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OUTDOORS Thursday 9/9 FAIRCHILD GARDENEvery Sunday, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is offering free admission through September. Visitors can walk the Fairchild grounds, have a family picnic and enjoy the 83 acres of tropical paradise. 9:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables. $5-$10. Details: www.fairchildgarden.org. Saturday 9/18 HEART WALK The American Heart Association will hold its 11th annual Miami-Dade County Heart Walk fundraiser. All proceeds will be used for lifesaving cardiovascular research and educational programs. 7:30 a.m. at Peacock Park, 2820 McFarlane Rd., Coconut Grove. Details: (800) 477-5395.Sunday 9/19 BISCAYNE WALKThe Historical Museum of Southern Florida presents a walking tour of Biscayne Boulevard. Learn about the history of the first train station, the port of Miami and the Herald Building. 10 a.m.-noon at Miami News/ Freedom Tower, 600 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Museum members $15; others $20. Details: (305) 375-1621 or www.historical-museum.org. Friday 9/24 GOLF TOURNAMENTThe fifth annual Chip-in for Children Golf Tournament benefits the YMCA of Greater Miami. Luncheon, auction and dinner. 10 a.m. at Don Shula's Golf Club, 7601 Miami Lakes Dr., Miami. Details: Boris Alvarez, (305) 825-9622. ONGOING NATURE WALKSee animals in their natural habitat and learn about the plant life seen beyond the paved trail through a guided historical nature walk. 2-4 p.m. Saturday and Sundays at Greynolds Park, 17530 W Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach. Details: (305) 948-2891. LINCOLN ROAD FARMERS MARKET The market is on Lincoln Road between Alton and Washington avenues 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sundays. This green market features fruits, vegetables, fresh cut flowers, plants and specialty items like bread, honey, jams and jellies. Details: (305) 531-0038. DEERING TOURS Deering Estate historical tours of some of Florida's earliest buildings and architecture. Offered daily. The Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 SW 72nd Ave. Adults $6; children $4. Details: (305) 235-1688. MANGROVE TOURS Deering Estate Mangrove Boardwalk tours, featuring a guided walk along a half-mile boardwalk, are offered daily at the Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 SW 72nd Ave. Adults $6; children $4. Details: (305) 235-1688. DADELAND WALKING CLUB The Dadeland Walking Club has a free walk 9 a.m.-10 a.m. led by an exercise specialist. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Dadeland Mall, Saks Fifth Avenue entrance. Details: (786) 596-3895. ART DECO TOURS The Miami Design Preservation League offers 90-minute guided walking tours of the Art Deco Architectural Historic District that focus on South Beach's Art Deco, Mediterranean Revivalist and MiMo architecture styles. 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and Saturday, 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Art Deco Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. $15. Details: Sheldon Brown, (305) 531-3484 or www.mdpl.org.
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