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Take the family out to a Miami Marlins ballgame with these great deals all season long. You can enjoy baseball for as little as $1 for kids’ tickets on select Monday nights.  During the summer, tickets are just $5 for everyone Monday through Thursday. Seniors can even get free entry on certain days. The Marlins …

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Walk into a library and walk out with a digital tablet. Or a robot. Or a Frisbee. Participating libraries in South Florida loan items like electronic devices, robotic devices and bird watching gear. Use your library account number. Obtaining a library account is free for eligible residents.  Broward libraries loan  Digital tablets for ages 18 …

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One of the best deals around in Miami is through an organization called Culture Shock Miami. Through Culture Shock, students 13 to 22 (and their guardians) can get discount tickets to numerous cultural performances in Miami for only $5 each. New tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. the first of every month, so be …

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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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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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Have you visited the Miami Beach Botanical Garden lately? (Because of storm damage, the garden is temporarily closed and will reopen Tuesday, June 9, 2026.) 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 …

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Camp out for family fun this summer at AMC Theatres! Families can enjoy lots of family-friendly movies at a discounted price, all summer long.  The largest theatrical exhibitor in the U.S. is bringing back its AMC Summer Movie Camp for Summer 2026. From June 22 to Aug. 12, 2026, frugal families enjoy a kid-friendly flick every Monday and Wednesday at just $3 …

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There is a statewide initiative being promoted by the Florida Department of Education that uses New Worlds Reading’s books and activities to support students in strengthening literacy skills, building reading confidence, and nurturing a lifelong love of reading. Each month during the school year, eligible children receive a free book tailored to their interests with …

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