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Plenty of holiday events in South Florida feature fun with pets. Here are some fun events to party with your favorite mutts. Events for people and pets in Broward Tamarac Holiday Pawty is 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, December 14, at the dog park, 8101 Southgate Boulevard, Tamarac 33321. The event includes pet adoptions and …

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Load up the kids and get ready for a sleigh full of fun because for just $5 a car, visitors can participate in a holiday event that has a lot to offer. What: Lakeside Christmas Spectacular When: Saturday, Nov. 30 2024, from 2 to 6 p.m. Where: Lakeside Presbyterian Church, South Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach …

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The Lincoln Road Business Improvement District is hosting its Annual Christmas Tree Lighting festivities on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Euclid Oval at the intersection of Euclid Avenue and Lincoln Road. The Christmas Tree Lighting festivities will include kids’ holiday crafts, a holiday parade featuring special guests, a special …

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The Humane Society of Greater Miami is hosting its annual Holiday Lights for the Animals event at the Soffer and Fine Adoption Center, 16101 W. Dixie Highway, in North Miami Beach on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. There will be food trucks, rides and games, caroling and treats, plus giveaways and even a …

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When we were growing up, Turkey Day meant going to Grandma’s house to enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner she spent days preparing and hours cooking, followed by even more hours cleaning up afterward. Times have changed and so have we.  Preparing a Thanksgiving dinner is a lot of work. Some years, it just makes sense to …

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Light Up Dania Beach offers entertainment, synthetic ice skating and a drone show. Photo ops include selfies with Santa.  The event in 2025 is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, November 15, and entry is free. Light Up Dania Beach includes: Kids zone Ugly Sweater event, which is open to adults and kids as participants …

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After 40 years, the annual Miami tradition that is Santa’s Enchanted Forest will not be returning for 2024. The attraction announced its closing on Instagram. Santa’s Enchanted Forest will be closed for the 2024 season as we reflect on four magical decades of cherished memories and plans for the future. As a beloved South Florida …

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Families can enjoy holiday cheer right before Christmas during the free Winter Wonderland holiday celebration on Thursday, Dec. 21 from 6-10 p.m. at Griffing Park in North Miami. At the event hosted by North Miami Vice Mayor Mary Estime-Irvin, you can squeeze in some last-minute holiday shopping at their holiday market while the kids enjoy …

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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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