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Family-friendly Events in Miami for the Weekend of November 13 and 14

Category: Coral Gables News & Events, Miami News & Events, South Florida Events and posted on November 11th, 2010

Coral Gables Ramble Fairchild Tropical Garden

The 70th Annual Ramble at Fairchild Tropical Garden

This weekend is one of the classic South Florida events – the Ramble at Fairchild Tropical Garden. Started 70 years ago to raise funds to buy a truck for the new garden, it has grown into a true spectacle. The Ramble Festival offers something for everyone as visitors can browse through a wonderful collection of old and rare books, shop for priceless antiques and collectibles, find that special plant, garden accessory or holiday gift and enjoy delicious food. Where else but The Ramble can you stroll through an artists’ village, watch a woodturner or ceramic artist at work or sit on the grass and listen to the music of a Waterpoorter?

alice in wonderlandAlice in Wonderland at The Playground Theater

The PlayGround Theatre’s adaptation of Alice Adventures in Wonderland adds a tropical twist to a familiar story. Lewis Carroll’s Alice is a 19th century 7-year-old who lives in the English countryside. The PlayGround’s Alice is a 21st century 11 year-old who lives in metropolitan Miami. While you watch, Alice tackel the challenges of an ever-changing dream world, look for costumes, sounds, objects and images that infuse the classic fairytale with contemporary life.

The PlayGround Theatre offers many plays and other events for children of all ages. Check out their website for other upcoming activities.

Recommended for the whole family. Running time: 90 minutes (no intermission)

history miami free family dayHistory Miami Tours & Free Family Day History Miami

Head out and learn about this beautiful city through one of the many tours offered by History Miami (The Historical Museum of South Florida) On November 13 try the Oleta River evening Eco Boat Tour and on November 14 the walking tour of the Bay Harbor Island featuring the area’s MIMO architecture. The tours are always lead by knowledgeable guides well-versed in the history and/or ecology of the area.

Also, on November 13th is one of the ongoing Free Family Days at the museum. From 12-5 stop by to learn about the wonders of Florida’s coral reefs featuring a slide-show and hands-on activities lead by eco-historian Frank Schena

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Top Summer Events in Miami: 4th of July Through August

Category: Coconut Grove News & Events, Key Biscayne News & Events, Miami News & Events, South Florida Events and posted on July 1st, 2010

As a resident or frequent summer visitor to Miami or South Florida, you are certainly familiar with never feeling bored – especially as we move through the 4th of July and beyond!

Sometimes, though, the amount of events can be a bit staggering – even for those of us long accustomed to the Miami lifestyle.  Hopefully, our top four July 4th and August events will help you select the perfect happenings to enjoy the long weekends ahead:

Key Biscayne Fourth of July Parade:
This year marks the 51st occasion of the always exciting, always family friendly Key Biscayne Fourth of July Parade.  Arrive early to see a flyover of jets mark the parade’s launch, and stay throughout for patriotically themed floats and live music.  The parade moves down Crandon Boulevard from Harbor Drive to West Enid, beginning at 11am.

America’s Birthday Bash at Bayfront Park
From 3pm – 9pm, find yourself enjoying food and multicultural music at one of the most beautiful parks in South Florida.  But don’t tire yourself out, because at 9pm, the real excitement begins. One of the region’s largest fireworks displays closes out what is sure to be one of your most memorable Independence Days yet.  Bayfront Park is located at 301 N. Biscayne Boulevard in Miami.

Old Fashioned Fourth of July Picnic at the Barnacle

Enjoy a traditional Fourth of July picnic with The Barnacle Society. Activities include lawn games, knot tying lessons, house tours, live music by Matthew Sabatella and the Rambling String Band, and more.

Bring your own picnic and cooler, or feast on hot dogs, popcorn and soda, all available for purchase at the event.  The Barnacle Historic State Park is located at 3485 Main Highway in Coconut Grove.  The event begins at 11am.

There are many more events happening in the South Florida area to enjoy 4th of July festivities.  We ( believe that one of the best places to watch fireworks is on the water in Biscayne Bay  Park in front of Bayfront Park or Key Biscayne for the best, unobstructed views.  Have a fun and safe 4th of July!

Miami Spice
Sample Miami’s most mouth-watering cuisine for less starting this August 1st! Miami Spice, running from August 1 – September 30, is a time where Miami’s top restaurants offer signature three course dishes from $22 to $35.  A perfect way to wind down the summer!

What are your top three Miami and South Florida summer events?

Let us and our readers know by sharing them via a comment below.

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