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Family Fest continues the road trip. Through a partnership with Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces, the Arsht Center introduces Family Fest in the Parks. The next event will feature live music and a family film. Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 at 6 p.m. Free but RSVP required JL (Joe) and Enid W. Demps Park, 11350 …

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For a dazzling outdoor display — including flying whales — Haulover Park is hosting Kitetober Festival. The Kite Festival is 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. October 21 and 22, 2023, and entry is free. At the event, fly your own kites if you’d like, or watch others. Kites of all shapes and styles are featured, …

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The Norton Museum of Art will be celebrating diverse cultures for Hispanic Heritage Month from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14. Rain or shine. Featured activities include art, music, dance, workshops and more. This is a free program and the public is invited to “Nuestra Cultura Community Day.” Traditions explored will be represented …

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Xtreme Action Park in Fort Lauderdale, an indoor recreation park with an arcade, escape rooms, roller skating and other activities, offers occasional deals. Deals & Events at Xtreme Action Park include 2 activities for $22 Mondays through Thursdays 3 activities for $33 Fridays Adult Skate Night 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesdays and Sundays, $12 …

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The annual Zun Zun Children’s Festival hosted by the arts and music organization FUNDarte is taking place at various venues over several days in October. Fun-filled interactive events including musical theater and immersive installations that will delight kids throughout the month. Most of the events are free but RSVP is required. Here’s the lineup: Sunday …

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Popular films for family entertainment are featured at free events in Davie. Movies in the Park films at 8 p.m. in 2023 include October 20 “Hotel Transylvania – Transformania” November 17 “Little Mermaid” live action version December 8 “The Santa Clause” The films are at Pine Island Park, 3801 S. Pine Island Road, Davie 33328. …

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Who says reading and learning can’t be fun? Bookleggers Library presents this one-day event that will prove that fun can be multifaceted and not only includes comics, and graphic novels but also music, literature, art and even virtual reality, etc. What: ADVENTURE-LEGGERS! When: Saturday, Oct. 14, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Bakehouse Art …

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Free fun for your family and friends with a beach ball display and end of Summer Bash. Now, through Sept. 30, you can dine, shop, and stroll at CityPlace Doral and enjoy a fun Beach Ball Display. Enjoy 1,300 rainbow-hued beach balls floating overhead on the boulevard. Guests will have a ball experiencing photo moments …

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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 …

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Picnic de Libros is a bilingual, family day program featuring storytelling, theatre, music, arts and crafts, dance, and picnic baskets full of books for families to enjoy together. The event is free and its main goal is to expose kids to the richness and variety of the cultural traditions in our diverse community. Use this …

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Look up!: The Perseids Meteor Shower is upon us! From Aug. 11 to 14, thousands of shooting stars can be seen at the rate of 100-150 per hour. The popular and free Southern Cross Observation Deck has re-opened in Miami-Dade at Bill Sadowski Park. The public is invited to visit with amateur astronomers from 7:30 …

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