Summer-kids

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 …

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 …

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 …

Swim or lounge on the deck. Pompano Beach is offering free dive-in movie events. Dive-in movies in Pompano Beach in 2024 include: 8 p.m. Friday, June 21: “Under the Boardwalk” 8 p.m. Friday, July 19: “The Little Mermaid” live action 8 p.m. Friday, August 9: “Cars” Dive-in films are at the aquatics facilities, 901 NW …

The City of Delray Beach Parks and Recreation department presents a free Back to School Skate Night. This is an outdoor event, so take your own skates and protective gear. What: Back to School Skate Night When: Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Catherine Strong Park, 1500 SW 6th St., Delray …

Instead of the traditional one-day festival, the Children’s Trust Family Expo this year will take place as three separate Saturday pop-up events throughout Miami. The date is Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. This annual expo was created to provide parents with access to educational, health and social services in a fun and festive atmosphere. This year, …

For a free family activity, ArtsPark in Hollywood features events with inflatables, games and entertainment. The Summer Fun events in 2024 are 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays in July and part of August, and offered prior to free outdoor family films at the park. Feel free to bring portable seats and blankets. ArtsPark is …

Miami’s gonna get hot this summer – it always does. So the kids will want to stay cool. Best way to do that? Visit a water park where they can splash, slide and dunk their way to a fun time. We’ve compiled a sampling of water parks in Miami-Dade County that are worth a visit …

Get ready to celebrate summer with a Splash Party on Saturday in honor of the National Recreation & Park Association (NRPA)’s 40th year. What: Summer Splash Party When: Saturday, July 27, with free entry from 9 a.m. to noon Where: Wellington Aquatics Complex, 12072 Forest Hill Blvd. Activities include:  DJ Music Demonstrations Kona Ice (for …

School starts soon, but while it’s still out, there is still time to make sure your kids are entertained. Luckily, South Florida, and especially Palm Beach County, has plenty of free and cheap things for kids to do this summer, both inside and outside. There are, of course beaches, most of them free to visit. …

Games Around the World Community Day will be held this year on Saturday, July 20, 2024, from noon to 5 p.m., at the Norton Museum of Art, 1450 S. Dixie Highway, in West Palm Beach. There will be indoor and outdoor games, performers, demonstrations, films, tours and workshops. Some activities have limited capacity and require …