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The iconic all-pink Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is touring South Florida and will be making three stops in Miami-Dade County. Fans can expect brand-new treats and limited-edition merchandise, including the following: 10th Anniversary-themed merchandise Apparel Collectibles & cup ornaments Sweet Treats When & Where: Miami • Location: CityPlace Doral (Fountain Plaza) • Date: Saturday, Jan. …

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Entry is free for ArtLit,  a popular family event featuring art activities and performances. ArtLit in 2026 is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, January 10, in Pembroke Pines. The event emphasizes art and literature. This year’s festival will include creative and artistic interactive experiences related to nature and The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson and the …

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Fantasy Theatre Factory produces a series of live stage performances for young audiences that bring fun, family-friendly shows to life. Tickets are usually only $5 per show, some are free, plus some sensory-inclusive performances are available.  2026 Fantasy Theatre Factory Shows The Mis-Adventures of Pinocchio, a re-telling of the classic tale: Saturday, January 10, at 11:30 …

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Florida Grand Opera is presenting a free opera adventure for children, designed for families and neurodivergent students. The bilingual story “Bear Hug/Abrazo de Oso” will be presented at 4 p.m. Saturday, February 7, at Trinity Episcopal Church in Miami. Here’s the story synopsis: When Bearnardo, the Spanish Brown Bear, is lost in his newfound home …

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Just wing it in the new year! Buffalo Wild Wings is starting 2026 strong with the return of “Month of Free” — a full month of FREE food through Feb. 2, 2026. Enjoy wings, burgers, sandwiches and appetizers for FREE, making it easy for hungry BWW fans to keep their resolution of celebrating the New Year …

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The pastel colored Art Deco architecture is being celebrated at the 49th Annual Art Deco Weekend happening Jan. 9-11, 2026 on Ocean Drive between 5th and 14th Streets. This year’s theme is “Celebrating the Art Deco Centennial.” Hours are: Friday, Jan. 9 and Saturday, Jan. 10, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 11, …

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Deerfield Beach is featuring Movies in the Park at public parks. Entry and popcorn are free. Movies in 2026 include:  7 p.m. January 9. “The Goonies,” recreational facilities at 445 SW Second Street, Deerfield Beach. Feel free to bring blankets or portable seats. Sign up for the South Florida on the Cheap newsletter. Follow on Facebook …

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This annual event is organized by Our Lady of Lebanon in Miami, where all people from different backgrounds and cultures are welcome to enjoy and experience the Lebanese culture, food, music, entertainment. Here’s the schedule for 2026: Friday, Jan. 30 and Saturday, Jan. 31: 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 1: noon to 10 …

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Put your dancing shoes on because the 10th Annual South Beach Jazz Festival is going to jazz things up from January 8-11, 2026 and will feature several free concerts during the four day event.  The concerts will take place at several locations throughout South Beach. Here are the free concerts, for which RSVP is required. …

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Friendly advice for all dogs: Tell your people about Woofstock in Sunrise. Woofstock in 2026 is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, February 7, and entry is free. It’s at Pawgrass at Welleby Park. The park is at 11100 NW 44th Street, Sunrise. Mutts may bring their well-behaved people.  The event includes   Air K9z Frisbee …

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