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Manatee Lagoon in Riviera Beach offers exhibits, tours & webcam for free

Interactive educational exhibits, solar trees and opportunities for selfies are featured at a waterfront attraction in Riviera Beach. Entry to Manatee Lagoon is free. Parking is also free. Manatees occasionally hang out in the warm water discharge from the FPL power facility, especially in winter, and the venue includes a deck for watching them, and …

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Free food distributions & resources

Organizations in South Florida offer free food distribution for families needing help. Some sites provide drive-through pickups, while others offer doorstep deliveries for eligible participants. Food distributions are in Broward, Miami-Dade and greater Palm Beach. This list is periodically revised to reflect new distribution sites. It’s wise to phone or verify on social websites if …

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Educational Farm Tours at Tradewinds Park for $3

Tradewinds Park in northwest Broward features an educational farm with sheep, a pig, and other animals. Farm tours are usually offered on weekends for $3 a person. On tour, depending on the day, participants likely are offered opportunities to pet the animals and take photos. Feeding sheep and goats is $1 for food. Pancetta the …

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Farmers markets, vendor fairs in South Florida

Shop for fresh produce, prepared foods, vintage treasures, art, decor and other items from South Florida vendors, farmers and artisans. Farmers markets and vendor fairs in Broward, Miami-Dade and greater Palm Beach often include opportunities for extra fun and entertainment like yoga, live music, hayrides, pony rides, face painting or petting zoos. Usually entry is …

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Things to do with kids this summer (free, low-cost & deals)

When kids are out of school for the summer, parents in South Florida appreciate ideas for fun things to do. Especially, if those activities are free. Inexpensive. Or offered with an enticing discount. Lots of indoor & outdoor fun and entertainment — including free fun and entertainment — is offered in Broward, Miami-Dade and greater …

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Rapids Water Park offers afternoon deals

For wet fun under the South Florida sun, Rapids Water Park in Riviera Beach offers water slides, flumes, raft rides, a wave pool and lazy river. Rapids Water Park offers occasional deals and afternoon discounts Deals include Sunset rates are 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays. The cost is $25, plus …

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2-for-1 discounts & other LauderDEALS for fun & recreation

Nab 2-for-1 deals & other discounts for favorite attractions, recreational rentals & activities in Fort Lauderdale and neighboring towns. LauderDEALS are valid at participating vendors and attractions, while the promotions are offered. They offer a frugal opportunity to enjoy South Florida as a tourist in your own town. Lots of LauderDEALS in Broward are valid …

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Woofing Waters Dog Park in Deerfield includes wet fun

Please verify Woofing Waters is open prior to attending Woofing Waters Dog Park within Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield offers water-spritzing features for playful pooches. Entry fees for Quiet Waters Park fees on weekends and holidays are $1.50 per person for ages 6 and older Entry fees for Woofing Waters Dog Park $5 per day …

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Christmas in July events & deals

Santa likes South Florida in summer.  Santa is making appearances in greater Fort Lauderdale in July. Perhaps attired in swimsuit & sunglasses, he’s attending a pool event in Tamarac and an excursion aboard Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi. Other Christmas in July 2022 events feature holiday music, holiday drinks and holiday vibes. Christmas in July events …

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Use telescopes for free at Fox Observatory

The South Florida Amateur Astronomy Association offers telescopes at Fox Observatory in Sunrise for peering into the night sky. Fox Observatory is inside Markham Park, 16001 W State Road 84, Sunrise, FL 33326. The facility is usually open Saturdays from about dusk until about 11 p.m, weather permitting, and representatives of South Florida Amateur Astronomers …

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Like music? You’ll love our new Music in South Florida site

As Miami on the Cheap readers, you know we do our best to round up all the free and cheap concerts and other entertainment in Miami-Dade County. But I’m willing to pay for good music, too, especially because the musicians who give the concerts need to get paid. But when I looked for concerts of …

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