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From April 1 through Oct. 31 each year, Miami Beach residents, businesses and visitors are reminded to “Flip the Switch” and turn down the lights to protect sea turtle nesting season. To kick off the awareness campaign, the City of Miami Beach will celebrate the annual arrival of sea turtle nesting season on Earth Day, …

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The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts is a busy place with plenty of indoor shows but its outdoor Live on the Plaza events are perfectly suited for a line-up of local artists during the somewhat cooler Miami months. Concerts are at 7:30 p.m. at the Thomson Plaza for the Arts @ Ziff Ballet …

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Happy Earth Month! What started out as one day each year designated to honoring and appreciating Mother Earth, has evolved into more tree giveaways, seed plantings, nature exhibitions and water cleanups that are more than just a one day or one-time event. Below are some of the popular tributes to Mother Nature we found. April …

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If you love books, storytelling and live performances, the Our Voices: Festival of Words brings a full day of free activities to Fort Lauderdale. The last day of the festival is a free outdoor community event featuring author talks, spoken word, music, workshops and kids’ programming — all centered on literacy, culture and community. The …

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This year, not only will there be a morning public beach cleanup, but also a catwalk fashion show from Resource Depot, plus interactive Earth Day activities in the afteroon. Earth Day festivities When: Saturday, April 25, 2026 Where: Loggerhead Marinelife Center, 14200 US-1, Juno Beach, Features: 8:30 a.m. beach cleanup; 11 a.m.: Resource Depot Student Catwalk …

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The O, Miami poetry festival is back for a new round of events that attempt to deliver a poem to ALL residents of Miami-Dade County. Each festival begins on April 1 and ends on April 30. Mixing site-specific events, community gatherings, and poetry-in-public-places projects, the festival strives to be a celebration of Miami and its people. …

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The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach hosts seasonal special events that feature taiko drumming performances and other activities, including a seasonal sunset stroll. For more details, visit Sunset Stroll – Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. The seasonal monthly Sunset Stroll is a rain-or-shine event, April-September (except July & August).  You can also …

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The Delray Beach Old School Square Amphitheatre once again will host its free Twilight Concert series. Gates open at 5 p.m. For more details, visit delrayoldschoolsquare.com. Twilight  Concert FREE: Bee Gees NOW tribute band Thursday, April. 23, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m. Old School Square (map) The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority invites you to …

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Taking advantage of Miami’s spring weather before the summer heat sets in means the outdoor concerts and events are in high gear. The free Jazzin’ in the Grove Spring Swing concert at Ambrister Park on Saturday, April 25 from 4:30-9 p.m. is a perfect example of that! The lineup includes Miami’s beloved jazz vocalist Nicole …

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