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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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Independence Day festivities are typically lively and fun, including an event in Miramar with festivities for Trinidad and Tobago. Miramar Trinidad and Tobago Independence event in 2025 is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, August 30, and entry is free. Parking is $22.96 online. VIP parking is $34.30 online.  Parking fees are $20 to $30 …

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Deals and occasional extra events are offered at Old Davie School, an interesting historical attraction with an authentic old schoolhouse and a replica of a Florida pioneer home. Some events offer free or discounted entry.     Featured Event Hot Rods Halloween auto show and trunk or treat are featured 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. …

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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 Trunk or …

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Fort Lauderdale is featuring a Labor Day weekend Festival with live rock ‘n roll, vintage vehicles on display, and shopping. The festival in 2025 is 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, August 31, at North Beach Restaurants and Shoppes, on Northeast 32nd Street Street from 33rd Avenue  to A1A. Entry is free. Entertainment  includes The …

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Party with your pals at  Jamaica Independence Fete featuring a variety of live entertainers. The event in 2025 is 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, August 8, and entry is free.  The venue is the Youth Enrichment building, 7000 Miramar Parkway, Miramar. Parking is free.  Entertainment features  LP International featuring Puma     Supa Twitch Glamour Wayne …

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Entry is free for the Summer Symphony Series in Pembroke Pines. Delight in performances that feature the South Florida Symphony Orchestra.  Events in 2025 include: Sunday, June 8, 4 p.m. Set off on a musical journey for all ages filled with classical favorites and popular tunes with the string family.  Sunday, July 13, 4 p.m. …

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The Parks and Recreation Department in Parkland offers occasional free festivals, free films and events.  Events in 2025 include Eats ‘N Beats Parkland offers free entry for Eats ‘N Beats  events that include food trucks and live entertainment 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Pine Trails Park. Events include: May 3 MixTape June 7 Majesty …

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Reggae artists, activities for youngsters, and fresh produce are featured at a free Jamaica Emancipendence Fair in Broward. The event includes lots of live music. Jamaica Fair in 2025 is 3 p.m. – 11 p.m. Saturday, August 2, with free entry and $10 parking fee. Parking is payable at the event,  or online for 12.76 …

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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. What is Candlelight? According to the Secret Media …

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