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Things to Do in Broward & Palm Beach
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Your Local Guide to Broward and Palm Beach County
The Friendly Scoop is a South Florida lifestyle guide covering the best things to do, family friendly events, restaurants, parks, beaches, and neighborhoods across Broward County and Palm Beach County. From Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pompano Beach, Coral Springs, and Parkland to Boca Raton, Delray Beach, West Palm Beach, and Wellington, we highlight the local spots and community stories that make South Florida feel like home.
Browse upcoming weekend events, plan a day out with the kids, find a new favorite restaurant, or explore a neighborhood you have never visited. Everything here is curated by locals and updated regularly.
What's Happening
Local stories from Broward & Palm Beach County.
Holidays in South Florida 2026: Lights, Boat Parades, Tree Lightings and New Year's Eve in Broward and Palm Beach
We only list events with 2026 dates confirmed by an official source in the dated sections. We add more every week as cities announce them; many city events are posted about 6 to 8 weeks out. Events awaiting 2026 dates appear separately under Coming soon. Confirm details on the official page before you go.
Thanksgiving 2026 in Broward and Palm Beach: Restaurants Open, Turkey Trots, Takeout and Ways to Give
Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov 26, 2026. We only list items confirmed for 2026 by the business or organizer. More restaurants post menus in early November and we will add them. Always confirm reservations and prices directly.
Broward and Palm Beach Election Results: November 3, 2026
Track the candidate races and ballot questions on Broward and Palm Beach ballots, from governor and Congress to city commissions, with official results links and certification dates.
Hanukkah 2026 in Broward and Palm Beach: Dates, Menorah Lightings and Festivals
Official organizer, city and venue listings are prioritized; secondary reports are explicitly attributed. Unconfirmed details and date conflicts are labeled. Dates, times and tickets can change, so confirm with each organizer before you go.
New Things to Do in Broward and Palm Beach County: What Opened, What's Next and What's Still Waiting on a Date
A 100,000-square-foot pickleball and padel club is set to open in Boca Raton this month, a live game show you actually play and a national escape-room brand opened at Dania Pointe, two immersive museum experiences are running in Boynton Beach, and a '70s disco bar just landed in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Here is what opened since this summer, what is opening next, and what has been announced without a date, with addresses, prices and official links.
Broward Mosquito Advisory: What It Means and How to Protect Yourself
The Florida Department of Health in Broward County issued a mosquito-borne illness advisory in early October after a locally acquired dengue case, and health officials renewed their prevention reminder this week. Here is what the advisory means, the symptoms and warning signs to know, and the exact steps officials recommend.
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Discover Your Next Favorite Spot
Hand-picked parks, restaurants, and things to do across Broward and Palm Beach County.
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Dad's Cave Barbershop: Lighthouse Point
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