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Live entertainment, art vendors and a Kids Zone are featured at a free  event presented in Broward by Tri-Rail railroad. Tri-Rail Summer Fest in 2024 is 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 13, in Fort Lauderdale. The event includes: food trucks, including Jake’s Drive-In Burgers, Ya Hala & others vendors bounce houses glitter tattoos …

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Pack up your portable seats and blankets. Rock In The Park events feature a live band at ArtsPark in Hollywood.  It’s extra nice because it’s free. Rock In The Park in 2024 includes 7 p.m. Saturday, June 8, featuring Live From 05 Miami Beach Rock Ensemble ArtsPark is on Hollywood Boulevard and Federal Highway. It’s …

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Fort Lauderdale offers a 4th of July Spectacular featuring fireworks and festivities including water slides, fireworks and live bands. Fourth of July Spectacular in 2024 is 12 p.m. to 9: 15 p.m. Thursday, July 4, with entertainment and activities including: inflatable water slides beach games face painting 12 p.m. S.O.U.L. band 2:45 p.m. Coyote Wild …

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Upright Hootenanny  and other bands are featured at a free festival at an oceanside park in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Scuba4Good Festival in 2024 is 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 1, and the event includes vendors, regional bands, and food and drinks for purchase. Entry is free. Donations are accepted and raffle tickets are on sale …

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South Florida Symphony Orchestra is performing in Weston. It’s wonderfully easy to attend.  It’s a free outdoor event. No tickets required. The event in 2024 is 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at the park amphitheater at 1900 Bell Tower Lane, Weston 33326. Parking is free at the park and the adjacent plaza. Some seats are …

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Grab your blanket or lawn seat for free entertainment. The Jazzin event in Lauderhill includes a DJ, live bands and food trucks. Jazzin in 2024 is 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at West Ken Lark Park, 1321 NW 33rd Avenue 33311. Entertainment includes: Lee Kelly and the DWHAS Band Junkanoo Band Melodic …

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Pets and their people who like lively social events, Fur The Love Pet Fest offers fun and food  at a park overlooking the ocean in Fort Lauderdale. The event in 2024 is 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Sunday, February 25m at Las Olas Ocenside Park with a Wild West theme, live band and line dancing lessons. …

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ParkFest in Plantation is a free event featuring performances by the Florida Youth Orchestra and renowned Grammy winner Nestor Torres on flute. The event in 2024 is 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, February 18, with free entry.  ParkFest Love & Music Day is at Plantation Heritage Park, 954-357-5135, 1100 SW 59th Ave, Plantation 33317. …

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The Pompano Beach Autumn Festival features popular regional bands, fun zone for kids and vendors. The outdoor event in 2023 is 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. November 18 and 19, and entry is $10 and free for  kids and teens 16 and younger.  Proceeds go to non-profit organizations. Discounts If you’d like to save a …

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The annual Festival of Classics will bring a weekend of live theater, music and dance performances to Las Olas Oceanside Park in Fort Lauderdale. The event is 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, November 4, and Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Las Olas Oceanside Park, 3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 33316.   Performers include Las …

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