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Have you visited the Miami Beach Botanical Garden lately?  This 3-acre tropical oasis sits in the heart of Miami Beach, at 2000 Convention Center Drive, and is brimming with beauty. It’s open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays to Sundays, except some holidays, and admission is free! (Previously entry cost $5 …

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Coral Gables Museum welcomes you to “Family Day on Aragon” on the second Saturday of each month, with free admission, live music and special activities.    Upcoming event is on April 13: 10 a.m.: Parent Club’s READy, Set, Go: Storytelling In the ‘Exploring Nature’ station, caregivers will have the opportunity to support children in their …

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It’s hot outside, and we’re all looking for interesting things to do inside, in the air conditioning. South Florida museums offer lots of opportunities for fun and education indoors. Most museums have regular free days. Some have discounts for residents, and some museums are even free. Bank of America’s Museum of Us free weekends Bank …

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The NSU Art Museum in Fort Lauderdale offers free admission as part of Sunny Days/Starry Nights events from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month. Often events include 2-for-1 deals on wine. Fun For Kids The free first Thursdays events usually include free Mini Muse events for kids, from 4:30 p.m. …

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How to get around on Brightline Brightline’s trains leave almost hourly seven days a week and connect downtown Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, plus travel to Orlando. The private rail puts an emphasis on a pleasant experience for patrons and offers a variety of incentives for first-time riders to try the train.  Add …

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Gables Gallery Night is one of Miami’s longest running first Friday of the month events, spanning nearly four decades now. The evening is a great way to visit the multitude of galleries in the City Beautiful. Gallery Night runs from 6-10 p.m. Gables Gallery Night runs through March 1, 2024. Click here to see a …

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Bank of America customers can visit museums free of charge on the first full weekend of the month through the Museums On Us program. Just show your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card and a photo ID on Saturday or Sunday, and you will get free admission to more than 225 …

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Enhance a walk in the park with a story along the way. Waters Edge Park in Tamarac features a story trail. Story trails, also referred to as story walks, are outdoor exhibits featuring pages from a storybook displayed along a path. It’s a free activity for families with kids — and a great way to …

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This two-day festival not only features the best that a flower show and expo has to offer, but it also will host many art exhibits, musical performances, dance showcases, educational sessions and a versatile vendors market. The festival takes place at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, from 9 a.m. …

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