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When we were growing up, Turkey Day meant going to Grandma’s house to enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner she spent days preparing and hours cooking, followed by even more hours cleaning up afterward. Times have changed and so have we.  Preparing a Thanksgiving dinner is a lot of work. Some years, it just makes sense to …

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For your seasonal entertainment, a drive-thru wonderland of animated light displays is on full display at Tradewinds Park.  Events for biking and strolling are offered. Holiday Fantasy of Lights in 2024 is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. November 23 – January 4, with discount opportunities possible. The event features dazzling displays, complete with animal and …

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Save $5 on a performance featuring Nova Singers by purchasing tickets online before the show. And, if you’re a student with ID, you can see the performance for free. Children 12 and younger also can attend free. The Nova Singers will celebrate American composers (and a popular British friend) in their upcoming concert series “Blue …

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The wacky King Mango Strut Parade, known for being a spoof of the year’s craziest, most outrageous headlines, of which there are plenty in Miami, weaves through the streets of Downtown Coconut Grove on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, at 2 p.m.  Watch as marching groups, homemade floats and makeshift mascots parade down Main Highway. The …

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When you’re ready to start fresh and begin 2024 with renewed hope and vigor, here’s an idea for New Year’s Day.  What: “1ONE New Year’s Day Celebration“ When: Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, from 3 to 8 p.m. Where: Julia & Henry’s, 200 E. Flagler St., Miami. This is a free block party event that includes …

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We’ve found discounts on holiday shows and events in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, meaning you can enjoy the entertainment you want without emptying your wallet. We have found several post-Christmas deals, too. Celebrating the holidays can start adding up, so every little bit helps – we’ve even found discounts on several presentations of …

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There’s a new holiday show in town, and it just might be Miami’s most affordable winter holiday spectacular, with light shows and wonderlands for kids of all ages. And the best part is the cost of admission is only $5 per child (age 3-12) and $10 per adult, plus tax and fee. If you use …

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Start your new Year with some fabulous music and fireworks! Orchestra Miami, Miami’s premiere professional orchestra, invites you to ring in the New Year with a spectacular free beachfront concert featuring The Latin Divos. This free, family-friendly event will take place on Sunday, December 31, 2023, on the beach in Collins Park, between 21st and …

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