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Cuba Nostalgia is a celebration of all things Cuban.  The event at the Fair Expo in Miami will be a cornucopia of food, jewelry, music, books and more all aimed at recreating a piece of Cuba here in South Florida.  Whether you are a Cuban transplant looking to relive a bit of your Cuban past or you are just enthralled by the Cuban culture and want to see more, Cuba Nostalgia is a large event with something for everyone.  The 2015 eventhonoredthe internationally famous Celia Cruz, known as the Queen of Salsa.

The 33rd Annual Pompano Beach Seafood Festival not only offers the picturesque backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean at the Pompano Beach Pier but also lots and lots of delectable seafood to try.  The Pompano Beachfront has recently been refurbished and is now open to serve as a great venue for community events. The Festival will include a wide variety of live entertainment including Reggae, Contemporary Country, R & B and much more.   Kids will enjoy the “Pompano Jack’s Fun Zone”  at the south end of the boardwalk.

Our Kids World Family Fun Fest is an annual event completely focused on kids and families and hosted by South Florida Parenting at the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach.  Admission includes access to exhibits, photo ops with cartoon and comic book characters, inflatables, live performances, animal encounters, music, games, and more.  Animal lovers will enjoy a variety of farm animals in the petting zoo, plus a pony ride station.

Join the folks at the Arch Creek Museum & Nature Center in North Miami for an exciting and educational night hike and camp fire.  See the beautiful tropical hardwood hammock and its critters as they settle in for the night.  Spiders, raccoons, eastern screech owls and more can be spotted on the hike.  Afterwards, gather around the campfire to roast marshamallows together to enjoy while you hear the sounds of the hammock at night.  The event runs for an hour and a half.

Come out to the Norton Museum of Art with your budding artist or as a date night out for an evening filled with paintings, sculpture, wine tastings and more.  The Art After Dark evenings are every Thursday from 5-9pm and is sponsored by the Addison Hines Charitable Trust.  Come early and stay late!  The Fratelli Lyon museum cafe offers gourmet dishes so you can grab a special bite to eat and make an evening of it.

The 64th Annual David Deal Playday event in Fort Lauderdale consists of multiple events that usually stretch from the end of July to the first part of August.  This year's event will run from August 7th thru the 15th 2015.

The Annual Great American Beach Party returns on Saturday, May 27 to Fort Lauderdale Beach near A1A and Las Olas Boulevard. This free family-friendly event features live performances, a sand castle contest, kids zone, family beach games, classic cars, a DJ, art and a movie on the beach.  Most importantly, there will be a military tribute!   See who gets inducted into Fort Lauderdale’s very own Walk of Fame.

The first Sunday of each month enjoy the smooth sounds of local jazz with family and friends at the free, outdoor  Sunday Jazz Brunch live concert series from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. along Fort Lauderdale’s scenic Riverwalk.

The 14th Annual Turtlefest will be held at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach. This is a family friendly event where visitors will enjoy close up encounters with these magnificent creatures. The event will have something for everyone in the family to enjoy such as fine art, shopping, children’s games and activities, educational presentations, a Global Village, food, and music by conservation-minded local musicians.

Breakfast with the Bunny at the Palm Beach Zoo will be held on 3 dates, 8:30am seatings on April 8th, 9th & 15th .  Admission to the event includes access to all of the wonderful exhibits and shows at the zoo for the day as well.  Enjoy a hot breakfast in the Tropics Cafe followed by an exciting EGG HUNT approximately 50 minutes after your breakfast seating.  The egg hunt is divided into age groups to make it fair for all.