Water parks and water playgrounds in Broward offer evening events, including Superhero Splash Bash fun at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield. Evening events Superhero Splash Bashes Superhero-themed family nights July 7, July 21, August 4 and August 11, 6 to 10 p.m., at Splash Adventure at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach. The fee is $6 per […]
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Waterparks & water playgrounds in Broward
Swim, splash and slide. For refreshing wet fun, several regional parks in Broward offer water parks and water playgrounds with relatively inexpensive entry fees. Water parks, which are open April to August and weekends in September, include Tropical Splash at Central Broward Regional Park & Sta dium, 3700 N.W. 11th Place, Lauderhill 33311, 954-357-5400 Splash Adventure at […]
16 Kids eat free deals in Broward
Restaurants in South Florida offer family-friendly deals, including free food for kids. Often, free-kid’s-meal deals require purchase of at least one adult entrée. With these deals, participation at individual restaurants may vary and restrictions and exceptions may apply. If you decide to take advantage of an offer, it’s wise to phone first to be sure the deal […]
Young at Art offers free family-friendly events at beach park
Young at Art, which is based in Davie, is presenting free art-theme events at a park at Fort Lauderdale beach. The events are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 22 Participants from the public participate in an 8-foot high and 16-foot wide art project with the theme of love & friendship 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. August 19 Art activities, […]
Free Funtastic Fridays for Kids in Hollywood
The Funtastic Fridays For Kids events at ArtsPark in southeast Broward feature face painting, inflatables, DJ entertainment and other free kid-friendly and family-friendly fun. The events are 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. most Fridays at the park on Hollywood Boulevard at U.S. 1. While at the park, you might want to take advantage of free family-friendly movies most Fridays […]
Explore Earth exhibit at Tamarac library & free activities
Displays and activities about earth science are featured at a traveling exhibit at the Tamarac branch library during summer. Explore Earth, which includes information about weather, water and ecosystems, is at the library June 7 to August 4. The exhibit and activities are free. Examples of activities July 12 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Marine Diver: build your own diver and […]
Farm tours with barnyard animals at Tradewinds Park
For a break from urban sights of South Florida, enjoy a tour of an educational farm that includes pigs, ponies, sheep and other barnyard animals. Tradewinds Park in North Broward offers farm tours on weekends for $3 a person. You’ll also pay a park entry fee on weekends, which is $1.50 a person for ages 6 and […]
Florida tax-free shopping deals August 4 to 6
For a bit of savings on apparel, footwear and school supplies, Florida offers a tax-free shopping weekend in which eligible items are exempt from the usual six percent sales tax. The tax-free weekend is August 4 to August 6. It’s perfect for back-to-school shopping, and it’s also valid on items bought for babies and adults. Eligible merchandise includes select school […]
Free family-friendly movies in Hollywood
Watch family-friendly films for free outdoors at ArtsPark in south Broward. The movies are 8 p.m. most Fridays at the amphitheater. Feel free to tote along your own portable seats and blankets. ArtsPark is on Hollywood Boulevard at U.S. One in Hollywood. For information, phone 954-921-3500 Films include these and others June 9 Home Alone 2 June 16 Kung Fu Panda 2 […]
Free summer fun & deals for kids & families in Broward
When kids are out of school on summer break, parents in South Florida appreciate ideas for fun things to do. Especially, if those activities are free. Or offered at an appealing discount. We’re pleased to offer some nifty suggestions. Free things to do Free kids’ movies at Paragon theater in Davie, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in summer Free family-friendly movies […]
Kids build free LEGO project at LEGO stores
Lego stores in Aventura and Sunrise offer a free project for kids to build and keep. The free Lego Monthly Model Mini Build events are usually from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. the first Tuesday and Wednesday of the month. The event is for youngsters ages 6 to 14. To participate, parents need to join the LEGO VIP program, which […]
Free summer food programs for kids & teens in Broward
Dozens of Broward schools, recreation programs, religious organizations and others are participating in a program that offers free nutritious breakfasts, lunches or snacks for youngsters and teens during the summer. Many offer more than one meal a day. The program is intended to provide youngsters with nutritious food when school is on break. Information about the program and […]
2-for-1 deals for activities, restaurants & shopping in Broward
Nab 2-for-1 summer deals at restaurants, attractions, spas, stores and activity vendors in Broward. The Summer Savings deals, valid May 1 to October 15, are promoted on the Greater Fort Lauderdale tourism website. To access the deals at participating businesses and attractions, display a Summer Savings promotion voucher. The vouchers are free to print and display on your phone. […]
