Gold Coast Museum free first Saturday of the month

Apr 292013
 

The Gold Coast Railroad Museum offers free admission the first Saturday of the month.

Tickets to ride a train range from $2.50 to $12 per ticket. Great for any train enthusiast, Thomas the Train lover or young kids. The food is reasonably priced (Frankie’s pizza food truck!) and there are plenty of trains to explore.

The museum houses 30 historic trains and features a number of displays that are interactive. Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The museum is located next to Zoo Miami at 12450 S.W. 152nd Street, Miami, 33177-1402. Tel: (305) 253-0063 or gcrm.org

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Free bird feeder project for kids at Home Depot

Apr 022013
 

bird feederHome Depot stores offer free hands-on workshops for kids.

The project April 6 is building a bird feeder.  The free workshops are offered between 9 a.m. and  noon, generally  the first Saturday of the month.

The free kids’ activities are intended for youngsters ages 5 to 12, and provide information about tool safety and do-it-yourself techniques.

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City of Miami hosts free Big Egg Hunt

Mar 242013
 

The City of Miami will host a free community to the Big Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Juan Duahrte Park, 2800 NW 17 Ave., Miami 33125.

The event features  4,000 hidden Easter Eggs, 1 Golden Egg for the grand prize, Easter basket giveaways, face painting, bounce houses, cotton candy, kite flying, arts & crafts and free food & drinks.

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Free Pediatric Mobile Clinic in Miami Beach

Mar 202013
 

The University of Miami Pediatric Mobile Clinic and the City of Miami Beach offer a free health care services to youth with no access or limited access to health care / medical insurance.

MARCH 22, APRIL 11 & JUNE 5
North Shore Park and Youth Center, 501 72 Street

APRIL 26 & JUNE 19
Flamingo Park, 11 Street & Jefferson (PAL)

More info: www.miamibeachfl.gov, click on the Education tab.

To make an appointment for future dates, call 305-243-6407.

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Miami Science Museum free workshop for Spanish-speaking families

Mar 172013
 

Miami Science Museum is offering Tripod +, a series of 10 free, monthly hands-on science workshops for Spanish-speaking families. The programs, available to up to 30 people per session, are open to families with children in grades three through six. Pre-registration is required.

All programs take place from 1-3 p.m. and lunch will be provided.

Pre-registration for all Tripod + is required at www.miamisci.org/tripod/. With any questions, contact Tony Puig at 305-646-4286 or tpuig@miamisci.org.

Miami Science Museum, 3280 South Miami Avenue, Miami, 33129.

March 23, 2013

  • Problem Solving Out Of The Bag – Investigate how to use simple building materials to make structures that can withstand a simulated earthquake.
  • Strawmendous – Investigate how to use simple building materials to make a skyscraper.

April 6, 2013

  • Watch Your Back – Explore the predator/prey relationship found in food chains.
  • Ecosystem On A String – Explore the interaction between living and non-living things by constructing a small-scale ecosystem.

May 11, 2013

  • Breath Of Fresh Air – Explore what kinds of large particles can be found in air.
  • Good Vibrations – Explore the properties of sound as it vibrates and passes through various types of matter.

June 8, 2013

  • Amazing Skydivers – Build and test a parachute to explore air resistance and force produced by the weight of an object.
  • Soaring Rockets – Explore the properties of air by building and launching a simple rocket.
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Bass Museum of Art: Drawing class for kids

Feb 242013
 

The Bass Museum of Art will host an art class on “Hand and Feet Study” on Saturday, March 2 and Sunday, March 3, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The class is geared to children 7 years and up. Free with museum admission (students $6, adults $8).

Students will enhance their art skills through specialized instruction and museum exploration. Working with an art teacher and various media, each student will have an opportunity to develop, enhance and perfect their technical art skills and portfolios.

Space is limited, call in advance to register. No charge for instruction or materials. (Priority given to scholarship students or students who have received certificates).

All themes are subject to variation and change. Lessons are the same on both Saturday and Sunday, students should choose one weekend day.

Please click here to download registration form.

For more information, contact Kylee Crook, Education Program Manager at 305-673-7530 x1016 or email kcrook@bassmuseum.org

The Bass Museum of Art is located at 2100 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 33139

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Free activity for kids at Home Depot

Jan 302013
 

hd projectHome Depot stores offers free hands-on workshops for kids.

Generally, the free workshops are offered between 9 a.m. and  noon on the first Saturday of the month.

