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The City of Miami Beach is hosting a block party for its residents to celebrate the back-to-back Stanley Cup wins of the Florida Panthers.     On Sunday, July 20 from 4-7 p.m., Miami Beach residents are invited to the Barbara Medina Ice Rink at the Scott Rakow Youth Center to celebrate the victory with free ice …

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Restaurants and food trucks are dishing up their versions of a favorite handheld food at Riverwalk Tacos and Tequila Festival in Fort Lauderdale. Entry is free. Food, including tacos, and beverages are offered for purchase. Tacos and Tequila Feast in 2025 is 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, July 19, at Esplanade Park, 400 S.W.  …

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Mizner Park Amphitheater, in the center of downtown Boca Raton, has become a hub for free concerts, festivals and other entertainment. Be sure to take your own seating for these FREE family-friendly events. Summer in the City concert series, presented by The City of Boca Raton Free and open to the public for the summer …

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Whether you’re heading to the beach, to catch a concert or just taking a stroll on the mall, you know you have to figure in the price of parking in your budget when you head over to Miami Beach. This summer, from Tuesday, July 1, through Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, the city is giving everyone …

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Fantasy Theatre Factory produces a series of live stage performances for young audiences that bring fun, family-friendly shows to life. Tickets are usually only $5 per show, some are free, plus some sensory-inclusive performances are available.  2025 Fantasy Theatre Factory Shows The Mis-Adventures of Pinocchio, a re-telling of the classic tale on the following dates: Saturday, …

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Take the family to see this parade of pooches and enjoy the fun. There will also be vendors with product and service exhibits, plus furry friendly competitions, grooming tips, pup treats and more. Paw Prints in the Sand When: Friday-Sunday, July 11-13, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: South Florida Fairgrounds, West Palm Beach Website …

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There will be no gutter ball at the Jupiter Lucky Strike Launch Party, just old-fashioned family fun. When: Sunday, July 13, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Lucky Strike Jupiter, 350 Maplewood Drive Website Free tickets only guarantee entry to the party; a $10 arcade gaming card; and one free bowling game per …

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Arsht Center continues to connect Miami audiences to the arts by presenting its signature, free monthly Family Fest Series with diverse programming. Free access passes sell out quick!   Next up… Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. The Passing Zone Knight Concert Hall The duo of Jon Wee and Owen Morse entertain with comedy, …

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Whenever school is out, luckily, families in South Florida, and especially Palm Beach County, have plenty of free and cheap activities for kids during summer, both inside and outside. There are, of course beaches, most of them free to visit. Some beaches even have free parking. There also are parks, pools and splash pads, many …

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