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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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Constantly evolving and shuffling collections in and out, the Boca Raton Museum of Art knows how to keep things fresh. Plus, museum admission is 50% off Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 31-Feb 1, 2026, courtesy of Publix Super Markets. Entrance to the art festival is free. Annual Art Festival Where: Boca Raton Museum of Art, 501 Plaza Real, …

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Parks are perfect for outdoor excursions with your pooch. Occasionally, parks offer extra festivities for pets and pet lovers, such as Doggie-Palooza in Plantation. The popular outdoor expo in 2026 is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, January 31, with the entry fee of $2 per person. Dogs attend free. It’s at Happy Tails Park, …

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The Knight Plaza outdoor campus at downtown Miami’s Frost Science Museum will come alive on Saturday, Jan. 31 for the free Family Fun Festival happening from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Set among the lovely trees and bright garden like area of the museum, families are invited to come and enjoy the wonders of science …

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The Pinecrest Gardens Art & Design Fair will feature the work of dozens of artists, in all types of mediums, on Jan. 24-25, 2026. The two-day event, set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., traditionally has always offered a great selection of food, live music and activities for the entire family. Admission is $5 for …

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The South Florida Fair is a prime attraction packed with family fun and entertainment, with rides, food vendors, exhibits, parades, performers, competitions and so much more. What: South Florida Fair When: Jan. 16 through Feb. 1, 2026 Where: South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33411 Cost: Varies per day; range $15-$20 …

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Miami is home to a great number of impressive award-winning local authors. Among them are poet laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners and Fellowship winners and they’re coming together on Saturday, January 24, for the 2026 Local Author Book Fair at Downtown Miami’s Main Library. Admission is free. Bibliophiles are sure to love all the afternoon has …

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The Saint Mark Greek Orthodox Festival will not only feature authentic food, church tours, carnival rides, family activities and music, but also costumed dancers from age 3 to adults. Opa! Greek Festival with food and fun When:  Thursday Jan. 29, 2026, opens at 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, open all day Saturday, Jan. 31, opens …

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On Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m., Wellington invites the public to attend a special evening at the Wellington Amphitheater, 12100 Forest Hill Blvd., in celebration of this vibrant tradition. Food trucks and marketplace will open at 5 p.m.; festivities begin at 6 p.m. Free to attend. Visit this calendar page for …

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The Children’s Schoolhouse Museum Family Fun Day for 2026 at the Boynton Beach Amphitheater in Centennial Park will feature characters, crafts, music, and free admission for a day full of imagination. Family Fun Day When: Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Boynton Beach Amphitheater, Centennial Park, 120 E. Ocean Ave., …

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Every Friday night there is a free night drum jam at the South Florida Center for Percussive Arts but on Friday,  Jan. 30 and also Saturday, Jan. 31 there will be an additional free event.  It is a two-day multi-sensory family-friendly festival entitled Chameleon Immersive Drum + Tech Experience from 6-10 p.m. each night that …

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