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If you’re looking for something interesting to do New Year’s Eve, several festivities are free and relatively inexpensive, including an outdoor party in Fort Lauderdale with live entertainment, an anchor drop and early activities for kids and families. Free New Year’s Eve Festivities in 2025 in Broward Anchor Drop and street party in Fort Lauderdale …
Fort Lauderdale is offering free New Year’s Eve festivities including an outdoor street party with a lighted anchor drop. Music entertainment is featured at the event. The Fort Lauderdale Downtown Countdown includes bounce houses, inflatables and games. The event in 2025 is 4:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. December 31, at Southwest Second Street and Southwest …
Celebrate the arrival of 2026 in Downtown Miami during the Miami Downtown Development Authority’s 1ONE New Year’s Day Celebration on Thursday, Jan. 1 from 3 to 7 p.m. at 174 E. Flagler St. The free, family-friendly block party will include live bands, DJs, vendors and activities for kids. To keep up with latest news, sign …
It’s a party. New Year’s Eve events in Miramar Regional Park include entertainment, food trucks and fireworks. Entry is free. Parking is $10. New Year’s Eve events in 2025 in Miramar include 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, December 31, with kids’ activities including inflatables, face painting, and DJ entertainment 9 p.m. to 12:30 am. …
During Miami winters, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden transforms itself into The NightGarden, an enchanted, illuminated experience full of fantasy and wonderment, where things like the Wise Talking Tree, Archimedes and Flying Fairies come to life. This magical garden is scheduled to be open Nov. 7, 2025 through Jan. 11, 2026. Feast your eyes on stunning …
Festive theme decorated trees and a Hanukkah display are featured at a free Winter Wonderland exhibit in Plantation. The indoor exhibit at Plantation Historical Museum includes a mini train village, a gift shop and occasional extra festive events. Extra events feature Santa and live entertainment. In 2025 the display with about 40 trees is open …
Vendors from black-owned businesses, African dance and other performances are featured at a Kwanzaa event at the African-American Library in Fort Lauderdale. The event in 2025 is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, December 27, with a focus on respect for African people globally. Workshops and activities for kids are offered. The library is at 2650 …
Grab your socks and take the family to Catherine Strong Park for a fun-filled evening where the skating is free! Free Skate Night When: Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Catherine Strong Park. 1500 SW 6th St., Delray Beach Features: A live DJ spinning great music Skates provided (or take your own!) …
Winter Wonderland at The Ben in West Palm Beach is back for its second season, featuring South Florida’s only outdoor real-ice rink, a free Winter Tree Forest, and a Holiday Market. Winter Wonderland at The Ben When: Now through Jan. 4, 2026; daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Where: The Ben, Autograph Collection, 251 N. Narcissus …
The Fiesta De Pueblo & Business Expo is a free, community-wide event being held on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. in Greenacres. Admission is free; prices for food and vendors, etc. vary. This festival promises to be a colorful display of Hispanic culture that not only features parades, games and …
Enjoy nightly holiday snowfalls at Rosemary Square at 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. daily through December 31.
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