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When kids are out of school for the summer, parents in South Florida appreciate ideas for fun things to do. Especially, if those activities are free, cheap or come with a discount. Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties offer lots of fun and entertainment for families, both indoors and outdoors.   We have beaches, parks and …

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For wet fun under the South Florida sun, Rapids Water Park in Riviera Beach offers water slides, flumes, raft rides, a wave pool and lazy river. New Splash Pass for 2023 is $79.99 and valid for the remainder of the season through Nov. 26. Good for unlimited visits except for Saturdays in July and August. …

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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 …

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One of the best deals around in Miami is through an organization called Culture Shock Miami. Through Culture Shock, students 13 to 22 (and their guardians) can get discount tickets to numerous cultural performances in Miami for only $5 each. See all the discounts offered by Culture Shock Miami here. Here is a shortlist: Free …

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This summer, Barnes & Noble wants kids to go on an adventure without ever leaving their backyard or bedroom. All they need is a good book and a vivid imagination! To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily South Florida on the Cheap newsletter. You may also follow us on Facebook and …

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Popular bands from South Florida perform at Starlight Musicals free concerts at Holiday Park in Fort Lauderdale.  Starlight Musicals is a summer favorite in South Florida. Free concerts are 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. every Friday from June 10 through August 12 at Holiday Park on Federal Highway and East Sunrise Boulevard. The events also …

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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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For teens, Planet Fitness is offering a free program for working out during summer. The Planet Fitness Summer Pass offer is valid for teens ages 14 to 19 until August 31, 2023, at participating venues, with registration required.  Teens age 17 and younger need to register with a parent, either online or in person.  Information …

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