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When the U.S. Navy docks in Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, the public is invited to free Fleet Week events and free Navy Band performances. Broward Navy Days events in 2025 include 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 26. Top Gun Olympics at Healthy Kids Day event at the YMCA in Weston Saturday, April …

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For outdoor afternoon entertainment, local performers entertain at events at Tunnel Top Plaza in Fort Lauderdale. Events in 2025 are 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. in April and May  including Friday April 25  Jonny Edwards Wednesday April 30  Chris Monteleone Friday May 2  Jeff Durham Wednesday May 7  Mike Daly Friday May 9 Wednesday May …

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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. Featured event Mompreneur vendors are featured …

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The Hollywood Bandshell is a delightful venue for free live entertainment oceanside. Salty breezes. Waves rolling ashore. Favorite local bands, and fans, rocking out. Delightful. The bandshell is on a lovely pedestrian promenade. The Hollywood Beach Broadwalk  runs more than two miles along the beach, and it lined with restaurants, shops and motels. Entertainment is …

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See works of art indoors and outdoors and shop wares from artisan vendors during the popular Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk. The free event typically takes place 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. third Saturdays on Hollywood Boulevard and Harrison Street. The events usually include live music by regional bands and entertainment featuring a  magician. Downtown Hollywood is …

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The Earth Day event at Hollywood beach features live entertainment, including a dance party. Mother Ocean Music Festival at the Hollywood Bandshell includes regional bands, exhibits from environmental protection organizations, and items made from recycled plastic. The festival in 2025 is 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 26, and entry is free.  Entertainment includes: …

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Broward Candlelight Concerts dates run through Friday, May 9 of 2025. These special events not only provide a multi-sensory musical experience, but also include a depth of repertoire and breadth of genres, from classical and jazz to show tunes and pop music.  We’ve gathered all the information for you here at the various locations Candlelight …

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You may have seen ads and announcements on social media about Candlelight Concerts throughout South Florida. These special events not only provide a multi-sensory musical experience, but also include a depth of repertoire and breadth of genres, from classical and jazz to show tunes and pop music. We’ve gathered all the information for you here …

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Free events and entertainment for kids and adults are offered at Plantation Walk, a pedestrian-friendly shopping and dining plaza in Plantation. Plantation Walk is at 321 N. University Drive, Plantation. Events usually are free, with free parking. Pets are usually permitted. Outside food and beverages are typically not permitted. Events at Plantation Walk Singalongs Miss …

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Dania After Dark is an occasional street festival featuring food vendors, entertainment & artists in Dania Beach. Usually events are free. They often include a kids area, food trucks and other food vendors, and adult beverages for purchase.  Dania After Dark is outdoors, unless weather requires the event relocate indoors.   Events in 2025 include …

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Hollywood ArtsPark is a delightful venue for free live entertainment. ArtsPark is on Hollywood Boulevard and Federal Highway. Events in 2025 include  7 p.m. April 12 features  singer, songwriter, guitarist Nil Lara and Mr. Entertainment and the Pookiesmackers with tunes that feature humor, wit and sarcasm 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. April 26 Fleet Week …

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