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Residents of Broward are eligible to nab a vouchers for discounts on swimming instruction for kids, teens and adults.  The vouchers are valued at $55 to $200 for lessons at participating venues, which include public parks with pools. Apply on the Watersmart Broward website.  With water safety so important, the vouchers are intended to offset …

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Are you hungry? Summer is nearly here, and whether it’s pool days, road trips or park picnics, no one fuels summer adventures better than Wendy’s.  Does the thought of a loaded crispy chicken sandwich from Wendy’s make you want to grab your car keys? What if we told you that now through Monday, June 9, …

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Four blocks of Ocean Drive from 11th to 15th Streets at Lummus Park will be taken over completely by the Hyundai Air & Sea Show on Saturday and Sunday, May 24-25, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a dedicated Kids Zone, with games and activities; an Action Zone, with demonstrations; a …

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Enhance a walk in the park with a story along the way. Waters Edge Park in Tamarac features a story trail. Story trails, also referred to as story walks, are outdoor exhibits featuring pages from a storybook displayed along a path. It’s a free activity for families with kids — and a great way to …

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Street Stages is back with an all-new spring series of free outdoor concerts, thanks to Olympia Arts MIAMI. The spring series for 2025 will once again be “Taking Art to the Street.” Taking Art to the Street When: Thursdays & Saturdays, from 5 to 8:45 p.m., through May 24, 2025 Where: 148 E. Flagler St., …

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Picnics and BBQs. Parades and patriotic programs. Plenty of events honoring heroes in the Armed Forces are featured in Miami-Dade, Broward and greater Palm Beach Memorial Day weekend. Restaurants and businesses are offering deals, some for everyone, and some exclusively for military and veterans. All events below take place on Monday, May 26, 2025. Coral …

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If you’re looking to soak  in the outdoors in South Florida, Fern Forest in north Broward is a lush oasis for nature walks and occasional free astronomy programs with telescopes. Delight in the scenic setting on your own or register for a guided hike. Most events are free or relatively inexpensive. Entry into the natural …

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Plantation Parks and Recreation is featuring Water Safety Day with an opportunity for free swimming lessons. Water Safety Day in 2025 is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 24, at Plantation Aquatics, 9151 NW Second Street, Plantation 33324. Parking is free. The event includes water safety demonstrations, vendors and other things to do. Free …

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The Bass Museum of Arts in Miami Beach opened in 1964 and showcases contemporary art in both permanent and temporary exhibits. Are you a resident of Miami Beach? If so, you’re in luck! Miami Beach Residents enjoy free admission to The Bass all year round! Present a valid ID or proof of residence and receive …

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The Delray Beach Old School Square Amphitheatre will once again offer free concerts on the 4th Friday of the month, May-August, 2025. Gates will open at 5 p.m.; opening acts will be featured from 6 to 7:15; and headliners perform from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.  For more details, visit delrayoldschoolsquare.com. Sunset Concert schedule: Friday, May …

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If you enjoy shopping for handcrafted items and homemade treasures, head over to the Downtown Delray Beach Craft Festival. You can find all sorts of items, from works of art and jewelry to one-of-a-kind handmade decorations and much more, May 24-25, 2025. Downtown Delray Beach Craft Festival When: Saturday & Sunday, Memorial Day Weekend, from …

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