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‘Pinocchio’ by Fantasy Theatre Factory: $5 stage shows for kids

Fantasy Theatre Factory

Fantasy Theatre Factory produces a series of live stage performances for young audiences that bring fun, family-friendly shows to life. Tickets are usually only $5 per show, some are free, plus some sensory-inclusive performances are available.  2025 Fantasy Theatre Factory Shows The Mis-Adventures of Pinocchio, a re-telling of the classic tale on the following dates: Friday-Saturday*, …

Free monthly STEM for kids: Science & Sunshine this summer, CityPlace

No need to buy a home chemistry set. Now, you take the kiddos to an interactive event with hands-on demonstrations emphasizing science technology, engineering, and mathematics. For the next few months, CityPlace will be hosting STEM for kids, presented by the Cox Science Center & Aquarium. Science and Sunshine When: 2nd Friday of each month, …

Fun things to do in July in Miami-Dade

Miami Spa

We celebrate America’s independence in July but there are lots of other fun things to do around Miami. Here’s what we recommend during these dog days of Summer.   Waterpark fun to keep your cool Miami-Dade’s plentiful waterparks are open and ready for splashtacular fun. Cool off and enjoy wave pools, waterslides, splash zones, lazy …

Bluegrass jam at Greynolds Park

The South Florida Bluegrass Association offers a free bluegrass festival and acoustic jam on the first Sunday of the month at Greynolds Park, 18501 NE 22nd Ave., North Miami Beach. Musicians in attendance at the monthly jams are encouraged to bring their acoustic instruments and take the stage for a post-performance jam session. While the …

Free Gables Gallery Night on first Fridays

Gables Gallery Night is one of Miami’s longest running first Friday of the month events, spanning nearly four decades now. The evening is a great way to visit the multitude of galleries in the City Beautiful.  Click here to see a list of participating galleries open from 6-10 p.m. While traipsing through Downtown Coral Gables, …

Deerfield Beach Arboretum offers free entry

For an easy nature excursion, the Deerfield Beach Arboretum features about 200 trees from different parts of the world. The nickname for the venue is “Tree Zoo.” Entry is free.  The arboretum is on about nine acres with a walking path. The route includes flowering tropical fruit trees, exotics, palms, wetlands, bamboo, natives, butterfly garden, …

July Fourth fireworks, parades & events in South Florida

Patriotic festivities for July Fourth in South Florida include fireworks, parades and old-fashioned family fun. Many 4th of July events in Broward, Miami-Dade and greater Palm Beach are free. Many events feature live music and free concerts. Most July 4 fireworks displays in 2025 are July 4 but a few other events are on other …

Shakespeare by the Sea: ‘The Winter’s Tale,’ $5, Jupiter

This Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival features professional actors who will delight audiences of all ages with the spectacle that only the Bard’s repartee can deliver. Performances are outdoors: Shakespeare in the Park in the winter, in Royal Palm Beach; and Shakespeare by the Sea in summer, in Jupiter. Experience William Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale” Thursday-Sunday, …

Free performance by Ailey Campers at Arsht Center

AileyCamp Miami at the Adrienne Arsht Center provides an incredible opportunity to underprivileged youth. For six weeks, 1,000 11 to 14-year-old young campers develop their artistic talents during the full-scholarship summer day camp program. You can see what they learned in a free performance titled on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 7 p.m. at the Arsht …

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