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Free cookies, anyone? It’s time for “cookie monsters” everywhere to celebrate National Cookie Day on Dec. 4, 2025.  Cookies are one of America’s (and the world’s) all-time favorite treats. After all, it doesn’t get much better than cookies and an ice-cold glass of milk for dunking. It’s estimated that more than 7 billion cookies are …

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Parents are always looking for ways to stretch their budget. And this family-friendly offer from IHOP will definitely make families joyous and merry this holiday season. Take a break from shopping and take the kids to IHOP for a frugal feast because the little ones get to eat for FREE. Then, use the extra money …

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You can’t have birthday cake without ice cream! Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is celebrating its milestone 80th birthday on Dec. 7, 2025 and everyone’s invited to the party. Since opening in Glendale, California back on Dec. 7, 1945, Baskin-Robbins started with a bold “31 flavors” promise – one delicious …

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THIS POST IS BEING UPDATED Here’s a deal: Buy advance discount tickets to the South Florida Fair opening day Jan. 16, 2026, and use the same ticket  Advance Discount Admission tickets are $12 for 11 years and older, valid any one day of the Fair. Admission is free for children 10 and younger. If you …

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This looks like an entertaining (PG-13) holiday comedy, starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Denis Leary, from Amazon MGM Studios. Register to get a free pass because seats are limited. Only 20 two-ticket passes are being made available for our readers. What: Oh. What. Fun. When: Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Where: AMC Aventura 24, 19501 …

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December 5-7, 2025 in Miami marks one of the city’s biggest art events, Art Basel. And the week leading up to that marks Miami Art Week, beginning Dec. 1-7. We’re here to guide you through and let you know the free and cheap events during that week.  Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in North Miami, …

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Ring in the New Year with fun and entertainment. South Florida offers a wide variety of places to play and sights to see. Lots are free or relatively inexpensive. Some popular attractions offer discount opportunities. New Year’s Day 2025 Parks Delight in the outdoors at a local, regional or state park. Take a nature walk. …

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Who’s excited for Miami Art Week 2025? This year’s edition is set Dec. 1-7, and we’ve found discounts just for you! With these deals for Miami Art Week and Art Basel Miami Beach, you can see more art for less. The deals are all good now, but they can disappear at any minute, because discount tickets …

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Take a sweet break from online shopping! Baskin-Robbins is offering ice cream lovers a big scoop of savings on Cyber Monday. The popular ice cream shop was founded on one sweet concept: Ice cream should be an everyday treat, so there should be a new flavor to enjoy every day. That’s why founders, Burt and …

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“The Centennial Express” is the theme for this year’s parade, featuring floats and marching bands displaying and saluting the city’s pride over the past 100 years. Holiday Street Parade: 100 Years of Holiday Cheer When: Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Where: The parade will start at Federal Highway and SE 5th …

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