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It’s hot outside, and we’re all looking for interesting things to do inside, in the air conditioning. South Florida museums offer lots of opportunities for fun and education indoors. Most museums have regular free days. Some have discounts for residents, and some museums are even free. Bank of America’s Museum of Us free weekends Bank …
Pondhawk Natural Area is among the delightful areas of wilderness within the urban and suburban fabric of South Florida. It’s open to the public for free. It includes wetlands and a fun StoryWalk and is in Boca Raton. For insider info, Lee Lietzke of Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resources Management (ERM) offers his …
Plenty of fun things to do with kids in Broward are free or relatively inexpensive. That’s perfect for enjoying Spring Break. Broward Libraries Broward libraries offer a wealth of free resources including birding gear, high-tech equipment and robotics. Libraries also offer entertainment and activities for kids, teenagers and adults. Browse events at different branches online. …
In a continued effort to promote literacy, The Children’s Trust has expanded its Book Club! Get free monthly books by mail for your child – from birth until their fifth birthday. (The program originally targeted just 3-year-olds.) To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily South Florida on the Cheap newsletter. You can …
Now’s the time to start learning about all that libraries can offer you. Whether you, your child or parent need entertainment, Miami-Dade County libraries offer their patrons apps and online resources for easily downloading everything from films to TV shows to e-books. All you need is your library number. Don’t have one? Get one free …
Are you interested in a naturalist-led group night hike to search for the superstars of the night like nocturnal animals? How does a guided walk through a pine flatwood forest to encounter wildlife along with a red-shouldered hawk sound? Are you interested in learning more about and seeing up close an American alligator or Florida …
For art aficionados and folks interested in free things to do, the Coral Springs Museum of Art offers free entry every day to browse the exhibits and displays. The Museum Coral Springs Museum of Art 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs 33065 954-340-5000 Guests age 17 and younger need to be with an adult. Things …
The below are free or cheap places to take the kids for fun, sun and interesting activities in Miami. Miami-Dade can be pricey but there are still loads of things to do with your kids for free or low cost. Top on the list are South Florida’s pristine – and free – beaches. You can …
The Normandy Fountain Business Association is hosting a variety of family-friendly events for 2024. Bring the whole family for these gatherings around the iconic fountain, which has been lovingly restored and is the spotlight of the neighborhood’s downtown. Here’s what’s coming up: Thursday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. Dance & Romance with Dance Now! Miami’s …
Regardless of the weather, live webcams offer virtual excursions to South Florida sights and attractions, including shorelines, and piers. Waves roll ashore. Sunshine — or rain — sparkles on the ocean’s surface. Palm fronds sway. From home, soak up dazzling ocean scenes and other sights from South Florida, including zoos, parks and shopping districts. Some …
The Miami Seaquarium offers occasional discounts for admission and for various animal encounters. Tickets at the gate are normally $49.99 for visitors 10 and older and $39.99 for children 3 to 9. Sales tax is additional. Miami Seaquarium discounts Miami Seaquarium offers these discounts (you can check for more deals online): Visitors can get $6 …
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