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Splash around with Santa at a pool party in Tamarac. Entry is $5.  Summer Splash with Santa in 2024 is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 20, with swimming, entertainment and poolside activities presented by Tamarac Parks & Recreation Department. The event is at Caporella Aquatic Complex, 954-597-3660, 9300 NW 58th Street, Tamarac. Lawn …

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CityPlace is keeping the Christmas in July tradition alive in 2024. Join Santa for a Science Sunday with Cox Science Center. Get your Christmas wish list ready early for Santa’s summertime visit to the lawn, the last Sunday in July. What: Christmas In July Photos With Santa When: July 28, 2024, from 2 to 4 …

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When kids are out of school for the summer, parents in South Florida appreciate ideas for fun and interesting things to do. Maybe educational. Especially, if those activities are free, cheap or come with a discount. Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties offer lots of fun and entertainment for families. Indoors and outdoors.  Dive-in movies …

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The City of Aventura is offering free summer movies for kids in June, July and August. Seating is limited and not reserved. Admission is free but everyone must have a ticket, either online via Ticketmaster or in-person at the Center. Lobby opens at 10:30 a.m. What: Aventura Summer Family Film Series, 2024, Sundays at 11 …

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Live entertainment, art vendors and a Kids Zone are featured at a free  event presented in Broward by Tri-Rail railroad. Tri-Rail Summer Fest in 2024 is 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 13, in Fort Lauderdale. The event includes: food trucks, including Jake’s Drive-In Burgers, Ya Hala & others vendors bounce houses glitter tattoos …

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Here’s a chance for children from 6. months to age 17 to experience the energy and rhythm of traditional African dance workshops and activities. General admission, browsing and some activities are free, while others have a $10 fee to participate; no charge for spectators; donations accepted. All attendees will be able to browse through unique …

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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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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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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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