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For folks who like friendly outdoor events featuring food trucks, artisan vendors, vintage items and other interesting wares to purchase, Equality Park After Dark in Broward is a free event. Equality Park After Dark events in 2025 are usually  6 p.m. to 10 p.m. select third Thursdays, with free parking. The venue is Equality Park,  …

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This two-day festival not only features the best that a flower show and expo has to offer, but it also will host many art exhibits, musical performances, dance showcases, educational sessions and a versatile vendors market. The festival takes place at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, from 10 a.m. …

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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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The Downtown West Palm Beach Art Festival is produced bi-annually by Howard Alan Events and draws thousands of visitors each year. Attendees can stroll along Rosemary Avenue and chat with artists while viewing their works. It’s a two-day street fair with lots to see and do and best of all, admission is free. Downtown West …

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It’s official. Spring arrives with the vernal equinox this month and the Boynton Beach Spring Market will welcome the season with a free upcoming family event to celebrate local businesses. The event includes entertainment, vendors, games and activities. What: Spring Market, 2025 When: Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 4 to 9 p.m. Where: Centennial Park …

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This free event is open to the public and is designed to be family-friendly, pet-friendly, and fun-friendly. The Downtown Festival features live stage music, plus strolling musicians, artisans and artists, a farmers market, car show and more. What: Downtown Festival When: Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Royal Palm Place, …

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Palm Beach Pride events for 2025 in Lake Worth are expected to attract more than 30,000 visitors. And if you buy your tickets early, admission to the festival is only $10; or $12 at the gate. Festival: Saturday, March 29, 2025, noon to 6 p.m. Features live performances and entertainment suitable for all ages, but …

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Shop for fresh produce, prepared foods, vintage treasures, art, decor and other items from South Florida vendors, farmers and artisans at the many farmers’ markets and vendor fairs in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. The South Florida farmers markets and vendor fairs often include opportunities for extra fun and entertainment like yoga, live music, …

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Regular admission to Spirit Fest at the South Florida Fairgrounds & Expo Center is $12 per adult per day but if you act soon, you can get a weekend pass for only $15 that includes both days.  What: Spirit Fest When: Saturday-Sunday, March 22-23, 2025, opens at 10 a.m. Where: South Florida Fairgrounds & Expo …

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Mark your calendar: Miami-Dade College is hosting its monthly blow-out event called “Market & Movie,” for 2025. Not only will the Wolfson Campus feature an open-air market, but there will also be live music, dance, food trucks, games, crafts and other festivities. Thursday, March. 13, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m.; the movie “Remember the …

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