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Vintage fire truck. Everglades display. In addition to exhibits, Plantation Historical Museum offers occasional events, model trains, and activities. The museum usually is open 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on  Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with occasional exceptions. Donations are accepted. It’s wise to verify it’s open the day you are interested in. Plantation Historical …

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What better way to treat the kids on a budget than by taking them to an air-conditioned movie theater for an afternoon of cheap but quality entertainment, plus a complimentary snack? What: Discount flicks for Family Day on Aragon When: Second Saturday in July, August, September and November Where: Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon …

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If your kids are entering grades 6th through 12th in August and they enjoy watching all kinds of movies, then the West Palm Beach city library has just the thing to entertain them and keep them cool at the same time. Tweens and teens can eat movie theater snacks and watch a fun film at …

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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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Pools, water parks and water playgrounds in Broward offer refreshing fun. Some venues, especially municipal pools, offer entry without spending a wad of money.    You can find splash pads with free entry, pools and water parks that don’t cost much, and even some water parks that offer discounts in the afternoons. If you’re looking …

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Children ages 5 through 12, and their accompanying grownups, can participate in a free 15-minute spotlight tour and gallery experience, followed by a related workshop at the Norton Museum of Art. What: Family Studio When: Either 11 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.; or 1 p.m. to 2:20 p.m. Saturdays on July 6, 13, 27, 2024: Music …

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Celebrating Independence Day means picnics, outdoor concerts, beach parties, and fireworks. Here’s a sample of what some municipalities are planning for the 2024 holiday. You can use this list to find the best places to see fireworks in Palm Beach County. Check back for updates as more info becomes available. Boca Raton Start the celebration …

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Set your sights for an adventure in the South Florida wilderness. Perhaps you’ll navigate a shady path through a lush forest. Or perch yourself on a riverbank where herons are wading in the water. Tune in to the visual displays, scents and sounds of the outdoor environment. Some parks, botanical gardens and protected natural areas …

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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 in 2024 for teens ages 14 to 19 June 1 – August 31 at participating venues, with registration required.  Teens age 17 and younger need to register with a parent. Information is online.  …

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The Village of Wellington will be celebrating the Tanabata, an annual Japanese Star Festival that culminates on the seventh day of the seventh month. The public is invited to write wishes on pieces of colorful paper, called Tanzaku, and attach them to bamboo branches or “Wish Trees” in the hopes they come true.  Make a Wish …

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