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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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Tickle me pink but color me blue! Paramount Pictures presents a PG “Smurfs” movie with a free screening on Saturday, July 12, 2025. The film features singer Rihanna that will be released in movie theaters on July 18, 2025. We are offering you a chance to get an advance screening pass for free! “Smurfs” movie …

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The historic Deering Estate is offering $8 general admission for the July 4th holiday, for 2025. That’s a big savings since admission is normally $18 for adults and $10 for children ages 4-14. Reduced holiday admission When: Holiday admission, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, July 4. Price: $8 Where: Deering Estate, 6701 SW …

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If you’d like to travel by boat for Fourth of July weekend, Water Taxi  in Broward is offering a deal. The discounted fares include transportation to fireworks and festivities on the beach in Pompano, Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood.  From designated pickup points in Fort Lauderdale, Water Taxi offers narrated tours and hop-on & hop-off transportation …

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Shop this cool sale early otherwise you’ll definitely be “left out in the cold”! Summer is all about enjoying ice cream and frozen treats on a hot summer day. It’s even cooler, when you can lick your favorite ice cream at a bargain price. Thankfully, Whole Foods Market offers an annual ice cream sale every …

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This cool deal is definitely full of life for froyo fans! Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt is partnering with Disney to promote the entertainment company’s new original movie, Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires. The movie is the fourth installment in the popular Zombie series. The much anticipated sequel premieres on the Disney Channel on July 10, …

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Delight in a family picnic, tossing a Frisbee with friends or a nature walk on the Fourth of July, and Broward Regional Parks are offering free entry. The usual holiday fee is waived. Quiet Waters in Deerfield Beach, TY Park in Hollywood and Tree Tops Park in Davie are among the Broward regional parks that …

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Lots of July Fourth events in Weston, Fort Lauderdale, Deerfield and other towns in Broward feature fireworks, parades and plenty of live entertainment. Many are free, with free parking. Kids’ activities are often featured. Food trucks are often included for purchasing refreshments. Usually, Fourth of July events in 2025 are July 4, with occasional exceptions, …

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Belly up for big savings at Potbelly, milkshake lovers! A delicious shake on a hot summer day is the perfect way to just chill out.  And, this summer, Potbelly is shaking up the sunny season with a sweet and “shaky” deal for a limited time. All of the shop’s shakes are made with hand-dipped ice …

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Hot diggity dog! July is a whole lot tastier for hot dog lovers because it’s National Hot Dog Month. To celebrate the month, Sonic Drive-In is rolling out the Dog Days of Summer — a month-long lineup of weekly hot dog deals.  Image: Sonic Drive-In From the golden crunch of a classic Corn Dog, to …

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