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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 …

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For a fun evening out that’s friendly for your wallet, direct yourself to downtown Pompano Beach, where you’ll delight in entertainment, food trucks, and art displays indoors and outdoors as part of Old Town Untapped events. The events are usually 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. the first Fridays of the month, except for summer. Entry …

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The South Florida Folk & Acoustic Music Festival returns for its highly anticipated 39th year January 30 through February 1, 2026, transforming the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds into a vibrant celebration of music and community. The three-day outdoor festival — fully under cover — features more than 60 performers on two stages, hands-on workshops, open jam …

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Kwanzaa is a family holiday that celebrates heritage, history, values, family, community and culture with music, dance and cultural traditions. The seven principles that form the holiday’s core mission include the following: Unity Self-Determination Responsibility Cooperation Purpose Creativity Faith Here are some popular upcoming events: Dec. 26: 5th Annual Umoja Kwanzaa Celebration When: Friday, Dec. …

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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 …

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OnStage, the popular music and dance series is presenting a New Year’s Day Celebration Concert. The free outdoor concert on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2056 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. is at Lummus Park on the Ocean Drive Promenade and 12 St. Performing al-fresco, under the palm trees, during the family-friendly concert will be The Miami Beach …

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Start your new Year with some fabulous music and fireworks! Orchestra Miami, Miami’s premiere professional orchestra, invites you to ring in the New Year with a spectacular free beachfront concert in which Latin meets jazz meets classical music. This free, family-friendly event will take place on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, on the beach in Collins …

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The Music Club of Hollywood is planning a full season of free concerts at various venues in Hollywood through June 2026. Here is the schedule: Saturday, Jan. 10, 4 p.m. Sounds of Motown featuring 3 Generations. T-Y Park, 3300 N. Park Rd., Hollywood. Sunday, Jan. 18, 2 p.m. South Florida folk & Acoustic Music Festival …

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