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Best things to do in August in Miami-Dade

Pamper, eat, repeat, enjoy an inexpensive meal at an award-winning restaurant and take the kids to a movie. In other words, soak up the last bits of summer with these suggestions for the most fun things to do in Miami-Dade in August.

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Miami Spa Months

Pamper yourself throughout the month of August at various spas around Miami-Dade. It's the perfect time to take advantage of Miami Spa Months which end on Aug. 31. Enjoy treatments and services starting at $109. That’s an almost 50 percent savings. Some spas also extend use of their gym and pool if you book a single treatment, just make sure to inquire first. Click here for full details.

Miami Spice Restaurant Deals

With more than 200 restaurants on the list, the annual Miami Spice Month which runs the entire month of August and now September as well, it is the ideal opportunity to enjoy a gourmet meal at a number of award-winning restaurants. Choose from $35 three-course, lunch/brunch deals or $45 or $60 dinner specials. Chefs oftentimes expand offerings to five and seven courses. Click here for full details.

Discounted movies with the kids

Catch a flick with the kids before the fun summer discounts end. AMC, CMX and Regal Cinemas around Miami-Dade County are all offering screenings of animated favorites and tickets are just $1-$3. There's still time to take advantage of these offers with many of them ending the third weekend in August. Click here for details.

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Back to School Events and Sales Tax Holiday 

There are plenty of back to school events happening around Miami-Dade and parents can also take advantage of this year's month-long sales tax holiday to save on school supplies and other necessities for the school year. The events include entertainment and fun activities for the kids. Click here for full details.

And here are other monthly events you can enjoy in August:

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Josie Gulliksen

About Josie Gulliksen

Josie Gulliksen is a freelance writer and major arts advocate and enthusiast who loves everything cultural and is excited to live in such a thriving community as Miami. A Miami native, aside from Miami on the Cheap, she currently writes for Artburst Miami and contributes to Edible South FL and Miami Media Group. She has contributed to Miami.com, Biscayne Times and Miami New Times. She worked for nearly a decade at Miami Today as Calendar Editor and arts writer and then worked for 13 years in public relations. She has her own blog Scene Around South FL at josiegulliksen.com

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