Jan
04
The Tortoise and the Hare is featured in two free puppet shows. The puppet shows are appropriate for youngsters in pre-kindergarten to second grade, accompanied by a parent or other adult. The shows present the fable with a modern twist. The puppet shows are 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday January 7. They’re performed at Weston Regional Park in …
Jan
02
Lego stores in Sunrise and Aventura are offering a free project for kids to build and keep. The mini model building event kicks off January 3 at 5 p.m., while supplies are available. The event is for youngsters ages 6 to 14. Lego stores are at the Sawgrass mall, 12801 W. Sunrise Blvd., …
Dec
29
Family-friendly New Year’s Eve activities are available in Fort Lauderdale. The free event includes ball drops Saturday at 7 p.m. — for the youngsters — and 12 a.m. The Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department is presenting the music, kids’ games and festivities at Esplanade and Southwest Second Street in the Himarshee area, 954-828-5363
Dec
13
Winter Wonderland is a free holiday event featuring a peppermint twist game and treats. The event is Thursday 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. December 15 in Deerfield Beach. The activities are at Villages of Hillsboro Park, 4111 NW Sixth St., 954-480- 4495
Dec
07
Lowe’s stores are offering free train-building activities for youngsters. The make-it and take-it-home projects include Saturday December 10 at 10 a.m. at participating Lowe’s stores. The kids build coal cars December 10 and engines on December 17. Sign up for the clinics on Lowe’s website.
Dec
06
Santa is featured at free holiday festivities in Deerfield Beach. The free event includes music, vendors and kids’ activities. The Holiday Celebration at The Cove is December 10 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Cove Shopping Center, 954-426-6898
Nov
11
Drop off eligible old electronic equipment for recycling and enjoy free entry to America Recycles Day festivities. Some free T shirts and other giveways also may be available. The America America Recycles Day event and Electronics Drop-off is Saturday November 12 in Davie. With eligible electronics to recycle, the entry fee at the gate …
Sep
29
Kids activities and entertainment are featured at this event, which is free with paid entry to the park. Many bands are participating in the festivities Sunday October 2 The event showcases Caribbean culture and features a parade of kids showing off bright festive costumes. The parade is at 1 p.m. and the carnival is noon to 8 …
Aug
29
On the first Saturday of the month, The Home Depot hosts a free kids’ workshop. On Sept. 3, kids can build their locker message board. The free kids’ workshops are from 9 a.m. to noon. The kids leave with their project, an orange apron & an achievement pin.
Jul
02
Various parades, kids activities and fireworks are available in Broward for the Fourth of July. Here are some. Deerfield Beach — music and fireworks 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., main beach parking lot, Ocean Way and SE First Street. Free shuttles from parking lots at Cove Shopping Center from 11 a.m. to …
