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Free and cheap things to do with kids in Miami, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Have fun with your children without emptying your wallet.

We found a deal that will get you 20% off the new Cirque du Soleil show Luzia. Cirque du Soleil Luzia will be at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach February 19 through April 25, 2026.  Cirque du Soleil is offering a special Black Friday offer for 20% off ALL performances and price levels of LUZIA performances …

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Popular holiday events in Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach and other towns in South Florida include lighting & light-up festivities. Events often feature extra fun like live entertainment, activities for kids, face painting, vendors and Santa.  Some events in Fort Lauderdale feature Fort Lauderdale Symphonic Winds. An event in Dania includes skating and a drone show. …

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During Miami winters, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden transforms itself into The NightGarden, an enchanted, illuminated experience full of fantasy and wonderment, where things like the Wise Talking Tree, Archimedes and Flying Fairies come to life. This magical garden is scheduled to be open Nov. 7, 2025 through Jan. 11, 2026. Feast your eyes on stunning …

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Selfies with Santa are featured at Banyan Pilot Shop in Fort Lauderdale.  The event in 2025 is 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. November 22 and Santa flies in by plane.  Entry is free and reservations are requested online.  Banyan Pilot Shop is at 5320 NW 20th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale 33309. Other Holiday Events  

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If your holiday plans include seeing “The Nutcracker,” we’ve found a way you can see several performances of this time-honored classic for less. Many of the deals, from Culture Shock Miami, are for patrons age 13 to 22 — but each young person can bring someone else along for the same low price. ‘The Nutcracker’ …

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Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church will present a free “Ukrainian Christmas Traditions” concert featuring “Carols of the Bells” plus food, crafts and more starting at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, December 6, 2025. The event will begin at 4:30 p.m. with food, crafts and more. The “Carols of the Bells” concert will begin at 6 …

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The “6th Annual Pooches & Presents in the Park”is a free, pet-friendly holiday event. Not only will it feature photos with Santa, adoptable dogs, local vendors, food and raffles, but also dog-friendly activities like a splash zone and lure course.  “Pooches & Presents in the Park” When: Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, from noon to 4 …

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Communing with nature has never been more fun and the Daggerwing Nature Center has so many opportunities for kids and their families to take advantage of the great outdoors. Admission is free; access to trails and boardwalk are free; most programs have fees usually from $5 to $10. Upcoming November events: BIRDING 101 Saturday, Nov. …

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The organizers of Winterfest offer a Winterfest Family Fun Day at Esplanade Park in Fort Lauderdale. The event in 2025 is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, November 23, with free entry, free entertainment and free activities. Esplanade Park is on Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk, a delightful promenade along The New River. Esplanade Park is at …

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Hollywood is throwing  festivities packed with events and entertainment for its 100th birthday, including a free concert by popular recording artists Kool and The Gang.  Free entry is offered for events at ArtsPark on Hollywood Boulevard and Federal Highway both Friday and Saturday, November 21 and 22. The celebration is 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. …

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