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OUT AND ABOUT IN MIAMI - October Newsletter 2013

Miami Attractions Month

During Miami Attractions Month enjoy, Buy 1 admission, get 1 admission free and other great offers.

Attractions that offer countless choices — from historic to adventuresome, natural to man-made. Attractions so exotic they beckon to be explored. Old World-style villas. Animal and botanical sanctuaries. Glass-bottom boats. A River of Grass. Places that capture the imagination and stir the soul. Just imagine swimming with dolphins, penguins in the sun and hand-feeding giraffes — just a few of many jaw dropping sights and experiences that make up our kaleidoscope of attractions. An upcoming list of participating attractions and their offers can be found soon at www.MiamiAttractionsMonth.com.

Amazing Miami Attractions ... Miami is known for its amazing attractions.

For comprehensive information including dining, shopping, events, clubs, accommodations and much more visit the Greater Miami Convention & Bureau\'s online Miami tourism guide at www.MiamiandBeaches.com

Museum Mile Cultural Pass

In order to help visitors to Miami explore the city’s cultural side, Smart Destinations, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce have worked together to create a brand new Miami Museum Mile Cultural Pass, which includes discounted admission to four top museums and other special benefits. The pass includes admission to the Bass Museum of Art, the Wolfsonian, the Jewish Museum of Florida, and the World Erotic Art Museums. As an added bonus, visitors with the Museum Mile Cultural Pass will get special discounts of 15% or greater at over 20 popular Miami Beach restaurants. This package is specifically designed for adult visitors, so it’s the perfect addition to a romantic summer getaway or trip with friends. For more information, visit http://www.smartdestinations.com/pt-packages/museum-mile-cultural-pass/_ptpkg_Mia_Prod_Pt_Pkg_Museum_Mile_Cultural_Pass_aa.html.

$10k Vow Renewal Package for Four Seasons Hotel Miami 10th Anniversary

In celebration of its 10th Anniversary this October, Four Seasons Hotel Miami features a $10,000 Vow Renewal Package that includes a romantic ceremony in the rooftop Palm Grove terrace, luxury accommodations for ten, spa treatments, and a private dining experience at EDGE, Steak & Bar. Valid from October 2013 – October 2014, the package is available via phone only. For more information on Four Seasons Hotel Miami, visit fourseasons.com/Miami.

Miami Broward ONE Carnival

You don’t have to travel to the Caribbean to enjoy the revelry of Carnival. Just make a trip to Miami Gardens on October 13 for the Miami-Broward One Carnival. Enjoy masqueraders, steel drum bands, Caribbean food, parades and much more throughout the International Caribbean Village. This festive cultural event is perfect for the whole family. For more information, visit www.miamibrowardcarnival.com

The Monster Masquerade

On Saturday, October 19, 2013 come out in costume to party in the dark with spooky creatures while enjoying complimentary open bars, savory treats, Dr. Wilde’s Creepy Haunted House, costume contests and the latest music that will keep the zombies dancing all night long. With your ticket purchase, you will be supporting the Zoological Society of Florida in its mission of wildlife education and conservation. For more information, visit http://www.miamimetrozoo.com/index.asp

Coconut Grove Seafood Festival

In addition to plenty of stone crab claws, the family-friendly festival held on October 20, 2013 will feature seafood from around the world. Enjoy a \"world\" of seafood, including delicacies from the Caribbean (Bahamian cracked conch and Jamaican jerk fish) and Latin America (paella and Peruvian ceviches), as well as Cajun (gumbo, jambalaya, and crawfish etouffée), Asian (sushi and sashimi), and, of course, local Florida lobster and fish caught in our own backyard. Close to two dozen Miami restaurants will be on hand to serve seafood lovers. Live music, Grove Wharf seafood market and more. For more information, visit http://www.coconutgrovechamber.com

Monster Splash, Daytime Splash & Nighttime Bash

From October 25-27, 2013 and on October 31st enjoy Halloween-themed animal shows, haunted houses, roaming skeletons, fireworks and more. Enjoy kiddie rides and bounce houses in the Little Monsters Play Area. Candy stations and other cool surprises will be setup around the park for trick-or-treaters in costume. For more information, visit http://www.miamiseaquarium.com/

Fairchild’s Edible Garden Festival

Fairchild’s Edible Garden Festival will be held October 26-27, 2013 and features informative lectures, delicious food, cooking demonstrations, plant vendors and demonstrations on how to create a fruit and vegetable garden. Scarecrows will fill the garden as part of the Edible Garden Festival. Enter your own original scarecrow in the Scarecrow Contest. For more information, visit www.fairchildgarden.org

Jungle Island’s Halloween Spooktacular

Calling all princesses, goblins, superheros and angels. From trick-or-treating through Jungle Island to their themed animal shows, kids of all ages will enjoy a family friendly, fun-filled day. Plus, everyone can enter in the annual Costume Contest – October 26 and 27, 2013. For more information, visit http://www.jungleisland.com/

WWE Presents Hell in a Cell

On Sunday, October 27th for the first time ever, WWE Hell in a Cell comes to AmericanAirlines Arena. They call it the devil’s playground, where steel and flesh melt together and men hunger to inflict pain. The only way out of the cell is to be your opponent’s worst nightmare. Wrestlers scheduled to appear include The Best in the World CM Punk, The Viper Randy Orton, World Heavyweight Champion Alberto del Rio, Daniel Bryan, and many more! For more information, visit www.aarena.com

Tropical Cornucopia Sustainable Tours and Events

On November 2nd and 3rd 2013, from 10am-5pm, in Homestead’s CRA Downtown Historic District, South Dade Busway, and Miami Dade College Homestead Campus, 500 College Terrace • Homestead, FL 33030, Redland Tropical Gardens, (RTG) Tropical Cornucopia Sustainable Tours and Events, a nonprofit community-based destination management company, will welcome an anticipated 25,000-50,000 local, national, and international visitors to its first annual Tropical CornucopiaTM Farm and Garden Show, a two-day, free (donations suggested$10.00 adults $5.00 seniors and children), smart growth, family- friendly, world-class signature sustainable event. Tropical CornucopiaTM Farm and Garden Show will showcase the historic natural landscapes, as well as the agricultural and diverse cultural bounty of Greater Homestead/Florida City, Gateway Communities of the Everglades and Biscayne National Parks, and the Redland Historic Agricultural District, and market these South Dade areas as newly branded destinations for sustainable and cultural heritage tourism. The event will feature a Garden Pavilion with 10 GARDEN ART EXHIBITS, created by local, international award-winning garden and landscape design professionals, and garden and plant societies to promote “GARDENING AS ART”. For more information, visit www.theredland.org

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