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Entry is free for a festive Holiday Village in Oakland Park, with Santa, snow slide and ice skating rink. Holiday Village in 2024 is 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, December 6, and 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, December 7, at Jaco Pastorius Park, 4000 N. Dixie Highway, Oakland Park  33334. Free parking is …

Holiday festivities for families are featured at Wilton Wonderland in Broward. Santa and some of his friends are included at the indoor event.  Wilton Manors hosts a bunch of holiday events, which usually are free. Wilton Manors events in 2024 include Holiday lighting Holiday lighting is 6:30 p.m. Thursday, December 5 at Flippen Park, 2109 …

The Margate Winter Festival in 2024 is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, December 20, with free entry. Snow is featured. The  festival includes: snow, Florida style photo ops with Santa performances rides for youngsters food vendors craft fair Event venue is the fairground on Margate Boulevard and State Road 7.  Parking is free. More …

Light Up Dania Beach offers entertainment, synthetic ice skating and a drone show. Photo ops include selfies with Santa.  The event in 2024 is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, November 16, and entry is free. Light Up Dania Beach includes: Kids zone Ugly Sweater event, which is open to adults and kids as participants …

Vendors selling handmade items and a Winter Wonderland with snow for kids are featured at a popular holiday festival in Sunrise.  Sunrise Arts and Crafts Festival in 2024 is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, December 14, at Welleby Park, 11100 NW 44th Street, Sunrise 33351. Parking is free. Entry is free for the Arts …

Santa’s Wonderland is back at Bass Pro Shops, and you’re invited to enjoy this Christmas village. From November 3 to December 24, 2024, get a free photo with Santa, plus a free shareable video, and participate in holiday activities including crafts and games. Please note, however, that reservations are required for the free picture. You …

Plenty of things to do and entertainment are featured at Light Up Sistrunk. In 2024, the event is 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, December 6, and entry is free. Light Up  includes photo ops with Santa, a kids area and health fair. Other features slides tree lighting live entertainment free toy giveaway while they …

Southwest Regional Library in Pembroke Pines is offering Polar Express Family Night. The event in 2023 is 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 20, and entry is free. Registration is requested. The event includes Santa storytelling model train train rides crafts and hot chocolate Southwest Regional Library, 954-357-6733, 16835 Sheridan Street, Pembroke Pines 33331. …

Jingle Bell Block Party in Fort Lauderdale offers a petting zoo, trackless train, and games. Santa is included in the festivities.  Jingle Bell Block Party in 2023 is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, December 2, and the event is free. The event includes a toy drive for dropping off new, unwrapped family board games …

Light Up the Galt offers live entertainment, visits with Santa and a kids’ area in Fort Lauderdale to kick off the holidays. Light Up the Galt in 2024 is 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, November 21, with free entry. Entertainment at 7 p.m. features Fort Lauderdale Symphonic Winds. The event includes: live entertainment & …

When he’s not in the North Pole, Santa is often zipping about in South Florida. He’s waving to fans & posing for snapshots. Sometimes he’s in a vintage fire truck. Sometimes he’s on the New River in his water sleigh. Lots of events are free. Fees apply for some. Places in Broward, Dade & greater …