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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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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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If you’re a movie lover on a budget, mark your calendar for Tuesdays. Cinemark offers its weekly Discount Day every Tuesday at participating locations, including theaters in Boca Raton, Boynton Beach and Davie. Cinemark offers its Discount Tuesdays every week at participating locations. Ticket price varies by location. In South Florida, see: Boca Raton, Boynton …

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Everyone knows the movies can be an expensive adventure (especially for families), so any opportunity to save money is worthy of the spotlight. If you’re a film fanatic, Tuesday is the day to go to Regal Theatres, which has locations in Miami, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Every Tuesday, Regal Crown Club members can enjoy Value …

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Marco-Polo — Spish-Splash, come on in, the water’s fine. Grab your swimsuits, it’s time for some aquatic fun under sunny South Florida skies. While some pools, like those at the YMCAs, are usually open year-round, others, such as water parks with slides and many municipal or community pools, tend to be seasonal. The good news …

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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 …

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Female sea turtles like the South Florida shoreline for laying eggs. They waddle out from the waves in the darkness onto the beach, deposit dozens of eggs into a sand nest, then return to the water. It’s a part of nature that Florida residents delight in — especially if they see it in person. Several …

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Join the Sea Turtle Conservation staff as they release rescued hatchlings back to the ocean under the cover of darkness. Online reservations are open for residents and Gumbo Limbo Coastal Stewards members for $10; others for $15. Event dates & times: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings July 17 -Aug. 10, from 8 to 9:30 …

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If you’re into plant-based fare, several vegetarian festivals and vegan fairs are in South Florida. Some events are free. Others require an entry fee. Once inside, vendors are selling burgers, wraps, sushi, desserts and other foods free of animal products. 2023 events  Palm Beach VegFest events No Event — January 22  West Palm Beach  No …

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Communing with nature has never been more fun and the Daggerwing Nature Center has so many opportunities for kids and their families to take advantage of the great outdoors. Daggerwing features a 3,000-square-foot exhibit hall with live animals, butterfly garden, art gallery and an elevated boardwalk with two trails. Stop along your walk at the …

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