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Esplanade Park on the delightful Riverwalk promenade. Mainstage performances at Esplanade Park 2 p.m. Luigi Arredondo Sextet, …

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Interactive and exciting, Ignite Broward features immersive light, sound and projection art displays in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Dania Beach. The events and displays are free. Ignite Broward in 2026 is February 13-22 at different venues. The displays feature the work of local, national  and  international artists and designers using impressive technology for 3D projection …

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Rides. Live music from regional bands. Those and other enticing features are part of the Butterfly Festival in Coconut Creek. The Butterfly Festival in 2026 is 2 p.m. to to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, February 28, and entry is free. Wristbands for rides are free for Coconut Creek residents. The fee for rides is $20 for …

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TurtleFest is not only a cool name for a fun and free family event but it also helps support sea turtles and the oceans where they reside. Plus, there’s nonstop entertainment, food & drink options, vendors, exhibits, hands-on activities and more. The festival is on Saturday & Sunday, Feb. 21-22, 2026, from 10 a.m. to …

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Royal Palm Beach will once again host the annual free, family-friendly West Fest in 2026. West Fest When: Friday-Sunday, Feb. 20-22, 2026 Where: Royal Palm Beach Commons, 11600 Poinciana Blvd. Cost: Free entry; vendor and activity prices vary. Features: Fun zone, Carnival rides, Pony rides, Stage entertainment, Line dancing and more Website Times: Friday, Feb. …

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The month of March features Youth Music Festivals scheduled to present diverse performances by Miami-Dade students. Admission is free with RSVP to attend these events. The public is invited to join neighbors and community members in these family festivities that recognize and showcase the talent and creativity that abounds in student artists across various neighborhoods …

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Wear your beads. Hollywood Mardi Gras offers its version of the festive event especially famous in New Orleans. Entry is free for the vibrant street festival. The event in 2026 is 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, February 15 at Hollywood Boulevard off 19th and 20th Avenues, Hollywood 33020.  The  Mardi Gras event includes live …

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Delight in Scottish food, Scottish dancing and lots of Celtic music at an event in Plantation. Scottish Celtic Music Festival in 2026 is noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, 4201 Rodeo Way, Davie, FL 33314. This year, the event will be a more of a music festival. The festival …

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Opa! If you’re a fan of Spanakopita, spinach and feta pie and other Mediterranean specialties, you’re in luck. Saint Catherine Greek Food & Wine Fest, West Palm Beach The Saint Catherine Greek festival is an annual tradition and will be held Friday through Sunday, Feb. 13-15, 2026, in West Palm Beach. There will be live …

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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 2026 is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at Miramar Regional Park.  The kite festival includes entertainment, food trucks, kite demonstrations, kite giveaways, and kite building. …

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