Summer-kids

Kids work with their hands putting together fun projects at free interactive workshops offered in South Florida at participating Home Depot and Lowe’s stores. At the workshops, youngsters build a toy truck, a photo holder, or other item. Parents or others are invited to work with them. It’s a good idea to register online, especially …

For a fun, unique and inexpensive activity in north Broward, hop aboard a little railroad.  The teeny train runs on tracks around a pond at Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek. Train rides offered third weekends Functioning model locomotives offer rides 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the third full weekend of each month, weather permitting. It’s …

We all like to introduce our children to new experiences, and there are lots of things to do with kids in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. We have organized the best free or cheap things to do with kids on our events calendar. If you’re looking for places to take visitors in South Florida, …

Load up the youngsters. A free holiday drive-in movie with extra holiday features is offered in Coconut Creek.  The film is at 7 p.m. December 14, 2024, with 6 p.m. trackless train rides and photo ops with Santa. Entry is free. The film is “The Grinch.” For information, phone 954-545-6682  The venue is the Butterfly …

For a price break on a fun activity in Broward, roller skating is $10 on Wednesdays in  Davie. The price includes skate rentals. The $10 deal is offered 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Galaxy Skateway.  The regular price is usually about  $15-$20 with skate rentals. Recommendation: Phone first to ensure the venue is …

Deals and occasional extra events are offered at Old Davie School Museum, an interesting historical attraction with an authentic old schoolhouse and a replica of a Florida pioneer home. Some events offer free or discounted entry.    Old Davie School Historical Museum, 954-797-1044, is at 6650 Griffin Road, Davie 33314 Entry fees Regular entry fees …

The public pool in Tamarac offers occasional events with games, entertainment and other festivities. Tamarac aquatic facilities are at 9300 NW 58th St., Tamarac. Events in 2024 include Pool Party The pool event is 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday, November 8 with an entry fee of $5. balloon art magic Dive-in movie “Wonka” The …

The NSU Art Museum in Fort Lauderdale offers free admission as part of Sunny Days/Starry Nights events from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month. The events include activities for kids and adults.  Often events include 2-for-1 deals on wine. Free hands-on art activities  The free first Thursdays events usually include …

All aboard! The Gold Coast Railroad Museum offers free admission on the first Saturday of every month, so get the family or friends together and head on out! The museum, at 12450 SW 152nd St. (next to Zoo Miami) houses historic trains as well as a number of interactive displays. Hours are 10 a.m. to …

Bank of America customers can visit museums free of charge on the first full weekend of the month through the Museums On Us program. Just show your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card and a photo ID on Saturday or Sunday, and you will get free admission to more than 225 …

If you’d like entertainment and activities  with your shopping and dining excursions, Dania Pointe plaza in Dania Beach offers free events for kids and adults. Dania Pointe is a popular plaza with trendy shops, restaurants, Bowlero, Dania Improv and Regal theaters. Some of the venues offer Happy Hour deals. Free events & activities at Dania …