Kiddos Magazine, South Florida’s parenting magazine, will host a free “Back-to-School Bash” and its 11th Anniversary celebration in partnership with CityPlace Doral on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during Florida’s tax-free weekend.

The fun-filled community event at CityPlace Doral will feature exhibitors and community partners including the latest in products and entertainment for kids, pre-teens and parents – just in time for back-to-school and

Florida’s tax-free weekend.

The free event will showcase a back-to-school fashion show, first-class entertainment and a full day of festive family fun. Children will have the opportunity to enjoy a toddler zone, train rides, petting zoo, hula hoop contest, characters, food, goodie bags music, giveaways and much more.

The “Back-to-School Bash” is presented by Dade County Federal Credit Union, and will feature an interactive

“Saving is Fun” station where parents will learn about DCFCU’s array of services including saving and checking accounts, loans and so much more.

Kiddos Magazine is celebrating 11 years in publication in 2024. Kiddos Magazine has become a beloved resource in Miami for children, parents and educators, inspiring young minds, nurturing creativity and promoting positive values.

When: Saturday, Aug. 3, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Where: CityPlace Doral’s Fountain Plaza 8300 NW 36th St. Doral, FL 33166 Parking is available at CityPlace at an additional charge.

Cost: Free and open to the public with Eventbrite Registration https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kiddos-magazine-2024-back-to-school-11th-anniversary-event-tickets-891778061187

How: For more information about sponsorship, exhibitor opportunities and how to participate at the event, please contact Veronica Lepere at 786-260-8492 or email vlepere@kiddosmagazine.com.

About Kiddos Magazine Founded in 2013, Kiddos Magazine is a Florida based, kids focused magazine, whose mission is to help strengthen the bonds between parents and their children by providing value-based content and activities in

its publication. Kiddos’ mission is to provide parents with valuable tools and resources to support their children's growth. Kiddos Magazine is published 6 times a year and reaches the major areas of Miami. For

more information on Kiddos Magazine, visit: www.KiddosMagazine.com and follow Kiddos magazine on

Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @KiddosMagazine.

About CityPlace Doral: CityPlace Doral is an attractive leisure destination offering a collection of memorable dining, shopping, wellness and entertainment experiences. Featuring 250,000 square feet of retail space, CityPlace Doral is a master-planned, mixed-use development nestled in the dynamic employment center of Doral in the heart of Miami-Dade County. CityPlace Doral combines the vision of world-renowned architects, designers and artists creating the next crown jewel of prosperous dining, entertainment and upscale shopping in one of South Florida’s growing cities. CityPlace Doral includes more than 40 dining, shopping and entertainment destinations for all palettes and walks of life, and the property’s entertainment retail component is anchored by a roster of first-class tenants from all over the country. For more information, visit www.cityplacedoral.com or call 786.693.1849. Join the conversation and follow CityPlace Doral on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter at @CityPlaceDoral.

Sometimes science needs to be precise, but what’s wrong with a little mess along the way? Join us for a messy month filled with slime, mud and an ooey-gooey good time! • Exhibits, Shows and Demos: Slide into MODS’ Makerspace Science Lab to create your own mud mix and put it under a microscope to discover its contents. Play with all types of slime and find out what makes them stretch, stick and splatter! • Animal Encounters: Meet our resident animals and learn what we do when they make a mess! • Watch an IMAX on the GIANT Screen: Dino Dana, Animal Kingdom and more! • Career Connections: Channel your inner chemist to create sticky concoctions and see how animal handlers deal with animal droppings. Just for early learners (ages 0-6): Young scientists can discover a property that is both a liquid and solid depending on the force that is used, get hands-on with real peat from the Everglades and feel the difference between various types of slime. Included with Museum admission. Get tickets by visiting mods.org/tickets. For more information, visit mods.org or call (954) 467-MODS (6637). Like us and follow us on social media at Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl, Twitter: twitter.com/modsftl and Instagram: instagram.com/modsftl.

