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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 …

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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 …

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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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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 …

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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 …

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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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Public parks, schools and libraries in South Florida are among the places  featured in a federal program that offers free food for kids and teens during summer. The free meals are for kids 18 and younger. The Summer BreakSpot program is presented by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Florida Department of Agriculture and other …

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