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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. …

Thrive District Art Walk in Fort Lauderdale

Thrive Art District in Fort Lauderdale is hosting an Art Walk with art exhibits, food trucks and vendors. Entertainment is featured at the event.  Art Walks in 2025 include  6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday, June 28  Thrive Art District is at 710 N.W. Fifth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale 33311.  Entry is free. Free parking is …

Discounts on apparel and other items at Salvation Army family stores

Eligible apparel, household items and other goods are typically half-price on Wednesdays at participating Salvation Army Family Stores in Broward. The deal is valid for lots of items at the thrift stores including shoes, purses and other goods, except furniture. Participating stores offer other discounts, such as a discount 0f 50% on yellow  items, except …

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 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 …

Family Farms in Davie offers U-pick sunflowers & zinnias, petting farm & events

Family Farms in Davie offers produce for purchase, including occasional U-pick items, flower fields and activities. The farm with farm animals on display is open 10 a.m. –  6 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays; and 10 a.m. – 10  p.m. Saturdays, usually with free entry. Fees apply for some activities and events. Family Farms, 954-804-2850, …

Free 2025 Jazz Summer Series on Lincoln Road

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The Lincoln Road Business Improvement District is bringing jazz to the pedestrian mall on Miami Beach with their trio of concerts at the Euclid Oval, part of their 2025 Jazz Summer Series. Here is the lineup: Friday, June 27 – The Garcia Ellis Quartet  Led by electric guitarist Dr. Orlando Jacinto Garcia and jazz pianist …

Free and $6 movies at Cosford Cinema

Rene Rodriguez, former film critic for The Miami Herald, now runs the Cosford Cinema on the University of Miami Campus and he’s always coming up with some type of innovative film series.   Up next…   Sunday, June 29 at 1 p.m. Free screening of the Charles Burnett drama “To Sleep with Anger,” starring Danny …

Parks and natural areas offer free & inexpensive nature excursions

Set your sights for an adventure in the South Florida wilderness. Perhaps you’ll navigate a shady path through a lush forest. Or perch yourself on a riverbank where herons are wading in the water. Tune in to the visual displays, scents and sounds of the outdoor environment. Some parks, botanical gardens and protected natural areas …

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