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Rides. Live music from regional bands. Those and other enticing features are part of the Butterfly Festival in Coconut Creek. The Butterfly Festival in 2026 is 2 p.m. to to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, February 28, and entry is free. Wristbands for rides are free for Coconut Creek residents. The fee for rides is $20 for …

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The Miami Symphony Orchestra, billed as the Official Symphony Orchestra of the City of Miami, under the longtime direction of Maestro Eduardo Marturet, is performing several free concerts around Miami. They’ll be performing under the stars on the following dates: Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. at Doral Central Park Amphitheater, 3000 NW 87 Ave. It …

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Local movie theaters get on the Oscar bandwagon offering moviegoers discount ticket prices to review Best Picture nominees before the Academy Awards on Sunday, March 15. Buy your tickets early! Regal is hosting its Best Picture Film Festival from March 6-15, 2026, at participating theaters. Tickets are $7.99 each (though prices may vary by location). …

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If you like food events, point your vehicle to Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale. The Riverwalk Chili Cook-off in Fort Lauderdale includes food for purchase, including opportunities to taste entries and vote on favorites.  Entry is free. The Riverwalk Chili Cook-off is open to both amateur and professional chefs, who compete for the opportunity to participate …

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Nova Southeastern University in Davie  is throwing a festival with plenty of features including airbrush tattoos, rock wall, bungee trampoline,  and a toddler bounce house. The festival event in 2026 is noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, February 14, at 3300 S. University Drive, Davie 33328.  Entry is free. Other features include: Airbrush tattoos/face painting Balloon …

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Delight in Scottish food, Scottish dancing and lots of Celtic music at an event in Plantation. Scottish Celtic Music Festival in 2026 is noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, 4201 Rodeo Way, Davie, FL 33314. This year, the event will be a more of a music festival. The festival …

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The art of film is showcased at events presented by Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival. The events include local, national and international films, plus discussions, parties and more.  The 2026 festival, in its 40th year, is February 20-28. Tickets for most films are $13, with member tickets discounted to $8. Most of the films will …

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The annual Chopin for All free concert series brings young top-tier pianists from around the globe to South Florida. Everyone is invited to attend free of charge.  Seating is general admission and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are not required. Registration is recommended.  For questions, send email toadmin@chopin.org or call: 305-868-0624. Remaining performances …

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Art & Jazz on The Avenue, is the signature art and music event produced three times a year in different areas of downtown Delray Beach. It’s a community block party and admission is free. Website Art & Jazz on the Avenue: Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Location: West Atlantic Avenue from …

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