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Free and cheap things to do with kids in Miami, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Have fun with your children without emptying your wallet.

Christmas tree lightings and winter fests are happening earlier and earlier each year. Here’s where to watch when they flip the switch and hundreds of lights bring the tree to life! And even though we don’t have much winter weather in Miami-Dade, there are winter festivals to be found. City of Doral holiday happenings The …

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For the winter holidays, South Florida lights up with oodles of dazzling parades. Holiday boat parades and street parades are a delightful seasonal tradition with family and friends. Some events feature toy drives, if you’d like to drop off  an unwrapped present. Parades are among the many free and cheap holiday events in South Florida. …

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The 41st Annual Miami Book Fair is set for Nov. 17-24, 2024 and will feature all you’ve come to expect including Children’s Alley, author readings throughout the eight days and plenty of entertainment. The Street Fair will be November 22-24, 2024. We are also excited to be partnering with the book fair as a media …

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The folks at Winterfest offer a Winterfest Family Fun Day at Esplanade Park in Fort Lauderdale. The event in 2024 is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, November 24, with free entry, free entertainment  and free activities. It includes School of Rock performing kids zone Hip Hop Kids performing snow mountain Puppy kissing booth pets …

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If your holiday plans include seeing “The Nutcracker,” we’ve found a way you can see several performances of this time-honored classic for less. Many of the deals, from Culture Shock Miami, are for patrons age 13 to 22 — but each young person can bring someone else along for the same low price. ‘The Nutcracker’ …

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Snow flurries are featured at Dania Pointe, a shopping, dining and entertainment plaza in Dania. The displays in 2024 with festive holiday songs are free. Posing with real snowmen is free. Parking is free. Events in 2024 Let It Snow display Snow flurries  7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays November 29 through December …

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Fantasy Theatre Factory produces a series of live stage performances for young audiences that bring fun, family-friendly shows to life. Tickets are usually only $5 per show, some are free, plus many sensory-inclusive performances are available. Fantasy Theatre Factory Shows for kids Scrooge! A Fractured Christmas Carol. Fantasy Theatre Factory’s humorous adaptation of Charles Dickens’ …

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Load up the kids and get ready for a sleigh full of fun because for just $5 a car, visitors can participate in a holiday event that has a lot to offer. What: Lakeside Christmas Spectacular When: Saturday, Nov. 30 2024, from 2 to 6 p.m. Where: Lakeside Presbyterian Church, South Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach …

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Here is a sample of just some of the holiday happenings for kids to enjoy at The Mall at Wellington Green this season. Musicthon Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Join the festivities at the Mall at Wellington Green for Musicthon, an all-day musical event in partnership with the Palm Beach …

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Santa is attending Winter Wonderland, a holiday event in Tamarac. Entry is free. Festivities in 2024 are 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, December 13, at Tamarac Park baseball fields, 954-597-3620, 7501 N. University Drive, Tamarac. Parking is free. The event includes: photo ops with Santa bounce houses rides games face painting Sign up for …

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Grab your blankets and lawn chairs to create a cozy spot for you and your loved ones on the lawn at Manatee Lagoon. As the sun sets and the stars come out, settle in for a holiday experience with “The Polar Express” projected on a big outdoor screen.  What: Mia’s Movie Night features “The Polar …

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