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Florida Flow Fest in Fort Lauderdale offers free entry for spectators, and it includes flow arts workshops for a fee and several are free, entertainment and artisan vendors. Flow Fest in 2024 is 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday January 14 at Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second St. 33312, Fort Lauderdale. A description from the …

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For family friendly outdoor fun, a fair in Southwest Ranches offers rides and  live entertainment. Southwest Ranches Country Fair in 2024 is Thursday, January 11, through Monday, January 15, at 16290 Griffin Road 33331.  Entry is free. You pay for rides, pony rides,  food  truck, vendors, and other items you want to purchase. Parking is …

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Entry is free for Riverwalk Seafood Festival in Fort Lauderdale, with food offered for purchase from local vendors. The fest in 2024 is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, January 6, at Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale 33312. Riverwalk is a delightful promenade along The New River. Riverwalk Stone Crab & Seafood …

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Food demonstrations for kids, wine seminars for grownups and live entertainment are featured at a food festival event at Las Olas Oceanside Park in Fort Lauderdale. Picnic in the Park in 2024 is 12 p.m. Sunday January 14, and entry is free. Picnic in the Park is part of Visit Lauderdale Food and Wine Festival, …

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The 27th annual Miami Jewish Film Festival will be held Jan. 11-25, 2024. Most in-person tickets are $14-$15, excluding opening night ($35). Streaming films will be available Jan. 12-25 for $10 each. Not sure where to start? Start by visiting this WELCOME page. Here are some highlights See the one night only Florida premiere of …

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The Tamiami International Orchid Festival is Friday through Sunday, January 12-14, 2024, with ticket prices of $15. But you can save 20% if you buy tickets online with promo code PLANNER. For youngsters to age 11, entry is free. You will need to pay $15 cash if you buy tickets at the door. The event, …

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South Floridians enjoy a taste of the frosty season with Winter Festivals, including some with snow. Margate Winter Festival in 2023 is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. December 15 Tuesday, December 19, with free entry. Snow slides and snow piles are featured. The  festival includes: snow, Florida style photo ops with Santa performances rides for …

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The folks at Winterfest offer a Winterfest Family Fun Day at Esplanade Park in Fort Lauderdale. The event in 2023 is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. November 19, with free entry, free entertainment  and free activities. It includes School of Rock performing snow mountain Puppy kissing booth pets for adoption from local rescue organizations 3 …

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South Florida offers events with vibrant Indian entertainment and activities for Diwali, a lively festival of Lights in India. Some local events are free. Fees apply for others, and deals are also offered. Diwali events are happening in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. Diwali events in 2024 Las Olas Oceanside Park …

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