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The Miami-Dade Public Library offers library card holders a chance to visit local museums and attractions free. When available, the Museum Passes are good for a family of four to get into:  The Bass Black Police Precinct & Courthouse Museum Coral Gables Museum  The Curtiss Mansion Deering Estate Fruit & Spice Park HistoryMiami Museum Jewish …

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Family-friendly films are shown for $2 each at participating Paragon theaters during the Kids Summer Movies promotion. Theaters include those in Davie, Coral Springs and Delray Beach. The $2 movies for youngsters and their families are 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during summer, June 11-Aug. 1, 2024. The movies are offered first-come, first-served, and …

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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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Public school will be out soon (June 6 to be exact) and for parents, that means keeping the kids busy with summer camp. Whether your kids are artistic, outdoorsy or creative, we’ve got an inexpensive option for your consideration. The City of Miami and Miami-Dade Parks and Recreation Departments, as well as those in individual …

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Spending Sundays with family is always a goal and ICA Miami in the Miami Design District makes it just a little easier, and a lot of fun with their weekly Family Sundays at ICA Miami. Reserved tickets are required.  Here is the schedule for the upcoming Family Sunday events: May 19: “Musical Storytelling”  May 26: …

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For free family entertainment, Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation is offering outdoor films at Bass Park pool. Lounge by the pool. Or watch a movie with a dip in the water.  Films featured in 2024  include: 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 10: “Spiderman Across the Spider-Verse” 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 14: “Super Mario Bros. Movie” Feel …

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In a continued effort to promote literacy, The Children’s Trust has expanded its Book Club! Get free monthly books by mail for your child – from birth until their fifth birthday. (The program originally targeted just 3-year-olds.) To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily South Florida on the Cheap newsletter. You can …

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Purchase a pizza at full price and receive a free 11-inch pizza for your youngster for free.  That deal is featured Tuesdays in August at participating Blaze pizza restaurants. Use promocode BLAZEKID.  According to a representative, the deal does not include any age restrictions. Free & inexpensive things to do this weekend in South Florida …

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For a fresh approach to navigating sights and shopping in Fort Lauderdale, step aboard a free water trolley. The LauderGO Water Trolley ferries guests along a scenic route to an assortment of  points along the New River, all for free. The Water Trolley service is separate from Water Taxi vessels. Fees apply for Water Taxi. …

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