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Family Farms in Davie offers produce for purchase, including occasional U-pick items, flower fields and activities. The farm with farm animals on display is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays; and 10 a.m. to 10  p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, usually with free entry. Fees apply for some activities and events. Family Farms, …

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YMCA organizations offer free swim lessons for water safety. The lessons are for kids, teens and adults. In 2024, free lessons are  March 25-29, and registration is required online. YMCA facilities in Broward offering free swim instruction include Pembroke Pines, Weston, Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, and Fort Lauderdale.   Sign up for the South Florida on …

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Discounted entry fees and a youth orchestra are offered at Bonnet House Family Day event in Fort Lauderdale. Bonnet House Family Day in 2024 is 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, March 23, with activities and entertainment. Bonnet House is an historic home with whimsical features and gardens.  Discounted entry fees for the event are …

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Miami is preparing for a fun Easter season … complete with egg hunt adventures and photo opportunities for the entire family.  Easter is set for Sunday, March 31, 2024. But be aware that not all holiday-themed events will take place on that specific date. We also have news on egg hunts and Easter events in …

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Egg hunts for kids and other family events for Easter and Spring are offered Broward.  Often an Easter Bunny — or Peter Rabbit or Spring Bunny —  is on site. Some events offer exciting features, such as a marshmallow drop from a helicopter in Hollywood. Lots of events in Broward are open to the public …

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Flamingo Gardens in Davie  is a popular attraction with wildlife habitats, botanical gardens and occasional extra events and activities including festivals and live entertainment.  Flamingo Gardens prices & discounts Regular entry fees are $24 ages 12 and older, $17 for ages 3-11 20% discount, which is $19.20  for seniors age 65 and older, veterans, military, …

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Festivities for St. Patrick’s Day in Broward include bagpipes, parades and Irish dancing. Plenty of the events are free, including parades and festivals. There are also St. Patrick’s Day parties and events in Miami-Dade and St. Patrick’s Day parades and events in Palm Beach County. St. Patrick’s Day events in 2024 in Broward   Plantation St. …

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While lots of parks in South Florida are relatively flat, Vista View Park in Davie is distinctive for its relatively tall terrain, with parts about 65 feet above sea level. Entry to Vista View  is free on week days. On weekends and holidays, the fee is $3 per vehicle for up to 8 people or …

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It’s official. Spring arrives with the vernal equinox this month and Boynton Beach will welcome the season with a free upcoming family event. What: Spring Market, 2024 When: Saturday, March 23, from 4 to 9 p.m. Where: Centennial Park & Amphitheater, 120 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach Admission is free; vendor prices vary. Entertainment, activities …

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For Sunset Movie Nights in March & April, The Square is presenting the Barbie movie and The Lorax, respectively, on the lawn. Admission is free with RSVP. Feature film schedule: Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.: “Barbie” Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.: “The Lorax” Grab a blanket and the whole family for …

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