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The Coral Gables Historic Merrick House Museum offers guided tours most weekends, on Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. The home, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, will take you back to the Roaring Twenties. You’ll get to view 14 rooms and over an acre of …

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Dolphin Mall’s Vivo! Entertainment Complex has something for everyone, including free live music on Fridays and Saturdays. Live bands every Saturday night starting at 9 p.m. on the VIVO! Stage At PBR Cowboy Bar: LADIES NIGHT THURSDAYS Ladies drink free every Thursday from 8-11 p.m. FREEDOM FRIDAYS The first Friday of every month, PBR salutes …

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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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Get 25% OFF* museum tickets for visits from Friday, July 4 through Sunday, August 10. Use promo code SUMMER25 when you book your tickets online.  Science is not only cool, it’s awesome. And the 250,000-square-foot Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in Miami is a campus for interactive science learning that not only houses extraordinary exhibits, but also a …

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The grand royal poinciana trees are set to begin blooming just in time for summer and there are plenty of events and celebrations to welcome their fiery redness. The Tropical Flowering Tree Society host all events and all funds raised go to towards donations of scholarships to young accomplished women attending higher education. Click here …

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Want to visit Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden? The 83-acre garden in Coral Cables, established in 1938, offers visitors a chance to see all kinds of rare and interesting tropical plants. Fairchild also hosts festivals, workshops and classes all year. Admission to this Coral Gables attraction typically costs $24.95 for adults, $17.95 for seniors and $15.95 …

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For an outdoor activity with tasty fare, lots of free events in South Florida feature food trucks. Often events in Miami, Broward & greater Palm Beach include live music, fun for youngsters, or other entertainment. Lots of food truck events are in parks and free to attend. Pair dinner with a nature walk, fun on …

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Lincoln Road on Miami Beach has often been thought of as a public playground to many; a place to hang out, with restaurants, boutiques and myriad cultural activities within walking distance. Best of all, many outdoor events on the pedestrian mall are free and open to the public; vendor prices vary. And music has long …

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How would you like to see top-quality plays, musicals and concerts and help people enjoy those shows? Volunteer ushers at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami and the Kravitz Center in West Palm Beach have a chance to see concerts and shows for free in …

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South Florida offers plenty of activities for savoring the fresh air — including outdoor happy hours.  Whether you’re in Miami-Dade, Broward, or Palm Beach counties, we’ve got your one-stop shop for finding the perfect outdoor venue to enjoy a drink — or two. Outdoor Happy Hours in Miami-Dade County Mayami Mexicantina & Bar, 127 NW …

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Sounds of Little Haiti is a family-friendly event scheduled for every third Friday of the month. From 6 to 11 p.m., you can enjoy live music, food, drinks and more during this special event at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex, 212 NE 59 Terr., Miami, FL. Sounds of Little Haiti is an immersive cultural experience in …

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