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Inflatables, DJ entertainment and food vendors are included at Weston Winter Safety Expo. The event is ideal for families with an emphasis on interacting with fire and law enforcement personnel and their equipment.  Entry is free. Food and drinks are offered for purchase.  The event in 2024 is 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, January …

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Rock n’ Ride in Tamarac is a free event with hot rods, hot entertainment and food vendors. For kids, inflatables are part of the fun. Rock n Ride in 2024 is 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday January 27, with free entry and free parking.  For live entertainment, groove to The Happy Daze Band. It’s …

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The fest is off — no event  Please read about other Free & inexpensive things to do   Food trucks, beer and wine vendors, and games are featured at Family Home For the Holidays in Fort Lauderdale. The event in 2024 is Friday January 12 at Stranahan House, 335 SE 6th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale. Entry …

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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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Entertainment and food vendors are included at a holiday lighting event in Parkland. An Ugly Sweater raffle offers a festive element.  Light Up festivities in 2023 are 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. December 8 at Pine Trails Park. The address is 10561 Trails End, Parkland 33076. Bring a blanket or portable seat if you’d like. …

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Furry friends are the focus of an event on Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale that features a doggie fashion show, DJ entertainment and vendors.  Mutts & Martinis in 2023 is 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on November 11 at Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale 33312. Regular entry is free. Bow Wow VIP entry …

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For an entertaining event loaded with food trucks, bands, and liquor bars, Beer-B-Q  in Lauderhill offers free entry with food and beverages for purchase. Beer-B-Q in 2023 is 6 p.m. – 12 a.m. November 11 at 1803 NW 38th Avenue, Lauderhill 33311. Reserve a free ticket. VIP tickets are $58.85 online. The event includes food …

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Rides, snow, and inflatables are included at Cowboy Town Winter Fest at Bergeron Rodeo grounds in Davie. The event, which includes live bands and line dancing lessons,  is 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. November 4 and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. November 5, 2023, 4201 Rodeo Way, Davie. Entry and music from live bands and …

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For some folks on your holiday list, including yourself, handmade items are ideal gifts. Learn how to make them at the Broward County library Craftapalooza.5Broward Library in Fort Lauderdale is offering DIY workshops and demonstrations from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, November 4, 2023, and entry is free. Supplies are provided. Live music is …

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Displays featuring paintings, sculptures, digital art and other work from professional and student artists, live performances and interactive workshops are included at Art & Music Fest in the Pines in Pembroke Pines. The popular event  in 2023 is 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. November 4 and 12 p.m. to  5 p.m. November 5, with free entry. …

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