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This summer, Barnes & Noble wants kids to go on an adventure without ever leaving their backyard or bedroom. All they need is a good book and a vivid imagination! To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily South Florida on the Cheap newsletter. You may also follow us on Facebook and …

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One of the best deals around in Miami is through an organization called Culture Shock Miami. Through Culture Shock, students 13 to 22 (and their guardians) can get discount tickets to numerous cultural performances in Miami for only $5 each. New tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. the first of every month, so be …

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The North Palm Beach Library is partnering with Summer BreakSpot to provide free meals on weekdays for kids and teens, all summer long. Summer BreakSpot’s goal is to provide free, nutritious meals to kids and teens 18 and under that don’t have access to food. Lunch starts at 11:30 a.m. in the library’s Bob’s Garage …

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Reading is fundamental! That’s why the Miami-Dade Public Library System is once again hosting its Annual Summer Reading Challenge through Aug. 14, 2023. The Summer Reading Challenge was established to keep students of all ages reading during the summer months, in an effort to retain and enhance their skills. To participate, children must read or …

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Old Davie School is offering a free exhibit featuring little railroads. The model train display  is featured 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. week days June 12 – July 7, 2023,  at the historical venue, 6650 Griffin Road, Davie 33314.  The exhibit is also offered 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. July 15 and July 29, entry …

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For free family entertainment, Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation is offering an outdoor animated film. Films featured at Bass Park Pool  in 2023 include 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. June 9, with free entry. The film is “Sonic The Hedgehog.” Sit on the pool deck or splash in the pool. Feel free to bring your …

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The Palm Beach County Library System is serving free nutritious lunches and snacks to children during the summer, in partnership with the School District of Palm Beach County. This free lunch service will be available at all of the libraries listed here from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. now through Friday, July 28, excluding holidays …

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Readers of all ages are invited to get in on the fun and share their progress for a chance to win a prize in the All Together Now program. Sign up at any Palm Beach County Library System location beginning Monday, June 05 through Friday, July 28, 2023. To sign up, fill out the form …

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Apple stores are opening registration for free Apple camps for kids 8 to 12 years old on June 10 and running through July 30. Classes are held Thursday through Sunday, times vary. The focus is “Design Your Dream Inventions on iPad” Kids will be encouraged to think like an inventor and follow the process from brainstorm …

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