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5 for November

This month is a wonderful time to embrace the cozy vibes of autumn while preparing for the upcoming holiday season.
| Lifestyle Staff
November Bugs

1. BUGS: The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in Downtown Miami will host a new special exhibition called Bugs, opening on Saturday, Nov. 23. This cinematic and immersive exhibition is designed to bring the world under visitors’ feet to life in larger-than-life proportions. Bugs invites guests to marvel at the intricate and diverse world of bugs, allowing them to explore the creatures’ biology, evolution and incredible capabilities. (https://www.frostscience.org/)

2. SOUTH FLORIDA’S KIDS GOT TALENT: Talented young singers, ages 5 to 17, are invited by Tri-Rail, South Florida’s premier commuter rail system, to audition for the annual South Florida’s Kids Got Talent competition. The event will be held at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) at 401 SW 2nd St. in Fort Lauderdale. Auditions are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23 for a spot in the 2025 final event. To secure an audition slot, participants must register at https://graphics0925.wixsite.com/sfkgt24/register-online on or before Tuesday, Nov. 19.

Tri Rail

3. EXOTICS AT THE COLONNADE: The 7th Annual Exotics Car Showcase, Exotics at The Colonnade, is a premier automotive event showcasing a bevy of luxury cars from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10 at The Colonnade Outlets at Sawgrass Mills in Sunrise. This year’s show will kick off with Supercar Saturdays Florida from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, followed by the Annual VIP Fun Run and Lunch. (https://exoticsatthecolonnade.com/)

4. MILITARY FAMILY APPRECIATION MONTH: This November, guests are invited to celebrate Military Family Appreciation Month with a stay at The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, where their family’s dedication is honored with exclusive perks and coastal relaxation. Upon arrival, they will receive a welcome bag filled with goodies—including two Water Taxi tickets to explore the area, fresh pastries from the in-house pastry kitchen, a branded water bottle to stay refreshed, and discounts on resort amenities, including 20% off Kids’ Club services and 25% off poolside cabana rentals. (https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/flldhqq-the-diplomat-beach-resort-hollywood/)

5. A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS: The Coral Springs Center for the Arts will host MagicSpace Entertainment’s A Magical Cirque Christmas. The holiday extravaganza promises to mesmerize, twist, flip and jingle during its special performance at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 17. Packed with nostalgia, charm, comedy, music and magic, A Magical Cirque Christmas features world-acclaimed entertainers that take audiences on a winter wonderland journey, immersing them in the spirit of the season and dazzling guests with their incredible talents. (https://www.thecentercs.com/events/detail/a-magical-cirque-christmas-1)

Cirque

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