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Get ready to celebrate all things Irish and to wear your favorite green outfits! St. Patrick’s Day is March 17 and that means fun celebrating with Irish limericks, green beer, traditional Irish food and plenty of four leaf clovers throughout Miami-Dade County. There also are St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Broward County. Keep checking back, …

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Be there, the fair! The Miami-Dade County Youth Fair is happening March 12 through April 5, 2026. This year’s theme is “Wild About the Fair.” New offerings in 2026 include the Safari Encounter by Immersive Productions with an Instagrammable iconic entrance photo moment. There are also several one-day only events like food contests, culinary presentations …

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As a student musician, practicing your craft in front of a live audience is key and that’s what the University of Miami Frost School of Music is providing for their students through the Music at McBride Plaza Concert Series. The free outdoor concerts happen every other Thursday of the month from January through March 2025, …

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The ever popular Saint Sophia Greek Festival returns Feb. 27 to March 1, 2026, featuring Greek food, wine & spirits, Greek pastry & coffee, Greek cooking demonstrations, live Greek music, dancing and a tour of the Byzantine Cathedral (Watch YouTube promo from an earlier year). The baklava will be irresistible.  The festival will also feature …

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If you love great music but want to keep your arts outings affordable, the New World Symphony’s Blue Concerts are one of South Florida’s best cultural bargains. Held at the New World Center in Miami Beach, these concerts invite everyone — from first-timers to seasoned classical fans — to experience innovative orchestral music at whatever …

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Shop for fresh produce, prepared foods, vintage treasures, art, decor and other items from South Florida vendors, farmers and artisans at the many farmers’ markets and vendor fairs in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. The South Florida farmers markets and vendor fairs often include opportunities for extra fun and entertainment like yoga, live music, …

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