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The Homestead National Parks Trolley service is returning. The regular season trolley will run every Saturday and Sunday from January 3 to April 5, 2026 and will continue to offer a free guided trolley tour from Downtown Homestead to Everglades and Biscayne National Parks with additional stops at Homestead Bayfront Park and the Courtyard Marriott …

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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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Oh, those sweet, sweet cinnamon rolls! After much anticipation, Knaus Berry Farm has reopened for the season, in a new location — and we are thrilled to share the news. The Redland farm has been selling delicious strawberries since 1956, when it was a roadside stand. Through the years, the farm has added all sorts …

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If you appreciate taking your own interesting holiday photos, South Florida offers some wonderful, whimsical, and festive displays. Adorable selfies. Pose with pals. Broward, Dade and greater Palm Beach offer lots of opportunities  for impressive Instagramable pictures. Plenty of places and events with holiday decor are free.   Snow in Dania Dania Pointe shopping and …

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Ring in the New Year with fun and entertainment. South Florida offers a wide variety of places to things to do and sights to see. Lots are free or relatively inexpensive. Some popular attractions offer discount opportunities. Holiday Lights Perhaps you want to linger in the holiday vibe.  Free displays North Broward ‘Deck The Halls’ …

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Have you always wanted to visit Miami’s historic gem Vizcaya Museum & Gardens? Vizcaya’s European-inspired gardens are reminiscent of those created in 17th and 18th-century Italy and France with the overall landscape design conceived as a series of rooms. The main house’s central area is the courtyard, which was originally open to the sky. It …

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Making the arts more accessible and affordable to full-time students is now a reality, thanks to the ArshtPass student discount program, which provides $25 tickets to select shows. Plus, they are also offering similar $50 tickets to those 18-35 years old. ArshtPass members get exclusive access to limited discounted tickets for select shows, including concerts, …

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The treasures of our national parks have a lot to offer, including hiking, biking, boating, canoeing, hunting, fishing, wildlife photography, birding, plus exploring native flora and fauna, and hopefully also finding peace of mind. So, if you’re a fan of wide, open spaces, where you only hear the sounds of nature, then the National Park …

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We all like to introduce our children to new experiences, and there are lots of things to do with kids in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. We have organized the best free or cheap things to do with kids on our events calendar. If you’re looking for places to take visitors in South Florida, …

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Whether you’re into jazz, live theater, dance, musicals, or perhaps a touring troupe of acrobats, the  Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts has something in store to satisfy even the most discriminating cultural palate. Location: Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132. Check out the roster for upcoming …

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If you want to travel by train, Tri-Rail offers $5 fares  in South Florida weekends and holidays.  The $5 fares on weekends and holidays are for the day on all routes.  Tri-Rail runs from Miami to West Palm Beach, with about 19 stations along the way.  Regular prices  are about $2.50 – $8.75, depending on …

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