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New ‘rescue’ adventure at Manatee Lagoon in Riviera Beach, weekends

Manatee Lagoon

If you haven’t been to Manatee Lagoon in a while, here’s the perfect time to visit. This information has been updated for 2025. Exhibits include three life-sized manatee statues, a seagrass exhibit and a Florida mangroves exhibit. Entry to Manatee Lagoon is free. Parking is also free.  Recurring events Manatee Rescue Adventure When: Saturdays and …

Baskin-Robbins offers sweet savings on the 31st of the month

Have you heard the latest scoop? Baskin-Robbins’ popular Celebrate 31 special is still on in 2025. On the 31st of each month in 2025 — customers get 31% off all scoops.  Baskin-Robbins was founded on one sweet and simple concept: Ice cream should be an everyday treat and there should be a new flavor to …

Entry to Cornell Art Museum in Delray Beach is always free

The Cornell Art Museum in Delray Beach has no admission fee, however donations are appreciated. The Museum is housed in the restored 1913 Delray Elementary School building on the Old School Square campus.  While entry to the Museum is free, there may be fees for special events to help defray costs paid to performers or …

Deals for Putt Putt in Pembroke Pines

AllGolf in Pembroke Pines features putt-put golf, with two 18-hole play areas. Here are the regular fees for  miniature golf: $13 Mondays – Fridays for 18 holes, $15 for 36 holes  $14 Saturdays & Sundays for  18 holes, $16 for 36 holes Discount opportunity 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Tuesdays kids 12 and younger  play …

Fall and harvest festivals in South Florida 2025

Regardless of the weather in the Sunshine State, South Florida embraces autumn with fall festivals, pumpkin patches and other seasonal events. Fall festivals often feature pumpkins, hayrides & scarecrows. Pull out your plaid shirt and roll up the sleeves. Lots of events in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties are free.  Fall is also the …

Best things to do in September in Miami-Dade

We kick off the month with a long weekend which is always nice and hopefully can also enjoy some cooler weather in September.  Miami Spice continues through Sept. 30 making it the perfect opportunity to enjoy what you may have missed in August while away on vacation or getting the kids settled back into school. …

Free events at Miami Beach Bandshell

The Miami Beach Bandshell is one of the city’s busiest venues where free music and dance performances are regularly presented. The open-air location provides a gorgeous snapshot of Miami Beach and is just steps from the water. Here’s what’s coming up that’s free: Labor Day Roller Disco Sunday, Aug. 31 from 5 to 9 p.m. …

Plant radishes & other edibles indoors in Florida

Think it’s too hot to garden? Perhaps you want to plant radishes, turnips and arugula right inside your South Florida home.  It’s doable, according to a horticulture program representative. Maybe you’ll be inspired. Ideally, you’ll be richly rewarded with a delicious sense of accomplishment and tasty freshly harvested produce. We asked for tips from a …

Free homework help from libraries

If you’d like homework help for your kids, local libraries in South Florida offer it online for free. At some libraries, in-person tutoring is available. Also, SAT prep is often is available at these libraries. To receive tutoring, you register with your personal library number to set up an online account. Obtaining a library account …

Free and cheap Alhambra Orchestra concerts, Miami

“Hispanic Heritage Concert” – Alhambra Orchestra’s upcoming concert puts the spotlight on Hispanic composers takes place Sunday, Sept. 28 at 7:30 pm at FIU Wertheim Performing Arts Center, 10910 SW 17th St. Led by by artistic director Daniel Andai, the Alhambra Symphony Orchestra will present an evening of Spanish and Latin American music. The program …

Urban oasis: Fern Forest is ideal for nature walks & entry is free

If you’re looking to soak  in the outdoors in South Florida, Fern Forest in north Broward is a lush oasis for nature walks and occasional free astronomy programs with telescopes. Delight in the scenic setting on your own or register for a guided hike. Most events are free or relatively inexpensive. Entry into the natural …

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