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Whether your favorite marine animals are turtles, manatees, stingrays or crocs, you can celebrate them all at this annual event. LagoonFest  When: Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Where: South Flagler Drive, from Banyan to Fern in downtown West Palm Beach at the waterfront behind the Amphitheater. Admission: Free; $10 per adult …

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Santa’s Wonderland is back at Bass Pro Shops, and you’re invited to enjoy this Christmas village. Santa arrives on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at 5 p.m. and the festivities will include a tree lighting, seasonal treats and a free kids’ giveaway of a Bass Christmas plush toy. From November 2 to December 24, 2025, get …

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Santa Claus is making an early arrival, landing this weekend at The Christmas Palace stores in Hialeah Gardens on Saturday, Nov. 1 and in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The bearded, red-suited one will make appearances at each store and kids can share their holiday wishes with him …

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Beautiful Deering Estate lights up for the holidays with a variety of activities. From November 28, 2025 to January 6, 2026 the estate, at 16701 SW 72nd Ave., is decked out in special vintage decor. Historic Holidays: Golden Age of Travel Daily, from Nov. 28, 2025 to Jan. 6, 2026 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., …

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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 holidays in Davie include a vendor fair featuring handmade items, plants and planet-friendly green products.  Live music and raffles are featured. What: Holiday Craft Show and Green Fair When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, November  22, and Sunday, November 23, 2025 Where: Bergeron Rodeo,  4201 Rodeo Way, Davie. Entry and parking are free. …

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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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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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Tri-Rail’s “Winter Wonderland” presented by Herzog returns to Tri-Rail’s Miami Airport Station (3861 NW 21st Street, Miami 33142) on Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free, family friendly event will feature interactive games, food trucks, holiday carolers, face painting, cookie decorating, bounce houses, a coloring station, festive costumed characters, photos …

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Festive lights, a dapper 20-foot tropical snowman named Olas, and entertainment are featured at Fort Lauderdale beach and Las Olas Oceanside Park. Holiday displays, photo ops, and lots of events are free. Las Olas Oceanside Park or LOOP is at 3000 E. Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale 33316. Events for 2024 include:   Olas The …

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Here’s a list of some free community holiday get-togethers for families that include a party with nativity and a brass concert. Jupiter What: Christmas Chalk Art Festival & Live Nativity When: Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 6400 Roebuck Road, Jupiter Free with …

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