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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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 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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Sometimes, all you need is a reason to celebrate, so the Town of Lake Park is making it easy for you. They’ve decided to celebrate the sunset on the last Friday in May to mark the beginning of summer, unofficially. How great is that? So, gather up the family and grab a few friends. Here …

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Grab a bite from your favorite food trucks. Groove to music. Coral Springs is hosting Bites-n-Sips and entry is free. Food and drinks are available for purchase.  Events in 2025 include  5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Friday, May 9 with DJ entertainment, hula hoop events and photo ops. A scavenger hunt is among the activities. …

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Live entertainment, food vendors and breweries galore are featured at Ocean Brews & Blues Beer Fest in Deerfield Beach. The beer fest in 2025 is 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at Deerfield Beach parking lot, 149 SE 21st Avenue, Deerfield Beach  33441. Free shuttles are offered from another parking venue. The event …

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For an outdoor activity with tasty fare, lots of free events in South Florida feature food trucks. Often events in Miami, Broward & greater Palm Beach include live music, fun for youngsters, or other entertainment. Lots of food truck events are in parks and free to attend. Pair dinner with a nature walk, fun on …

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Delight in the rhythms of live bands with DJs and line dancing at Smooth Sounds Soirée in Pompano Beach. The Soirée events in 2025 include 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday, November 15 with free entry.  Food trucks are at the event for those who want to purchase dinner.  Performers include  Deep Fried Funk  Richard …

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Tri-Rail Fun Day outdoors at the train station in Dania Beach features activities and live entertainment. Tri-Rail Fun Day in 2025 is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, February 22, and entry is free. It’s at the station west of Interstate 95 off Griffin Road, at 500 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach 33004. The event …

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Savor The Sounds night is a monthly concert series in Pembroke Pines that includes free live music, food trucks and an artist painting live. This is one of many of South Florida’s food truck events. Events in 2025 include: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, January 26 featuring Joey Calderaio and live painting artist Gabriela …

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Tri-Rail’s “Winter Wonderland” presented by Herzog returns to Tri-Rail’s Miami Airport Station (3861 NW 21st Street, Miami 33142) on Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free, family friendly event will feature interactive games, food trucks, holiday carolers, face painting, cookie decorating, bounce houses, a coloring station, festive costumed characters, photos …

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