Kids' Stuff

For a fun, unique and inexpensive activity in north Broward, hop aboard a little railroad.  The teeny train runs on tracks around a pond at Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek. Train rides offered third weekends Functioning model locomotives offer rides 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the third full weekend of each month, weather permitting. It’s …

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! So goes the classic holiday song and although in Miami that’s never going to happen, it will magically appear at Dolphin Mall. The 20th Annual Magical Snowfall tradition happens nightly through Sunday, Jan. 7, 2026, at Ramblas Plaza. The magical snowfall will take place at the …

The Margate Winter Festival in 2025 is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, December 19, with free entry. Snow is featured. The  festival includes: Florida-style sledding. Photos with Santa. Live music. Kids’ activities. Food vendors. Craft fair. Event venue is the Margate Sports Complex, 1695 Banks Road, Margate, FL 33063.  Parking is free. More free …

For families dining out with youngsters, Kids Eat Free deals are kind to the wallet.  Participating TGI Fridays restaurants are offering Kids Eat Free deals.  For everyone Tuesdays to December 30, receive a free kids’ meal with purchase of an adult entree at regular price for patrons dining in the restaurant For SNAP EBT users …

Lights dancing to favorite seasonal songs are the draw at a popular outdoor walk-up holiday light show in Plantation Acres.  You must purchase tickets online prior to see Christmas Lights in the Acres.  Christmas Lights in the Acres is a walk-up display with an impressive light show synchronized to festive tunes. The fee is $10 …

Coral Springs will host an interactive light show every night downtown, with twinkling lights timed to classic holiday songs. The show will play every half hour from 5 to 10 p.m. nightly from Dec. 1 through Dec. 31, 2025. The city plans a special Light Up the Lawn event on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 5 …

Entry is free for a festive Holiday Village in Oakland Park, with Santa, snow slide, carousel and ice skating rink. Holiday Village in 2025 is 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, December 5, and 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, December 6, at Jaco Pastorius Park, 4000 N. Dixie Highway, Oakland Park  33334. Free parking …

Popular holiday events in Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach and other towns in South Florida include lighting & light-up festivities. Events often feature extra fun like live entertainment, activities for kids, face painting, vendors and Santa.  Some events in Fort Lauderdale feature Fort Lauderdale Symphonic Winds. An event in Dania includes skating and a drone show. …

For your seasonal entertainment, a drive-thru wonderland of animated light displays is on full display at Tradewinds Park. Events for biking and strolling are offered. Holiday Fantasy of Lights in 2025 is November 22 through January 3, 2026, with discount opportunities possible. The event features dazzling displays, complete with animal and 3D feature. It stretches …

Deerfield Beach is featuring Movies in the Park at public parks. Entry and popcorn are free. The movies in 2025: 7 p.m. Friday, November 14. “Lilo & Stitch,” at Crystal Heights Park 1333 SW 24th Terrace, Deerfield Beach. 7 p.m. Friday, December 12. “How The Grinch Stole Christmas” at Sullivan Park, 1700 Riverview Road, Deerfield …

November in Palm Beach County is packed with major cultural and entertainment events, kicking off the mild-weather season. It’s a great time to celebrate cooler temps and attend some of the myriad activities for family fun throughout the month. Here’s a sample list of some of the things we’ve compiled for 2025; listed in chronological …