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Grab your workout gear and water bottle! Summer’s the time to sweat it out and get fit. And, this summer, Planet Fitness is making exercising more affordable for families with teens. The popular fitness center is bringing back its High School Summer Pass program, inviting high school teens ages 14 to 19 to work out …

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Two tickets, please. No exclusive membership or secret password required! Everyone is welcome to visit this family-friendly clubhouse for the summer.  Once again, Cinemark is opening the doors on its popular (and budget-friendly!) Summer Movie Clubhouse for 10 weeks of family flicks.  The 10-week summer film fest runs on select dates from June 1 to …

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The Bass Museum of Arts in Miami Beach opened in 1964 and showcases contemporary art in both permanent and temporary exhibits. Are you a resident of Miami Beach? If so, you’re in luck! Miami Beach Residents enjoy free admission to The Bass all year round! Present a valid ID or proof of residence and receive …

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Take a walk on the wild side … and discover what’s hiding in the lush Florida wetlands at Grassy Waters Preserve in West Palm Beach. Critter & Craft: Scales and Tales Are you ready for a fun, family-friendly day at the Nature Center to meet Citrus, an Everglades rat snake, and his other scaly friends? …

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Safety information, bounce houses and food trucks are featured at a free event in Davie.  Ready Davie Family Fun and Public Safety event in 2026 is 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, June 13 at Bergeron Rodeo arena, 4201 SW 65th Way, Davie 33314. The event offers storm safety information and with activities for youngsters, …

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For a fresh approach to navigating sights and shopping in Fort Lauderdale, step aboard a free water trolley. The LauderGO Water Trolley ferries guests along a river route to an assortment of  points along the New River, all for free. The Water Trolley service is separate from Water Taxi vessels. Fees apply for Water Taxi. …

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Kick off the last weekend in May at Miami Beach’s Flamingo Park at the Youth Sports & Wellness Festival spanning three days, Friday, May 29, through Sunday, May 31. The family-friendly event starts the weekend with an opening night celebration, billed as a block party/pep rally, on Friday from 6-8 p.m. Expect appearances by Billy …

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If you’re on a quest to discover a place where you can take the kids and enjoy the day for next to nothing, then the Gumbo Limbo Natu ere Center in Boca Raton is definitely a place for the whole family to enjoy an authentic outdoor Florida adventure. Sunday, June 7, from 11 a.m. to …

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The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum offers Free Fun Saturdays on the first Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring free admission for all, themed arts & crafts, and family activities. Located at 71 N. Federal Highway, the events often include scavenger hunts, face painting, and special workshops. Monthly Free Fun …

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If you’re looking to soak  in the outdoors in South Florida, Fern Forest in north Broward is a lush oasis for nature walks and occasional free astronomy programs with telescopes. Delight in the scenic setting on your own or register for a guided hike. Most events are free or relatively inexpensive. Entry into the natural …

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