Labor Day Weekend events in South Florida
Neighbor Days at Jungle Island
Jungle Island’s annual promotion returns this weekend with Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach county residents paying only $15 admission to check out the animal shows, Parrot Cove beach and much more every weekend in September. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Monday at Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Tr., Miami; www.jungleisland.com; $15.
Miami Marlins
The Marlins take on the New York Mets Saturday and Sunday; at Sunday’s game the first 10,000 take home a Marcell Ozuna bobblehead. Monday the Fish take on the Milwaukee Brewers. Game time is at 7:10 p.m. Saturday, 1:10 p.m. Sunday-Monday at Marlins Park, 501 Marlins Way, Miami; miami.marlins.mlb.com; Tickets start at $18.
Ball & Chain 80th Anniversary
Little Havana hot spot celebrates its 80th anniversary as a live music hub with a stellar lineup of bands like The Baboons, Electric Piquete and more. Noon-3 a.m. Saturday-Sunday at Ball & Chain, 1513 SW 8th St., Miami; www.ballandchain.com; free.
Neighbor Days at Jungle Island
Jungle Island’s annual promotion returns this weekend with Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach county residents paying only $15 admission to check out the animal shows, Parrot Cove beach and much more every weekend in September. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Monday at Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Tr., Miami; www.jungleisland.com; $15.
Hurricanes
The University of Miami kicks off its 2015 college football season by playing host to Bethune-Cookman. 6 p.m. Saturday at Sun Life Stadium, 347 Don Shula Dr., Miami; Ticketmaster.com.
Declaration Of Dance at Nikki Beach
Celebrate the end of summer with a daylong fete featuring a lineup of top DJs including Shlomo Aber, Kevin Sauderson and Marco. Noon-5 a.m. Saturday at Nikki Beach, 1 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach; 305-375-0179; $44 and tables are available.
Hyde Beach Kitchen + Cocktails
Dine on the sands of Hallandale Beach at South Florida’s newest chic dining destination boasting New American cuisine and creative cocktails plus sweeping views of the ocean. Beach bar hours are 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, second floor restaurant opens at 6 p.m. Hyde Beach Kitchen + Cocktails, 111 S. Surf Rd., Hallandale Beach.
PAMM Picnic
PAMM will open to the public for a Labor Day Picnic and BBQ celebration on the terrace with live music by indie funk group Magic City Hippies and barbecue and drink specials at Verde. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday at Verde’s terrace at Pérez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; pamm.org; Admission: members free, $16, $12 youth, seniors, students.
Brunch at Tongue & Cheek
Tongue & Cheek’s notorious weekend brunch is being extended for a very special Labor Day edition with bottomless Bloody Marys, Bellinis and Mimosas ($25) and a Miami Spice brunch ($23) with three courses. Brunch available 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday-Monday at Tongue & Cheek, 431 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 305-704-2900.
This story was originally published September 4, 2015 at 8:16 AM with the headline "Labor Day Weekend events in South Florida."