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Popular bands from South Florida perform at Starlight Musicals free concerts at Holiday Park in Fort Lauderdale.  Starlight Musicals is a summer favorite in South Florida. Free concerts are 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. every Friday from June 7 through August 9, 2024, at Holiday Park on Federal Highway and East Sunrise Boulevard. The events …

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Live entertainment, food vendors and breweries galore are featured at Ocean Brews & Blues Beer Fest in Deerfield Beach. The beer fest in 2024 is 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Deerfield Beach parking lot, 149 SE 21st Avenue, Deerfield Beach  33441. Free shuttles are offered from another parking venue. The event …

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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. Holiday Events Santa & entertainment Santa …

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Free live entertainment at a lovely park in Hollywood. It’s ideal for a frugal Mother’s Day event. Guitarist and composer Jose Lezcano will present a free concert Sunday, May 12, 2024. When: 2 p.m. Sunday, May 12, and entry is free and parking is free. Venue: Anne Kolb Nature Center, 751 Sheridan St., Hollywood. The …

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Latin rhythms with live bands are featured at free events at a park in Fort Lauderdale. Viernes Musicals are at Riverland Park, 950 SW 27th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale 33312. Feel free to bring seating and snacks. The park phone number is 954-828-5320. In 2025, events include: 7:30 p.m.  Friday, April 11 7:30 p.m.  Friday, May …

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Rock out with a free live performance in Hollywood. Bands are featured at Friday Nights at Boulevard Heights amphitheater, 6770 Garfield St., Hollywood 33020. The music usually starts at 7 p.m. Events in 2024 include: Friday, April 19: The Fabulons Friday, May 10: The Soundstations Parking is free. Bring a blanket or portable seat. Sign …

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Fort Lauderdale is throwing a beach party loaded with entertainment and activities. It’s the Great American Beach Party. The fun and free event in 2024 is 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at Las Olas Oceanside Park.  Throw on your favorite pair of shades & pack up your towels & sunscreen. Family-friendly fun …

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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 usually 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. Times vary, depending on the …

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Lauderdale-by-the-Sea offers free concerts and free dancing outdoor in the city’s downtown area in winter and spring. Friday Night Music Local bands perform once a month on Friday evenings in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. The free music performances, weather permitting, are 6 to 10 p.m. the fourth Friday of the month in winter and spring.  Music events in …

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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 2024 is 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, April 20, and entry is free.  Entertainment includes …

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Funk or reggae. Motown or jazz.  Fort Lauderdale hosts occasional Carter Park Jamz events featuring a live band and food vendors.  Events in 2024 include 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Friday October 18 featuring Betty Padgett Band, with a repertoire that includes R&B and funk. Venue: Carter Park, 1450 W. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 33311 …

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