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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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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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Hollywood Pride is hosting a street festival in downtown Hollywood. The event in 2026 is 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, January 24, at ArtsPark in Young Circle. Entry is free. My Hollywood Pride includes: food vendors youth zone art exhibits entertainment The event emphasizes Hollywood’s pride and respect for LGBTQ residents and other residents …

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Gospel vocalists and other performers offer rich entertainment at Gospel Explosion at Joseph C. Carter Park in Fort Lauderdale. The event for families in 2026 is 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, January 24,  at the park, 1450 West Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311. Admission is free. The Gospel Explosion, which is part of …

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Go to a parade. Participate in a festival and listen to live music. Broward offers varied events for the Martin Luther King Jr.  holiday. The holiday emphasizes social and political freedom and equality. Festivities recognize the accomplishments and values of King, who promoted peaceful  advocacy for social justice. MLK events in 2026 in Broward include …

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The blare of the trumpet and commanding sound of the organ will ring out at Trinity Episcopal at 464 NE 16 St. in Miami when the Cherwien/Lazarus Duo perform there on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 7 p.m. Admission is free. Trumpeter Charles Lazaru, a member of the Minnesota Orchestra who has performed with brass ensembles …

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The City of Boca Raton will celbrate MLK Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, with day-long festivities, including a march with jazz bands, a ceremony and public Unity Celebration at Mizner Park. The day starts with a community breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, 200 Ruby St. Unity March at …

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Here’s an advance screening of the new PG-13 film from Amazon MGM – “Mercy,” Complimentary passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Mercy When: Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Where: AMC Aventura, 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura FREE pass here! Note: Remember that a free pass does not guarantee a seat. You still …

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To honor the memory of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., here is a list of some of the activities planned to commemorate and celebrate his life with events taking place across Palm Beach County. While most activities are free to attend, many require RSVP. Riviera Beach Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, parade at 10 …

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Behold! The 75th annual Beaux Arts Festival of Art is happening Jan. 17-18, 2026. Held on the lawn of the University of Miami Campus  in Coral Gables on Stanford Dr. in front of the Lowe Art Museum, this free festival features more than 200 juried artists. Displayed artwork includes wood, watercolor, photography, oil and acrylics, …

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