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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 2025 is 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, January 26, at Esplanade Park on the delightful Riverwalk promenade. Performers and activities include Dillard High School Jazz …

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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 2025 is 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, January …

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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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Fans of Food Trucks, point your vehicles to ArtsPark in Hollywood. ArtsPark Food Truck events are usually offered 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. the first Monday of the month at the park on Hollywood Boulevard and Federal Highway, Hollywood 33020.   Entry is free. Food and beverages are offered for purchase. Other amenities and interesting features …

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In 1924, the Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Department was formed to assist newly arriving settlers to the area during the Florida Land Boom of the 1920s. To further accommodate the influx of people migrating from the North, the town also invested in infrastructure projects such as roads, water systems, and power lines. This year, marks …

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The  Riverwalk Rhythm & Brews fest in Fort Lauderdale includes food trucks, beverages from breweries and live entertainment. Entry is free. The fest in 2024 is 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Friday, August 23, at Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale 33312. Esplanade Park is on Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk, a delightful promenade along …

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For an event with a fun name, food trucks and a live band, it’s Eats ‘N’ Beats in Parkland, and entry is free. Events in 2024 include 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays May 4, June 1, July 6 and August 3 at Pine Trails Park Amphitheatre.  Bring lawn seating or blankets. Pine Trails Park …

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EVENTS POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER; new dates yet to be determined. Previously posted: There are three events going on at the same time: Seafood, Music & Art Fest, Grill Fest, and Craft Beer Festival was to be held on Saturday & Sunday, June 15-16, 2024, from 2 to 8 p.m. All have free general admission; …

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Saturday night, May 11, 2024, from 5-10 p.m., take Mom and the family out on the town for a special edition of Jazz in the Heights. Event includes free family fun, live music and food trucks. Reserve your spot on eventbrite. Location: Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152nd St., Miami. To keep up with the latest …

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General admission to the annual Taste of Boynton foodie extravaganza is free!  When: May 16, 2024, from 6 to 10 p.m. Where: Boynton Beach Civic Center, 120 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach While VIP tickets are already sold out, you can still join the fun and enjoy a night of tasty food, live music, and …

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