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Regardless of the weather in the Sunshine State, South Florida embraces autumn with fall festivals, pumpkin patches and other seasonal events. Fall festivals often feature pumpkins, hayrides & scarecrows. Pull out your plaid shirt and roll up the sleeves. Lots of events in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties are free.  Fall is also the …

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Train rides. Hayrides. Tons of glistening lights and decorations.  Drive through. Or delight in the festival.  The Oasis Church in Pembroke Pines hosts Christmas at the Oasis.  In 2023, the the event is open  6:30 to 9:30 p.m December 1-25, with suggested donation of $10 for the drive-through and entry fees of $10 per family …

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The annual Zun Zun Children’s Festival hosted by the arts and music organization FUNDarte is taking place at various venues over several days in October. Fun-filled interactive events including musical theater and immersive installations that will delight kids throughout the month. Most of the events are free but RSVP is required. Here’s the lineup: Sunday …

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Family Farms in Davie offers produce for purchase, including occasional U-pick items, flower fields and activities. The farm with farm animals on display is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays; and 10 a.m. to 10  p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, usually with free entry. Fees apply for some activities and events. Family Farms, …

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Train rides. Hay rides. Petting zoo. Pony rides. Horse rides. Marando Farms in Davie is a market with things to do. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. weekends train rides, petting zoo, and  hayrides, $5 each & free for ages 2 and younger 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. weekends pony & horse rides, $5 Packages are …

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Do you have your Halloween costume yet? If you don’t want to spend a scary amount of money (or time) on a costume, here’s a list of 100-plus cheap and easy Halloween costumes from our sister website, Living on the Cheap. There are so many costume ideas that they’re divided into sections: Scary, Real-life people, Pop …

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Festivities for Halloween are offered at various parks and recreation venues in Pompano. Dress up in your favorite Halloween garb and indulge in treats. Halloween event 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. October 31 at McNair recreation, 954-786-7882, 951 NW 27th Avenue, Pompano 33069. Free entry. Free parking.  Musical games and bounce houses are featured. The …

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Miami is preparing for a fun Easter season … complete with egg hunt adventures and photo opportunities for the entire family.  Easter is set for Sunday, March 31, 2024. But be aware that not all holiday-themed events will take place on that specific date. We also have news on egg hunts and Easter events in …

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Rainy days and hot days in South Florida offer an opportunity to focus on indoor fun. Be a tourist in your in your town and savor fresh sights, attractions and things to do. If you’re on a budget, various venues offer free or inexpensive entry, and some offer deals. It’s a good idea to phone …

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