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Take a break from all of the chaos of holiday shopping at Potbelly! The popular sandwich shop is celebrating the season of giving with a big deal on Dec. 16, 2025. Potbelly offers a wide variety of sandwiches and soups, including its signature sub A Wreck — made with turkey breast, hickory smoked ham, Angus …

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  The Charles Dickens holiday classic  “A Christmas Carol” is a dark tale with grumpy Ebeneezer Scrooge and the frightening ghosts that visit him. The players at Fantasy Theatre Factory in Miami put a slightly different twist to the tale for kids. “Scrooge: A Fractured Christmas Carol!” will be presented on Saturday, Dec. 20 at …

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Gather your friends, family, blankets and chairs and head over to Canyon Amphitheater in Boynton Beach on the third Saturday of each month (except June-August) the Legends on the Lawn concert series. Legends on the Lawn is free! Just your top outdoor music concert series in a leisurely setting among friends. Legends on the Lawn …

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The future of classical music will be performing a series of Winter Concerts from Tuesday, Dec. 9-16, 2025 during the Miami Music Project’s Winter Concert Series. Admission to all concerts is free. Watch intermediate and advanced student orchestras kick off the series on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. at New World Center, 500 17 …

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Happy Hanukkah! Broward County organizations have planned a number of public events to celebrate Hanukkah this year. The Jewish holiday in 2025 will be celebrated December 14 – 21. Hanukkah celebrates both a military victory and a miracle. The holiday commemorates the victory of the Maccabees, a Jewish army, over the Syrian-Greek army, which enabled …

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Fort Lauderdale offers  a whimsical twist on holiday decorations and photo opportunities. Olas The Beach Snowman with sunglasses, a tropical shirt and bright orange nose is poised at the beach off Las Olas Boulevard.  The beach area features decorations and lights displays at Las Olas Oceanside Park, 3000 E. Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale 33316. …

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Who in their right mind would cruise down the Amazon River in Brazil to make a movie while being totally inexperienced, naive and warped by a raging midlife crisis? Two characters played by Jack Black and Paud Rudd do just that in this PG-13 adventure comedy. The film will be shown at Regal Dania Pointe …

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Relish the rhythms of the holidays at a free live outdoor performance featuring the South Florida Pride Concert Band. The event in 2025 is at 7 p.m. Friday, December 19, and entry is free. The venue is Mickel Park, 2675 NW Seventh Avenue, Wilton Manors 33305 Bring a blanket or lawn chair if you’d like. …

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Ben & Jerry’s is raising the bar with the introduction of its new treat for ice cream lovers. The iconic ice cream company is dropping something big in the new year — Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Bars! The treat has all the much-loved chunks and swirls fans love in a handy, on-the-go bar. Available …

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Hanukkah fairs and other events enhance the holiday with fun and yummy food in South Florida.  Hanukkah celebrates the victory of the Maccabees, a Jewish army, over the Syrian-Greek army, which enabled them to reclaim and rededicate the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. But, there was only enough oil to keep the candles lighted for one …

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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. 19, 2025, features Wonderama, from 5 to 9 p.m. Where: Commons Park, 11600 Poinciana Blvd., Royal Palm Beach Cost: Admission is free; vendor prices vary CALENDAR To keep up with the …

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