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If you like watching films out in the open air, Las Olas Oceanside Park in Fort Lauderdale is offering free events featuring films that include dogs. Dog Days events at LOOP include movies and vendors selling pet wares and other products.  Leashed pets are invited. Please bring doggie pick-up bags. Picnics and lawn seats are …

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The delightful Las Olas Oceanside Park, occasionally referred to as LOOP,  offers exciting events, festivals, live entertainment, fitness programs and vendor fairs. Usually events are free. The park is at  3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 33316 Events at LOOP   Las Olas Oceanside Park Farmers, Antiques & Artisan Market Vendors events are usually  …

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Hollywood Historical Society is hosting a festival for a favorite tropical treat. The Mango Festival in 2023 is 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. June 24 outdoors, 1520 Polk Street, Hollywood 33020. Parking is free. The event includes mango tastings, mango recipes and mangoes for purchase. Entertainment and activities for kids are included. Free & inexpensive …

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Splash around with Santa at a pool party in Tamarac. Entry is $5.  Summer Splash with Santa in 2023 is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 22 with games, entertainment and other fun.  It’s presented by Tamarac Parks & Recreation Department. The event is at Caporella Aquatic Complex, 954-597-3660, 9300 NW 58th Street, Tamarac. Food …

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Once again, Cinemark is opening the doors on its popular (and budget-friendly!) Summer Movie Clubhouse with 8 family-friendly flicks for just $1.50 each. That makes the entire summer series just $12 per person — definitely blockbuster savings! The eight-week summer film fest runs every Wednesday from June 19 to Aug. 10, 2023. Movie showtimes vary …

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Sweet potato pie. Gospel and other live performances. Dancing and lots of other fun for the family. Juneteenth festivities in Pompano include Blues and Sweet Potato Pie Festival. In 2023, the festival is 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. June 17 and entry is free. It’s  at Apollo Park, 1580 NW Third  Avenue, Pompano Beach 33060. …

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Vintage fire truck. Everglades display. In addition to exhibits, Plantation Historical Museum offers occasional fun events and activities. The museum usually is open 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on  Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with occasional exceptions. Donations are accepted. It’s wise to verify it’s open the day you are interested in. Plantation Historical Museum, …

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CMX Cinemas are showing kids’ movies for $1.99 this summer as part of the Summer Movie FunFest. The discount movies are at 10 a.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Tickets are available only at the box office. The series runs June 13 through August 3, 2023. Here’s the schedule for …

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