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Apple stores are hosting free Apple camps for kids 6 to 10 years old through July 31. The focus is “Create an Interactive Story of Kindness.” During the weekly educational programs campers will create their own personalized interactive storybooks on the subject of kindness using new iPad Airs and Apple Pencil Pro. The devices will help …

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Splash in the water playground. Play games. Splashtacular events are offered at Castaway Island, the water park at T.Y. Park in Hollywood, and entry is $7.  The events in 2024 include: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, June 28, Pirate Night. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, July 26, Luau Night. T.Y. Park, 954-357-8811, is …

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Your little one is invited to attend Tinker Bell’s Tea Party on Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Lake Worth Beach City Library, 15 N. M St. Free to attend, registration required. Scroll down for instructions. To register, email jmovic@lakeworthbeachfl.gov or call 561-533-7354. To keep up with the latest news, …

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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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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. New tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. the first of every month, so be …

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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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