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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For an enticing twist on the usual fireworks for Fourth of July, Lauderhill is featuring a Third of July drone light show. The event in 2024 is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, and entry is free. The venue is Lauderhill Sports Park, 7500 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderhill 33319. Parking is free. …
Drones are painting pictures in the sky at an International Reggae Day event in Broward. The dazzling display is July 1, 2024, at Miramar Regional Park, 16801 Miramar Parkway, Miramar 33027. Gates open at 7 p.m. and the drone display is at 9 p.m. Monday, July 1, and entry is free. The LunaLite Drone Show …
If you’re looking for a place to take the kids for a free family outing for a few hours, here’s a fun idea and it won’t matter if it’s raining or not: What: Summer Fun Playdate When: Monday, June 24, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: Dadeland Mall, 7535 N. Kendall Drive, Miami, near …
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 …
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 …
Residents of Broward are eligible to nab a voucher for $40 off swimming instruction for kids. The vouchers are for kids to age 8. When ordering a kid’s swimming instruction voucher, Watersmart Broward offers an opportunity for another voucher offering off swimming instruction for parents. Apply on the Watersmart Broward website. Prices of swim instruction …
Favorite summer tropical fruits include the mango, mamey, and anon (a sweet-apple). If you don’t know what these are, or on the other hand, if the thought of these makes your mouth water, then head out to the Redland Summer Fruit Festival on June 22, 2024, for a taste of these. Fruit is the unofficial …
Sweet potato pie. Gospel performances. Dancing and games. Juneteenth festivities in Pompano Beach include the annual Blues and Sweet Potato Pie Festival. In 2024, the festival is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 15, and entry is free. It’s at Apollo Park, 1580 NW Third Avenue, Pompano Beach 33060. The event includes games for …
The Broward Sheriff’s Office is presenting a Water Safety Expo in Weston. The event in 2024 is 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Thursday, July 25 and entry is free. The venue is Bonaventure Town Center Club, 16690 Saddle Club Road, Weston 33326
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, …