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House of Horror Amusement Park is back at Miami International Mall from Sept. 25 to Nov. 2, 2025. South Florida’s Halloween Amusement Park bills itself as the largest haunted house in South Florida, with more than 30 rooms spread over two acres. From the attraction description: Explore a giant abandoned department store that has been …

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Soak up the last few days of summer vacation before school starts at the Esplanade at Aventura during their free Family Fun Day Saturday, Aug. 9 from 3-6 p.m. They’re transforming the area adding mini golf, tic tac toe and ring toss games, face painting and double shot basketball. Stroll through the open-air shopping and …

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It’s time to start thinking about sending the kids back to school. Some free school supplies are offered at lots of events in Miami-Dade County for students returning to school for the 2025 fall session. Events sometimes include free physicals, food vouchers, or even free haircuts. Back To School events occasionally include fun activities and …

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Party with your pals at  Jamaica Independence Fete featuring a variety of live entertainers. The event in 2025 is 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, August 8, and entry is free.  The venue is the Youth Enrichment building, 7000 Miramar Parkway, Miramar. Parking is free.  Entertainment features  LP International featuring Puma     Supa Twitch Glamour Wayne …

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PrideFete in Broward features entertainment and food with an Islands vibe, and an opportunity to nab tickets at a discount. Opportunities for free entry are offered.  The vibrant festive event in Wilton Manors  is 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. Saturday, August 9, at Richardson Park and Nature Preserve. What:  LGBTQ Caribbean festival Fee: Tickets before …

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No need to buy a home chemistry set. Now, you take the kiddos to an interactive event with hands-on demonstrations emphasizing science technology, engineering, and mathematics. This is the final week that CityPlace will be hosting STEM for kids, presented by the Cox Science Center & Aquarium for the season. Science and Sunshine When: Friday, Aug. …

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For family excursions, National Night Out events in South Florida often include activities, police and firefighter demonstrations and entertainment.  The events are free.  Some events offer lots to do. The Plantation event includes bounce houses, rock wall and The Fuzz police department band.   National Night Out events foster public safety and establishing friendly links with …

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On Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, the West Palm Beach Police Department will host a family friendly, community-wide event for National Night Out from 5 to 9 p.m., at Howard Park Community Center, 1302 Parker Ave., West Palm Beach. Free admission. This annual event features eats, music, giveaways, police demonstrations, and fun activities for kids, including …

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Yes, it’s that time again; time to get ready for Back to School. Some free school supplies are being offered at numerous events in Palm Beach County for students returning to school for the 2025 fall session. Some events are in July, some in August. Events sometimes include free physicals, food vouchers, or even free …

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Here’s a free advance screening for a PG movie that highlights a man everyone said was too old to play football … until he proved everyone wrong. The Senior When: Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, at 7 p.m. (PG) Regal, Dania Pointe, 128 Sunset Drive, Dania Beach, FL 33004 Registration link for free pass: gofobo.com/Ckmai72812 This …

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This will be the fifth year that the City of Boca Raton will host the Battle of Bands and the Young Entrepreneurs Marketplace at the Mizner Park Amphitheater. The public is invited to help celebrate this showcase of local talent and innovators. 5th annual Battle of The Bands Competition Friday, Aug. 8, 2025 Free and …

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