Patrick Alexander presents a history of our city. Coral Gables: The First Hundred Years. Celebrating the Centennial of the City Beautiful.

Complimentary valet parking is available across the street at The Palace.
Free parking is available in the garage above the building with validation.
To receive validation, bring your ticket with you inside to the Registration Office.

Join us for the Adult Activity Center’s Annual Holiday Celebration! This will be an afternoon of fun, food, laughter, and giveaways!
Friday, December 20, 2024 from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. at The Palace located at 1 Andalusia Ave.
Be sure to wear your favorite holiday ugly sweater for the Ugly Sweater contest!
A buffet lunch will be served, and tickets are limited to two per person. Seating is limited!
Cost:
Residents: $11.50
Non-Residents: $15.25
Registration will open for residents on Monday, November 18 and for non-residents on Monday, December 2
Tickets are for one-time use and non-refundable.
For more information contact 305-461-6765 or email AAC INFO

You are invited to join friends from the Coral Gables Adult Activity Center for a group outing to Miami's Brickell Center. Meet at the AAC at 9:45a.m., the group will take the #37 bus to the Douglas Road Metro station. Take the Metro to Brickell Station and enjoy the shops and great restaurants for lunch. We will return to the AAC by 3:30p.m. Do not forget your Golden Passport for your FREE rides. Team Group Leaders: Ying, Tere and Jude.

Complimentary valet parking is available across the street at The Palace.
Free parking is available in the garage above the building with validation.
To receive validation, bring your ticket with you inside to the Registration Office.

Join us for a Saturday at the Cinema for a special feature showing "The Shawshank Redemption".

At the Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave.

Sponsored by Commissioner Kirk Menendez and the Anthony R. Abraham Foundation on Saturday, Dec. 28 at 11 a.m.

Tickets are FREE and available to the Adult Community
at the Adult Activity Center, 2 Andalusia Ave. or online at www.playgables.com

The showing will include the FREE ticket to the movie, a drink
& popcorn sponsored by the Coral Gables Community Foundation

Tickets are limited and are available on a first come first serve basis.
Tickets may be available at the door depending upon availability.

We look forward to seeing you at the Cinema.
For more information contact 305-461-6765 or email AAC INFO

Alma de Tango is bringing the elegance of Argentine Tango to South Florida. Every month one is able to experience the intimate atmosphere of a Buenos Aires social dance venue (known as a milonga) at the Historic Coral Gables Golf and Country Club.

You can learn the tango with IDO Argentine Tango Champion, Monica Llobet. Her group classes are designed for all levels of experience in dancing. This includes from beginning basic steps and technique, to advance musicality and philosophy. As the evening continues; one can dance the night away with our DJ’s signature selection of music ranging from classic music by top Tango orchestras to Nuevo Tango by innovative new groups. Oh yes, and do not miss the opportunity to win great prizes in our special raffles!

If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to email [email protected] or call 305-772-8779.
*Please note ticket sales are final.*

eSports Tournament

Saturday, December 28, 1 p.m.
Youth Center- Teen Room

Spectate and participate in a Nintendo Switch gaming tournament with differing games each month, along with commentary, friendly competition, and prizes for our top 3 players!
Tournament tickets are included for eSports Club members, or can be purchased separately.

For questions email Leo at [email protected]

Join members of the Coral Gables City Commission for the lighting of the Holiday Tree on Friday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m. at Merrick Park in front of City Hall located at 405 Biltmore Way.
The event space will open at 5 p.m. for early VIP access and the show will begin at 5:30 p.m. Event includes the grand opening of the Holiday Park, a three-hour show, carnival games, holiday craft and food vendors and a visit from Santa to light up the tree.

Coral Gables residents will have the opportunity to purchase VIP family tickets, premier access to the Holiday Park playground from 5 – 7 p.m., a souvenir green screen photo opportunity, a custom hot beverage and a family bucket with snacks, crafts, and souvenirs. The VIP Resident ticket will grant ticket access, seating and amenities for up to four family members at a fee of $40.00.

Please note: In anticipation for Santa's arrival at 7p.m., lights in the park will shut off at 6:45p.m. and playground will close during the ceremony.
When purchasing a VIP Resident Family ticket, proof of Coral Gables residency will need to be provide at check-in.

For more information email [email protected]

Sip Hot Chocolate with Santa
Sunday Dec. 8 at 9 a.m.
Merrick Park in front of City Hall - 405 Biltmore Way

Warm up for the holidays while sipping Hot Chocolate with Santa and get exclusive access to the Holiday Park playground. Event includes a photo opportunity with Santa, hot beverage and children's activity. Cost is $30 for a group of four. Exclusively for Coral Gables residents. Advanced ticket registration is required to participate. For more information email [email protected]

Sip Hot Chocolate with Santa
Saturday Dec. 21 at 9 a.m.
Merrick Park in front of City Hall - 405 Biltmore Way

Warm up for the holidays while sipping Hot Chocolate with Santa and get exclusive access to the Holiday Park playground. Event includes a photo opportunity with Santa, hot beverage and children's activity. Cost is $30 for a group of four. Exclusively for Coral Gables residents. Advanced ticket registration is required to participate. For more information email [email protected]

The event begins at 6:00 p.m. at Ponce Circle Park - Field located at 2810 Ponce de Leon, Coral Gables, FL 33134 for a family friendly movie under the Gables moonlight. Presented in collaboration with the Coral Gables Art Cinema, this special event is hosted by the Community Recreation Department. Featuring "Elf" movie. event is free of charge. Closed captioning is available. No Alcohol.
For more information email [email protected]

The event begins at 6:00 p.m. at
William H. Kerdyk, Jr., and Family Park - Field located at 6611 Yumuri St, Coral Gables, FL 33146 for a family friendly movie under the Gables moonlight. Presented in collaboration with the Coral Gables Art Cinema, this special event is hosted by the Community Recreation Department. Featuring ET "the extra- terrestrial "movie. event is free of charge. Closed captioning is available. No Alcohol.
For more information email [email protected]

My Squad

Wednesday, December 18, 6 - 9 p.m.
3940 Granada Blvd

My Squad is a social gathering for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and autism.

Participants will eat pizza for dinner, sip festive seasonal beverages like hot chocolate and eggnog, and decorate mini trees. Remember to wear your ugly sweaters!!!

For questions or assistance registering, please email Catie and Leo [email protected].

Learn important safety skills or get your updated CPR certification by completing the Community CPR class.
Class is taught by Coral Gables Fire department instructors. Select the $20 certification fee if you wish to obtain your certification card.
Class will take place at the War Memorial Youth Center 2nd floor classroom located at 405 University Drive.
For more information contact 305-460-5600.

This thrilling and heartwarming coming-of-age story follows the strong-willed Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth about her heritage. Moana and the legendary demigod Maui embark on an epic journey of self-discovery and camaraderie as both learn to harness the power that lies within. With empowering messages of bravery and selflessness, Moana JR. is sure to bring out the hero within each of us.

This thrilling and heartwarming coming-of-age story follows the strong-willed Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth about her heritage. Moana and the legendary demigod Maui embark on an epic journey of self-discovery and camaraderie as both learn to harness the power that lies within. With empowering messages of bravery and selflessness, Moana JR. is sure to bring out the hero within each of us.