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Are you ready for a community pep rally with the Stanley Cup Panthers? Then, take the family and party with the Cats! It’s a free treat! Old School Square is hosting a free community block party with live music, games, food trucks and appearances by the Florida Panthers Dance Team and Mascot. Panthers Block Party  …

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Dania After Dark is an occasional street festival featuring food vendors, entertainment & artists in Dania Beach. Usually events are free. Some events require paid tickets. The events 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 …

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Oakland Park is presenting a lively Dancing In The Street block party with art, food trucks, live music and a kids’ zone with a DJ.   Dancing in The Street in 2026 is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, March 27, at 4000 n. Dixie Highway, Oakland Park.  These are the entertainers scheduled on multiple stages …

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Furry friends are the focus of an event on Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale that features a doggie fashion show,  food trucks and vendors.  Mutts & Martinis in 2026 is 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.  Saturday, March 21, at Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale 33312. Regular entry is free.  Food trucks offer snacks …

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Palm Beach Pride events for 2026 in Lake Worth are expected to attract more than 30,000 visitors. And if you buy your tickets early, you can save $5 if purchased by March 27. Festival: Saturday, March 28, 2026, noon to 6 p.m. Features live performances and entertainment suitable for all ages, but also more than …

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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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It’s fun, entertaining and offers free entry. It’s the Dania Beach Wine and Seafood Festival. The event in 2026 is 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 14, with live bands, artist and artisan vendors, and food vendors from local restaurants.  Entry is free. Food and drinks are offered for purchase. Tasting tickets for liquor …

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Family fun doesn’t always have to wait until the weekend! Head to Haulover Park every Tuesday from 5-10 p.m. to enjoy Food Trucks Tuesdays and sample all kinds of vendors serving different cuisines. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily South Florida on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook and …

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