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This year’s Party for the Planet Earth Day will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, April 23-24, 2022, at Zoo Miami. Admission is free with the donation of a used cellphone. The festivities will feature a mobile scavenger hunt. Visitors who complete the scavenger hunt can win a special Zoo Miami prize. There …

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The sensational sounds of samba, plus yummy foods and other activities, will be featured at a free family friendly Brazilian-themed event in downtown Hollywood. The Brazilian Carnaval is set for 7-11 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2022, at ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle. Brazilian Carnaval entertainment will include: Gafieira Rio Miami, an 11-piece band …

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The City of Boynton Beach’s is pleased to present the U.S. Coast Guard Band in concert: When: 4:30 p.m., Sunday, April 8, 2022, for free. Where: Boynton Beach Amphitheater, 120 E. Ocean Ave., Centennial Park in Town Square, just east of City Hall. Music selections will include favorite band treasures, virtuosic solo features, rousing marches, …

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Pet owners: We’ve learned of a free spay and neuter service in Miami-Dade County. Every first Friday of the month, the county’s Animal Services Department is offering the surgical procedure for dogs and cats, at no charge.  To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow …

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Florida Power & Light Company is kicking off Clean Energy Week by distributing 300 free tickets to the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium on Sunday, Sept. 19.  But you need to reserve your tickets online by noon Sept. 18. Families are invited to take a Solar Staycation and come see solar in action. The …

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The City of Miami is offering emergency assistance to eligible residents and businesses – and the application process is taking place this week. You must be a City of Miami resident or your business must be within City of Miami boundaries. If you’re not sure, click here to check. There are three programs available and …

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Immerse yourself in Japanese culture at Miami Beach Botanical Garden this March.   Event date: Mar 28, 2021 6:00pm The Japanese Spring Festival invites guests to experience Japanese culture firsthand through interactive and immersive encounters including thundering performances of Taiko drumming by Fushu Daiko, Ikebana floral design workshops, traditional Japanese tea ceremonies, hands-on origami lessons and …

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Family Fun Fest is a free public program at Biscayne National Park. Each month, a different aspect of the park’s diverse resources is highlighted at five hands-on activity stations around the Dante Fascell Visitor Center at the Park. The event is from 1-4 p.m. Participants receive a passport that is stamped at each station and …

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