Festivals & events in January in Broward

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Author Patti Roth

Plenty of interesting and entertaining things to do in January are featured in Broward. Lots of events are free or inexpensive.

Photo/Las Olas Art Fair

Las Olas Art Fair

The trendy and ritzy shopping Las Olas shopping district is the venue for the Las Olas Art Fair in Fort Lauderdale Saturday and Sunday, January 3 and 4, with free entry and exhibits by dozens of artists from around the nation.

Perhaps you'll walk over Riverwalk January 4 for Jazz Brunch with free live entertainment along the waterfront promenade.

Entry to the events is free. Parking is about $3 an hour.

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Riverwalk Seafood Festival

Vendors selling seafood items, including at least 1 dish for $5, are featured at Riverwalk Stone Crab and Seafood Festival 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, January 3, and entry is free. Food is offered for purchase. The event includes a lounge with bites and bar drinks while supplies last for patrons age 21 and older. Tickets for the lounge are $27.24 online.

Taste of Dania

The Taste of Dania street fair features entertainment, a kids area, and food vendors.

Entry is free. A tasting wristband for access to tastings from select restaurants and food vendors is available for about $40 prior to the event and $45 at the event.

The event is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, January 10, 100 W. Dania Beach Boulevard. Pets are permitted and parking is free.

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Weston Safety Expo

For a family excursion, the Weston Safety Expo includes entertainment with a DJ, bouncing on inflatables, and displays of law enforcement and public safety vehicles. The event is 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, January 23 at Weston Regional Park. Entry and parking are free. Food vendors offer something to eat for purchase.

DoggiePalooza

DoggiePalooza for people and pets is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, January 31, at Happy Tails Dog Park, 6600 SW 16th Street, Plantation 33317. Parking is free. Entry is usually $2 per person.

Photo: Home Design & Remodeling Show

Fort Lauderdale Home Design & Remodeling Show

The Fort Lauderdale Home Design & Remodeling Show features tons of exhibitors offering products and ideas for home improvement and home building. The event is January 30-February 1 and the event usually includes opportunities for 2-for-1 tickets are available while the promotion is offered.