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Free and cheap things to do with kids in Miami, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Have fun with your children without emptying your wallet.

Miami is preparing for a fun Easter season … complete with egg hunt adventures and photo opportunities for the entire family.  Easter is set for Sunday, April 20, 2025. But be aware that not all holiday-themed events will take place on that specific date. Dates are indicated in bold for each entry. We also have …

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Watching a majestic sea turtle lumber over the sand to return to his ocean home is a thrilling experience. The Loggerhead Marinelife Center is delighted to release a subadult loggerhead named Giraffe just in time for Earth Day, and the public is invited to give him a happy send off. Sea Turtle Release When: Wednesday …

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Egg hunts for kids and other family events for Easter and Spring are offered Broward. Often an Easter Bunny (or Peter Rabbit or Spring Bunny) is on site. Some events offer exciting features, including bounce houses, petting farms, and rides. In Tamarac and some other towns, egg hunts are offered in pools. Pompano offers a …

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Happy Earth Day Earthlings. With an emphasis on protecting the planet, South Florida features a variety of fun Earth Day fests and other events focusing on the environment in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties. Many events are free and include entertainment and fun for the whole family. Some feature free plants and other free …

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The Earth Day event at Hollywood beach features live entertainment, including a dance party. Mother Ocean Music Festival at the Hollywood Bandshell includes regional bands, exhibits from environmental protection organizations, and items made from recycled plastic. The festival in 2025 is 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 26, and entry is free.  Entertainment includes: …

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PEW-PEW! May the Fandom Be with You Calling all Wookie and Chewbacca fans, along with R2D2, Jabba and others. Get out your lightsabers because you are invited to have fun at this year’s Mandel Fan Fest, a celebration of “All Things Fandom.” This mega event is for all ages, including adults. Mandel Fan Fest When: Saturday, May …

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Special Offer for South Florida on the Cheap readers! Getting photos with the Easter Bunny at the mall is easy and fun, and the perfect way to celebrate spring. No lines, no stress. Just friendly staff, a festive Bunny and the cutest photos to capture the moment! Here’s how to book your egg-cellent Bunny Photos …

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Here’s a chance to enjoy a retro blast from the past. Vintage Vibes will feature nostalgia from the 1980s & 1990s, that not only includes eclectic tunes but also plenty of retro-inspired experiences, with an art village, creative workshops and even an outdoor roller-skating rink.  Vintage Vibes Powered by LOVE The Palm Beaches When: Saturday, …

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Ready, set, shuck! That’s the call for everyone in South Florida who loves sweet corn to show up at the annual Sweet Corn Fiesta: When: Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Yesteryear Village at South Florida Fairgrounds Tickets: $5 for kids, $10 for adults; ride tickets $10-$15 Featured: Live music …

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