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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.  Click here to see a list of participating galleries open from 6-10 p.m. While traipsing through Downtown Coral Gables, …

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Delight in the work of local and international fashion designers at a free event in Broward.  The Fashion Show in 2025 is 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. December 6 and 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. December 7, and entry is free.  Reserved seating is offered for $20. Parking is free.   The event includes a fashion …

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Festivities for adults and youngsters, including an opportunity to hang with Santa, are featured at Light up Lauderdale. The festive event in 2025 is 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, November 6, at Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale on scenic Riverwalk on the New River. The event includes live musical entertainment. At  …

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Pompano Beach is presenting free dazzling drone shows over the ocean. The show in 2025 is 7 p.m. Saturday, November 8, with free entry. Entertainment is 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. with a DJ and Junior’s Entertainment Group band. The drone show features about hundreds of lighted drones forming …

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Young artists in kindergarten to high school are displaying their talents at the Young at Art Festival of the Arts in Plantation.  Young At Art is an arts venue for kids and families. It’s based at the Broward Mall.  The festival in 2025 is 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, November 15, and entry is …

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Did you know Miami Children’s Museum offers Sensory Saturdays? On the second Saturday of the month, the museum creates a specially focused experience for children with disabilities and their families including modified lighting, sound adjustments and other features. The event is 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Families can enjoy the day with a stage performance …

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Dance, symphony and vocal performances are among the array of free events at Baily Hall theater in Davie.  For many events, tickets are not required.  Entry is offered while seating is available. Some events require reservations. Events in 2025 include: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 18. Broward Symphony Orchestra 7:30 p.m. November 21 and November 22. …

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Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church is celebrating its annual North Miami Greek Food & Wine Festival, from Nov. 7-9, 2025. Admission to this event is free. From 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday, guests can enjoy a menu of authentic Greek recipes, traditional live music, dancing, …

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All of Howard Alan Events and American Craft Endeavour shows are free of charge for visitors. Plus, artists are on site for the duration of the events, allowing visitors to discover the creative inspirations and processes behind every piece. Attendees can stroll along city blocks and chat with artists while viewing their works, including larger-than-life …

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Here’s an advance screening of the new film The Running Man. Complimentary passes are available for this adrenaline-fueled film on a first-come, first-served basis. The Running Man (rated-R) When: Monday, Nov. 10, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.  Where: Regal Kendall Village Stadium 16, at 8595 S.W. 124th Ave., Miami. FREE pass here: gofobo.com/JLStT63443 Note: Remember that a …

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