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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.

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 …

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The aim is to “Nurture What’s Wild” at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter. Now’s your chance to get in on the action and perhaps also pick up some quality items along the way. Homegrown & Handmade Fest When: Sunday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, 17855 Rocky Pines Road, …

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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. Ikea Restaurant deals include: Mondays $3 for 8-piece Veggie Ball & Plant Ball plates, requires Family Rewards ID, while the promotion is offered Tuesdays  50% off adult entrees, requires Family Rewards ID Wednesdays  …

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The Village of Surfside’s block parties are always fun and the monthly Thursdays events are coming back in February. Head over to 93rd St. and Harding Ave./Town Hall for fun on the beach from 6-9 p.m. Here’s the schedule:   Feb. 20: Third Thursday, Cirque Under the Stars: The series kicks off with a dazzling ‘cirque’ …

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The South Florida Adventure deal offers unlimited entry for four South Florida attractions with a summer package price. For one price, you’ll receive entry to participating attractions as often as you want to go. The ticket in 2025 is valid May 15 to September 30 with prices of $60 for teens and adults and $50 …

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Spring has sprung! That means it’s a great time spend outdoors and we’ve found some really fun things for you to and see in Palm Beach County durning the month of April, 2025. Here’s what else is in store this month.  April 25: ARTS at St. Andrew’s, Lake Worth When: Friday, April 25, from 7 to …

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What started out as one day each year designated to honoring and appreciating Mother Earth, has evolved into more tree giveaways, seed plantings, nature exhibitions and water cleanups that are more than just a one day or one-time event. Boca Raton Earth Week screening of “We’re All Plastic People Now” at Willow Theatre at Sugar …

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This annual Earth Day event not only features the Great American Cleanup but also a student fashion show highlighting how to transform trash to treasure. The Loggerhead Marinelife Center has free admission and free, but limited, parking. Event includes vendors and ocean-positive exhibitors, shopping and educational presentations. Earth Week Cleanup & Catwalk, Saturday, April 26, …

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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 …

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The Dance All Day Fest is a community event that encourages movement, creativity and fun for all ages. Dance All Day Fest When: Saturday, April 26, 2025 Where: City Place, 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach This is an outdoor day of family fun! This free event includes community dance classes led by local …

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