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I know if feels like summer just started but it’s also time to start thinking about sending the kids back to school. Some free school supplies are offered at lots of events in Miami-Dade County for students returning to school for the 2024 fall session. Events sometimes include free physicals, food vouchers, or even free …

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Pull out your favorite swimwear. The water playground at Quiet Waters Park offers occasional extra events and opportunities for discounts. Splash Adventure is an interactive shallow water playground with slides and spritzy features. Quiet Waters Park is at 401 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach 33442.  Water playground fees & discounts $6 per day, and free …

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For folks who sign up for the free Family rewards program at Ikea, participating restaurants in the home goods stores offers deals. Some deals are offered to shoppers with or without the Family Rewards program. Ikea Restaurant deals include: Mondays $3 for 8-piece Veggie Ball & Plant Ball plates, requires Family Rewards ID, while the …

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The Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach was founded more than 40 years ago, but the challenges it faces today have not only been compounded by the effects of recent climate change but also by the increase of red tide and toxic blue-green algae on sea creatures and ocean ecology. Situated on one of the …

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Some of the best things to do in Fort Lauderdale, Deerfield Beach and other towns in Broward are free. Allow your wallet a break and browse these recommendations. Places with free entry ArtServe Fort Lauderdale  The venue  offers a gallery and gift shop with an emphasis on work featuring South Florida artists. It is usually …

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Boynton Beach Night Market: One night only. Talk about one-stop shopping! This event has it all. Not only will there be booths and tables offering specialty items, from clothing, jewelry and other creations from local artisans, to homemade goodies, plus live entertainment and activities for kids. The Boynton Beach Night Market is a free, family-friendly …

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For a free family activity, ArtsPark in Hollywood features events with inflatables, games and entertainment. The Summer Fun events in 2024 are 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays in July and part of August, and offered prior to free outdoor family films at the park. Feel free to bring portable seats and blankets. ArtsPark is …

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The South Florida Amateur Astronomy Association offers telescopes at Fox Observatory in Sunrise for peering into the night sky. Fox Observatory is in Markham Park, 16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise 33326.  The facility is usually open Saturdays from about dusk until about 11 p.m, weather permitting, and representatives of South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association …

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For family activities, National Night Out events in South Florida often include activities, police and firefighter demonstrations and entertainment.  Usually events, including the events in Plantation and Sunrise, are free. The Plantation event includes a petting zoo, rock wall and The Fuzz police department band.   National Night Out events foster public safety and establishing friendly …

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The first day of classes for the school year 2024-25 begins on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. See the Palm Beach County school calendar here. The Dept. of Health-Palm Beach is urging parents not to wait until the last minute to get their child’s required immunizations for the upcoming school year. Immunizations and a school physical …

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Art & Jazz on The Avenue, is the signature art and music event produced four times a year in different areas of downtown Delray Beach. It’s like a community block party and admission is free. These events not only feature live jazz and art vendors displaying their work, but also, you’ll get the opportunity to …

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