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Light Up Dania Beach offers live entertainment and and ice skating. Photo ops include selfies with Santa and a snow globe.  The event in 2023 is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. November 30 and entry is free. Other Light Up Dania Beach features include Kids zone including face painters Ugly Sweater event at 7 p.m., which …

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Shopping at big-box stores is fine, but real unique finds are what’s great about arts festivals, craft fairs, holiday bazaars and artisan markets. Besides finding the perfect gift, you’re supporting local and small businesses. South Florida has lots of craft fairs and art festivals in the fall and winter, and you can find artisans selling …

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Come kick off the holiday season with Coconut Grove Business Improvement District’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration on Sunday, Dec. 3 from 6-8 p.m. at 3035 Fuller Ste. Join in the festivities and paint your own holiday ornament (ornaments will be provided by Coconut Grove BID) and then watch as they light the immense tree …

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Entertaining and festive, Symphony In Lights is a free outdoor light show. It’s on display at Gulfstream Park Village, an open-air shopping, dining and entertainment plaza in Hallandale Beach. Light Show The dynamic light show is every hour on the hour 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. November 12 through December 31, 2023, with lights dancing …

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Visit The Square and listen to live music while strolling through this student market along the 700 block of South Rosemary Avenue in West Palm Beach. Shop for artwork in a variety of media, merchandise, and browse a variety of unique creations, from 11. a.m. to 5 p.m., on Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Dreyfoos …

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Of course, your dog has been a very good dog this year! Just listen to what he tells Santa Claus. And you can capture the moment with a FREE photo of your pet with Santa at participating Petco and PetSmart locations. (Of course, your pet doesn’t have to be a dog or cat. If your pot-bellied pig, bunny or …

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Just like everything else, retailers are expanding the notion of Black Friday (Nov. 24, 2023) and Cyber Monday (Nov. 27, 2023) deals to include, “Cyber Week” sales, and in many cases, monthlong flash sales. This means, the savvy shopper will not have to wait in line for hours to battle a throng of like-minded bargain-seekers …

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The holidays are upon us and winter wonderland themes are popping up everywhere in anticipation of Christmas. Miami Dade College North Campus is no exception, as they host Children’s Holiday at North celebration on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. The event is free and open to the public, attendees are however encouraged to bring …

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Whether you’re a creative crafter or maybe just appreciate unique handicrafts, or just like to browse a variety of homemade works by local artisans to get ideas for your own projects, this event is for you.  What: 33rd annual Holiday Craft Fair When: Dec. 2-3, 2023, Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. …

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The City of Hialeah Annual Santa’s Snowblast will be from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at Milander Park. The event will include carnival rides, games, food for purchase from a variety of food trucks, live musical entertainment and the chance to play on a mountain of glistening, white snow, 50 tons of it! All access …

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