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Oakland Park is presenting a lively Dancing In The Street block party with art, food trucks and a Kids Zone with a DJ.  Live music is featured. It’s free. Dancing in The Street in 2024 is 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.  Friday, April 5 on Northeast 12th Avenue. It’s between Oakland Park Boulevard and Northeast …

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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 2024 is rescheduled for 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday, March 24 at Miramar Regional Park. The kite festival includes live entertainment, food trucks, kite demonstrations, kite giveaways, …

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Entry is free for Rhythm by the River “Black Voices” Festival in Fort Lauderdale, which features live performances, activities and food trucks. The Rhythm By The River festival in 2024 is 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 24, at Esplanade Park on the delightful Riverwalk promenade. Performers and activities include singer-songwriter Alexander Star West …

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It’s fun, entertaining and offers free entry. It’s the Dania Beach Wine and Seafood Festival. The event, which was previously referred to as Dania Arts and Seafood fest, in 2024 is 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday March 9 with live bands, artist and artisan vendors, and food vendors from local restaurants.  A sand sculpture …

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Grab your blanket or lawn seat for free entertainment. The Jazzin event in Lauderhill includes a DJ, live bands and food trucks. Jazzin in 2024 is 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at West Ken Lark Park, 1321 NW 33rd Avenue 33311. Entertainment includes: Lee Kelly and the DWHAS Band Junkanoo Band Melodic …

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For folks who like friendly outdoor events featuring food trucks, artisan vendors and interesting items to purchase, Equality Park After Dark in Broward is a free event. Equality Park After Dark events are usually  6 p.m. to 10 p.m. the third Thursday of the month, with free parking. The venue is Equality Park,  2040 N. …

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Grab a bite from your favorite food trucks. Groove to live music. Coral Springs is hosting a concert and entry is free. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Events in 2024 include 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Saturday February 10, with entertainment, vendors and face painting.  The band rocks out with hits from Earth, …

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Food vendors, activities for kids and live entertainment are included at Soul Fest in Oakland Park. Soul Fest in 2024 is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, February 9, and entry is free. Food trucks offer food and drinks for purchase. Entertainment includes The Old Skool Gang. Parking is free. The venue is outdoors in …

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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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