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The CMX luxury cinemas, which offer high-end movie-going experiences, showcases weekly classic films, including special films for holiday seasons, including Halloween and Christmas. Tickets are discounted to $6.49, though the price may vary slightly by location. Guests can enjoy throwbacks to their favorite films at a discount. Films are shown on Sunday afternoons and Wednesday …

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Gourmet and specialty markets, wine stores and even Italian restaurants are great places to visit for free wine tastings and gourmet cooking demos which are always followed by samplings of what’s been prepared. Here, we’ve comprised a list of places to seek out where you’ll find just that: Happy Wine  This no-nonsense wine shop, started …

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Enjoy wildlife viewing, bay vistas, self- and staff-guided access to museums, plus other activities. Deering Estate is part of the Biscayne Bay IBA (Important Bird Area) and Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail, a 2,000-mile, self-guided trail traversing 500 sites located throughout Florida and selected for their excellent bird watching, wildlife viewing and educational opportunities. …

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Want to buy the perfect gift all while avoiding the mall? South Florida has great cultural institutions and other attractions with amazing gift shops. Many of these destinations and venues also offer memberships as a gift. Give the one you love a year-long experience that will truly be unforgettable. You’re likely to find one-of-a-kind items, …

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Deals and occasional extra events are offered at Old Davie School, an interesting historical attraction with an authentic old schoolhouse and a replica of a Florida pioneer home. Old Davie School Regular entry fees are $7 for ages 5 and older.  It’s free for younger kids. Tours are offered by appointment. Old Davie School is …

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Visiting museums can get expensive, particularly if you take the whole family. But many South Florida museums have free admission at least once a month, and some schedule special activities on those days. Thanks to these promotions, you can actually afford to buy snacks or a souvenir. To keep up with latest news on deals, …

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Oh, those sweet, sweet cinnamon rolls! After much anticipation, Knaus Berry Farm has reopened for the season — and we are thrilled to share the news. The Redland farm has been selling delicious strawberries since 1956, when it was a roadside stand. Through the years, the farm has added all sorts of yummy delicacies including …

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Make a fun day out of visiting u-pick farms throughout Miami and South Florida, where you can pluck your own fruit and vegetables straight from the plants. It’s fun, cheap and fresh. Find strawberries, tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, star fruit, lychee, herbs, flowers and more. We encourage you to try the tropical fruits, such as mamey, …

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Free meals are available for Miami-Dade County students during the school year. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook and on Twitter. The following organizations are providing this service: United Teachers of Dade and Miami-Dade County Public Schools are offering Grab-and-Go …

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