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This Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival features professional actors who will delight audiences of all ages with the spectacle that only the Bard’s repartee can deliver. Performances are outdoors: Shakespeare in the Park in the winter, in Royal Palm Beach; and Shakespeare by the Sea in summer, in Jupiter. Experience William Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale” Thursday-Sunday, …

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Lots of July Fourth events in Weston, Fort Lauderdale, Deerfield and other towns in Broward feature fireworks, parades and plenty of live entertainment. Many are free, with free parking. Kids’ activities are often featured. Food trucks are often included for purchasing refreshments. Usually, Fourth of July events in 2025 are July 4, with occasional exceptions, …

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Fantasy Theatre Factory produces a series of live stage performances for young audiences that bring fun, family-friendly shows to life. Tickets are usually only $5 per show, some are free, plus some sensory-inclusive performances are available.  2025 Fantasy Theatre Factory Shows The Mis-Adventures of Pinocchio, a re-telling of the classic tale on the following dates: Friday-Saturday*, …

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Take advantage of this ongoing series of free concerts under the stars, with food trucks and vendors, plus pop-up family events scheduled in 2025. The amphitheater at Wellington Town Center has a capacity of 1,500 people. Plan to take portable seats or blankets to enjoy festivities under the stars. Food Truck & Music Series Weekly on …

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We celebrate America’s independence in July but there are lots of other fun things to do around Miami. Here’s what we recommend during these dog days of Summer.   Waterpark fun to keep your cool Miami-Dade’s plentiful waterparks are open and ready for splashtacular fun. Cool off and enjoy wave pools, waterslides, splash zones, lazy …

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Gables Gallery Night is one of Miami’s longest running first Friday of the month events, spanning nearly four decades now. The evening is a great way to visit the multitude of galleries in the City Beautiful.  Click here to see a list of participating galleries open from 6-10 p.m. While traipsing through Downtown Coral Gables, …

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Patriotic festivities for July Fourth in South Florida include fireworks, parades and old-fashioned family fun. Many 4th of July events in Broward, Miami-Dade and greater Palm Beach are free. Many events feature live music and free concerts. Most July 4 fireworks displays in 2025 are July 4 but a few other events are on other …

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AileyCamp Miami at the Adrienne Arsht Center provides an incredible opportunity to underprivileged youth. For six weeks, 1,000 11 to 14-year-old young campers develop their artistic talents during the full-scholarship summer day camp program. You can see what they learned in a free performance titled on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 7 p.m. at the Arsht …

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Indoors and outdoors, there are plenty of free and inexpensive things to do in July in Broward. Grab a favorite beverage and pick your favorites.  Free & Inexpensive events in July in Broward  Drone Light Show  Drone lights show, food trucks and a bounce house with an Independence Day theme are featured at free in …

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The Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series presents a free concert every Sunday from 6-7:30 p.m. between 14th Street and 14th Place in Lummus Park on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach in front of The Betsy Hotel.  Concerts feature talented local South Florida performers. Bring a picnic, lawn chairs, blankets, and your whole gang to enjoy …

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