The University of Miami (UM) is providing free parenting groups facilitated by the Families First Network. Funded by The Children’s Trust, this incredible opportunity enables parents and caregivers to learn from UM Parenting Specialists. Programs are free of charge and open to the public, but participants must pre-register. For more information, call 305-243-8425 or e-mail FamiliesFirst@med.miami.edu
Mommy and Me Tea
When: Sunday, January 12 at 3:00 p.m.
Create a special memory at Mommy and Me Tea, held on the veranda and in the ballroom of the Visitor Center overlooking the tropical garden. Sweet and savory snacks will be served on fine china with an assortment of tea. Live music by local guitarist Rob Friedman will create an ambiance of relaxation.
Please RSVP with Marnie Valent at (305)-663-8059. The cost per person is $27 for members, $37 for non-members, and $17 for children 12 and under.
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every second Saturday of the month, 2pm-5pm  Enjoy free admission and kids activities at the Coral Gables Museum plus more activities on Aragon Avenue hosted by our neighbors Coral Gables Art Cinema and Books & Books and participating partners.
All Family Day on Aragon activities at the Coral Gables Museum are FREE for the entire family. Parking available in the Museum Parking Garage and metered parking spaces along Aragon Avenue between Ponce de Leon Boulevard and Salzedo Street.
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Fairchild’s Garden Music Festival
When: January 9-19, 2014
The chamber music ensemble Sixth Floor Trio takes up residence from January 9 – 19 for the second GardenMusic Festival with a full slate of diverse programs designed and created to explore the boundaries between time and musical styles. The six concerts range from jazz and classical music to traditional folk music, Broadway, and Latin jazz.
Lawn seating is free for Fairchild members and $5 for non-members. Tent seating is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. Premium seating with tables is $15 for members and $20 for non-members.
LOS REYES MAGOS VIENEN DE CAMINO A MIAMI. EL CLUB EXPATS, EL CENTRO CULTURAL ESPAÑOL Y MICROTEATROS TIENEN EL GUSTO DE INVITAR A TODAS LAS FAMILIAS A CELEBRAR UNA TARDE MÁGICA CON CIENTIFICOS LOCOS , ESPECTÁCULOS DE MAGIA Y LAS ASISTENCIA DE SS.MM. LOS REYES MAGOS DE ORIENTE. HABRÁ ROSCÓN DE REYES Y CHOCOLATE CALIENTE.
When: Sunday January 5
Time : 4:30 A 6:30 P.M.
Where: 1490 Biscayne blvd
Pricing: Kids under 5 free, all others $5. Adults $10
Dog Day
When: Sunday, January 5 from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fairchild opens its gates to its four-legged friends for a special Dog Day, where visitors can bring their dogs and explore Fairchild’s 83 acres of wide, open spaces. Relax to the sounds of the waterfalls in the Rainforest, walk beside the swaying palm trees, grab lunch at the Glasshouse Café, and spend a peaceful Sunday among nature with your dog.
Admission is $25 for adults, $18 for seniors 65 and up, $12 for children 6-17, and free for Fairchild members and children 5 and under.
ELF The Musical is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Unaware that he is actually human, Buddy’s enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. This modern day Christmas classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner ELF.
Based on the beloved 2003 New Line Cinema hit, ELF features songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin (The Wedding Singer), with a book by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone).
Fairchild Farmers’ Market
When: Every Saturday (excluding festival weekends) from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
More than 30 vendors will sell their products including local and organic produce, honey, baked goods, prepared foods, herbs, cheeses, handmade soaps and more at the new Fairchild Farmers’ Market. The market is located in the Lowlands parking lot and is free to attend.
Moonlight Tour & Members’ Lecture – Palms, People and Sugar
When: Thursday, January 16 from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Take a nighttime stroll through the Garden on select Thursday nights, where Fairchild is offering moonlight tours and engaging lectures. Javier Francisco-Ortega and Scott Zona of FIU will present “Palms, People and Sugar,” exploring the use of palms as sources of sugar, syrup, alcohol and more.
Admission is $25 for adults, $18 for seniors 65 and up, $12 for children 6-17, and free for Fairchild members and children 5 and under.
Mexico’s Marionetas de la Esquina visits Miami to charm families once again! A Moon Between Two Houses returns to the Arsht Center to tell the tale of two neighbors whose shared fear of the dark draws them to become the best of friends. With its unique blend of puppetry and storytelling, this show teaches that overcoming life’s challenges is easier with a great friend!
January 3 @ 11AM (English) January 3 @ 2PM (Spanish)
January 4 @ 11AM (English) January 4 @ 2PM (Spanish)
January 5 @ 2PM (Spanish) January 5 @ 5PM (English)
El grupo mexicano Marionetas de la esquina regresa a Miami con su mezcla única de arte de títeres y narrativa. Una Luna entre dos casas nos cuenta la historia de dos vecinos que se hacen amigos porque comparten el miedo a la oscuridad y nos demuestra que el miedo, como la alegría, es mejor si se comparten que si se enfrentan a solas.
El 3 de enero – 11AM (inglés) El 3 de enero – 2PM (español)
El 4 de enero – 11AM (inglés) El 4 de enero – 2PM (español)
El 5 de enero – 2PM (español) El 5 de enero – 5PM (inglés)
