Summer-kids

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 …

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 …

Vintage fire truck. Everglades display. In addition to exhibits, Plantation Historical Museum offers occasional events, model trains, and activities like trivia events. 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 …

Old Davie School historical attraction is featuring a display of Barbie items. The Barbie showcase in 2024 is offered 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday from July 2 through July 26. Admission is $10.  For the exhibit with entry to the historical museum, tickets are $15. Old Davie school is at 6650 Griffin …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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