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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.

The Village of Surfside’s block parties are always fun and the monthly Thursdays events are coming back in February. Head over to 93rd St. and Harding Ave./Town Hall for fun on the beach from 6-9 p.m. Here’s the schedule:   Feb. 20: Third Thursday, Cirque Under the Stars: The series kicks off with a dazzling ‘cirque’ …

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Walk into a library and walk out with a digital tablet. Or a robot. Or a Frisbee. Participating libraries in South Florida loan items like electronic devices, robotic devices and bird watching gear. Use your library account number. Obtaining a library account is free for eligible residents.  Broward libraries loan  Digital tablets for ages 18 …

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Fantasy Theatre Factory produces a series of live stage performances for young audiences that bring fun, family-friendly shows to life. Tickets are usually only $5 per show, some are free, plus many sensory-inclusive performances are available. 2025 Fantasy Theatre Factory Shows Here are the upcoming shows for 2025: Saturday, March 22, at 11:30 a.m. The …

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There’s music in the air, so get ready to gather and groove to weekly and monthly entertainment in the heart of West Palm Beach. Not only can you catch live music on the lawn at CityPlace for free, but you can also participate in plenty of other activities. Happenings: Sundays, Live Music on The Lawn 1-4 …

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Deals and occasional extra events are offered at Old Davie School Museum, an interesting historical attraction with an authentic old schoolhouse and a replica of a Florida pioneer home. Some events offer free or discounted entry.    Old Davie School Historical Museum, 954-797-1044, is at 6650 Griffin Road, Davie 33314 Entry fees Regular entry fees …

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For fun, free outdoor excursions, lots of people delight in nature walks in parks.  For extra fun, direct your attention on birds. If you’re interested in bird watching or birding, libraries in Broward and greater Palm Beach loan equipment for free.  Sierra Taliaferro, a parks naturalist in Broward, offers some information on the delightful activity. “All …

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For a fun, unique and inexpensive activity in north Broward, hop aboard a little railroad.  The teeny train runs on tracks around a pond at Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek. Train rides offered third weekends Functioning model locomotives offer rides 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the third full weekend of each month, weather permitting. It’s …

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Be there, the fair! The Miami-Dade County Youth Fair is happening March 13 through April 6, 2025. The Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition Center is at 10901 Coral Way (SW 24th St.), Miami. General admission at the fairgrounds is $12, but we’ve detailed quite a few discounts below. For all the details, click here.  Children …

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