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Free Family Fun Day at HistoryMiami

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HistoryMiami museum hosts a free Family Fun Day the second Saturday of every month, with free admission for all. The free admission is all day, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with activities taking place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is required to participate. You can register online.   The theme rotates monthly, …

Miami Beach Classical Music Festival Summer Series

The Miami Beach Classical Music Festival will present their free Summer Series from May 31 to Aug. 31 with concerts at various locations around Miami Beach. Here is the line-up: Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1 at 8:30 p.m. Lummus Park on Ocean Dr. and 12th St. Miami Beach Pride concert Friday, July 4 …

Free events at CityPlace Doral

The open-air CityPlace Doral has a couple of weekly events that are geared to music lovers and to shoppers of handcrafted items. Through July 31, 2025: Summer art installation at CityPlace featuring a whimsical display of colorful kites decorated with pink, yellow and blue butterflies adorning the boulevard and life-sized butterfly wings and illuminated flowers. …

Waterpark at T.Y. Park in Hollywood offers a deal

The waterpark at T.Y. Park in Hollywood, Castaway Island, offers opportunities for discounts and occasional extra events. Water playground and pool at T.Y. Park The waterpark at T.Y. Park includes a swim lagoon pool, wading pool and a water playground with interactive features and water slides.  In 2025, it’s open March 25 – March 31 …

Stock up on storm & safety supplies in Florida without paying taxes

Florida is offering its residents an opportunity to purchase storm and safety supplies without paying state sales tax, which is 6 percent. Instead of a shopping event on designated dates, as of August, Florida is exempting eligible supplies from taxes whenever you purchase them. You’ll save at least $6 on every $100 you spend. Some …

National French Fry Day deals and giveaways on July 11, 2025

Get your favorite dipping sauce ready for National French Fry Day on July 11, 2025. Whether it’s ketchup, mustard, mayo or ranch dressing, everyone has their own ritual for enjoying the salty side dish.  Then, there’s the variety of fries available for dipping: crinkle-cut, curly, waffle, steak, shoestring — the list goes on and on. …

Bonnet House in Fort Lauderdale offers free-entry deal for 17 & younger

For a deal at a popular Fort Lauderdale historical attraction, teens and youngsters 17 and younger enter free with adults paying $25. The deal at Bonnet House in 2025 is offered June, July and August, and includes entry to the historical house and the lavish gardens at the 35-acre beachfront property.   Bonnet House, 954-703-2614, is …

Free water shuttles to Deerfield Island park

  Deerfield Island is a natural area on the Intracoastal Waterway in north Broward that’s accessible by boat. Free water shuttle excursions to Deerfield Island Natural Area are weather permitting, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.  The free boat shuttle service usually runs from a dock at Sullivan Park, 1701 Riverview Road, Deerfield Beach, at 10 a.m., …

Yesteryear Village: A Living History Park brings Old Florida back to life

Yesteryear Village in West Palm offers an interactive historical park with an Old Florida vibe. Entry is $7-$10 and is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday-Sunday. You’ll get to take a leisurely stroll through original and replicated structures at the attraction that include a school, post office, shops, and a farm. The historical attraction …

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