Kids' Stuff

Miami’s gonna get hot this summer – it always does. So the kids will want to stay cool. Best way to do that? Visit a water park where they can splash, slide and dunk their way to a fun time. We’ve compiled a sampling of water parks in Miami-Dade County that are worth a visit …

South Florida summers can seem overwhelmingly oppressive, but you can beat the heat by staying indoors and getting crafty. Resource Depot, located at 2508 Florida Avenue in West Palm Beach is your go-to spot for crafting resources, classes, and treasures — saving time, money and the planet. Waste Not, Want Not with Resource Depot Resource …

Swim or lounge on the deck. Pompano Beach is offering free dive-in movie events. Dive-in movies at 8 p.m. in Pompano Beach in 2025 include: June 6 “Moana 2” July 18 “Shark Tale” August 8 “Mufasa”  Dive-in films are at the aquatics facilities, 901 NW 10th St., Pompano Beach 33060. Dial 954-786-4116 for more information.  …

Summer’s not over yet. There’s still plenty of time to do what Floridians love to do best – play in the water! Marco-Polo — Splish-Splash, come on in, the water’s fine. Grab your swimsuits, it’s time for some aquatic fun under sunny South Florida skies. While some pools, like those at the YMCAs, are usually …

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 …

For an indoor event that features a variety of local entertainment, Lauderhill is offering a talent show.  The show features students in grades 6 – 12 from Broward.  The talent show in 2025 is 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday, July 12 and entry is free.  The venue is Lauderhill Performing Arts, 3800 Northwest 11th …

Yesteryear Village in West Palm offers an interactive historical park with an Old Florida vibe. Entry is $7-$10 and is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday-Sunday. You’ll get to take a leisurely stroll through original and replicated structures at the attraction that include a school, post office, shops, and a farm. The historical attraction …

Get 25% OFF* museum tickets for visits from Friday, July 4 through Sunday, August 10. Use promo code SUMMER25 when you book your tickets online.  Science is not only cool, it’s awesome. And the 250,000-square-foot Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in Miami is a campus for interactive science learning that not only houses extraordinary exhibits, but also a …

Parades. Picnics. Water parks.  Plenty of events and things to do on Fourth of July don’t involve fireworks.  Plenty are free.   With a wide variety of things to do, it’s easy to make the holiday ideal for you.  Things to do Fourth of July without fireworks  Broward Parks Broward Regional Parks are waiving the usual …

While plenty of towns in Florida feature fireworks on the Fourth of July, Weston uses a different schedule for  its Independence Day extravaganza, with fireworks and festivities July 3 and for July 4, there’s a parade.  Weston Hometown Fourth of July Celebration Weston Hometown Fourth of July  in 2025 in Weston includes fireworks, games and …

Indoors and outdoors, there are plenty of free and inexpensive things to do in July in Broward. Grab a favorite beverage and pick your favorites.  Free & Inexpensive events in July in Broward  Drone Light Show  Drone lights show, food trucks and a bounce house with an Independence Day theme are featured at free in …