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The annual Palmetto Bay Village Picnic is coming up for Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Coral Reef Park, 7895 SW 152nd Ave., Miami. Admission is free; vendor prices vary. This community event includes the following: Food vendors Rides & Games Performances Face Painters Balloon Twisters Music and more For more information and …

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Have you ever fed a shark or a stingray? Wouldn’t it be great if there were a place you could take the kids that would be educational and fun for an entire afternoon for only $10? Well, there is. Sandoway Discovery Center in Delray Beach offers the following activities all for the cost of admission: …

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For youngsters who are fascinated with trucks, Plantation is offering a perfect event. Touch a Truck in Plantation includes opportunities to walk right up to and possibly sit inside fire trucks, tractors and other vehicles. In 2025, the free event is 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday, March 15, with no horns 9 a.m. to …

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On the third weekend of each month, Manatee Lagoon hosts Sensory Saturdays for family members who prefer an inclusive experience with softer lighting, less noise, and still a lot of fun from 8 to 9 a.m. Admission and parking are free; advance registration required. Fun fact: Did you know the manatee’s closest living mammal is …

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Grab your little leprechauns and plan to spend the day frolicking with the wearing of the green. The South Florida Emerald Society hosts its annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the German-American Social Club in Miami. Admission is free. Features: Live Entertainment with traditional Irish and …

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Royal Palm Beach will host the free, family-friendly West Fest, from Friday, Feb. 28, through Sunday, March. 2, 2025, at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. Times: Friday, Feb. 28: from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 1, from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday, March 2, from 1 to 5 p.m. The event will include the …

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World Fest in Weston offers an international array of flavors, fashion, displays, art, singing, dancing and other live entertainment. Entry is free for Weston World Fest festivities in 2025 is 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 2, offering entertainment and things to do for kids and adults. Weston World Fest features performances and interactive …

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For folks who sign up for the free Family rewards program at Ikea, participating restaurants in the home goods stores offers deals. Ikea Restaurant deals include: Mondays $3 for 8-piece Veggie Ball & Plant Ball plates, requires Family Rewards ID, while the promotion is offered Tuesdays  50% off adult entrees, requires Family Rewards ID Wednesdays  …

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If you’re on a quest to discover a place where you can take the kids and enjoy the day for next to nothing, then the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center is definitely a place for the whole family to enjoy an authentic outdoor Florida adventure. And best of all, admission is free! There is no charge …

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