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  Downtown Miami comes alive with art and culture Sept. 7-9 for the three-day DWNTWNArt Days festival, which is spearheaded by the Downtown Development Authority. Most events are free. The full schedule can be found at the link. Activities include: Downtown Improv Day at the Olympia: A day of improv classes and shows with the Society Circus Players  …

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 Venue re-opens November 20 with holiday display We’re all about sharing information about delightful attractions in Broward, especially when they offer free entry. Plantation Historical Museum, which offers free entry, features interesting exhibits and displays, including a vintage fire truck. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Tuesdays, …

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Got a 4th grade student in the house? If so, thanks to the Every Kid in a Park initiative, that fourth grader, plus everyone else in the family, can get into any United States National Park for FREE. You simply need to download the FREE National Parks Admission Pass here, print it out and show it at any national park, …

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Entry is free to an outdoor evening event in Fort Lauderdale featuring entertainment, artisans, fresh produce, food vendors and baked goods. Food in Motion presents Flagler Green Market the second Fridays of most months 5 p.m. to 11 p.m at Feldman Park, 310 NE Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale. Information is on the Facebook page for the event, 954-785-7475 You might also …

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Blackbird Ordinary has brought back live music with all-new programming and notable bands every Friday and Saturday from 10 pm to midnight, thereafter DJs spin until 5am. In addition, the bar offers happy hour with 50 percent off everything from 3-10 pm on Fridays. Free admission. Below is the lineup for the month: Friday January 5 – Reggae duo Jahfe (DJ Damion Yancy with DJ Konflikt) January 12 – Juke (DJ Damion Yancy with …

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Comcast is expanding its low-cost Internet program, which currently serves low-income families and those in public housing, to low-income senior citizens and community college students. It’s called the Internet Essentials program and it provides basic Internet service for $9.95 a month. As part of the seniors pilot program, seniors can access affordable Internet service, get a free …

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Yes, there really are free transportation options in and around Miami. Miami-Dade County’s public transportation may still need much improvement, but several options are free. If you’re good with a map, you can piece a few of these routes together and go from city to city easily.  (Hint: We need an app for that!) Please note that I …

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Note: Activities paused until further notice Deerfield Island Park in north Broward, a natural area accessible by a free boat shuttle, offers free bird walks. The bird walk events, for adults and kids ages 8 and older, are 8:30 a.m. the first Saturdays of most months in fall, winter and spring. Pre-registration is required for the walks, 954-357-5100 Space is …

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