Participating Broward parks are accepting natural holiday trees for recycling. Residents may drop off trees for free — up to two per vehicle — with all trimmings and decorations removed. Only natural trees are accepted & recycled. The shredded Chip-A-Tree bits are recycled as landscaping material at parks. The program runs to January 20, and the usual […]
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Kwanzaa festivals & events
Festivities for Kwanzaa include Kwanzaa festivities 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. December 26 African-American Library, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 33311, includes workshops, fitness & performances, free, information online Kwanzaa crafts, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. December 28, Miramar Library and Education Center, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar 3302 Kwanzaa Ujamaa 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. December […]
Open Christmas day in Broward
If you’re seeking festive lights, places to dine out and fun December 25, we’d like to share a few ideas about what to do in Broward. We’re adding others, so please return to this article. Restaurants TooJays restaurants Participating TGI Fridays including these & others 13500 W. Sunrise Boulevard., Sunrise 33323 5 p.m. to 11 […]
Where To See Santa
Santa is out and about scooting around in South Florida, interacting with fans and posing for snapshots. These are some of the events on his agenda. Some events offer opportunities for free DIY photos with Santa. Some offer professional photos either free or with a fee. Santa at stores, restaurants & shopping plazas Santa’s […]
Winter Holiday events in Broward
Winter festivals, events with snow, Santa, boat parades and dazzling light displays are part of the seasonal festivities in Fort Lauderdale, Plantation, Pompano Beach, Sunrise, Tamarac, Deerfield Beach, and other towns in Broward. Many events are free. Some are inexpensive, or offered with deals & discounts. Our full calendar of holiday events is below. (Note: Check […]
Discounts for holiday shows & New Year’s Eve fun in South Florida
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What’s the holiday season without the traditional holiday shows, such as “The Nutcracker” ballet, concerts of favorite holiday music and even a little Chanukah Chutzpah? Plus, we found deals for Jungle Island’s Luminosa and Zoo Miami’s Zoo Lights. We’ll be adding more deals as we find them. To keep up with latest news on deals, […]
Christmas Near The Beach is free event in Hollywood
Family-friendly fun featuring Santa and festive entertainment is offered at a free holiday event at ArtsPark in Hollywood. The festivities are 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. December 14 at the park on Hollywood Boulevard at U.S. 1 The event includes Photos with Santa at his beach house after 5:30 p.m. The Call Chaminade-Madonna Drumline Community […]
Winter festivals & fun
Even in sunny South Florida, kids are able to frolic in frosty snow. Some winter festivals and events in Broward include piles of snow for youngsters, usually at a relatively inexpensive fee or free. Please return to this article. We’ll add others. December 27 Snow play for kids @ Flamingo Gardens in Davie, 5 […]
Holiday lights & other holiday displays in Broward
Festive seasonal exhibits and light displays in Broward offer dazzling family-friendly entertainment. Some are free. Some of the displays with fees feature discount opportunities. The displays are presented weather permitting. Free entry for Winter Wonderland display in Plantation, including January 2, January 3 & January 4 Davie Town Hall 6591 Orange Drive, Davie 33314, various […]
Candy Cane Parade is free holiday event in Hollywood
Floats roll along Hollywood Beach Broadwalk during a festive parade in Hollywood, an iconic oceanside holiday event in South Florida. The festivities are 7 p.m. December 7 from Missouri Street south to Harrison Street. Seating is offered at various points along the route. Parade emcees work from Charnow Park at Garfield Street and Hollywood Beach […]
Free entry for Christmas on Las Olas
Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale transforms into a festive and bustling Winter Wonderland for an evening of holiday festivities and fun. The free event is 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. December 3 on Las Olas Boulevard between Southeast Sixth Avenue and Southeast 11th Avenue. Regular downtown parking rates apply. Fees apply for some activities. Christmas […]
Free entry for Winter Wonderland display in Plantation
Exhibit is not open New Year’s Day Entry is free for festive displays and extra events at Winter Wonderland in Plantation. Browse among decorated theme trees, a train village and other seasonal displays, including Kwanzaa and Hanukkah. The exhibit is open Tuesdays to Saturdays November 19 to January 4, with some exceptions. Regular hours […]
$5 for Kidz Winterfest with snow & inflatables
Fun for youngsters including snow, bouncing and sliding, and other fun at a Winterfest event in Tamarac. The event designed for kids from age 2 to fifth grade is February 16 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Entry, which includes some food and snacks, is $5 for age 3 and older, and free for kids 2 and younger. The venue is […]
