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 Hispanic people, food, and entertainment are part of the rich and diverse flavor of South Florida. Hispanic Heritage Month, which is September 15 – October 15, focuses on those delights. The bonus to everyone is that there are lots of free events included in the festivities. Hispanic Heritage events for 2025 in Broward Pembroke Pines …

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Pumpkins. Trunk or treat. Entertainment.  It’s Fall in Dania. The Dania Beach Fall Festival in 2025 is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, October 24, with free entry. The fall festival  is at  Frost Park, 300 NE Second Street, Dania Beach 33004.  The festival includes Trunk or Treat National Night Out with BSO  live entertainment  …

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Old Town in Pompano Beach is the venue for free Backyard Jam events featuring local and regional bands. The events are 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. select third Fridays and entry is free. Entertainment  includes: January 17: Box of Rocks February 21: Hangin with Brodie March 21 April 18: Simona Electra Show May 16: Stryder …

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The Miramar Latin Music Festival offers free entry and chance to hear all kinds of live Latin music. The festivities in 2025  are 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, September 20, at the Amphitheater at Miramar Regional Park, 16801 Miramar Parkway, Miramar.  Entertainers include: Sonora Poncena Salsa band Raul Gallimore and Orquestra Inmensidad   Jory Boy …

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Pompano Beach is showing off its Island vibes. Dance to the music and taste the food. Entry is free for the Pompano Beach Caribbean Fest with a variety of live entertainment. The lively outdoor festival 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, October 18, 2025. The event will include Caribbean cuisine, costumes, cultural showcases, music and more. …

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Pull out your favorite plaid shirt. The Town of Davie is offering a Fall festival packed with activities and entertainment. Festivities in 2025 are 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, September 20, and entry is free. Parking and activities are free. The event includes: activities for kids inflatables face painting petting farm artisan vendors food …

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Funk or reggae. Motown or jazz.  Fort Lauderdale hosts occasional Carter Park Jamz concerts featuring a live band and food vendors.  Events in 2025 include: May 16: Full Circle: Top 40 & others September 19: Larry Dogg Band October 17: Miami Brown and Friends Venue: Carter Park, 1450 W. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 33311 Bring …

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If you’d like entertainment and activities  with your shopping and dining excursions, Dania Pointe plaza in Dania Beach offers free events for kids and adults. Dania Pointe is a popular plaza with trendy shops, restaurants, Bowlero, Dania Improv and Regal theaters. Some of the venues offer Happy Hour deals. Free events & activities at Dania …

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Popular Jazz Brunch events offer an afternoon of free outdoor entertainment along scenic Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale. The events are usually 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on first Sundays, with performers at different points along Riverwalk and Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale. Featured events Quilts are on display 11 a.m. to 2 …

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