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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.
Readers of South Florida on the Cheap have a chance to attend a free advance screening of the new film “Sonic the Hedgehog 3,” which debuts in theaters December 20, 2024. The free advance screenings will be Tuesday, December 17, in South Miami. Here is the synopsis of the new movie: Sonic the Hedgehog returns …
Whether it’s Chanukah or Hanukkah, it’s time for kids to celebrate the festival of lights with a whole lot more than gelt, dreidels and menorah lights. What: Boca Raton Chanukah Festival When: Sunday, Dec. 29, from 2 to 6 p.m. Where: Sunset Cove Amphitheater, 20405 Amphitheater Circle, Boca Raton, inside South County Regional Park Cost: …
Sandi, the 35-foot, 700-ton holiday sand tree, is returning to West Palm Beach with music and light shows.
Popular holiday events in Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach and other towns in South Florida include lighting & light-up festivities. Events often feature extra fun like live entertainment, activities for kids, face painting, vendors and Santa. Some events in Fort Lauderdale feature Fort Lauderdale Symphonic Winds. An event in Dania includes skating and a drone show. …
The Pompano Beach/Lighthouse Point/Deerfield Beach Holiday Boat Parade dazzles the waterways. The boat parade in 2024 is 7 p.m. Friday, December 13, on the Intracoastal Waterway. The event usually features more than 50 boats decorated with holiday lights, music and dancing. Entry is free for participating boats and entry is free at various watch areas. …
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 …
Treat yourself to free holiday festivities and live entertainment at Broward libraries. Many branch libraries offer free parking. Some library events require registering online. Holiday events in 2024 at libraries include these. Fort Lauderdale Soulful holiday events at African American Research Library, 954-357-6282, 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale 33311. Winter Wonderland is 2 p.m. to …
Free events and entertainment for kids and adults are offered at Plantation Walk, a pedestrian-friendly shopping and dining plaza in Plantation. Plantation Walk is at 321 N. University Drive, Plantation. Events usually are free, with free parking. Pets are usually permitted. Outside food and beverages are typically not permitted. Holiday Events Santa & entertainment Santa …
Mizner Park in Boca Raton has been transformed by a sleigh full of winter holiday decorations and public festivities. What: Boca Jolly Days & Merry in Mizner When: Tree, displays and activities extend through Dec. 31. Where: Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton Festivities include the following: Meet & Greet with Olaf Thursday, Dec. …
West Palm Beach’s central hub of shopping, entertainment and dining is CityPlace that hosts ongoing family-focused events, from music and dancing to fashion, films and holiday celebrations. For the 2024 season, CityPlace will be featuring the daily snowfalls, light shows at The Wishing Tree, and photos with Santa. And don’t miss the free TubaChristmas Concert …
This free community event on Dec. 14, 2024, is for area youth to attend by pre-registration only, to ensure there’s enough for everyone. Be sure to take your holiday hat or stocking with you to gather up some stocking stuffers and goodies to take home. What: Family Fun “Field” Day for FriendsGiving Dinner When: Saturday, …
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