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Free museum entry for Bank of America card holders

Bank of America customers can visit museums free of charge on the first full weekend of the month through the Museums On Us program. Just show your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card and a photo ID on Saturday or Sunday, and you will get free admission to more than 225 …

Free Pride festivities in Oakland Park

Oakland Park Pride is a free family-friendly event presented by Oakland Park Parks and Recreation featuring a dance party. The Pride event in 2026 is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, June 5, with things to do for kids and adults. The event usually includes DJs, food trucks and bars, photo booth, henna artist, balloon …

World Ocean Celebration Day event in North Beach

Saturday, June 6 is World Ocean Day and Miami Beach is where you want to be, 81st Street and Ocean Drive, to be exact, for a free family-friendly Beach Activation Day  from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Spend the morning enjoying activities such as like swimming, paddle boarding, watching a bird release, participating in a beach …

Miami Beach Botanical Garden offers free entry and events

Have you visited the Miami Beach Botanical Garden lately?  This 3-acre tropical oasis sits in the heart of Miami Beach, at 2000 Convention Center Drive, and is brimming with beauty. It’s open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays to Sundays, except some holidays, and admission is free! (Previously entry cost $5 …

Free weekly events at The Foodie Park in Coconut Grove

Reminiscent of the early days of Wynwood and the open-air entertainment and food space Wynwood Yard, The Foodie Park located in West Coconut Grove known as Little Bahamas, is a similar concept. The Foodie Park is located at 3659 Grand Ave., Coconut Grove and open Mondays to Saturdays from 1-11 p.m. and Sundays 1-6 p.m. …

Free events at The Underline in Brickell

Free Family Day is every first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.. It’s a fun day to meet neighbors, participate in yoga and meditation and partake in that month’s themed activities. Click here to see upcoming March events. Stay tuned for information on a free music concert series launching at The …

If it’s Tasty Tuesday, we must be in West Boca

You just get home from work and the kids are hungry and you’re tired. If it’s Tuesday and you’re near West Boca, you’re in luck. Here’s a seasonal event for the whole family but it varies between weekly and monthly (on the 4th Tuesday) depending on the season.  Tasty Tuesday When: Tuesday, weather permitting, from …

Food trucks in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach

For an outdoor activity with tasty fare, lots of free events in South Florida feature food trucks. Often events in Miami, Broward & greater Palm Beach include live music, fun for youngsters, or other entertainment. Lots of food truck events are in parks and free to attend. Pair dinner with a nature walk, fun on …

Enjoy free donut, your choice, plus $2 dozen at Krispy Kreme on National Donut Day, June 5

There’s no better place to celebrate National Donut Day than at one of America’s most popular donut shops — Krispy Kreme. And National Donut Day is when donut lovers can “make the rounds” to enjoy lots of FREE and cheap donuts! Image: Krispy Kreme This year, the popular donut shop is celebrating the “hole-y ” …

Hurricane season: How to prepare (without spending too much)

South Floridians have learned the hard way to take hurricanes seriously. When we get complacent, another storm comes and reminds us of the importance of hurricane preparation and supplies. You should take preparing for a hurricane seriously — but you shouldn’t buy a lot of things you’re never going to use. Miami-Dade County has an online hurricane guide that …

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