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             By Jana Soeldner Danger




                   he sticky, sweltering days of summer are drawing to a close, and a new season of events and activities is about to begin.
                   If you’re one of those who puts off enjoying what our community has to offer because you take it all for granted, now is
             Tthe time to quit procrastinating and get out to discover nearby adventures and entertainment.

             Here’s a taste of some of the highlights of this upcoming season.




             FESTIVALS, SHOWS,                                      Day of the Dead Florida
                                                                    Nov. 4: A premier Dia de los Muertos US celebration! Every
             SPECIAL EVENTS                                         year on November 5, at Esplanade Park in Downtown Fort

                                                                    Lauderdale, FL. Memory of the Dead and Party for the Living.
             FemAle BrewFest                                        This has become a hugely popular event and gained strong
             Sept 9, noon-5 pm, Esplanade Park: A showcase of women   participation over the past few years. DayoftheDeadFlorida.com
             beer experts and brewers. Learn about and taste different   Light Up Lauderdale
             types of beers while listening to the sounds of Di LaTrice Perry.
             Yes, men are welcome. It’s pet-friendly, with a portion of the   Nov. 9, 6-8:30 pm: Kicks off the holiday season at Esplanade
             proceeds going to Abandoned Pet Rescue. FemAleBrewfest.com  Park with thousands of twinkling lights and family-friendly fun.
                                                                    Includes music and children’s activities. Parks.FortLauderdale.
             Las Olas Art Fair                                      gov/special-events/special-events/light-up-the-holidays
             Part One: Oct. 14-15, 10 am-5 pm;
             Part Two: Jan. 6-7, 10 am-5 pm: Draws artists from around
             the country and ranks among the top art festivals in the US.
             All artwork is juried, providing quality, diversity and creativity.
             ArtFestival.com.
             Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
             Oct. 25-29: Marine enthusiasts won’t want to miss this annual
             international boating extravaganza covering 90 acres at
             seven venues. Explore performance, design, technology and
             architecture of 1,300 boats, attend educational seminars, visit
             a Superyacht Village, and watch educational demonstrations.
             FLIBS.com



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