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Free museum entry for Bank of America card holders this weekend

Bank of America customers can visit museums free of charge on the first full weekend of the month through the Museums On Us program. Just show your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card and a photo ID on Saturday or Sunday, and you will get free admission to more than 225 …

Gold Coast Railroad Museum free first Saturday

All aboard! The Gold Coast Railroad Museum offers free admission on the first Saturday of every month, so get the family or friends together and head on out! The museum, at 12450 SW 152nd St. (next to Zoo Miami) houses historic trains as well as a number of interactive displays. Hours are 10 a.m. to …

Roller skating $12 deal at rink in Davie

For a price break on a fun activity in Broward, roller skating is $12 on Wednesdays in  Davie. The price includes skate rentals. The $12 deal is offered 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Galaxy Skateway.  The regular price is usually about  $15-$20 with skate rentals. Recommendation: Phone first to ensure the venue is …

Free food distributions & resources for residents in need

Organizations in South Florida offer free food distribution for families needing help. Some sites provide drive-through pickups, while others offer doorstep deliveries for eligible participants. Food distributions are in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach. Often the organizations accept volunteers and donations. This list is periodically revised to reflect new distribution sites. It’s wise to phone …

Free days and events at the Bass Museum of Art in Miami Beach

The Bass Museum of Arts in Miami Beach opened in 1964 and showcases contemporary art in both permanent and temporary exhibits. Are you a resident of Miami Beach? If so, you’re in luck! Miami Beach Residents enjoy free admission to The Bass all year round! Present a valid ID or proof of residence and receive …

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. And here are some special events coming up: Saturday, Nov. 1 from 6-9 p.m. special Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) with a processional by folkloric dancers, stilt walkers, mariachis and …

Free entry for Riverwalk International Food Festival

Taste foods from different regions of the world at Riverwalk International Food Festival in Fort Lauderdale. Riverwalk International Food Festival in 2025  is 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,  November 15 at Esplanade Park on the scenic Riverwalk promenade along The New River.  Entry is free. Food and drinks from food trucks and regional restaurants …

Popeyes gives away free sandwiches for two weeks to celebrate National Chicken Sandwich Day

Because of their popularity, chicken sandwiches are now on just about every menu. And many fans believe Popeyes makes the best chicken sandwich among all fast-food restaurants. Leading up to National Chicken Sandwich Day, Popeyes is serving FREE chicken sandwiches for two weeks — from Oct. 27 to Nov. 9, 2025. Fans can bite into …

Pumpkin patches and fall festivals in Miami-Dade 2025

In sunny Miami, residents enjoy picking their favorite pumpkins at sites set up as “pumpkin patches” in parking lots, fields and at festivals. Whether you’re whipping up a pie, decorating your orange orb with a funny face, or enhancing your Autumn decor, pumpkins and pumpkin patches are plentiful. To verify supply, it’s wise to phone …

Plantation offers free Freebee rides to plazas, offices and restaurants

Plantatation is offering a free shuttle for lifts within a designated area that includes plenty of plazas with restaurants and shops. Download the app to request the Freebee shuttle. The electric vehicles travel in the Midtown district.  The area is within University Drive and Pine Island Road and includes The Fountains plaza, Plantation Walk others.  …

Ikea restaurants offer Veterans deals

For folks who sign up for the free Family rewards program at Ikea, participating restaurants in the home goods stores offer deals. Some deals require the Family rewards ID, others do not.  Ikea restaurant deals include: Free entree November 9-11 for active duty and veterans with ID  Ikea Broward, 151 NW 136th Ave, Sunrise 33325 …

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