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Free concerts featuring local performers are featured at Lunch with Art: The LIVE Music Edition events at 12:15 p.m. the third Thursday of every month. Upcoming events in 2025 include: Sept. 18: Beth Cohen Oct. 16: Karina Iglesias Nov. 20: Brandon Mack (B Mack) Dec. 18: Charlotte McKinnon Feel free to bring lunch. Light refreshments …

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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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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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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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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 festivals, free films and other events.  Many events are free and open to the public.  Events in 2026 include Family Fun Fest with rides, bands and games. Food vendors are at the event if you want to nibble.  5 p.m. – 10 p.m. January 9  12 …

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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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