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Let it snow! Dolphin Mall magical snowfall for the holidays

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! So goes the classic holiday song and although in Miami that’s never going to happen, it will magically appear at Dolphin Mall. The 20th Annual Magical Snowfall tradition happens nightly through Sunday, Jan. 7, 2026, at Ramblas Plaza. The magical snowfall will take place at the …

Free entry for Margate Winter Festival

The Margate Winter Festival in 2025 is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, December 19, with free entry. Snow is featured. The  festival includes: Florida-style sledding. Photos with Santa. Live music. Kids’ activities. Food vendors. Craft fair. Event venue is the Margate Sports Complex, 1695 Banks Road, Margate, FL 33063.  Parking is free. More free …

Kids-Eat-Free deals for SNAP users & for everyone at TGI Friday’s

For families dining out with youngsters, Kids Eat Free deals are kind to the wallet.  Participating TGI Fridays restaurants are offering Kids Eat Free deals.  For everyone Tuesdays to December 30, receive a free kids’ meal with purchase of an adult entree at regular price for patrons dining in the restaurant For SNAP EBT users …

Christmas Lights in the Acres is a dazzling display in Plantation

Lights dancing to favorite seasonal songs are the draw at a popular outdoor walk-up holiday light show in Plantation Acres.  You must purchase tickets online prior to see Christmas Lights in the Acres.  Christmas Lights in the Acres is a walk-up display with an impressive light show synchronized to festive tunes. The fee is $10 …

ArshtPass offers $25 tickets for full-time college students, $50 for ages 18-35 years, Miami

Making the arts more accessible and affordable to full-time students is now a reality, thanks to the ArshtPass student discount program, which provides $25 tickets to select shows. Plus, they are also offering similar $50 tickets to those 18-35 years old. ArshtPass members get exclusive access to limited discounted tickets for select shows, including concerts, …

Starbucks’ Red Cup Day: Get free reusable red cup Nov. 13

For many, it’s just not the holidays without seeing those ubiquitous Starbucks holiday cups everywhere. Then, there are the popular café’s seasonal drinks everyone has come to enjoy every November and December — perfect on a cold, wintry day or for taking a break from holiday shopping. Photo: Starbucks Even more festive, Starbucks is already …

Free New Year’s Eve outdoor concert by Orchestra Miami

Start your new Year with some fabulous music and fireworks! Orchestra Miami, Miami’s premiere professional orchestra, invites you to ring in the New Year with a spectacular free beachfront concert in which Latin meets jazz meets classical music. This free, family-friendly event will take place on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, on the beach in Collins …

Beats & Bites in Pembroke Pines includes live bands & food trucks

For an entertaining evening out, Pembroke Pines is hosting Beats & Bites featuring favorite hits from different decades and food trucks.  Regional bands perform at the events and entry is free.  Beats & Bites events are 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in 2025, including: November 20. Juanabe, throwback to the 1980s. December 18 And, these …

Dancing lights & festive displays & dress up Coral Springs for the holidays

Coral Springs will host an interactive light show every night downtown, with twinkling lights timed to classic holiday songs. The show will play every half hour from 5 to 10 p.m. nightly from Dec. 1 through Dec. 31, 2025. The city plans a special Light Up the Lawn event on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 5 …

Free entry for Holiday Village in Oakland Park

Entry is free for a festive Holiday Village in Oakland Park, with Santa, snow slide, carousel and ice skating rink. Holiday Village in 2025 is 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, December 5, and 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, December 6, at Jaco Pastorius Park, 4000 N. Dixie Highway, Oakland Park  33334. Free parking …

Free screening: Sisu: Road to Revenge, South Miami, Nov. 18

Sony Pictures is offering free passes to an advance film screening, saying, “It’s a wall-to-wall cinematic action event, a sequel to the original sleeper hit; rated-R.  Sisu: Road to Revenge When: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Where: AMC Sunset Place, 5701 Sunset Drive, South Miami Passes are limited, click HERE to claim yours. …

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