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Entry is free for the Summer Symphony Series in Pembroke Pines. Delight in performances that feature the South Florida Symphony Orchestra.  Events in 2024 include: Sunday, June 9, 4 p.m. The performance will feature South Florida Symphony Orchestra stringed instruments. The repertoire includes classical to popular music and information about stringed instruments.  Sunday, July 14, …

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Taking an entire family to a museum can run into the three figures. But military families can get a big break thanks to Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families and the Department of Defense. The program offers FREE admission to more than 2,000 museums across America …

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Play yard games, hop on bounce houses and delight in the rhythms of the Jagged Edge band  at Summer Jamz in Fort Lauderdale. Summer Jamz in 2024 is 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, August 16 and entry is free.  For those who’d like to shop, food vendors and other vendors are included in the …

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This is a fun outdoor activity that can help distract from the scorching heat. Take the kids to enjoy bubble shows where they can play and interact with millions of bubbles. CityPlace in West Palm Beach is delightfully bombarding spectators with a Bubble Blast event. Bubble shows last 15 minutes and repeat every weekend through Sept. …

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Pack your favorite towel. Deerfield Beach Parks and Recreation department is offering dive-in movies. Dive-in movies in 2024 include: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, May 17: “Jaws” 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, July 12: “Elemental.” This event will be part of One Deerfield: Connecting Community, One Block at a Time. This event will …

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This street party will not only have mega performances, but also vibrant artwork from local vendors, ethnic cuisine, and an array of unique crafts and jewelry, plus an array of service providers and more: Gospel Doo-Wop R&B Salons Massage Clothing Food trucks Vendors Exhibitors Youth Zone What: Brownsville Music & Arts Festival When: Saturday, Aug. …

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The Cybrarium, in Homestead, has a Summer Reading Program, that is coming to a close, and the library is throwing a party featuring dancers from Fantasy Theatre Factory. What: End of Summer Reading Program Dance Party When: Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, for ages 6 and up, noon to 3 p.m. Where: Cybrarium, 80 W. Mowry …

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Soar down an inflatable water slide. Play splashy water games. Splash In The Pines in Pembroke Pines is all about wet activities and it’s free. The event  is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, August 10, 2024 at West Pines Soccer Park, 350 SW 196th Avenue, Pembroke Pines. Parking is free. If splashing works up …

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For family activities, National Night Out events in South Florida often include activities, police and firefighter demonstrations and entertainment.  Usually events, including the events in Plantation, Fort Lauderdale and Sunrise, are free. The Plantation event includes a petting zoo, rock wall and The Fuzz police department band.   National Night Out events foster public safety and …

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School starts soon, so here’s an event to take advantage of the best South Florida summer fun has to offer. Take your swimsuit and sunscreen and join friends and neighbors for a free pool party at Pompey Park Pool. DJ, ice cream, and more. What: Pompey Park Pool Party When: Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, from …

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Touch–a–Truck events are not just a chance for kids to look at trucks up close. It’s also a fun activity that gives children the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of their world and their community. Events like this take the trucks out of picture books and presents them in-person to kids by allowing them …

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