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If you like being out and about without spending a wad of dough, Broward offers plenty of free and inexpensive festivals, holiday events and live entertainment in March. Many are free. Events include festivities for St. Patrick’s Day and Easter, as well as festivals, art shows and free concerts, with many events to choose from …

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Spring has arrived and that means plenty of events around Miami-Dade, especially annual ones like the Gifford Lane Stroll to kick off the month, then Carnaval on the Mile followed by the Calle Ocho Music Festival the next weekend. Finally, kicking off mid-month and lasting until the first week of April is the Miami-Dade County …

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Festival organizers, libraries and galleries in Broward offer engaging events, live entertainment & exhibits focusing on Black History. Lots of events, performances and exhibits are featured in February  for Black History Month.  Plenty of the events are free. There are also Black History Month events in Palm Beach County, some of which are worth traveling …

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The spirit of Black History Month is multifaceted, as witnessed by the annual series of events that take place in February. Not only do these events honor individuals, families and communities affected by the African diaspora, but they also recognize their rich cultural contributions, in order to educate, uplift and inspire current and future generations. …

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February is another busy month in South Florida. It’s especially a popular time for outdoor events, given the slightly lower temps. Here’s a brief overview of what’s in store in 2026. Check out our recommendations for the best free and cheap things to do in February in Palm Beach County. We also have lists of the …

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Spring has sprung! That means it’s a great time spend outdoors and we’ve found some really fun things for you to and see in Palm Beach County durning the month of April, 2025. Here’s what else is in store this month.    Free weekend festival: Festa Italiana, Wellington April 25: ARTS at St. Andrew’s, Lake Worth …

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If you like a selection of free and inexpensive things to do, Broward offers a variety of events that likely fit your fancy. Lively festivals and other events are ideal for frugal excursions with family, friends, and yourself. February includes the Orange Blossom Festival and Parade, Butterfly Festival, Black History Month exhibits and festivals, Valentine’s Day, …

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Valentine’s Day evokes feelings of romance and fancy dinners with a loved one and President’s Day marks an always welcomed long weekend. However, there’s more to do in this second month of the year. There are also plenty of free and cheap things to do in February in Broward and free and cheap things to do in February …

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Now that the holidays are over (or are they?) South Floridians can get back in the groove of attending feasts, fairs and festivals, with music, dance, activities and entertainment. Here’s a sampling of what is happening in Palm Beach County during January of 2026; listed chronologically. 30th Anniversary Celebration, Wellington When: Friday, Jan. 2, 2026 …

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If you’re in Broward, you will find plenty of interesting and entertaining things to do in January, many of them free or inexpensive. Some of them are so enticing you may want to drive in from Miami-Dade or Palm Beach county. Las Olas Art Fair The trendy and ritzy shopping Las Olas shopping district is …

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Happy New Year! It’s 2026, the holidays are over and the festivals and more are back! Here’s a list of fun to be had around Miami-Dade County during the first month of the year. King Mango Strut in Coconut Grove It’s tradition, the first weekend of the year is when by far the wackiest parade takes place …

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