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All-you-want pancakes for $5 or free at IHOP

More butter and syrup, please. And keep ’em coming! Pancake lovers will want to hop over to IHOP for an unlimited stack of hot, fresh buttermilk pancakes. For a limited time, the restaurant’s popular all-you-can-eat pancakes are back on the menu at participating locations. Frugal diners can feast without breaking the bank. Image: IHOP FREE …

Can’t make it to library? Check out a Bookmobile or Technobus near you!

Next time you visit a Miami-Dade County park, keep your eyes peeled for the Bookmobile and Technobus. That’s right, Miami-Dade Public Library System is bringing books and technology to you! The program, which is a partnership between Miami-Dade County Parks and Miami-Dade County Library System, aims to make reading, technology and digital media accessible to …

Daggerwing Nature Center offers outdoor fun for the whole family

Daggerwing Nature Center Boardwalk

Communing with nature has never been more fun and the Daggerwing Nature Center has so many opportunities for kids and their families to take advantage of the great outdoors. Admission is free; access to trails and boardwalk are free; most programs have fees usually from $5 to $10. Daggerwing features a 3,000-square-foot exhibit hall with …

Free or discount museum entry with SNAP card

Museums are a great place to take kids for a variety of reasons. They not only provide educational opportunities, but they also spark creativity, and promote family bonding. Plus, they can help give children a healthy perspective of where they fit in, between the past and the future. And thanks to the Museums for All …

Discounted movies at Coral Gables Art Cinema

Night owls who love movies will want to get in on discounted late-night movie screenings at the Coral Gables Art Cinema. Offered at 9 p.m. Saturdays (though the starting time sometimes varies), the “After Hours” series offers quite a selection of films to enjoy. Click the link above to see the upcoming lineup of movies. …

Free Alhambra Orchestra Hispanic Heritage Concert

The Alhambra Orchestra, led by Artistic Co-Executive Director and Conductor Daniel Andai, will present a concert celebrating Miami’s Hispanic community, with several special guests, on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024 at 3 p.m. at Sanctuary of the Arts at 410 Andalusia Ave. Tickets are $10 for adults and …

Tri-Rail offers discount fares, connections & other perks

Have you ever driven to a Tri-Rail station only to find there were no open parking spots? That is the dread of many South Florida commuters. Finally, there is a program to help provide options: A discount Ride Partner Service with Lyft and Uber. Tri-Rail provides EASY Card riders a $5 discount on Uber and …

Best gardens to visit in Miami

Getting outside and breathing in fresh air is always a good thing. Miami’s many gardens are an ideal setting for taking a nice, long stroll surrounded by lush, colorful scenery. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook. Historic spots such as Fairchild …

Back-to-school immunizations in Palm Beach County for 2024

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The first day of classes for the school year 2024-25 begins on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. See the Palm Beach County school calendar here. The Dept. of Health-Palm Beach is urging parents not to wait until the last minute to get their child’s required immunizations for the upcoming school year. Immunizations and a school physical …

Top 10 Happy Hours in Broward

Is Happy Hour on your mind? If you’re in Broward County, whether you’re in Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, Hollywood or another city, you have lots of happy hour options. So grab some friends, and hear out for half-price drinks and food specials. Here are some of Broward County’s best happy hours. American Social 721 E …

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