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If you’re looking for things to do with your kids in South Florida this summer, consider taking them to a movie. It’s a way to beat the heat, and a number of theaters are offering cheap movies for kids. Prices vary, ranging from $1 to $3 plus tax. AMC Theatres Summer Movie Camp: $3 Promo …

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The International Ballet Festival of Miami is hosting  free performances around Miami-Dade County this weekend. They are the perfect opportunity to experience young up and coming dancers performing in outdoor spaces and for the organization to showcase their talent. Here is where to see them: Rising Stars Open Stage Friday, Aug. 1 from 7-8 p.m. …

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Instead of the traditional one-day festival, the Children’s Trust Family Expo is happening Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025 from 10-3 p.m. Admission is free. This annual expo was created to provide parents with access to educational, health and social services in a fun and festive atmosphere. This year, the events will be partly indoors, with exhibits …

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If you find the idea of 700 synchronized drones lighting up the night sky in a spectacular display of dancing colorful lights enchanting, then mark this event on your calendar. Old School Square will present Delray in the Sky — a drone light show that will illuminate the night sky on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. …

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Reggae artists, activities for youngsters, and fresh produce are featured at a free Jamaica Emancipendence Fair in Broward. The event includes lots of live music. Jamaica Fair in 2025 is 3 p.m. – 11 p.m. Saturday, August 2, with free entry and $10 parking fee. Parking is payable at the event,  or online for 12.76 …

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Mark your calendar: Not only will there be booths and tables offering specialty items at this two-day event, but also plenty of tasty goodies, plus live entertainment and activities for kids. Talk about one-stop shopping, fun and entertainment, including hula and fire and knife dancers. Boynton Beach Night Market When: Friday &  Saturday, July 25-26, …

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The City of Miami Beach is giving away sandbags to residents but minus the sand. The bags come prefilled with silica gel beads that expand when they are soaked in water. Each Miami Beach resident can obtain up to four of the flat, lightweight bags with proof of residency via a government-issued identification or utility …

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As far as farmers markets go, the Delray Beach GreenMarket is a Saturday morning summer destination, complete with entertainment and gourmet treats. Not only is it an open-air marketplace in Old School Square that features fresh fruits and veggies, but it also offers nonprofit vendors, plus live entertainment weekly through July 26, 2025, from 9 …

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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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