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Free and cheap things to do with kids in Miami, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Have fun with your children without emptying your wallet.

Enhance a walk in the park with a story along the way. Waters Edge Park in Tamarac features  story trail. Story trails, also referred to as story walks, are outdoor exhibits featuring pages from a storybook displayed along a path. It’s a free activity for families with kids – and a great way to spend …

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Pack up your portable seats for free outdoor events in Tamarac that include live bands, food trucks and inflatables for youngsters. Groove on the Grass events in 2024 include: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, March 1. The band is T-Wave. The venue is Caporella Park, 5200 Prospect Road. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, April 5. The …

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The annual Little Haiti Book Festival, presented by the Miami Book Fair, will be Sunday, May 5, 2024, at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex. Admission is free.   The Little Haiti Book Festival will feature authors from Haiti and the Haitian diaspora, literary panels and craft talks, workshops for writers, hands-on activities for children, a dance workshop …

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Egg hunts for kids and other family events for Easter and Spring are offered Broward. Often an Easter Bunny (or Peter Rabbit or Spring Bunny) is on site. Some events offer exciting features, including bounce houses, petting farms, and rides. In Hollywood, the event includes thousands of  marshmallows dropped from a helicopter. In Lauderhill, the …

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We all like to introduce our children to new experiences, and there are lots of things to do with kids in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. We have organized the best free or cheap things to do with kids on our events calendar. If you’re looking for places to take visitors in South Florida, …

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Plenty of fun things to do with kids in Broward are free or relatively inexpensive. That’s perfect for enjoying Spring Break. Broward Libraries Broward libraries offer a wealth of free resources including birding gear, high-tech equipment and robotics. Libraries also offer entertainment and activities for kids, teenagers and adults. Browse events at different branches online. …

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The Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce will present the annual Delray Affair: 10 a.m., Friday-Sunday, April 12-14, 2024, along Atlantic Avenue in Downtown Delray Beach. This event is free to attend. Vendor prices vary. Nicknamed the “Greatest Show under the Delray Sun”, the Delray Affair is one of the largest arts and crafts festivals in …

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It’s time to celebrate! Not only will there be live music and booths staffed with knowledgeable folks to answer questions about city services, but there will also be games and giveaways, plus food and drinks for purchase. What: State of The City Community Celebration When: Doors open at 5, event begins at 6 p.m., Wednesday, …

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Pools, water parks and water playgrounds in Broward offer refreshing fun. Some venues, especially municipal pools, offer entry without spending a wad of money.    You can find splash pads with free entry, pools and water parks that don’t cost much, and even some water parks that offer discounts in the afternoons. If you’re looking …

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The Miami Dade College Museum of Art + Design in the Freedom Tower has moved their Family Day to remote locations while the venue undergoes renovations. GOGO MOAD is part of the Museum Without Boundaries initiative. Here’s the upcoming schedule: Thursday, April 4, 5-7 p.m. Wolfson Market & Movie Night, MDC Wolfson Campus MDC Wolfson …

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