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Entry is free for ArtLit,  a popular family event featuring art activities and performances. ArtLit in 2026 is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, January 10, in Pembroke Pines. The event emphasizes art and literature. This year’s festival will include creative and artistic interactive experiences related to nature and The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson and the …

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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.  2026 Fantasy Theatre Factory Shows The Mis-Adventures of Pinocchio, a re-telling of the classic tale: Saturday, January 10, at 11:30 …

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Deerfield Beach is featuring Movies in the Park at public parks. Entry and popcorn are free. Movies in 2026 include:  7 p.m. January 9. “The Goonies,” recreational facilities at 445 SW Second Street, Deerfield Beach. Feel free to bring blankets or portable seats. Sign up for the South Florida on the Cheap newsletter. Follow on Facebook …

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Compose your own mini opera in this creative workshop as you explore storytelling, melodies, and dramatic flair to bring a musical tale to life, thanks to Palm Beach Opera. Write Your Own Opera When: Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, from 3:15 to 4 p.m. for ages 5 to 11. Where: Gardens Branch Library, 11303 Campus Drive, …

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All of Howard Alan Events and American Craft Endeavour shows are free of charge for visitors. Plus, artists are on site for the duration of the events, allowing visitors to discover the creative inspirations and processes behind every piece. Attendees can stroll along city blocks and chat with artists while viewing their works, including larger-than-life …

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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!) …

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Here’s a sample of the dialogue of this new scary movie from Paramount Pictures: 911. What’s your emergency? He’s acting crazy. He killed all the others. Who killed the others? We’re in Hawaii! This is crazy. The film will be shown at Regal Dania Pointe on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, before it opens nationwide on …

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For this, you need arrive early since parking is limited. It’s a fun family outing; refreshments will be available to purchase. Admission is free. Free Drive-in Movie Night, Lantana What: “How to Train Your Dragon” When: 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 9, 2026 Where: Lantana Sports Park, 903 N. 8th St, Lantana Website To keep up …

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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 …

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The wacky 42nd King Mango Strut Parade, known for being a spoof of the year’s craziest, most outrageous headlines, of which there are plenty in Miami, weaves through the streets of Downtown Coconut Grove on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at 2 p.m.  This year’s theme is simply “Everything is Fine,” but don’t let that simplicity …

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Entry is free for Riverwalk Seafood Festival in Fort Lauderdale, with food offered for purchase from local vendors. The fest in 2026 is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, January 3, at Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale 33312. Esplanade Park is on Riverwalk, which is a delightful pedestrian promenade along The New …

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