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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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Channel the inner musician  you’ve always wanted to be on Friday nights during the free Friday Night Drum Jam from 7-9 p.m. at the South Florida Center for Percussive Arts, 12770 SW 125 Ave., Ste. 101, Miami, FL. This event is for all ages and abilities. Each Friday evening guests can try many different percussion instruments including …

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The Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU, the only museum dedicated to telling the story of 250 years of Florida Jewish heritage, arts and culture, offers free admission every Saturday. The museum’s focal point is its core exhibit, MOSAIC: Jewish Life in Florida, 1763 to Present. The museum also has a collections and research center, films, timeline wall …

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Feeling grounded? Let your spirits soar at the Wings Over Miami Air Museum!  Located at Miami Executive Airport, the museum is open to the public and ready for action. If you’re looking for activities that don’t break the bank, this might be a good choice – especially if you have flying fanatics in the family! …

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Did you know the Miami Design District offers free guided tours of the neighborhood’s world-renowned public art and architecture?  The tours take place on the first and third Saturday of the month at 11 a.m., typically starting from the artwork entitled, “Fly’s Eye Dome,” in Palm Court, 140 NE 39th St. The next ones are …

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Miami-Dade Animal Services provides discount spay and neuter surgeries for dogs and cats two days a week at the animal shelter. Pets older than four months need proof of rabies vaccine, or the county will administer the vaccine for $10. The service is for Miami-Dade residents only. You can schedule an appointment online, or call 311 …

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If you’re into plant-based fare, several vegetarian festivals and vegan fairs are in South Florida. Some events are free. Others require an entry fee. Once inside, vendors are selling burgers, wraps, sushi, desserts and other foods free of animal products. 2023 events  Palm Beach VegFest events No Event — January 22  West Palm Beach  No …

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In South Florida, the Miami Book Fair and the Miami-Dade Public Library system are among the participants that will be offering free activities and presentations to explore themes from a selected book. The Big Read 2024 is a yearly event by the National Endowment for the Arts aimed at broadening our understanding of the world, our …

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