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Pull out your favorite swimwear. The water playground at Quiet Waters Park offers occasional extra events and opportunities for discounts. Splash Adventure is an interactive shallow water playground with slides and spritzy features. Quiet Waters Park is at 401 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach 33442.  Splash Adventure Photo/Broward Parks & Recreation Water playground fees & …

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Readers of South Florida on the Cheap have a chance to attend a free advance screening of “The Garfield Movie,” which opens in theaters May 24, 2024. “The Garfield Movie” is an animated film based on the popular comic-strip character Garfield. The original “grumpy” cat is voiced by Christopher Pratt. His father is voiced by …

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Family films, bounce house fun for youngsters and food vendors are included at outdoor events offered in Tamarac. Entry is free for Movies in the Park. Food trucks, face painting and bounce houses are at 6:30 p.m. and the films are at 8 p.m. Here is the schedule for spring 2024: Friday, April 12: “Super Pets,” …

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Coral Gables Museum welcomes you to “Family Day on Aragon” on the second Saturday of each month, with free admission, live music and special activities.    Upcoming event is on May 11: 11 a.m.: Inclusive Theatre Project Performance Also at 11 a.m.: Go across the street to Coral Gables Cinema and watch the animated film …

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For free family entertainment, Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation is offering outdoor films at Bass Park pool. Lounge by the pool. Or watch a movie with a dip in the water.  Films featured in 2024  include: 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 10: “Spiderman Across the Spider-Verse” 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 14: “Super Mario Bros. Movie” Feel …

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 Flippers theater in Hollywood features $5 ticket deals.  Flippers movie theater and arcade offers $5 movies Wednesdays. The deal does not apply to new releases, special showings or  3D movies.   Flippers theater and arcade is at 7001 Taft St., Hollywood 33024. Sign up for the South Florida on the Cheap newsletter. Follow on Facebook and …

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Dance, symphony and vocal performances are among the array of free events at Baily Hall theater in Davie.  For many events, tickets are not required.  Entry is offered while seating is available. Some events require reservations. Events in 2024 include: Bohemian Trio is featured 2 p.m. Sunday, March 24, and entry is free 7:30 p.m. …

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Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre has teamed up with Coral Gables Commissioner Kirk Menendez to introduce a new generation to some classic, legendary flicks. Tickets are free; order online. Don’t delay, limited seating, for residents and subscribers. What: “Jaws” When: Sunday, July. 21, 2024 at 5 p.m. Upcoming screenings include: The Godfather – Sunday, …

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Rene Rodriguez, former film critic for The Miami Herald, now runs the Cosford Cinema on the University of Miami Campus and he’s always coming up with some type of innovative film series.   The screenings listed here are free but sometimes RSVP is required. Click here to find which films require RSVP.   We will …

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