Doral Contemporary Art Museum (DORCAM) at CityPlace Doral is pleased to present the exhibition, “Magic City: Contemporary Visions of Miami,” curated by Ronald Sánchez of Laundromat Art Space. Debuting Thursday, Aug. 8, “Magic City: Contemporary Visions of Miami” will be on view at DORCAM’s new pop-up space at CityPlace Doral in Suite 216 until Oct. 31. DORCAM will celebrate the exhibition with a VIP Preview on Thursday, Aug. 8, from 7 to 10 p.m. “Magic City: Contemporary Visions of Miami” is a captivating exhibition that delves into the multifaceted essence of Miami by exploring a diverse array of topics that define the city, including its vibrant nightlife, stunning architecture, the dynamic stories of immigration, the challenges and opportunities of economic mobility, the complex issue of gentrification and the pressing concerns of climate change. Each element is thoughtfully presented to offer a comprehensive understanding of what makes Miami truly unique. The exhibition will feature works from participating artists including Mark Herrera, Claudio Marcotulli, Dre Martinez, Pablo Matute, Stephanie Silver, Julia Zurilla and Chantae Elaine Wright.

Let the games begin! CityPlace Doral – South Florida’s premier wellness, entertainment, dining and restaurant destination – is teaming up with RECREA to host Go for the Gold Kid Olympics in celebration of the 2024 Summer Olympics. Taking place in Paris, France, the 2024 Summer Olympics take place July 26 through Aug. 11. The free, family-friendly event will take place in CityPlace Doral’s Fountain Plaza on Thursday, Aug. 8, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Guests of all ages will have the opportunity to go for the gold and participate in interactive activities including themed sports games, a live DJ, a Martial Arts performance, giveaways and more. The community is also invited to watch the 2024 Summer Olympics at CityPlace Doral’s expansive collection of dining options, from upscale restaurants to outdoor cafés and bistros. To view the full list of restaurants, please visit https://cityplacedoral.com/restaurants. Guests can also enjoy CityPlace Doral’s seasonal Instagrammable art installation made entirely of sunflower-decorated umbrellas. Upon entering the center, guests will be welcomed with 1,300 sunflower-decorated umbrellas floating overhead on the boulevard, as an extension of The Oasis experience. The umbrellas are arranged where the sunflowers are visible from both the top and the bottom, adding a touch of uniqueness to the atmosphere. The umbrellas will be on display through Aug. 31.

The LOOP invites the community and their furry companions to the Movies by Moonlight “Dog Days of Summer” series. Locals and visitors of all ages are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and a favorite movie date to the main lawn at Las Olas Oceanside Park. Come early to dine at one of Fort Lauderdale Beach’s restaurants, shop The MKT starting at 5 p.m., or bring a picnic for a dinner and a movie experience under the stars. Movie snacks and drinks are also available to purchase onsite, and limited chairs are available to borrow. -Showtime: 8:15 p.m.; Run Time: 1 hour 26 minutes -Synopsis: When their biggest rival, Humdinger, becomes Mayor of nearby Adventure City and starts wreaking havoc, Ryder and the heroic pups kick into high gear to face the challenge head on. While one pup must face his past in Adventure City, the team finds help from a new ally, the savvy dachshund Liberty. Together, the PAW Patrol fights to save the citizens of Adventure City. -Games and Giveaways with the Broward Center for the Performing Arts: PAW Patrol LIVE! is coming to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on Aug. 17 and 18. To celebrate, visit the BCPA booth at Las Olas Oceanside Park for exciting games and prizes, with the opportunity to win a family four-pack of tickets to see PAW Patrol Live! Heroes Unite, plus other special activities for the little ones, including temporary PAW Patrol tattoos, PAWsome merch and coloring sheets. -Book Signing and Meet and Greet with NFL Player and Children’s Book Author Brandin Bryant of “Can I Pet That Dog?”: With an underlying message of consent and bite prevention, “Can I Pet That Dog?” is a rhyming story about a kid who just can’t keep his hands to himself and a dog that does not want to be touched. After a series of back-and-forth, the dog and the kid finally connect with permission from the dog’s owner. “Can I Pet That Dog?” and “So, You Want to be an Athlete” from Bryant’s children’s book series will be available for purchase. Bryant is a multi-talented individual who plays as a Defensive End in the NFL and is in the captivating world of literature. Born and raised in Omaha, NE, Bryant has always been driven by a passion for both sports and storytelling. He played college football at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL. Beyond the stadium lights, Bryant’s creativity knows no bounds. With a unique perspective shaped by his experiences both on and off the field, he has ventured into the world of literature. His debut work promises to captivate young readers with its entertaining, inspiring, and fun delivery.

