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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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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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For an outdoor activity with tasty fare, lots of free events in South Florida feature food trucks. Often events in Miami, Broward & greater Palm Beach include live music, fun for youngsters, or other entertainment. Lots of food truck events are in parks and free to attend. Pair dinner with a nature walk, fun on …

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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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Ring in the New Year with fun and entertainment. South Florida offers a wide variety of places to play and sights to see. Lots are free or relatively inexpensive. Some popular attractions offer discount opportunities. New Year’s Day 2024 Parks Delight in the outdoors at a local, regional or state park. Take a nature walk. …

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Shopping at big-box stores is fine, but real unique finds are what’s great about arts festivals, craft fairs, holiday bazaars and artisan markets. Besides finding the perfect gift, you’re supporting local and small businesses. South Florida has lots of craft fairs and art festivals in the fall and winter, and you can find artisans selling …

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