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If you like watching films out in the open air, Las Olas Oceanside Park in Fort Lauderdale offers occasional events with free flicks.   Free movies  in 2024 include: 8 p.m. Friday, October 25 ‘Beetlejuice’ The event is 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.  with vendors, trick or treating and photo ops. The event is pet …

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The Miami-Dade Public Library offers library card holders a chance to visit local museums and attractions free. When available, the Museum Passes are good for a family of four to get into:  The Bass Black Police Precinct & Courthouse Museum Coral Gables Museum  The Curtiss Mansion Deering Estate Fruit & Spice Park HistoryMiami Museum Jewish …

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Once again, Cinemark is opening the doors on its popular (and budget-friendly!) Summer Movie Clubhouse with 10 weeks of family-friendly flicks for just $1.75 each.  The 10-week summer film fest runs Monday through Thursday from June 10 to Aug. 15, 2024. Movie showtimes and days vary by location. Advance tickets are available.  Families can save even more …

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CMX Cinemas are showing kids’ movies for $1.99 this summer as part of the Summer Movie FunFest. The discount movies are at 10 a.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Tickets are available only at the box office. The series runs June 18 through August 8, 2024. Here’s the schedule for …

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Family-friendly films are shown for $2 each at participating Paragon theaters during the Kids Summer Movies promotion. Theaters include those in Davie, Coral Springs and Delray Beach. The $2 movies for youngsters and their families are 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during summer, June 11-Aug. 1, 2024. The movies are offered first-come, first-served, and …

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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 Summer Savings Pass is a one-price deal good for entry to four South Florida attractions. That’s some savings! This year’s pass is valid for May 17 through Aug. 31, 2024, and is $67.99 plus tax for adults and $56.99 plus tax for children (age 3 to 12).  The pass is good for the following …

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The South Florida Adventure Pass offers unlimited entry for four South Florida attractions with a summer package deal. For one price, you’ll receive entry to participating attractions as often as you want to go. The pass is good from May 15 through September 30, 2024. South Florida Adventure Pass The South Florida Adventure Pass includes …

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Enhance a walk in the park with a story along the way. Waters Edge Park in Tamarac features a story trail. Story trails, also referred to as story walks, are outdoor exhibits featuring pages from a storybook displayed along a path. It’s a free activity for families with kids — and a great way to …

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Public school will be out soon (June 6 to be exact) and for parents, that means keeping the kids busy with summer camp. Whether your kids are artistic, outdoorsy or creative, we’ve got an inexpensive option for your consideration. The City of Miami and Miami-Dade Parks and Recreation Departments, as well as those in individual …

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