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Have you always wanted to visit Miami’s historic gem Vizcaya Museum & Gardens? Vizcaya’s European-inspired gardens are reminiscent of those created in 17th and 18th-century Italy and France with the overall landscape design conceived as a series of rooms. The main house’s central area is the courtyard, which was originally open to the sky. It …

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Arsht Center continues to connect Miami audiences to the arts by presenting its signature, free monthly Family Fest Series with diverse programming. Free access passes sell out quick!   Next up… Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. The Passing Zone Knight Concert Hall The duo of Jon Wee and Owen Morse entertain with comedy, …

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Sweat Records is regularly hosting a variety of free in-store performances and events. While at Sweat, peruse one of Miami’s best collections of vinyl under one roof. Here’s a line-up of upcoming events: Saturday, July 12 from 7-9 p.m.: Release of Neil Brideau’s new zine, Sally’s Mean Bloodstream Visits Miami, FL,  published by EXILE Projects and …

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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 July 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: This month’s event is environmentally themed and in collaboration with A Cleaner Planet, a Miami-based nonprofit organization that promotes …

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For folks who sign up for the free Family rewards program at Ikea, participating restaurants in the home goods stores offers deals. Some deals require the Family rewards ID, others do not.  Ikea restaurant deals include: Mondays – Fridays while the promotion is offered with purchase of an adult entry, receive a free kid’s entree …

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The Miami Beach Classical Music Festival will present their free Summer Series from May 31 to Aug. 31 with concerts at various locations around Miami Beach. Here is the line-up: Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1 at 8:30 p.m. Lummus Park on Ocean Dr. and 12th St. Miami Beach Pride concert Friday, July 4 …

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The open-air CityPlace Doral has a couple of weekly events that are geared to music lovers and to shoppers of handcrafted items. Through July 31, 2025: Summer art installation at CityPlace featuring a whimsical display of colorful kites decorated with pink, yellow and blue butterflies adorning the boulevard and life-sized butterfly wings and illuminated flowers. …

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Want to try a community bike ride? Then you might want to look into the City of North Miami’s monthly Get in Gear event.  The free rides take place once a month, usually on the second Saturday but it will vary.  Click here to RSVP and view the scheduled rides through September. Dates for upcoming …

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Florida is offering its residents an opportunity to purchase storm and safety supplies without paying state sales tax, which is 6 percent. Instead of a shopping event on designated dates, as of August, Florida is exempting eligible supplies from taxes whenever you purchase them. You’ll save at least $6 on every $100 you spend. Some …

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Fantasy Theatre Factory produces a series of live stage performances for young audiences that bring fun, family-friendly shows to life. Tickets are usually only $5 per show, some are free, plus some sensory-inclusive performances are available.  2025 Fantasy Theatre Factory Shows The Mis-Adventures of Pinocchio, a re-telling of the classic tale on the following dates: Friday-Saturday*, …

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