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‘The Nutcracker’ and other shows in South Florida: Deals include $5 tickets

If your holiday plans include seeing “The Nutcracker,” we’ve found a way you can see several performances of this time-honored classic for less. Many of the deals, from Culture Shock Miami, are for patrons age 13 to 22 — but each young person can bring someone else along for the same low price. ‘The Nutcracker’ …

Free Ukrainian Christmas Traditions concert and event

Christmas Bells music Carol of the Bells

Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church will present a free “Ukrainian Christmas Traditions” concert featuring “Carols of the Bells” plus food, crafts and more starting at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, December 6, 2025. The event will begin at 4:30 p.m. with food, crafts and more. The “Carols of the Bells” concert will begin at 6 …

Miami Book Fair free day

The 42nd Annual Miami Book Fair is set for Nov. 16-23, 2025 and will feature all you’ve come to expect including Children’s Alley, author readings throughout the eight days and plenty of entertainment. The Street Fair will be November 21-23, 2025. The first day of the street fair, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 admission is free …

Chipotle offers buy-one-get-one free entrée for all on Thanksgiving eve, Nov. 26

Enjoy a frugal feast at Chipotle before the big feast on Thursday! Often known as the biggest reunion night of the year, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving brings many back to their hometowns to reconnect with friends and family. And Chipotle invites fans to enjoy a meal together to catch up with its “Back Home BOGO” …

Free screening: The Housemaid, Aventura, Nov. 25

Lionsgate is offering free passes to an advance film screening that is rated-R.  The Housemaid When: Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Where: AMC Aventura, 19501 Biscayne Blvd. Passes are limited, click HERE to claim yours. Each pass allows two admissions. The film will be released in theaters nationwide on Dec. 19. Synopsis: In THE …

Share-A-Supper, Pleasant City Community Center, Nov. 25

The City of West Palm Beach is celebrating its 34th annual Pleasant City Share-A-Supper community event and will be offering Thanksgiving dinner to residents, while supplies last, at no charge. Share-A-Supper Thanksgiving Feast WHEN: Tuesday, Nov.  25, 2025, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Pleasant City Community Center, 500 22nd St., West Palm Beach City …

Thanksgiving with animals at Daggerwing, Boca Raton, Nov. 25

Communing with nature has never been more fun and the Daggerwing Nature Center has so many opportunities for kids and their families to take advantage of the great outdoors. Admission is free; access to trails and boardwalk are free; most programs have fees usually from $5 to $10. Upcoming November events: BIRDING 101 Saturday, Nov. …

Free Winterfest Family Fun Day on Riverwalk

The organizers of Winterfest offer a Winterfest Family Fun Day at Esplanade Park in Fort Lauderdale. The event in 2025 is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, November 23, with free entry, free entertainment and free activities. Esplanade Park is on Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk, a delightful promenade along The New River. Esplanade Park is at …

Happy 100th birthday, Hollywood, with music, laser lights and free winter festivities

Hollywood is throwing  festivities packed with events and entertainment for its 100th birthday, including a free concert by popular recording artists Kool and The Gang.  Free entry is offered for events at ArtsPark on Hollywood Boulevard and Federal Highway both Friday and Saturday, November 21 and 22. The celebration is 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. …

Free dance and orchestra performances in Davie

Dance, symphony and vocal performances are among the array of free events at Baily Hall theater in Davie.  For many events, tickets are not required.  Entry is offered while seating is available. Some events require reservations. Events in 2025 include: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 18  Broward Symphony Orchestra 7:30 p.m. November 21 and November 22  …

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