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Instead of the traditional one-day festival, the Children’s Trust Family Expo this year will take place as three separate Saturday pop-up events throughout Miami. The date is Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. This annual expo was created to provide parents with access to educational, health and social services in a fun and festive atmosphere. This year, …

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Next time you visit a Miami-Dade County park, keep your eyes peeled for the Bookmobile and Technobus. That’s right, Miami-Dade Public Library System is bringing books and technology to you! The program, which is a partnership between Miami-Dade County Parks and Miami-Dade County Library System, aims to make reading, technology and digital media accessible to …

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For indoor entertainment that’s friendly to your budget, the Sunrise branch library shows favorite old films for free. And that’s not the only Broward library that shows free movies. You can also find free movies at libraries in North Lauderdale, Lauderdale Lakes, Imperial Point (Fort Lauderdale), Tyrone Bryant (Fort Lauderdale), West Regional (Pembroke Pines), Main …

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  AileyCamp Miami at the Adrienne Arsht Center provides an incredible opportunity to underprivileged youth. For six weeks, 1,000 11 to 14-year-old young campers develop their artistic talents during the full-scholarship summer day camp program. You can see what they learned in a free performance titled “Legacy of Excellence” on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 7 …

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Vintage fire truck. Everglades display. In addition to exhibits, Plantation Historical Museum offers occasional events, model trains, and activities. The museum usually is open 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on  Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with occasional exceptions. Donations are accepted. It’s wise to verify it’s open the day you are interested in. Plantation Historical …

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The Miami Beach Classical Music Festival will present their free Summer Series with concerts at Lummus Park, between 14th Street and 14th Place, on South Beach and at The Betsy Hotel, 1440 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach. Here is the line-up: Thursday, June 27 at 8 p.m. The Betsy Hotel Open Aria Night. The Magic Flute Cast …

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Sing. Play saxophone. Tell jokes. Share your talents with others, or sit back and delight in the show. Free open mic events are offered at several Broward library branches. If you want to perform, you usually need to arrive a bit early and sign up. Here are some open mic events at Broward County libraries: …

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Set your sights for an adventure in the South Florida wilderness. Perhaps you’ll navigate a shady path through a lush forest. Or perch yourself on a riverbank where herons are wading in the water. Tune in to the visual displays, scents and sounds of the outdoor environment. Some parks, botanical gardens and protected natural areas …

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The folks behind “Wake up Miami!” say the world is a nice place to live when you wake up with music. That’s why they’re presenting free live music, dance and performances during the morning commute at the busiest Metrorail/Metromover station in Miami: the Government Center, 101 NW First St. The music will play every Monday morning …

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The Ball and Chain Bar in Little Havana is hosting free salsa events with dancing that begins at 8 p.m. and a class that starts at 9 p.m. every Sunday for the over 21 crowd. There is no cover charge. The restaurant and neighborhood bar is part of the vibrant and historic Little Havana scene …

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Celebrate the summer solstice with Make Music Miami (MMM) and make the longest day of the year a special one with performances from local musicians! MMM is the Miami edition of Make Music Day, which takes place Friday, June 21, 2024, and is billed as “a free celebration of music around the world.” There will …

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