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The Adrienne Arsht Center offers a free tour every Monday and Saturday at noon. The tour lasts approximately one hour. No reservations are required.  Tours depart from the lobby of the Sanford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House. You might even see some production happenings if the timing is right. Highlights of the tour include: …

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Did you know the Miami Design District offers free guided tours of the neighborhood’s world-renowned public art and architecture? Tours are held on the first and third Saturday of the month. The next tours are Jan. 24, Feb. 7 and 21.   The tours take place twice a month at 11 a.m., typically starting from …

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Fall festivals and pumpkin patches, Halloween fun, Oktoberfest festivities and outdoor movies on Miami Beach are just some of the events you can enjoy around Miami-Dade in October 2024. Fall Festivals and Pumpkin Patches Yes, we live in Miami where it never really feels like fall but we’ve still rounded up a great list of …

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Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 each year marks Hispanic Heritage Month and with Miami-Dade’s population primarily of Hispanic decent, this month-long homage means there are plenty of HHM-themed events around. Here’s where to find them: Hispanic Heritage Festival Friday, Sept. 19 at 6-9 p.m. North Shore Park, 501 72 St., Miami Beach Rides, bounce houses, …

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The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts is a busy place with plenty of indoor shows but its outdoor Live on the Plaza events are perfectly suited for a line-up of local artists during the somewhat cooler Miami months. Concerts are at 7:30 p.m. at the Thomson Plaza for the Arts @ Ziff Ballet …

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One of the best deals around in Miami is through an organization called Culture Shock Miami. Through Culture Shock, students 13 to 22 (and their guardians) can get discount tickets to numerous cultural performances in Miami for only $5 each. New tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. the first of every month, so be …

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Who wants a free tree? Miami-Dade County is once again offering the freebies as part of Adopt-A-Tree. The county program provides two trees a year per household during a special event, but you must register in advance because the giveaway is only while supplies last.  There will be a third and final Adopt-A-Tree event on …

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Aventura Mall is more than just a shopping destination, it is also a place to view public art. With more than 25 public art installations spread from end to end, a visit here is a great opportunity to have a cultural experience while getting your steps in. Everyone is encouraged to scan QR codes on …

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If you love buying fresh fruit at a grower’s market, like banana, avocado, guava, dragon fruit or soursop, these are only a few of the native and exotic specialties you’ll find at Fruit & Spice Park this month in Homestead. Open: Daily, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. You need to RSVP for daily tasting …

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Have you heard the latest scoop? Baskin-Robbins’ popular Celebrate 31 special is still on in 2025. On the 31st of each month in 2025 — customers get 31% off all scoops.  Baskin-Robbins was founded on one sweet and simple concept: Ice cream should be an everyday treat and there should be a new flavor to …

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