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For folks who like friendly outdoor events featuring food trucks, artisan vendors, vintage items and other interesting wares to purchase, Equality Park After Dark in Broward is a free event. Equality Park After Dark events in 2025 are usually  6 p.m. to 10 p.m. select third Thursdays, with free parking. The venue is Equality Park,  …

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Rock out in Weston. The town offers occasional WestonNights free events with live bands at Weston Regional Park. If you want a snack, food trucks are usually at the events. Outdoor events in 2025 include: 7 p.m. Saturday, November 15, features Dancing Queen performing Disco and other favorites, information is online. Pack a picnic or …

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You just get home from work and the kids are hungry and you’re tired. If it’s Tuesday and you’re near West Boca, you’re in luck. Here’s a seasonal event for the whole family but it varies between weekly and monthly (on the 4th Tuesday) depending on the season.  Tasty Tuesday When: Tuesday, weather permitting, from …

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Displays featuring artwork from professional and student artists, live performances and interactive workshops are included at an arts festival in Pembroke Pines. The popular Pembroke Pines Festival of the Arts event  in 2025 is 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, November 8, and Sunday, November 9, with free entry. Feel free to supply your own …

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Performances, activities for kids and international foods for purchase are featured at a free family festival showcasing diversity represented in Sunrise. Live music and dance are included. The Cultural Festival in 2025 is 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, November 8, with free entry. Entertainment includes: Son Qba Latin band Sunrise Superstars Groupo Folklorico Izcalli South …

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Dania After Dark is an occasional street festival featuring food vendors, entertainment & artists in Dania Beach. Usually events are free. They often include a kids area, food trucks and other food vendors, and adult beverages for purchase.  Dania After Dark is outdoors, unless weather requires the event relocate indoors. Events in 2026 include Taste …

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The City of Boynton Beach continues to offer a free concert series on the First Friday at 5 p.m., monthly through November, 2026. There will be food trucks and beverage vendors and activities for kids, plus an artisan market. First Friday @ 5 When: First Friday of each month, from 5 to 9 p.m. Next: …

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No tricks and all treats! Get dressed in your spookiest costumes for this week’s market. Kids will be able to trick or treat with vendors (while supplies last). Trick-or-Treat, Food Truck & Music Series, Lakeside Market When: Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m. Where: Wellington Amphitheater Features: 18 Food Trucks KISS Tribute …

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Smorgasburg Miami reopened October 4, 2025, and it has new vendors and lots of upcoming special events, like Spookysburg. What: Smorgasburg Miami’s 2025-2026 season features Spookysburg! When: Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 25-26, 2025, from noon to 8 p.m.  Where: Smorgasburg Wynwood, 2600 NW 2nd Ave., Miami Cost: Free admission; vendor prices vary. Get ready for a spine-tingling …

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For an entertaining event loaded with street food, BBQ and live bands, Beer-B-Q  in Lauderhill offers free entry with food and beverages for purchase. Beer-B-Q in 2025 is 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday, November 1, at 1803 NW 38th Avenue, Lauderhill 33311. Entry is free.  VIP tickets are $87.61 online. Vendors and a Kids Zone …

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Food trucks, entertainment and games are included at free Food Truck events in Tamarac.  Food truck events in 2025 are 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. second and fourth Fridays at Tamarac Village Amphitheater, 9090 NW 57th St., Tamarac. Entry and parking are free.  Sign up for South Florida on the Cheap newsletter. Follow us on …

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