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HistoryMiami museum hosts a free Family Fun Day the second Saturday of every month, with free admission for all. The free admission is all day, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with activities taking place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is required to participate. You can register online.   The theme rotates monthly, …

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Blockbuster Broadway musical “The Wiz” is the opening show for the 2025-2026 Broadway in Miami season at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. The hit musical is a twist on “The Wizard of Oz” with soul, gospel, rock and 70s funk dominating the tunes during the classic tale of Dorothy’s trip to Oz …

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Adding to their already generous list of free and cheap events, there is yet another free event at Downtown Miami’s Adrienne Arsht for the Performing the Arts. On Saturday, Oct. 4 at 1:30 p.m., they are presenting the play “Kitty Hawk” and admission is free. Link to RSVP for free tickets. The musical chronicles the …

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Miami-Dade Teachers: Jungle Island is offering free admission to Miami-Dade County teachers year-round with no expiration or blackout dates with valid ID. Kids Free Fall Admission: Free general admission for kids through Nov. 13, 2025. Use Code KIDSFREE or call 305-400-7000 to redeem. Offer is valid online or over the phone for children ages 3 …

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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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Here’s a deal for a haunted house: The Horrorland, which opens Sept. 12, 2025, at Jungle Island, near downtown Miami. The attraction includes multiple “scare zones,” “terror-tories,” and haunts, plus mazes in which you can encounter eerie creatures. The attraction is recommended for residents 10 and older. Hours are 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Thursday …

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The Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) is a world-class art museum in a spectacular location in downtown Miami on Biscayne Bay. The museum offers permanent and temporary art exhibits, including exhibits that explore the cultures that make up Miami, including Latin American, Caribbean, African American and more. PAMM is also home to Verde, a modern, …

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Free Family Day at The Underline in Brickell is taking a break for the Summer. It’s a fun day to meet neighbors, enjoy fun activities, participate in yoga and meditation, listen to music and enjoy food available for purchase from local vendors. Click here to see what is coming up in September and October. Here …

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Get 25% OFF* museum tickets for visits from Friday, July 4 through Sunday, August 10. Use promo code SUMMER25 when you book your tickets online.  Science is not only cool, it’s awesome. And the 250,000-square-foot Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in Miami is a campus for interactive science learning that not only houses extraordinary exhibits, but also a …

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The Heritage Fest 2026: Pan-African Celebration, is happening Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, 12:30 p.m. at the Arsht Center’s Thomson Plaza for the Arts. Admission is free and RSVP is required. Celebrating Pan-African artists in the community, the event celebrates the impact Black Americans have had on visual arts, music and cultural movements. The day will …

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Being a woman in Miami certainly has its benefits. We’ve got picturesque beaches, a plethora of brunch spots, plenty of spas and salons, and the ability to drink on any night of the week without so much as dropping a single penny. The fact is, Miami’s ladies nights are a dime a dozen, offering dames …

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