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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.

Lights dancing to favorite seasonal songs are the draw at a popular outdoor walk-up holiday light show in Plantation Acres.  You must purchase tickets online prior to the event. Christmas Lights in the Acres  is a walk-up display with an impressive light show synchronized to festive tunes. The fee is $10 per vehicle with reservations …

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Happy Hanukkah! Broward County organizations have planned a number of public events to celebrate Hanukkah this year. The Jewish holiday falls on different days every year in the English calendar. In 2024, Hanukkah is December 25 through January 2, 2025. Hanukkah celebrates both a military victory and a miracle. The holiday commemorates the victory of …

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Santa is attending Winter Wonderland, a holiday event in Tamarac. Entry is free. Festivities in 2024 are 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, December 13, at Tamarac Park baseball fields, 954-597-3620, 7501 N. University Drive, Tamarac. Parking is free. The event includes: photo ops with Santa bounce houses rides games face painting Sign up for …

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The Delray Beach Holiday Village is a tradition that kids of ages will enjoy. It features a walk-through 100-ft. tree, Santa’s House, ice skating, mini golf, vendors and much more. Holiday Village Date: Through Dec. 31, 2024 Location: Old School Square Park, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. Features: Ice skating, pictures with Santa, mini-golf, …

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HistoryMiami museum hosts a free Family Fun Day the second Saturday of every month, with free admission for all. The free admission is all day, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with activities taking place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is required to participate. You can register online. The theme rotates monthly, usually …

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Coral Gables Museum welcomes you to “Family Day on Aragon” on the second Saturday of each month, with free admission, live music and special activities.    Upcoming event is on Dec. 14: This month’s event is a culmination of five days of work by visiting Tibetan monks to the museum and the reveal of their …

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We may never have a white Christmas, unless the snow is fake, and chestnut roasting on an open fire are unlikely. But despite our tropical winter weather, or maybe because of it, South Florida goes all out for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and the winter holiday season. Palm trees look great in holiday lights, as do …

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We all like to introduce our children to new experiences, and there are lots of things to do with kids in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. We have organized the best free or cheap things to do with kids on our events calendar. If you’re looking for places to take visitors in South Florida, …

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In celebration of active youth and community, the The Junior Orange Bowl Parade will take place on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 5 p.m. The theme is “Miracle on the Mile: A Holiday Parade and Celebration.” The parade will march through downtown Coral Gables, the Host City of the Junior Orange Bowl, and stride redefined …

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