Free Weekend Events in Broward & Miami-Dade

Kick off the new school year by giving back to the Grove!

Join the Coconut Grove Business Improvement District (BID) and Miami Waterkeeper on Saturday, August 22 from 10 AM–12 PM at Peacock Park for a family-friendly Back to School Community Cleanup.

Neighbors, families and students are invited to roll up their sleeves and help keep Coconut Grove beautiful while celebrating the start of a new school year. All cleanup supplies will be provided, and students who participate can receive two community service hours.

We’ll wrap up the morning with a debris weigh-in to see the impact we’ve made together. After the cleanup, participants will receive a map of recommended spots to grab lunch and explore the Grove.

And there’s a sweet reward for a morning of giving back: kids can enjoy free ice cream courtesy of AVA MediterrAegean Coconut Grove, with refreshments available for adults.

What to Bring
– Work gloves, if you have them
– Reusable water bottle
– Comfortable clothes and shoes
– Your best back-to-school spirit!
– School colors or your favorite backpack are optional but encouraged

We’ll Provide
– Cleanup supplies, including trash bags, grabbers and gloves
– First aid kit, sunscreen and bug spray
– Hand sanitizer
– Light refreshments
– Free ice cream for kids courtesy of AVA MediterrAegean Coconut Grove
– Two community service hours for participating students
– Fun prizes and goodies for participants

Come make a difference, meet your Grove neighbors and start the school year by doing something good for the community!

RSVP
Registration is encouraged.

Register here:

https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/volunteer/#/join-party?k=oe35vm38rmjy0a

If you are having trouble RSVPing, please email events@miamiwaterkeeper.org and the Miami Waterkeeper team will be happy to assist.

The YMCA of South Florida, in partnership with the University of Miami Department of Community Service (UMDOCS), will host a FREE Health Fair at the L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center, 1409 NW 6th Street, in Fort Lauderdale. This community event is open to all Broward County residents.

All services provided by UMDOCS are confidential and include breast exams, blood pressure measurement, blood sugar/diabetes testing, bone density screenings, colon cancer screenings, cholesterol testing, child health education, dental screenings, skin cancer screenings, mental health screenings, HIV & hepatitis C screenings, vision & glaucoma screenings, pap smears, men’s health screenings, emergency preparedness, physical therapy, and kidney health screenings.

For more information and to pre-register online, visit https://ymcasouthflorida.org/event/umdocs-health-fair/. For special assistance, please make arrangements at least one week prior by emailing FortLauderdale-DOCSHF@med.miami.edu.

Miami Dade College’s (MDC) Padrón Campus will host its first Celebrando Juntos Community Fun Fair, a free back-to-school community celebration featuring a
backpack and school supply giveaway for the first 200 children, family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and more.

The first 200 children will receive backpacks donated by Take Stock in Children and filled with school supplies provided by the City of Miami Mayor’s Office. The event will
also feature a farmers market, food trucks, a petting zoo, bounce house, climbing wall, face painting, salsa instruction and more. Families can also explore police and fire rescue vehicles and the Miami-Dade County Mobile Library, while learning about MDC academic programs, student services and educational opportunities.

Celebrando Juntos is part of the I AM MDC Celebrations, Miami Dade College’s annual event highlighting 66 years of changing lives through education. The initiative also raises support for student scholarships and programs.

Miami Dade College Padrón Campus, Padrón Campus Flat Lot
(627 SW 27th
Ave, Miami, FL 33135)

Kick off the new school year by giving back to the Grove!

Join the Coconut Grove Business Improvement District (BID) and Miami Waterkeeper on Saturday, August 22 from 10 AM–12 PM at Peacock Park for a family-friendly Back to School Community Cleanup.

Neighbors, families and students are invited to roll up their sleeves and help keep Coconut Grove beautiful while celebrating the start of a new school year. All cleanup supplies will be provided, and students who participate can receive two community service hours.

We’ll wrap up the morning with a debris weigh-in to see the impact we’ve made together. After the cleanup, participants will receive a map of recommended spots to grab lunch and explore the Grove.

And there’s a sweet reward for a morning of giving back: kids can enjoy free ice cream courtesy of AVA MediterrAegean Coconut Grove, with refreshments available for adults.

What to Bring
– Work gloves, if you have them
– Reusable water bottle
– Comfortable clothes and shoes
– Your best back-to-school spirit!
– School colors or your favorite backpack are optional but encouraged

We’ll Provide
– Cleanup supplies, including trash bags, grabbers and gloves
– First aid kit, sunscreen and bug spray
– Hand sanitizer
– Light refreshments
– Free ice cream for kids courtesy of AVA MediterrAegean Coconut Grove
– Two community service hours for participating students
– Fun prizes and goodies for participants

Come make a difference, meet your Grove neighbors and start the school year by doing something good for the community!

RSVP
Registration is encouraged.

Register here:

https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/volunteer/#/join-party?k=oe35vm38rmjy0a

If you are having trouble RSVPing, please email events@miamiwaterkeeper.org and the Miami Waterkeeper team will be happy to assist.

September 11, 2001. Four planes were hijacked. Three of them reached their target. This is the story of the fourth.

FREE screening in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of September 11th.
Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of September 11, 2001

On the 25th anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, Rick and Flo Celender invite you to a complimentary community screening of United 93, Paul Greengrass’s powerful and deeply moving account of the passengers and crew aboard United Airlines Flight 93.

Rather than focusing on spectacle, United 93 pays tribute to the extraordinary courage, humanity, and selflessness of ordinary people who faced unimaginable circumstances. Through a respectful and emotionally authentic portrayal, the film honors those whose actions prevented an even greater tragedy while reminding us of the resilience and unity that emerged in one of America’s darkest hours.

As we mark this solemn milestone, we invite members of our community to come together in remembrance of the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, to honor the bravery of first responders and everyday heroes, and to reflect on the enduring spirit of compassion, courage, and hope that continues to unite us.

We hope you will join us for this special evening of remembrance and reflection as we commemorate the 25th anniversary of a day that forever changed our nation.

Admission is free, but reservations are encouraged.