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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.

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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Never fear… The Three “Mess-Keteers” are near This production by the Fantasy Theatre Factory players is inspired by the Alexandre Dumas classic novel of camaraderie and loyalty, this educational adaptation teaches environmental respect as it tackles some of the most pressing current ecological issues. Scroll down for scheduled shows in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. The …

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The South Florida Amateur Astronomy Association offers telescopes at Fox Observatory in Sunrise for peering into the night sky. Fox Observatory is in Markham Park, 16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise 33326.  The facility is usually open Saturdays from about dusk until about 11 p.m, weather permitting, and representatives of South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association …

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Delightful outdoor spaces are part of the appeal of South Florida.  For walking, biking & rollerblading, lots of folks love Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. The Broadwalk features Hollywood Bandshell offering free live entertainment. Hollywood Beach Broadwalk The promenade runs along the Atlantic Ocean with the rolling surf and breezy palms on one side and businesses, restaurants …

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Picnic de Libros is a bilingual, family day program featuring storytelling, theatre, music, arts and crafts, dance, and picnic baskets full of books for families to enjoy together. The event is free and its main goal is to expose kids to the richness and variety of the cultural traditions in our diverse community. Use this …

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Free events and entertainment for kids and adults are offered at Plantation Walk, a pedestrian-friendly shopping and dining plaza in Plantation. Plantation Walk is at 321 N. University Drive, Plantation 33324. Events usually are free, with free parking. Pets are usually permitted. Outside food and beverages are typically not permitteds. Events at Plantation Walk include …

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The Bass Museum of Art Creativity Center offers a monthly therapeutic art series, Art Cares, on the last Sunday of the month from 2 to 4 p.m. and free museum admission all day. Free art-making materials are provided to participants. The purpose is to create a family event to experience the power of art. Visit …

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Get ready for one of the wackiest versions of the Cinderella story yet. Players at the Fantasy Theatre Factory have taken the classic fairytale and mixed in elements of comedy, slapstick, music, acrobatics and magic. The result is hilarious because what you get is a new version of an old story that not only appeals …

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The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum is continuing to waive general admission fees and opening its doors on the first Saturday of the month, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., for families to peruse the exhibits and enjoy a craft-based activity for youngsters at 2 p.m. Families receive FREE admission to the History Museum on the …

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The Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach was founded more than 40 years ago, but the challenges it faces today have not only been compounded by the effects of recent climate change but also by the increase of red tide and toxic blue-green algae on sea creatures and ocean ecology. Situated on one of the …

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