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It’s not your grandma or grandpa’s library! Did you know: The Palm Beach County Library System’s first Seed Library opened in February, 2023, at the Jupiter Branch; or that you can discover the Wonders of the Night Sky in a Telescope Viewing Session presented by the Astronomical Society at the Acreage Branch? The seed library at …

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The town of Parkland is featuring Family Fun Fest with rides, live entertainment and games. Parkland Family Fun Fest in 2024 is 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.  Friday January 12, 1 p.m. – 11 p.m., Saturday  January 13 and 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday January 14 at Pine Trails Park. Entry and parking are …

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Museums are a great place to take kids for a variety of reasons. They not only provide educational opportunities, but they also spark creativity, and promote family bonding. Plus, they can help give children a healthy perspective of where they fit in, between the past and the future. Scroll down to find newly added venues …

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Food demonstrations for kids, wine seminars for grownups and live entertainment are featured at a food festival event at Las Olas Oceanside Park in Fort Lauderdale. Picnic in the Park in 2024 is 12 p.m. Sunday January 14, and entry is free. Picnic in the Park is part of Visit Lauderdale Food and Wine Festival, …

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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 …

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If you haven’t experienced the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center recently, here is a list of some upcoming activities that expose kids to fun, outdoor conservation and environmental programs. Admission and parking are free. Some activities do have nominal fees. Some require advance registration. Some are free. All programs are subject to cancellation due to inclement …

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For a free family excursion, Sunrise Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a free drive-in animated film. Drive-ins in 2024 include “The Super Mario Bros. Movie”  6:30 p.m. January 5  with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. Watch the flick from inside your vehicle with sound from your radio. Or bring a lawn seat. Purchase snacks …

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  Holiday Parade is off due to weather   In a holiday parade on Sample Road in North Broward, Santa and his wife wave to their fans from a fire truck. Floats are decorated with the theme “Magical Memories.” Holiday festivities for 2023 in Coral Springs include Holiday Parade The Holiday Parade is December on  …

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If you’re on a quest to discover a place where you can take the kids and enjoy the day for next to nothing, then the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center is definitely a place for the whole family to enjoy an authentic outdoor Florida adventure. And best of all, admission is free! There is no charge …

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