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Free Toy Ice Cream Truck Project at Lowe’s

Patti — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:10:00 +0000

For youngsters who enjoy working with their hands, Lowe’s offers occasional free projects for kids. Among them is a hands-on project 10 a.m. May 26 at participating stores. Youngsters build an ice cream truck and decorate it with stickers and paperboard cut-outs. The workshops are free, and registration online is required.

Free entry for Art Museum Day May 18

Patti — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:54:03 +0000

Enjoy some free activities. Museum of Art/Fort Lauderdale is offering free entry, a free film, and a tour for Art Museum Day May 18. The museum is also offering $25 discounts to guests registering for workshops or other eligible workshops. The museum is at One East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, 954-525-5500

Free health fair with kids’ activities

Patti — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:16:08 +0000

The Salvation Army of Broward and various other social and health service organizations are offering a free health fair. The event is May 19 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Fort Lauderdale. Professionals with mobile units offer various health services, including vaccinations. Free refreshments and kids’ activities are featured. The fair is at …

Free Program On Scam Prevention Thursday

Patti — Wed, 09 May 2012 19:49:39 +0000

The Broward Library in Fort Lauderdale is offering a free program on avoiding scam artists. The event is 1 p.m. May 10 at the Main Library in Fort Lauderdale. The program features skits about con artists by the Boca Pointe Performing Scam Troupe. The library is at 100 Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 954-357-7443

Free Expo & Motorcycle Rodeo May 5

Patti — Fri, 04 May 2012 22:13:05 +0000

The free Public Safety Expo is a family-friendly event that features a variety of displays and demonstrations from various police and rescue units. The free event is 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 5 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel on State Road 7 in Hollywood, 954-327-7625 Highlights include the South East Police Motorcycle Rodeo …

Dolphin-theme event for Cinco de Mayo

Patti — Fri, 04 May 2012 21:31:57 +0000

Lime Fresh at The Shops at Pembroke Gardens is offering free football-theme activities and festivities. The events 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. May 5 include games for kids and Miami Dolphins team representatives and alumni. Lime Fresh is in The Shops at Pembroke Gardens on Pines Boulevard, east of Interstate 75 …

Free Comic Book Day May 5

Patti — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:02:20 +0000

Here’s a fun free offer. Lots of merchants in Florida participate in this event. For Free Comic Book Day May 5, participating comic book shops hand out free comic books and sometimes offer other Comic Book Day festivities. Specific events vary by vendor. Information about the event and participating shops is featured …

Lauderdale Air Show Information

Patti — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:55:34 +0000

The Lauderdale Air Show website features lots of information about where to park, shuttles and where to watch, either for free or for a fee. The event, which features aerobatic displays, U.S. Navy Seals Leap Frogs, military formation displays and helicopter demonstrations, is April 27 to April 29 offshore in Fort Lauderdale.

YMCA ‘Healthy Kids Day’ April 28

Patti — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:12:24 +0000

The Y is promoting Healthy Kids Day with free activities and events. Hundreds of YMCAs in the nation are participating in the event, Saturday April 28. Families may phone their local YMCAs to determine which are offering free activities and events. A list of of YMCAs by region is featured on …

Free Piano Concert At Library

Patti — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:58:12 +0000

Enjoy a free solo piano recital at the Broward Library. The event features pianist Sara Daneshpour is April 28 3 p.m. at the Broward Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale. The concert also is performed 3 p.m. April 29 at Granada Presbyterian Church, 950 University Drive, Coral Gables. The free concerts are part of the Chopin …