Aviation Day
Children of all ages can get inspired to spread their wings during Marathon Aviation Day, set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at Florida Keys Marathon Airport, 9400 Overseas Highway, bayside. Presented by the Middle Keys Chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association, the airy affair is family-friendly and open free to the public.
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