Kids' Stuff

Lots of July Fourth events in Weston, Fort Lauderdale, Deerfield and other towns in Broward feature fireworks, parades and plenty of live entertainment. Many are free, with free parking. Kids’ activities are often featured. Food trucks are often included for purchasing refreshments. Usually, Fourth of July events in 2025 are July 4, with occasional exceptions, …

The Miami-Dade Public Library offers library card holders a chance to visit local museums and attractions free. When available, the Museum Passes are good for a family of four to get into:  The Bass Black Police Precinct & Courthouse Museum Coral Gables Museum  The Curtiss Mansion Deering Estate Fruit & Spice Park HistoryMiami Museum Jewish …

One of the best deals around in Miami is through an organization called Culture Shock Miami. Through Culture Shock, students 13 to 22 (and their guardians) can get discount tickets to numerous cultural performances in Miami for only $5 each. New tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. the first of every month, so be …

The Adrienne Arsht Center offers a free tour every Monday and Saturday at noon. The tour lasts approximately one hour. No reservations are required. Tours depart from the lobby of the Sanford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House. You might even see some production happenings if the timing is right. Highlights of the tour include: …

Festivals. Outdoor movies and live music. Events in Margate are usually free and ideal for family excursions. Events in Margate include 2024 events Free event: 7:30 p.m. September 21 the outdoor film is “Kung Fu Panda 4” Events are at Margate sports complex, 1695 Banks Road. Free & inexpensive things to do this weekend in …

Public school will be out soon (June 6 to be exact) and for parents, that means keeping the kids busy with summer camp. Whether your kids are artistic, outdoorsy or creative, we’ve got an inexpensive option for your consideration. The City of Miami and Miami-Dade Parks and Recreation Departments, as well as those in individual …

Games, bounce houses, and face painting are included at a block party at a YMCA in Fort Lauderdale. The block party in 2024 is 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday May 18, and entry is free. RSVP online. The YMCA is at 1409 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 33311. Sign up for the South Florida on …

Spending Sundays with family is always a goal and ICA Miami in the Miami Design District makes it just a little easier, and a lot of fun with their weekly Family Sundays at ICA Miami. Reserved tickets are required.  Here is the schedule for the upcoming Family Sunday events: May 19: “Musical Storytelling”  May 26: …

Are your kids creative? Do they like to draw or paint? Here’s an ongoing weekly session on Sundays at the world’s first museum dedicated to graffiti where they can learn from the pros. Each adult admission is $16, with up to four children admitted for free.  Sessions are open for creative minds under 13 years …

For free family entertainment, Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation is offering outdoor films at Bass Park pool. Lounge by the pool. Or watch a movie with a dip in the water.  Films featured in 2024  include: 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 10: “Spiderman Across the Spider-Verse” 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 14: “Super Mario Bros. Movie” Feel …

While the Society of the Four Arts hosts a seasonal menu of performance and creative programs, fall through spring, it is also packed with free, fun and cheap things for adults and children to do at the Palm Beach cultural center year-round. Currently it is holding ongoing book discussions and lectures, plus garden and gallery …