The project February 2 is a Valentine’s card holder.  The free kids’ activities are intended for youngsters ages 5 to 12, and provide information about tool safety and do-it-yourself techniques.

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Free Family Day at Bass Museum & concert

Jan 252013
 

The Bass Museum offers free Family Days the last Sunday every month, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. All ages.

These creative afternoons are full of exciting activities for the whole family: art projects, scavenger hunts and prizes.

On Sunday, Jan. 27, at 4 p.m. the Bass Museum of Art, Miami Symphony Orchestra and City of Miami Beach Arts in the Parks present a concert on the lawn in Collins Park.

Bring a blanket, picnic and enjoy a free al fresco performance of “Ocean Drive in Vienna” by the Miami Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Eduardo Marturet. For more information about the concert, click here.

Bass Museum of Art, 2100 Collins Avenue is located at 2100 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, 33139.  For more information, call 305-673-7530, email familydays@bassmuseum.org or visit www.bassmuseum.org.

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Half price for family event at Food Festival

Jan 232013
 

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Living Social is offering discount tickets for a family-friendly event at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival.

Tickets for Fun and Fit as a Family are $11. The regular price is $22.

The tickets are for February 23 or February 24.

Information about the event at Jungle Island in Miami is featured on the link, $11 for Fun and Fit as a Family at South Beach Wine and Food Festival ($22 Value)

Living Social is an advertising partner of On The Cheap.

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Buy one ticket, get one free at Jungle Island during Martin Luther King weekend

Jan 102013
 

Buy one general admission ticket for Jungle Island and get another one free during Martin Luther King weekend (January 19 – 21).

Guests must present coupon to receive the special offer and cannot be combined with other offers. Visit the Jungle Island Facebook page (facebook.com/jungleisland) or www.jungleisland.com to receive the coupon.

Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami, 33132. Tel: (305) 400-7000.

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$15 tickets to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s Dragons show

Jan 082013
 

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s Dragon is offering a discount code to its show at the AmericanAirlines Arena.

Honoring the Year of the Dragon, circus performers will showcase acts of bravery and athleticism. The show runs from January 10- January 21. Ticket prices range from $16 to $100.

I am taking my kids show although I am probably more excited about seeing the performances than them. Acts include Shaolin Kung Fu Warriors, Cossack riders, Asian elephants and tigers to the frenzied Globe of Steel.

Get $15 tickets to the show buy using the promo code FAMILYBLOG at Ticketmaster online or by calling 1-800-745-3000. Ticket offer is not valid on Circus Celebrity, Front Row, or VIP seating. Additional charges may apply. Valid on all performances except opening night. No double discounts.

As an alternative, you can buy discount tickets for up to 35% off with this deal we found. See which one works best for the show you want to attend and the tickets you want to buy.

Ticket holders can arrive one-hour for the  All-Access Preshow. Families can join Preshow Host Andre McClain and participate in interactive experiences such as learning juggling and balancing skills, get performer autographs, see one of Ringling Bros. majestic Asian elephant’s paint a one-of-a-kind masterpiece and meet the Ringling Bros. clowns.

AmericanAirlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, 33132

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Buy a Day, Get An Free Annual Pass at Jungle Island

Dec 292012
 

Through January 1 when you buy a 1-day park admission to Jungle Island, they will upgrade it to the an Annual Passport for free.

The Annual Passport gives you unlimited access to the Jungle for 365 days including annual events. Proof of South Florida residency is required.

 You can enjoy camel rides in the Jungle as well. Additional cost for camel ride – includes 8×10 photo.

Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail  Miami, 33132

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Junior Orange Bowl Parade in Coral Gables

Dec 262012
 

The free Junior Orange Bowl Parade will take place on Sunday, December 30 at 4 p.m. at City Hall/Merrick Park (405 Biltmore Way) .

Grand Marshall Ron Magill, from ZooMiami, leads local and national marching bands, including the Northern Illinois University Huskie Marching Band, show horses, youth groups, performers, and floats down historic Miracle Mile in downtown Coral Gables.

Grandstand tickets are cost $10. For more information, visit jrorangebowl.com

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University of Miami Free Pediatric Mobile Clinic

Dec 202012
 

The University of Miami Pediatric Mobile Clinic & the City of Miami Beach is offering its free pediatric mobile clinic on December 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free health care services to youth with no access or limited access to health care / medical insurance. To make an appointment, call (305) 243-6407.

 

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