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Have you visited the Miami Beach Botanical Garden lately?  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 5 p.m. Tuesdays to Sundays, except some holidays, and admission is free! (Previously entry cost $5 …

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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.  Next up… Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. Miami City Ballet: Ballet for Young People Ziff Ballet Opera House Miami City Ballet pre-professional students perform From Studio to Stage: A Dance Journey …

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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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The Miami Beach Bandshell is one of the city’s busiest venues where free music and dance performances are regularly presented. The open-air location provides a gorgeous snapshot of Miami Beach and is just steps from the water. Here’s what’s coming up that’s free: Extraordinary World with Jeff Corwin Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025 at 6 p.m. …

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This year’s edition the 26th annual Carnaval on the Mile, a free art and music festival in Coral Gables, is Saturday and Sunday, March 1 and 2, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. both days. This year’s event is presented by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, FL. Located on the famous …

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Organizations in South Florida offer free food distribution for families needing help. Some sites provide drive-through pickups, while others offer doorstep deliveries for eligible participants. Food distributions are in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach. Often the organizations accept volunteers and donations. This list is periodically revised to reflect new distribution sites. It’s wise to phone …

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Viernes Culturales (Cultural Fridays) is a South Florida tradition. This free arts and music festival typically takes place on the third Friday of each month on Calle Ocho (Southwest Eighth Street), in the heart of Little Havana, between 13th and 22nd avenues.  Every month, enjoy music in Domino Plaza, as well as works by local …

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The Heritage Fest 2025: African Americans and the Arts, celebrating artists representing the African Diaspora is happening Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, 3-6 p.m. at the Arsht Center’s Thomson Plaza for the Arts. Admission is free and RSVP is required. Celebrating Pan-African artists in the community, the event celebrates the impact Black Americans have had on …

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The Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) is a world-class art museum in a spectacular location in downtown Miami on Biscayne Bay. The museum offers permanent and temporary art exhibits, including exhibits that explore the cultures that make up Miami, including Latin American, Caribbean, African American and more. PAMM is also home to Verde, a modern, …

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The Miami Symphony Orchestra, billed as the Official Symphony Orchestra of the City of Miami, under the longtime direction of Maestro Eduardo Marturet, is returning to the Miami Design District for a free concert. They’ll be performing under the stars on Monday, Feb. 17, at 6:30 p.m. at 191 NE 40 St. This is one …

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