Family Day on Aragon, Coral Gables
Coral Gables Museum welcomes you to "Family Day on Aragon" on the third Saturday of each month, with free admission, live music and special activities.
Activities on Aug. 15th:
10-11 a.m.: Children's Book Reading Hour
Fernando Ortiz, the Preservation & Community Development Manager of the Allapattah CDC leads a storytelling session of Dominican tales "Platanos Are Love" by Alyssa Reynosso-Morris and "The Secret Footprints" by Julia Alvarez.
10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Bratz Sisters Hair Braiding
Dominican hair braider Francisca Rondon braids girls and adults of all ages in the traditional Dominican braiding styles.
Noon to 1 p.m.: Guided exhibition tour
Fernando Ortiz also leads a guided tour of the current exhibition "Many Voices, One Nation: En nuestras palabras", organized by The Allapattah Collaborative CDC and presented in partnership with Coral Gables Museum, developed through the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street initiative.
1-2 p.m.: Gaming Hour
Games, a scavenger hunt and more activities all based on the current exhibition.
2 – 4:30 p.m.: Dominican Culture workshop by Fundunife
Melody J. Then, president of Fundunife a non-profit focused on spotlighting Dominican culture, leads a Dominican folklore dance class and demo from 2-3 p.m. and a floral bouquet workshop from 3-4:30 p.m.
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