Price drops on Summer Savings Pass

Miami Seaquarium, Wannado City, Lion Country Safari and Miami MetroZoo have dropped the price of the Summer Savings Pass to $44.95.
With the pass, you get unlimited visits to the Seaquarium, the zoo and Lion Country Safari, through Sept. 30, plus one visit to Wannado City.
If you already have an annual pass to one of these attractions, [...]

Monster jam ticket winners

Congratulations to the winners of our Monster Jam ticket drawing, Sara Kloor and Judy Manger. They’ll be attending the monster truck show free this weekend with three family members each, courtesy of the show’s organizers, who donated the tickets for the giveaway.
Thanks to all of those who entered our contest. I had no idea [...]

10 free and cheap spots for family fun

Many have complained that Broward offers few free and cheap activities for families. But we found 10 gems that are either free or extremely low-cost. Consider oceanfront paradises, nature preserves and a horse farm now in a county park – all to enjoy for free.
You can read our story here and add your own favorite [...]

Last day to win tickets to Monster Jam

We’re giving away two sets of four tickets to Advanced Auto Parts Monster Jam Summer HEAT, which runs Aug. 20-21 at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise.
Monster Jam features monster trucks, 12 feet tall and 12 feet wide atop 66-inch tires. They can fly up to 130 feet.
Show are 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20; and [...]

Florida tax-free weekend Aug. 13-15

If you haven’t bought all the school clothes and supplies your kids need yet – or if you don’t have any kids but need some clothes and office supplies of your own – this may be the weekend to shop.
Florida’s sales tax holiday is back this year, in a shortened version. Qualifying items will [...]

Free Mommy & Me Tuesday Morning

Tots and your grownups, here’s an offer.
Whole Foods in Plantation is offering a free music program designed for babies through kindergardeners.
Participating moms — or other adults with kids — receive a muffin during the event, which is 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10, at Whole Foods Market, 7720 Peters Road, Plantation. Reservations are requested, 954-236-0600.
The Music [...]

Free Rock ‘n’ Roll Puppet Concert

Kids — groove to some tunes with puppets.
The music is part of a free rock ‘n’ roll puppet show performed by Mr. Brian and the Boppets.
The event is 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7 at Nova Southeastern University Library, 3301 College Ave., Davie, 954-262-5477.

Kids eat free at IHOP in August

During August, kids eat free at IHOP every day from 4 to 10 p.m.
There is a limit of one free kid’s meal for each adult entrée.

Free kids’ workshop at Home Depot

On the first Saturday of the month, The Home Depot hosts a free kids workshop from 9 a.m. to noon for children 5 to 12.
The project for Saturday, Aug. 7, is a school bus pencil holder. Kids also will receive an orange apron and an achievement pin.

Free bowling for all Aug. 7

Have you always wanted to break a world record? Now’s your chance. On Aug. 7, join others across the country and enjoy one free game of bowling at participating centers.
All that you need to do is print out this coupon.
Participating bowling alleys in Broward and Miami-Dade are:

AMF Pembroke Pines Lanes, 1940 N. University Dr., [...]