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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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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 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, April 26, and entry is free.  Entertainment includes: …

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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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What do you think Vivaldi and Tchaikovsky would think about their masterpieces being performed as sky art? They probably would think it’s really cool. So, even though these DroneArt Shows are not necessarily cheap, we do think they are worth mentioning because of the “coolness” factor. DroneArt Show: A Music Concert and Drone Show When: …

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Members of the Seraphic Fire ensemble will perform works by Gregorio Allegri, Josquin de Prez, Nikolay Kedrov, William Byrd, and others in an exploration of the rich history of choral music. Free “Music of the Passion” concerts will be held for the community at two South Florida locations: Friday, March 28, 2025, starting at 7:30 …

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Enhance your entertainment repertoire with a free outdoor performance featuring South Florida Symphony Orchestra in Weston. The  show  in 2025  is at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 22, behind the Bell Tower at Weston Town Center, a shopping and dining plaza northwest of Bonaventure Boulevard and Royal Palm Boulevard. The address is 1900 Bell Tower Lane, …

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Paintings. Bollywood Indian dancing. Live rock music. Taiko Drummers. Entertainment and exhibitors at the Coral Springs Festival of The Arts are international and varied. The Festival of The Arts in 2025 is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 15, and Sunday, March 16, and entry is free.  The event includes artists, performers and  GardenFest. …

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