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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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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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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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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 dining out, some people prefer lively food truck events.  Rock The Block food truck events are offered 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. third Saturdays in Dania, and usually include DJ entertainment and games. Some events include live entertainment. Rock The Block is outdoors at the Casino @ Dania Beach, 301 E. Dania Beach Boulevard, …

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01o Events at Quiet Waters Park   Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield is enhancing its amenities with food trucks. Food trucks set up at the park 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.  third Thursdays, and entry is free. It’s a good idea to phone the park the day you want to attend to ensure the event …

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