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Coming up: 13th Annual Vintage Auto Show on Sunday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. presented by the Antique Automotive Club of America – South Florida region, featuring a car show display of vintage models 1965 and older. Early bird discount $14 for adults and $7 for kids ages 4-14, purchase before Friday, …

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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:       North Beach Social: The Navikaran Quartet Thursday, Nov. 20, …

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If you’d like homework help for your kids, local libraries in South Florida offer it online for free. At some libraries, in-person tutoring is available. Also, SAT prep is often is available at these libraries. To receive tutoring, you register with your personal library number to set up an online account. Obtaining a library account …

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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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Miami-Dade Teachers: Jungle Island is offering free admission to Miami-Dade County teachers year-round with no expiration or blackout dates with valid ID. Kids Free Fall Admission: Free general admission for kids through Nov. 13, 2025. Use Code KIDSFREE or call 305-400-7000 to redeem. Offer is valid online or over the phone for children ages 3 …

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Jungle Island’s Luminosa attraction will be open November 14, 2025, through March 7, 2026/ Luminosa includes giant lantern exhibits, featuring mythical jungle wildlife, submerged Atlantis, ancient Asian dynasties and legendary Latin culture. Luminosa takes guests on a journey through 13 acres, using light to explore mythical kingdoms. Hours are 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday …

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The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts is Miami’s premier performing arts venue and now the center is taking its show on the road, bringing free performances to other locations in the community.  Arsht on the Road (AOTR) is a series of pop-up performances that aims to bring the Arsht Center experience to everyone in …

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The South Florida Bluegrass Association offers a free bluegrass festival on the first Sunday of the month at Greynolds Park, 18501 NE 22nd Ave., North Miami Beach. While the music is free, park admission is $10 per car, using the app. Take a lawn chair or blanket. Food and drink will be available for purchase, but …

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Imagine a Sunday meandering to different galleries around the Little River, Little Haiti and Performing Arts districts, converging with other art aficionados and enjoying light refreshments and engaging conversation at each stop. The Progressive Art Brunch, held the first Sunday of the month between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. provides just that, with 14 galleries …

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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?  October tours are set for Sunday, Oct. 12 and Saturday, Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. to noon. The tours take place twice a month at 11 a.m., typically starting from the artwork entitled, “Fly’s Eye Dome,” …

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The Pinecrest Gardens Art & Design Fair will feature the work of dozens of artists, in all types of mediums, on Jan. 24-25, 2026. The two-day event, set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., traditionally has always offered a great selection of food, live music and activities for the entire family. Given that Pinecrest Gardens …

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