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For fans of energetic Salsa sounds, this event is for you. The Hollywood Salsa Fest is a free event with lively entertainment. The  Salsa Fest in 2025 is 2 p.m. – 11 p.m. Saturday, April 5 at ArtsPark on Hollywood Boulevard and Federal Highway. Performers include  Melina Almodovar Jose Alberto Alayn Garcia Cachi y su …

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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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Royal Palm Beach will host the free, family-friendly West Fest, from Friday, Feb. 28, through Sunday, March. 2, 2025, at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. Times: Friday, Feb. 28: from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 1, from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday, March 2, from 1 to 5 p.m. The event will include the …

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World Fest in Weston offers an international array of flavors, fashion, displays, art, singing, dancing and other live entertainment. Entry is free for Weston World Fest festivities in 2025 is 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 2, offering entertainment and things to do for kids and adults. Weston World Fest features performances and interactive …

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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 2025 is 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, March 1 at Miramar Regional Park. Register online. The kite festival includes entertainment, food trucks, kite demonstrations, kite giveaways, and …

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The ever popular Saint Sophia Greek Festival returns Feb. 28 to March 2, 2025, featuring Greek food, wine & spirits, Greek pastry & coffee, Greek cooking demonstrations, live Greek music, dancing and a tour of the Byzantine Cathedral (Watch YouTube promo from an earlier year). The baklava will be irresistible.  The festival will also feature …

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Orange Blossom Festival offers vendors, live bands and things to do for kids in Davie. A parade and an auto show are included in the events. The Orange Blossom Festival  in 2025 is Friday, February 21, Saturday, February 22, and Sunday, February 23, and entry is free.  Festival at Bamford Park The event includes: 6 …

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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. 22-23, 2025, from 10 a.m. to …

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Delight in Scottish food, Scottish dancing and Scottish athletics at an event in Plantation. Southeast Florida Scottish Festival & Highland Games in 2025 is 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at Plantation Heritage Park, at 1100 Fig Tree Lane, Plantation 33317.  The festival offers exciting athletic events, pipe and drums, highland dancing and …

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Calling all seafood lovers, boat lovers and car aficionados! The West Palm Seafood Festival is coming to town Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 15-16, 2025, plus it has once again teamed up with the Palm Beach Marine Flea Market, and the Palm Beach Car Swap Meet & Car Show! According to Larry Burdgick from Under the …

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