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We found several FREE events happening during Miami Music Week, which runs from March 21-26. MARCH 22 Ants Miami 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. at Oasis Wynwood, 2335 N. Miami Ave. Free before 11 p.m. Artists: Chasewest, Cloonee, Hugel, Solardo Frank Nitty & Friends  7 p.m. to 3 a.m. at Racket, 150 NW 24 St., Wynwood. Tickets …

With its large population of Cuban exiles, Miami has among the best Cuban food in the world. So, when you’re in Miami, do as the locals do and don’t spend a fortune on delicious Cuban food. That means you’ll have to venture out away from some of the tourist areas of Miami Beach and Downtown …

Are you fishing for some family fun? Florida offers several free fishing days, when anglers of all ages are allowed to fish on public bodies of water without a license. Florida has several free fishing days every year, with separate days for freshwater and saltwater fishing. You can learn more about Florida fishing rules here. …

Got a 4th-grade student in the house? If so, thanks to the Every Kid Outdoors initiative, that fourth-grader – plus everyone else in the family – can get into any U.S. National Park for FREE. You simply need to download the free pass by clicking here, print it out and show it for entry at all …

This event is currently on hiatus. Call it “Overtown’s Got Talent” — like the TV show “America’s Got Talent.” Singers, comedians, rappers, and other artists compete for a chance at $500 every first Friday of the month for “Lyric Live” at the Black Archives Historic Lyric Theatre in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood. A grand finale pits the winner …

This venue is currently closed, we will re-post this tour once it has reopened. Weekly tours of the historical Curtiss Mansion (500 Deer Run) in Miami Springs cost $5 per person with kids under 12 free. Designed in the Pueblo Revival style, the mansion was constructed in 1925 by aviation pioneer Glenn Hammond Curtiss, developer …

This venue is currently closed, we will update this post once it has reopened. Little Haiti Cultural Complex and the Caribbean Marketplace present Caribbean Market Day every Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm in the Caribbean Marketplace in Little Haiti and will showcase original Afro-Caribbean entertainment, fashion, cuisine, accessories, jewelry, shoes as well as homeware, natural …

Well, here’s one easy way for kids to get money without having to sell lemonade or do chores. When Halloween ends and your kids have had enough sugar, persuade them to sell back the leftover candy you bought to local businesses participating in the Halloween Candy Buy Back Program. The program, which began in 2005, …

  Downtown Miami comes alive with art and culture Sept. 7-9 for the three-day DWNTWNArt Days festival, which is spearheaded by the Downtown Development Authority. Most events are free. The full schedule can be found at the link. Activities include: Downtown Improv Day at the Olympia: A day of improv classes and shows with the Society Circus Players  …

Following Irma, FEMA funds and other resources are offered for eligible applicants in Florida. FEMA Disaster Assistance. For homeowners with damage or sustained impact that you believe might result in future damage, register online at disasterassistance.gov or 800-621-3362. FEMA is encouraging homeowners to register early. The Irma Damage Assessment Survey form is available at the …

Comcast is expanding its low-cost Internet program, which currently serves low-income families and those in public housing, to low-income senior citizens and community college students. It’s called the Internet Essentials program and it provides basic Internet service for $9.95 a month. As part of the seniors pilot program, seniors can access affordable Internet service, get a free …