With the end of the school year approaching, families are looking for free and cheap things to with kids this summer. Our friends at Fort Lauderdale on the Cheap and Palm Beach on the Cheap have found a few good deals for families seeking day trips:

* The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau has a collection of 2-1 coupons for attractions in the Fort Lauderdale area, which gets one buy one, get one free deals to attractions such as rivertfront cruises and the Museum of Discovery and Science.

* Island Water Sports in Deerfield Beach offers free surf lessons on Saturday mornings.

* Lion Country Safari in West Palm Beach has a coupon for $5 off each person in the car.