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Selfies with Santa are featured at Banyan Pilot Shop in Fort Lauderdale.  The event in 2025 is 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. November 22 and Santa flies in by plane.  Entry is free and reservations are requested online.  Banyan Pilot Shop is at 5320 NW 20th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale 33309. Other Holiday Events  

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The Fiesta De Pueblo & Business Expo is a free, community-wide event being held on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, from noon to 10 p.m. in Greenacres. Admission is free; prices for food and vendors, etc. vary. This festival promises to be a colorful display of Hispanic culture that not only features parades, games and amusement …

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Ring in the New Year with fun and entertainment. South Florida offers a wide variety of places to play and sights to see. Lots are free or relatively inexpensive. Some popular attractions offer discount opportunities. New Year’s Day 2025 Parks Delight in the outdoors at a local, regional or state park. Take a nature walk. …

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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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Fort Lauderdale is offering free New Year’s Eve festivities including an outdoor street party with a lighted anchor drop.  Music entertainment includes DJ Penn House. The Fort Lauderdale Downtown Countdown includes bounce houses, inflatables and games.  The event in 2025 is 4:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. December 31, at Southwest Second Street and Southwest Fifth …

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Xtreme Action Park is hosting a Neon Skate Party New Year’s Eve. The event in 2024 is 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 31, to 1 a.m., with a $20 fee and $35 for VIP tickets, which includes 1 hour of arcade action. Gliding along on roller skates, groove to the beat of hit tunes rolled out …

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Miramar is offering free New Year’s Eve events. Events in 2024 include For children, there will be an early New Year’s Eve ball drop, with the ball dropping at 5 p.m. From 12 p.m. to 5 pm. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, there will be all kinds of family fun, including inflatables,  face painting, popcorn, and …

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South Florida usually offers perfect winter weather to venture out. If you’re out and about December 25, festive light displays, restaurants, attractions, art installations, parks, and places to shop are open.  Please return to this feature as other information is added for Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.   If you want to recommend a venue …

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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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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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Ho, Ho, Ho! Friends and neighbors are invited to celebrate the holidays with the Boynton Beach Police Department at this free, family friendly event. What: Blue Lights & Holiday Nights When: Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Where: Boynton Beach Police Dept., 2100 High Ridge Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33435 Cost: FREE; …

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