Kids' Stuff

Hispanic Heritage was originally celebrated only on Sept. 15 each year, but it has evolved into a series of monthlong celebrations through Oct. 15, honoring the contributions of Hispanic and Latinx cultures that reflect the growing American diversity. Each community and venue not only gets to choose how they celebrate these diverse cultures through food, …

Pack up a portable seat or blanket for a free event in Sunrise with a drone show, Gypsy Lane band and food trucks.  The event in 2025 is 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Saturday, October 4 at the Amphitheater.   The event includes  food trucks free popcorn and snowcones while supplies last  free lawn blankets …

Welleby Park in Sunrise is sporting fun features. For kids, amenities include a nature-theme splash pad for wet fun, a playground with a rubberized safety surface, and a Safety Town play area.  For a stroll, a boardwalk runs along a lake. Dogs are welcome to nose around Pawgrass Dog Park. Welleby Park, 954-747-4600, is at …

The popular and free Southern Cross Observation Deck is open in Miami-Dade at Bill Sadowski Park. The public is invited to visit with amateur astronomers from 7:30 to 10 p.m. each Saturday, weather permitting. A sense of wonder and discovery draws our eyes to the night sky. When you gaze up at the night sky, …

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, …

Here’s our list of the top free events, discounts and deals to have fun in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties this week.

German food, beer and live entertainment are featured at Oktoberfest Beerfest in Dania Beach, and entry is free. Oktoberfest in 2025 is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, October 11. Beer tasting tickets are $49.77 with fees before the event and $55 at the event if tickets are not sold out. Tickets are required for …

For fun, free outdoor excursions, lots of people delight in nature walks in parks.  For extra fun, direct your attention on birds. If you’re interested in bird watching or birding, libraries in Broward and greater Palm Beach loan equipment for free.  Sierra Taliaferro, a parks naturalist in Broward, offers some information on the delightful activity. “All …

Watch a rescued turtle dine on greens. With a focus on protecting oceans and their wildlife inhabitants, Marine Environmental Education in Hollywood is open to the public with exhibits and a saltwater pool where you can watch a rescued sea turtle swim and eat. The female sea turtle on site is not releasable due to …

The kids are in school, summer is fading and fall is just around the corner. But that doesn’t mean the fun needs to stop. Here’s a sample of some free and cheap happening around the county during the month of September. Click links for details and revisit this page as we continue to add more …

Enhance a walk in the park with a story along the way. Waters Edge Park in Tamarac features a story trail. Story trails, also referred to as story walks, are outdoor exhibits featuring pages from a storybook displayed along a path. It’s a free activity for families with kids — and a great way to …