MIAMI – Go Green Fashionista will host the 8th Annual International Day of World’s Indigenous Peoples Celebration on Friday, August 9th, 2024 at Miami’s premiere Little Haiti cultural hub, ZeyZey Miami (353 NE 61st St., Miami, FL 33137) from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. to celebrate, unify and uplift culture and diversity through visual arts, music, food, live music and artistic expressions. Led by Miami’s leading Holistic Influencer, Fabienne Claude, who is also the founder and owner of Go Green Fashionista. This cultural celebration will bring together hundreds of South Floridians for a night filled with art, music, food, indigenous knowledge and ancient awareness. “Guests will experience intriguing sounds of live music, cultured performances, and explore some of the exotic recipes and cuisines made of ancient ingredients from around the world. Overall, the evening will be filled with embracing world peace, love, and harmony by bringing like-minded individuals together to experience the beauty of diverse cultures of the planet,” said Claude, who has garnered a reputation for merging her passions for fitness, wellness, culture and health through unique special events. The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is observed annually on August 9th to promote and protect the rights of the world’s indigenous population by first recognizing the achievements and contributions that indigenous people make to improve world issues such as environmental protection. “I started Go Green Fashionista to uplift the earth’s original culture and holistic lifestyles while bringing together communities and promoting brands and fashion that are designed with ethical and sustainable practices,” Claude said. Special invited guests, speakers and pop-up activations from different nations, tribes, cultures and practices will be in attendance at this year’s Indigenous Peoples celebration. “Our guests, speakers and vendors will discuss their innate placement and commitment to nature, and all that it encompasses in regards to the earth during this event. Special guests will include fire dancers, drummers and percussionists, guest speakers, live performances, fashion shows, art exhibits from local visual artists, live bands, and more. Go Green Fashionista is dedicated to hosting thoughtful wellness, fitness, social and cultural events throughout South Florida that share and highlight wisdom while having a good time. “We’re providing guests with new perceptions of world culture, which can help bridge the gaps between cultural separation and cultivate new knowledge and wisdom that can ultimately lead every human to peace while uniting the power of people led by love,” Claude said. ABOUT GO GREEN FASHIONISTA Go Green Fashionista is a Miami-based community and fashion company dedicated to honoring environmental awareness, holistic living and eco-friendly fashion. Founded and led by Fabienne Claude, Go Green Fashionista is dedicated to producing events providing education and holistic and sustainable resources to companies, initiatives, and habits that connect humans to the earth. Go Green Fashionista often partners and promotes biodegradable, sustainable, natural, organic and/or ecological products, plant-based only. Go Green Fashionista hosts regular events and social gatherings to promote a green lifestyle, which includes incorporating various plants and herbs education, physical activities and massage therapy and other therapeutic methods into one’s regular lifestyle to achieve balance and equilibrium. Go Green Fashionista is also where stylish and high fashion meets upcycling and vintage style; promoting fashion designers who specialize in creating their collections using eco-friendly and reused material. To learn more about Go Green Fashionista, please visit https://gogreenfashionista.com and follow @GoGreenFashionista on Instagram. MEDIA CONTACT Savory PR www.Savory-PR.com Samantha@Savory-PR.com ADDRESS: 353 NE 61st st. Miami, FL 33137 ORGANIZED BY GO GREEN FASHIONISTA $25 TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR SALE HERE

Come hang at Arlo Wynwood’s lobby bar for the big finale of this summer’s Paris sports showdown! Enjoy refreshing cocktails, delicious food specials and cheer on the world’s top athletes. Stay chill in the cool air-conditioned space and soak up the lively atmosphere. Reserve your spot and join the fun! Enjoy the limited-time American Burger, French Fries and Michelob Beer combo special in honor of the closing ceremony. *The special burger and beer combo will also be available upstairs at the hotel’s third-floor oasis, Higher Ground.