When kids are out of school for the summer, parents in South Florida appreciate ideas for fun things to do. Especially, if those activities are free. Inexpensive. Or offered at an appealing discount.
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Outdoors
- Fern Forest, free entry & free parking, features several nature paths, including its elevated boardwalk into cypress/maple swamp, 201 Lyons Road South, Coconut Creek 33063, 954-357-5198, read feature Nature Trails & Free Entry at Fern Forest in North Broward
- TY Park in Hollywood, includes tennis, picnic tables & a 2-mile paved path primarily around a lake for walking, running, biking & skateboarding, 3300 N. Park Road, Hollywood 33021, 954-357-8811, read TY Park in Hollywood is lovely venue for outdoor exercise & relaxation
- Secret Woods, free entry & free parking, includes a boardwalk overlooking the New River, and assorted other nature walks, 2701 W. State Road 84, Dania Beach 33312, 954-357-8884, read feature
- Free surf, paddleboard & skimboard lessons from Island Water Sports in Deerfield Beach, free lessons 7 a.m. Saturdays, participants need to pre-register online or via phone. Read feature
- Other Broward Parks, free on weekdays, some free on weekends, phone first to ensure park you’re interested in is open
- Free birdwatching equipment on loan from libraries & free online workshop
- Paddleboats & other watercraft rentals in Parks
- Bike routes in Broward
Attractions
- Free rides on Riverwalk Water Trolley in Fort Lauderdale
- Downtown Hollywood Mural Project features about 30 murals on exterior of buildings in a relatively easy walkable route. Information is online or read feature
- Free entry days & other museum deals in Broward
- Free entry day at Art & Culture Center of Hollywood, usually third Sundays
- Free first Thursday events at Art Museum in Fort Lauderdale with interactive fun
- Discounts at Historic Bonnet House & Gardens in Fort Lauderdale
- Deals & Events at Xtreme Action Park in Fort Lauderdale
- Deals at In The Game recreation venue in Sunrise
- Discount opportunities for Jungle Queen Riverboat in Fort Lauderdale
- Flamingo Gardens in Davie with “Big Bugs” exhibit & opportunities for discounts
- 2-for-1 deals for fun & recreation in Broward
- Deals at In The Game recreation venue in Sunrise
- Deals & Events at Xtreme Action Park in Fort Lauderdale
- Discounts at Butterfly World
- Water Taxi offers deals, including 2-for-1
- Plantation Historical Museum features vintage fire truck & free entry
Events & Entertainment
- Drive-in & outdoor movies, including free events & deals
- Free live music at Hollywood Beach bandshell, usually 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Wednesdays – Sundays
- July Fourth fireworks & festivities, including Beach Boys live in Fort Lauderdale
- July 23-24 Miramar Kids Comic Expo, $10 & $20, online
Online
- From home, download e-books & other digital resources from Broward libraries
- Broward Library offers live events online
- Story Time From Space featuring astronauts from the Space Station
- Free e-books
- Museum of Discovery & Science in Fort Lauderdale offers videos on YouTube & other social media
- Space Out! Online videos, activities & apps from NASA
- NASA STEM activities for students
- National Weather Service offers weather science and safety, with weather resources & activities
- American Museum of Natural History in New York
- National Geographic Kids features online quizzes, games & videos
- National Parks video
- Google Earth
- Activities & projects for kids from Michael’s
- Virtual rides from Universal Orlando online & Youtube
Webcams
- Meerkat webcam from ZooMiami
- Otter webcam & other online entertainment & fun from Mote Marine Laboratory in Florida
- Wildlife cams in Africa
- Niagara Falls
- live webcams @ beaches in Broward
- coral city urban coral reef in Miami
Camps
Featured
Free — FCC USA Soccer Summer camp for ages 5-16 at variety of parks in Fort Lauderdale. Offered by FĆŗtbol Con CorazĆ³n USA, Broward County Parks & city of Fort Lauderdale
Description: “includes teaching children about life-lessons like respect, tolerance, honesty and solidarity combined with engaging basic soccer lessons and footwork.”
Others
- Young At Art in Plantation, information online
- YMCA of South Florida offers day camp at different venues, including Hollywood, Weston and Pembroke Pines, with physical distancing practices, information is online or 954-334-9622
- Broward Center for the Performing Arts camp, information online
Other Events
- 2-for-1 & other ‘LauderDEALS’ discounts for fun, recreation & retail
- It’s free: films, e-books, workshops, language lessons & other online resources from Broward Library
- Juneteenth events in Broward
- Free entertainment & fun in Florida’s Hollywood
- Free live entertainment Fridays at Holiday Park in Fort Lauderdale
- Fun For Kids During Summer In South Florida, including deals & free entry
- Father’s Day discounts & ideas for fun
- Free indoor fun & deals for rainy days
- Free, Inexpensive & Other Fun Things To Do This Weekend
- Free live entertainment & events in Broward
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