⛱️ Things to do around Miami this weekend (July 31-Aug. 2)
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Friday
🌳 Tree giveaway: Miami-Dade County is giving away 150 trees at a TD Bank in North Miami.
- 10am-1pm (while supplies last).
- 12620 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami.
Moonlight at Fairchild: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden opens after dark for a romantic night under the stars, with live music, cocktails and telescopic stargazing.
- 8pm-10:30pm.
- Tickets $35+. Get them here.
- 10901 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables
🛝 Pool party! The city of Hialeah is celebrating the reopening of its Bucky Dent Water Park with a free event and food trucks (Free food for first 100 guests).
- 11:30am.
- 2240 W. 60th St.
- The pool will remain open daily through August 12 with free admission.
🚴 Let's ride: Miami Critical Mass takes place on the last Friday of every month. It's a 13-mile ride, so do an "ABC Quick" Bike Check.
- Meet at 6:30pm at Government Center, 111 NW First Street in downtown Miami.
- Ride starts at 7:15pm.
♟️ Knightcap Chess Club — an international social chess event series — invites you for drinks, connections and chess at Andaz Miami Beach Resort & Spa.
- $15 (Tix here)
- 7pm-11pm
- 4041 Collins Ave, Miami Beach.
Saturday
🇪🇸 Paella Party at Sidewalk Bottle Shop, co-hosted by Honest Makers Collective.
- Chef Josh Elliot is cooking up an XXL paella. There will be Spanish tapas and Portuguese wine.
- 12831 W Dixie Hwy, North Miami.
- 7pm-11pm.
Sunday
🐬 Phins up! Catch a glimpse at the new-look Miami Dolphins as their training camp runs Sunday through Aug. 20.
- Admission and parking are free and open to all fans.
- RSVP for schedule updates, daily giveaways, and more info.
- 20000 NW 27th Ave., Miami Gardens.