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Snow flurries are featured at Dania Pointe, a shopping, dining and entertainment plaza in Dania. The displays in 2024 with festive holiday songs are free. Posing with real snowmen is free. Parking is free. Events in 2024 Let It Snow display Snow flurries  7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays November 29 through December …

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Hanukkah fairs and other events enhance the holiday with fun and yummy food in South Florida.  Hanukkah celebrates the victory of the Maccabees, a Jewish army, over the Syrian-Greek army, which enabled them to reclaim and rededicate the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. But, there was only enough oil to keep the candles lighted for one …

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Who doesn’t love the winter holidays, especially in a place like Miami-Dade where winter is glorious? Indoor and outdoor events abound in Miami-Dade to celebrate Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, solstice and just the holidays in general. We have parades, on land and on water, festivals, concerts, light displays, “snow” and more family fun, much of …

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Driving around looking at holiday lights is a favorite tradition of the holiday season. We all have favorite neighborhoods in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties that go all out to decorate for Christmas, Hanukkah or winter. In South Florida, the weather is wonderful for looking at holiday lights. In fact, not only do we …

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If you’re looking for something fun to do New Year’s Eve, several festivities Tuesday, December 31 are free and relatively inexpensive, including an outdoor party in Fort Lauderdale with live entertainment, an anchor drop and early kid-friendly activities. Free New Year’s Eve Festivities in Broward Fort Lauderdale Free New Year’s Eve street festival in Fort …

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Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, diners can cross a stress-free holiday meal off their wish list. A number of restaurant chains will be open Christmas Day. So, once the presents are opened, it’s OK to leave the mess for later. Following are some helpful ideas of places to eat. Oh, and we’re fairly certain …

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Winter festivals, fun with Santa, and dazzling light displays are part of the seasonal festivities in South Florida. Broward County offers all kinds of events to celebrate Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and the New Year. Parades, festivals, concerts, family festivals, light displays and more abound from Coral Springs to Hallandale Beach, from Hollywood to Pembroke …

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The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum in Delray invites the public to its annual Kwanzaa Celebration 2-5 p.m., on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024. It’s a free event with RSVP to secure your spot at this celebration of culture, community, and unity. A $10 donation is requested. Festivities include gift-making, art activities, storytelling for children, and food …

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Floridians know how to celebrate the winter holidays, even if “winter” doesn’t mean here what it means elsewhere. The snow may be fake, but the fun is real. South Florida has holiday parades, boat parades, Christmas tree lightings, menorah lightings, holiday concerts, family festivals and more. Many events are free or cheap. We also have big …

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