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Earth Day 2025 is officially on April 22 and since that’s a Tuesday, many of the Miami-Dade events celebrating Mother Earth are happening before and after then. Here are events we have found around Miami honoring Earth Day: Events on Saturday, April 12: Turtle Fest Miami Beach click here for info PAMM Free Second Saturdays …

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If you’re looking to soak  in the outdoors in South Florida, Fern Forest in north Broward is a lush oasis for nature walks and occasional free astronomy programs with telescopes. Delight in the scenic setting on your own or register for a guided hike. Most events are free or relatively inexpensive. Entry into the natural …

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If you’re thinking about going out for dinner, perhaps you’ll venture to a park.  Food truck fare is featured at Volunteer Park in Plantation. Food trucks are at the park 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Wednesdays, and usually include live entertainment or a DJ, activities and games for youngsters and local artisan vendors if you’d …

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All U.S. national parks offer free entry on certain holidays every year – and we’ve got the schedule for 2024. This offer includes entry at Everglades National Park and Dry Tortugas National Park, off Key West.  Schedule for 2025 These are the fee-free days at U.S. National Parks for this year: Jan. 20: Birthday of Martin …

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Weather update, check; pumped up tires, check; water and energy bar, check. Then, put on your bike shorts, grab your wheels and helmet and go explore and discover something new in The Palm Beaches – for free! You don’t have to be a snowbird or visitor to enjoy the Florida outdoors. If you’re not up …

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The folks at Citytheatre.com are once again hosting “City Reads,” for 2025 that feature live musical accompaniment and professional actors reading fast and funny short plays exploring various topics. After the readings, attendees are invited to stick around for a lively community conversation. Admission is free, refreshment prices vary.  Coming up at Key Biscayne Community …

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Whether you’re a walker or a biker, the City of Boca Raton has your back. Did you know there is an extensive network with 84 miles of bike lanes, shared pathways and trails for cyclists and pedestrians throughout the City of Boca Raton? Through the Bicycles/Pedestrians Program, they aim to: Engineer: Design, improve, and enhance …

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This year’s 561 Music Festival once again promises nonstop music flowing, as well as dozens of beers on tap and food trucks and art vendors on site; prices vary. Admission is free. 561 Music Festival When: Saturday May 3, 2025, at 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Location: Meyer Ampitheater, 105 Evernia St., West Palm Beach …

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