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On the second Thursday of the month, after the Frost Art Museum closes for the day, it will present an after-hours experience called Tertulia Nights. In case you didn’t know, a tertulia is a word of Spanish origin that means a social gathering with literary or artistic overtones. The aim is to promote an exchange …

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The Bass Museum of Art Creativity Center offers a monthly therapeutic art series, Art Cares, on the last Sunday of the month from 2 to 4 p.m. and free museum admission all day. Free art-making materials are provided to participants. The purpose is to create a family event to experience the power of art. Visit …

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Tradewinds Park in northwest Broward features an educational farm with sheep, a pig, and other animals. Farm tours are usually offered on weekends for $3 a person. Entry for Tradewinds Park on weekends and holidays is a separate fee, $3 per vehicle for up to 8 people. On tour, depending on the day, participants likely …

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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 …

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Have you visited the Miami Beach Botanical Garden lately?  This 3-acre tropical oasis sits in the heart of Miami Beach, at 2000 Convention Center Drive, and is brimming with beauty. It’s open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays to Sundays, except some holidays, and admission is free! (Previously entry cost $5 …

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Coral Gables Museum welcomes you to “Family Day on Aragon” on the second Saturday of each month, with free admission, live music and special activities.    Upcoming event is on April 13: 10 a.m.: Parent Club’s READy, Set, Go: Storytelling In the ‘Exploring Nature’ station, caregivers will have the opportunity to support children in their …

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It’s hot outside, and we’re all looking for interesting things to do inside, in the air conditioning. South Florida museums offer lots of opportunities for fun and education indoors. Most museums have regular free days. Some have discounts for residents, and some museums are even free. Bank of America’s Museum of Us free weekends Bank …

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The NSU Art Museum in Fort Lauderdale offers free admission as part of Sunny Days/Starry Nights events from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month. Often events include 2-for-1 deals on wine. Fun For Kids The free first Thursdays events usually include free Mini Muse events for kids, from 4:30 p.m. …

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The Loggerhead Marinelife Center will be celebrating Earth Day on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Guests will be invited to dive into a day filled with ocean-inspired activities, For more details, visit the event page on Facebook or at marinelife.org where you can register for a free one-day pass to save your spot. When: Saturday, April 20, …

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How to get around on Brightline Brightline’s trains leave almost hourly seven days a week and connect downtown Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, plus travel to Orlando. The private rail puts an emphasis on a pleasant experience for patrons and offers a variety of incentives for first-time riders to try the train.  Add …

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