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For a fun, unique and inexpensive activity in north Broward, hop aboard a little railroad.  The teeny train runs on tracks around a pond at Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek. Train rides offered third weekends Functioning model locomotives offer rides 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the third full weekend of each month, weather permitting. It’s …

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Walk into a library and walk out with a digital tablet. Or a robot. Or a Frisbee. Participating libraries in South Florida loan items like electronic devices, robotic devices and bird watching gear. Use your library account number. Obtaining a library account is free for eligible residents.  Broward libraries loan  Digital tablets for ages 18 …

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It’s a block party! Head over to Surfside for the city’s free and Summer Sundays block party on Sunday, Oct. 6, from 3-6 p.m. on 93rd St. beach.   Yes it’s technically fall but the Summer Sundays monthly events continue with a fall harvest theme. They’ll have spider tents, bites and drinks for sale and …

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The most meat for the lowest price! In a world where many fast-food deals leave hungry bargain hunters wanting more, Arby’s is delivering the satisfaction customers are looking for with its new Double the Meats Meal. The new deal offers lots of food (double the roast beef!) at an exceptional value for fans wanting more …

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Flamingo Gardens in Davie  is a popular attraction with wildlife habitats, botanical gardens and occasional extra events and activities including festivals and live entertainment.  Flamingo Gardens prices & discounts Regular entry fees are $24 ages 12 and older, $17 for ages 3-11 20% discount, which is $19.20  for seniors age 65 and older, veterans, military, …

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Welleby Park in Sunrise is sporting fun features. For kids, amenities include a nature-theme splash pad for wet fun, a playground with a rubberized safety surface, and a Safety Town play area.  For a stroll, a boardwalk runs along a lake. Dogs are welcome to nose around Pawgrass Dog Park. Welleby Park, 954-747-4600, is at …

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Arsht Center continues to connect Miami audiences to the arts by presenting its signature, free monthly Family Fest Series with diverse programming. Below is the lineup for 2023-2024. Free tickets are available at arshtcenter.org Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024 at 1:30 p.m.  The Big Sing Knight Concert Hall This yearly performance features four community choirs singing …

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The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach hosts seasonal special events that feature taiko drumming performances and other activities, including a monthly sunset stroll, from springtime to the fall. For more details, visit Sunset Stroll – Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. Check back with us to find out when another one is scheduled. …

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What’s for breakfast? Dunkin’ just introduced its new seasonal menu items for the fall, including the shop’s first-ever coffee milk latte, Dunkalatte. However, most importantly for hungry bargain hunters, the popular donut and coffee shop also launched its new $6 Meal Deal — a hearty breakfast that’s full of value. Image: Dunkin’ For a limited …

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In our effort to feature local restaurants offering more value to customers by providing quality food options at lower price points, we found this: Miami Grill, the fast-casual restaurant that has been serving up a menu as diverse as Miami itself for over 40 years, is giving people what they say they want: convenience and …

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