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Restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day in South Florida

We can all recall, not too long ago, one could drive from Miami to West Palm Beach searching for an open eatery on Thanksgiving Day only to discover there were none. Now, there are many restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Miami, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Thankfully, that was then, this is now, and … …

The holiday magic returns! Santa photo experiences in South Florida

Getting photos with Santa at the mall is a timeless tradition, and the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season. No lines, no stress, just pure holiday joy you’ll remember for years to come.  The closer we get to Christmas, the busier photos with Santa events get. It can be hard enough to get a …

Popeyes’ new $20 Family Meal brings value and easy prep to dining table

Get ready to make a Popeyes run this holiday season! The popular restaurant is giving busy, frugal families two big gifts this season — a break from cooking (time!) and savings. From Nov. 17 to Jan. 4, 2026, customers can unwrap the restaurant’s new Popeyes Family Meal — a feast that brings big value and …

TY Park in Hollywood offers walking path with lake and oaks

Topeekeegee-Yugnee Park in Hollywood – or TY Park, as it’s known – is popular for a variety of outdoor activities. South Floridians love it because it’s a great venue for walking, running or skating on a shady path around a lake lined with oaks. It’s also a venue for festivals and entertainment. TY Park is  …

Free live bands oceanside at Hollywood bandshell

The Hollywood Beach Bandshell is a delightful venue for free live entertainment oceanside. Salty breezes. Waves rolling ashore. Favorite local bands, and fans, rocking out. Delightful. The bandshell is on a lovely pedestrian promenade. The Hollywood Beach Broadwalk  runs more than two miles along the beach, and it lined with restaurants, shops and motels. Entertainment …

Free: Guest pianist in recital, Lynn University, Boca Raton, Dec. 6

Lynn University Conservatory of Music invites the public to attend this free performance featuring Taiwanese-American pianist Charlotte Hu. She will play a program highlighting the music of Frédéric Chopin, Enrique Granados, and Claude Debussy. Free Guest Pianist in Recital When: Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Where: Lynn University, Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall, …

Free outdoor concerts in Royal Palm Beach in December

Here’s a list of some free concerts in the Village of Royal Palm Beach for December, 2025.  Winter concerts in Commons Park Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, features Solstice Reign, from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, features Wonderama, from 5 to 9 p.m. Where: Commons Park, 11600 Poinciana Blvd., Royal Palm Beach Cost: …

Ikea restaurants offer holiday buffet

For folks who sign up for the free Family rewards program at Ikea, participating restaurants in the home goods stores offer deals. Some deals require the Family rewards ID, others do not.  Ikea restaurant deals include: Swedish holiday buffet in 2025 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Friday December 12 with tickets purchased at …

Free: Holiday in the Park & Drone Show, Greenacres, Dec. 12, 13

The City of Greenacres is turning 100 years old in 2026 and is inviting the public to take part in the festivities at these special Holiday in the Park events. A tree lighting ceremony, along with family activities will be on Friday, Dec. 12, from 5 to 9 p.m., followed by a Saturday drone show with …

$5 tickets to Fantasy Theatre Factory’s “Scrooge: A Fractured Christmas Carol!”

The Charles Dickens holiday classic  “A Christmas Carol” is a dark tale with grumpy Ebeneezer Scrooge and the frightening ghosts that visit him. But the theatre group Fantasy Theatre Factory presents their own funny version of the story with their original show “Scrooge: A Fractured Christmas Carol!” which they are presenting four times Saturday, Nov. …

Discount tickets to ‘CLUE’ at Arsht Center

“CLUE” is making its Miami premiere as part of the 2025-2026 Broadway in Miami season at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Dec. 2-7, 2025. The show is based on the board game and feature film and is a witty 80-minutes full of twists, mystery and of course plenty of clues. It’s a …

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