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Cars, coffee and spooky stuff, what more could you want? This is a family friendly automotive festival. Trunk-or-Treat Halloween Spooktacular When: Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, from 8 a.m. to noon. Where: Boca Raton Innovation Campus, 4850 T-Rex Ave. Cost: Free admission; vendor prices vary. Features: Trunk-or-Treat  decorated cars handing out candy and a  Children’s Costume …

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Festivities for Halloween in Pompano Beach include rides and trunk or treat.  Boo Bash The Pompano Beach Boo Bash in 2025 is 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, October 25, with free entry.  The event includes: food trucks performances  lumberjack show  pie eating event  rides pumpkin patch  hayrides costume contest Boo Bash is at the …

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If you’re thinking about going out for dinner, perhaps you’ll venture to a park.  Food truck fare is featured at Volunteer Park in Plantation. Food trucks are at the park 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Wednesdays, and the events usually include live entertainment or a DJ, activities and games for youngsters and local artisan vendors …

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Restaurants and food trucks are dishing up their versions of a favorite handheld food at Riverwalk Tacos and Tequila Festival in Fort Lauderdale. Entry is free. Food, including tacos, and beverages are offered for purchase. Tacos and Tequila Feast in 2025 is 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, July 19, at Esplanade Park, 400 S.W.  …

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Celebrating Independence Day means picnics, outdoor concerts, beach parties, and fireworks. Here’s a sample of what some municipalities are planning for the 2025 holiday. You can use this list to find the best places to see fireworks in Palm Beach County.  Boca Raton Start the celebration early with fun and games for kids in the …

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Order fare from food trucks, groove to live entertainment and peruse spiffy vehicles on display at Hot Rods & Hot Dogs event in Coconut Creek.  Hot Rods & Hot Dogs in 2025 is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday,  June 28, and entry is free with food available for purchase. The venue is the community …

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Goombay and Junkanoo are familiar words in Bahamian culture. They both invoke visions of colorful costumes, calypso music and dancing, followed by a sumptuous feast. And you’re in luck because the annual arts and cultural event, the Miami Goombay Festival, will celebrate Coconut Grove’s Bahamian roots by taking the party to the streets, and you’re …

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You can hear your favorite local bands perform at the monthly Sounds at Sundown concerts in Margate. Entry is free. What: Sounds at Sundown Music: 6 p.m. the first Saturday of the month (except July and August) Food trucks: Food for purchase from food trucks starting at 5 p.m.  Where: Margate Sports, 1695 Banks Road, …

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 Light refreshments and a free film are featured at a park in Fort Lauderdale. The free event featuring ‘Moana 2′ in 2025 is poolside 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 30, at Riverland Park.  Riverland Park is at 950 SW 27th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale. For information, phone 954-828-5322 or browse the Fort Lauderdale Parks website. Sign up …

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