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The historic Deering Estate is offering $8 general admission for Labor Day Weekend, which is August 30 through September 1, 2025. That’s a big savings since admission is normally $18 for adults and $10 for children 4-14. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami South Florida on the Cheap newsletter. You can …

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If you’re part of the film industry, a wannabe or aspiring filmmaker, check this out. Downtown Miami is once again hosting the annual Urban Film Festival to celebrate culture, creativity and community through urban cinema. The weekend of events will feature red carpet premieres to exclusive industry panels and workshops, etc. Stories by filmmakers, for …

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The Norton Museum of Art is inviting children and their accompanying grownups to participate in a free gallery experience and family art workshops each Saturday in August. In addition to art projects, docents will host 15-minute spotlight tours of the collection in English and Spanish every Saturday. Celebrating Art Around the World Family Studios, Saturday, …

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Independence Day festivities are typically lively and fun, including an event in Miramar with festivities for Trinidad and Tobago. Miramar Trinidad and Tobago Independence event in 2025 is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, August 30, and entry is free. Parking is $22.96 online. VIP parking is $34.30 online.  Parking fees are $20 to $30 …

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Taking an entire family to a museum can run into the three figures. But military families can get a big break thanks to Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families and the Department of Defense. The program offers FREE admission to more than 2,000 museums across America …

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We kick off the month with a long weekend which is always nice and hopefully can also enjoy some cooler weather in September.  Miami Spice continues through Sept. 30 making it the perfect opportunity to enjoy what you may have missed in August while away on vacation or getting the kids settled back into school. …

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The Fort Lauderdale Home Design & Remodeling Show features a wide assortment of  exhibitors, product demonstrations and presentations. Local and national vendors display flooring, indoor and outdoor furniture,  kitchen design, solar items, doors, landscaping, lighting, roofing, and lots of other items and ideas  for home building and home improvement.  The indoor event includes speakers and …

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Dancing, drumming and other performances are featured at a lively event in Lauderhill that focuses on Trinidad and Tobago Independence Day. Taste of Trinidad & Tobago in 2025 is 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, August 29, and entry is free. The event includes: entertainment by Shelly Sweetshells foods representing Trinidad and Tobago  Lauderhill Steel …

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The Miami Beach Classical Music Festival will present their free Summer Series through Aug. 31 with concerts at various locations around Miami Beach. Click here to reserve tickets. Here is the remaining line-up: Every Saturday and Sunday in August at 5 and 7 p.m. Temple Emanu-El, 1701 Washington Ave. Immersive Galactic Symphony with the orchestra, …

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Calling all Parrotheads to take part in a free tribute concert to honor long-time, part-time Palm Beach County resident Jimmy Buffett, whose timeless music captures the spirit and soul of South Florida. “Wastin’ Away on the Waterfront,” West Palm Beach Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at Centennial Square & Great Lawn, from 6 to 9 p.m. …

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