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Get ready for a fun time on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, when the 50th Annual Winternational Thanksgiving Day parade rolls through downtown North Miami along NE 125 St. from 6th to 12th Avenues. The parade kicks off at 10 a.m. and will feature… Marching bands from various Miami-Dade high schools with color guard …

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Everyone knows the movies can be an expensive adventure (especially for families), so any opportunity to save money is worthy of the spotlight. If you’re a film fanatic, Tuesday is the day to go to Regal Theatres, which has locations in Miami, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Ticket prices range from $5 to $8. Every …

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Orchestra Miami is presenting another group of performances in its Family Fun Series at Pinecrest Gardens. All concerts are on Sundays at 3 p.m.  The series kicks off with: What: Peter & The Wolf When: Oct. 29, 2025, at 3 p.m.  Where: Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 SW 57th Ave. (Red Road), Pinecrest. Tickets & info at …

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Bank of America customers can visit museums free of charge on the first full weekend of the month through the Museums On Us program. Just show your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card and a photo ID on Saturday or Sunday, and you will get free admission to more than 225 …

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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 Bass Museum of Arts in Miami Beach opened in 1964 and showcases contemporary art in both permanent and temporary exhibits. Are you a resident of Miami Beach? If so, you’re in luck! Miami Beach Residents enjoy free admission to The Bass all year round! Present a valid ID or proof of residence and receive …

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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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The folks behind “Wake up Miami!” say the world is a nice place to live when you wake up with music. That’s why they’re presenting free live music, dance and performances during the morning commute at Metrorail/Metromover stations. The music will play every Monday morning for one hour starting at 8:30 am, excluding major holidays and …

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Regardless of the weather in the Sunshine State, South Florida embraces autumn with fall festivals, pumpkin patches and other seasonal events. Fall festivals often feature pumpkins, hayrides & scarecrows. Pull out your plaid shirt and roll up the sleeves. Lots of events in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties are free.  Fall is also the …

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