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Reminiscent of the early days of Wynwood and the open-air entertainment and food space Wynwood Yard, The Foodie Park located in West Coconut Grove known as Little Bahamas, is a similar concept. The Foodie Park is located at 3659 Grand Ave., Coconut Grove and open Mondays to Saturdays from 1-11 p.m. and Sundays 1-6 p.m. …

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From October to May, the City of South Miami hosts the SoMi Second Saturdays Night Market bringing the community together once a month to Downtown South Miami from 5:30-9:30 p.m. at SW 73 St. and 58 Ave.  The remaining dates for the Night Market are Feb. 14, March 14, April 11 and May 9. Scheduled …

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Whether it’s an emphasis on romance, hanging out with friends, family and your pet, or treating yourself, Valentine’s Day is a perfect occasion to do something special. South Florida offers plenty of things to do, including lots of free live performances and art events.  Some of the Valentine events and date ideas are offered before …

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If you’re thinking about going out for dinner, perhaps you’ll venture to a park. Food truck fare is featured at Volunteer Park in Plantation. Food trucks are at the park 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, and the events usually include live entertainment or a DJ, activities and games for youngsters and local artisan vendors …

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Rather than pick a restaurant, dine on selections from a variety of establishments in Oakland Park. Taste of Oakland Park  in 2026 is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, April 17, and tickets are required. Tickets are $20 in advance at $25 at the gate, if any are still available. It’s an outdoor event at …

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For a fun evening out that’s friendly for your wallet, direct yourself to downtown Pompano Beach, where you’ll delight in entertainment, food trucks, and art displays indoors and outdoors as part of Old Town Untapped events. The events are usually 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. the first Fridays of the month, except for summer. Entry …

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St. Patrick’s Day is an occasion for parades, festivals and other fun events in South Florida. Events in 2025 in Broward, greater Palm Beach and Miami-Dade are varied dates in March, and lots of festivities are free.   In Miami-Dade, there are big street parties, plus smaller celebrations at Irish pubs. In Broward, festivities include the …

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No telescope required — just a love of queso! QDOBA will have fans howling at the moon in 2026. Is the moon really made of cheese? Well, in this case, the moon means you can enjoy lots of delicious, gooey cheese at the popular restaurant — all year long. For every monthly full moon in …

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The expense of dining out has hit an all-time high! And that even includes the usually budget-friendly fast-food restaurants. There was a time when you could easily feed a family of four for under $20 at just about any fast-food restaurant. However, nowadays, $20 may barely be enough to feed two people. That’s why any …

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Plantation is rocking out with free Rock The Park outdoor events that include live bands and food trucks. Events are usually first Fridays and sometimes first Saturdays, at Pine Island Park, with food vendors set up at 6 p.m. and entertainment at 7 p.m. and entry is free.  Featured bands in 2026 include: Saturday, February …

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For folks who sign up for the free Family rewards program at Ikea, participating restaurants in the home goods stores offer deals. Some deals require the Family rewards ID, others do not.  Ikea restaurant deals include falafel entree is $4.99 while promotion is offered  40% off dessert until February 28 with purchase of a falafel …

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