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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, free live entertainment, and places to play and shop are open.  Please return to this feature as other information is added for Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. If you’re looking for a place …

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Retro Radio Band and Santa are featured at a holiday event in Pompano. Music Under The Stars with Holiday Tree Lighting in 2023 is 6 p.m. December 8 at the Great Lawn on Pompano Beach Boulevard and Atlantic Boulevard. The event includes Santa photo ops Retro Radio Band live holiday music Sign up for the …

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Entertainment is featured at a holiday lighting event in Parkland. Light Up festivities in 2024 are 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, December 13 at the Amphitheatre at Pine Trails Park. The address is 10561 Trails End, Parkland 33076. Bring a blanket or portable seat if you’d like. Broward features plenty of Light Up holiday …

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Jingle Bell Block Party in Fort Lauderdale offers a petting zoo, trackless train, and games. Santa is included in the festivities.  Jingle Bell Block Party in 2023 is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, December 2, and the event is free. The event includes a toy drive for dropping off new, unwrapped family board games …

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Sparkling holiday lights will dazzle at Downtown Doral Park and Government Center during Park and Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, Dec. 1 from 6-9 p.m. The family-friendly festivities will feature holiday entertainment featuring carolers, face painting, holiday character appearances and live performances and pictures with Santa for $5 per print. Tickets for photos with Santa …

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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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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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