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February is a great time of year in Florida. The weather is usually perfect for outdoor concerts and festivals, and there are lots of those going on in South Florida.  We have events that have gone on for decades, such as the Coconut Grove Arts Festival, and events that are new for 2024. Some events …

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Touch A Truck events are popular with youngsters who are interested in interacting with their favorite vehicles, and perhaps hopping in and honking the horn. A Touch A Truck event 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday March 9 in North Broward offers free entry. The event includes police, fire and public works trucks, among others. …

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Kids love playing with trucks. But what they like even more than the toys is actually getting to see them up close and personal. Now, they can at the Touch a Truck at Miami International Mall, a free family event on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kids of all ages …

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The Wynwood Arts District offers a free monthly music series that allows audiences to stroll the area and enjoy live outdoor music presented by Young Musicians Unite at various venues. These events are meant to present diverse musical genres and groups that are part of the program. Upcoming dates in 2024: May 11.  According to …

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Have your kids ever touched a cello or wondered how the music gets into and out of a brass instrument? Did you know that The Symphonia offers children the opportunity to see the instruments and people who play them up close and personal at the dress rehearsal, on the Saturday before each orchestra concert? Schedule: …

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Starting Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, the Miami Film Festival will present a new Cuban Cinema Series in conjunction with Miami Dade College. Six films will be shown at the newly renovated Koubek Center, 2705 SW 27th Ave., Little Havana. Admission is free for all. The first two films have English subtitles: Friday, Jan., 26 at …

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Amazon is holding a “Stock Up” sale for the (almost) new year. Spend $60 on select household items, and receive $15 in Amazon credit. Shop from this page of household supplies. When you check out, enter the promo code NYSTOCKUP. Eligible items include select paper towels, toilet paper, batteries, laundry detergent, fabric softener, cleaners, trash bags, tissues, disposable …

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