The pedestrian-friendly Giralda Plaza in Coral Gables is already a quaint spot to grab a bite to eat, listen to live music or do some shopping. Now, there’s a new art installation “Sun Stories” and they’re hosting a family day Aug. 24 from noon to 3 p.m. to celebrate.
The family day will include live music, arts & crafts for kids and vendors selling locally made items.
Created by local artist Jessy Nite, the art installation features bright words, phrases and a poem suspended over Giralda Plaza. They’re inspired by Coral Gables’ history and tropical life in South Florida. The sun interacts with the words which reflect on the pavers where visitors can read the messages.
The words are positioned from west to east to react to the rising and setting sun and each phrase is in a different color. The words are in Spanish and French to reflect our culturally diverse community and for some, face the center of the plaza and take a selfie to see the overhead text in reverse.
Other museum deals, free days and special events: Thursday, June 30, 2022
All Day | $29.00-32.00 | Aventura Mall
Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Discounted | Miami Children’s Museum
9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Manatee Lagoon
10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | HistoryMiami
10:00 am to 4:30 pm | FREE | Plantation Historical Museum
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | The Frank Art Gallery
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $12.00 | Xtreme Action Park
Friday, July 1, 2022
All Day | $29.00-32.00 | Aventura Mall
All Day | Discounted | Palm Beach Zoo
Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Discounted | Miami Children’s Museum
9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Manatee Lagoon
10:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Deerfield Island Park
10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | HistoryMiami
10:00 am to 4:30 pm | FREE | Plantation Historical Museum
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Discounted | Zoo Miami
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Delray Beach
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Coral Gables Museum
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | $20.00 | Intracoastal Waterway
Saturday, July 2, 2022
All Day | $29.00-32.00 | Aventura Mall
All Day | FREE | Gold Coast Railroad Museum
All Day | FREE | South Florida Museums
All Day | FREE | Norton Museum of Art
All Day | Discounted | Palm Beach Zoo
$3.00-4.50 | Tradewinds Park
Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Discounted | Miami Children’s Museum
9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Manatee Lagoon
10:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Deerfield Island Park
10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | HistoryMiami
10:00 am to 4:30 pm | FREE | Plantation Historical Museum
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Deering Estate
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Discounted | Zoo Miami
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Fox Observatory
Sunday, July 3, 2022
All Day | $29.00-32.00 | Aventura Mall
All Day | FREE | South Florida Museums
All Day | Discounted | Palm Beach Zoo
$3.00-4.50 | Tradewinds Park
Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Discounted | Miami Children’s Museum
9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Manatee Lagoon
10:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Deerfield Island Park
10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | HistoryMiami
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Deering Estate
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $12.00 | Xtreme Action Park
Monday, July 4, 2022
All Day | $29.00-32.00 | Aventura Mall
All Day | Discounted | Palm Beach Zoo
Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Discounted | Miami Children’s Museum
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Deering Estate
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
All Day | $29.00-32.00 | Aventura Mall
All Day | Discounted | Palm Beach Zoo
Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Discounted | Miami Children’s Museum
9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Manatee Lagoon
10:00 am to 4:30 pm | FREE | Plantation Historical Museum
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
All Day | $29.00-32.00 | Aventura Mall
All Day | Discounted | Palm Beach Zoo
Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Discounted | Miami Children’s Museum
9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Manatee Lagoon
10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | HistoryMiami
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