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Going out to see holiday lights is an important part of the holiday season. In South Florida, many of those lights are on palm trees and not on evergreens, but that doesn’t make them any less desirable. Florida Christmas lights are still beautiful, and we also have beautiful weather in which to enjoy outdoor light …
Fort Lauderdale offers a whimsical twist on holiday decorations and photo opportunities. Olas The Beach Snowman with sunglasses, a tropical shirt and bright orange nose is poised at the beach off Las Olas Boulevard. The beach area features decorations and lights displays at Las Olas Oceanside Park, 3000 E. Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale 33316. …
Popular Jazz Brunch events offer an afternoon of free outdoor entertainment along scenic Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale. The events are usually 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on first Sundays, with performers at different points along Riverwalk and Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale. Jazz Brunch If you’d like, bring your own picnic or …
Several library branches in Broward are offering free holiday photo shoots and free photo ops. For photo shoots, libraries are using a green screen that offers different holiday and winter digital backdrops. Usually a digital version of the photo is emailed to participants for free. Friends, family and props are permitted. No pets, please. If …
The 69th annual Hollywood Beach Candy Cane Parade will start at 7 p.m. Saturday, December 6, 2025 at the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk at Missouri Street and proceed south to Harrison Street. The parade was started in the 1950s by merchants who wanted to draw customers to Hollywood Beach and it has been a favorite Hollywood …
Delight in the rhythms of disco in Coconut Creek The Disco in December event in 2025 is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, December 5, and entry is free. The event includes Original Studio 54 Band at 7 p.m., 6 p.m., plus disco dance instruction and ’70s attire. If you’d like a bite, food vendors are …
Parks, plazas and other public places in Broward glisten in December with festive displays, vendor fairs and festivals. A delightful variety of live performances, parades and other things to do are free or relatively inexpensive for kids, teens and adults. Free & Inexpensive Things to do in December in Broward 2025 events Holiday Lights & …
The NSU Art Museum in Fort Lauderdale offers free admission as part of Sunny Days/Starry Nights events from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month. The events include activities for kids and adults. Often events include 2-for-1 deals on wine. Free hands-on art activities The free first Thursdays events usually include …
Coral Springs will host an interactive light show every night downtown, with twinkling lights timed to classic holiday songs. The show will play every half hour from 5 to 10 p.m. nightly from Dec. 1 through Dec. 31, 2025 and entry is free. The city plans a special Light Up the Lawn event on Saturday, …
Plenty of things to do and entertainment are featured at Light Up Sistrunk, which promises dancing in the streets and more. The event in 2025 is 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, December 5, and entry is free. Light Up includes photo ops with Santa, a kids area and health fair. Other features: slides tree …
Enhance your entertainment repertoire with a free outdoor performance featuring South Florida Symphony Orchestra in Weston. The show featuring holiday favorites in 2025 is at 5 p.m. Saturday, December 13, at the Amphitheater, 1900 Bell Tower Lane, Weston 33326. Some seats are provided. Feel free to bring your own. Sign up for the South Florida …
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