Friday, August 3, 2012

What's Happening: August 06- August 12

It's almost "Back To School" time, I know many are looking for fun activities and events around every corner. There is a lot of new things going on this week! Thursday is the "slow" day this week, only 1 thing that I found going on. I would love to know how some of your experiences, a Mom's feedback is the best feedback EVER! If you hear of an event I need to list, please be sure to send me a message so I can include it. Don't forget to join our group so you can be sure to get your weekly events for everything "Mom".
I wanted to share a wonderful site that I found to help work on my girls writing skills. Go to HandWritingWorksheets.com , you can type in anything you want- whether it be their name, a sentence or even a short story. I have allowed my girls to make their own sentences which has made it a little more fun for them. Enjoy!

Monday, August 06

Gumbo Limbo Beach Treasures
10-11:30am
Cost per person: Member $5   Non-member $8
All ages. An adult must sign up and participate with child.
Limpets & topsnails are a few of the shells you can find on Florida’s beaches. Meet at the Center to learn about seashells and the animals that make them. Caravan to Red Reef Beach Park and search for ocean treasures.
Please call our Program Sign-up line at (561) 338-1542 

Monkey See Monkey Do Art Studio
11444 W Sample Rd. 
Coral Springs
(954) 341-5216
10-11am
Cost: $15
Age: 3-5 years
"Lil' Picasso's" Instructional Art Class. Blue Dog by George Rodrigue.


Make A Film FREE Camp at Apple Retail Stores
Click on link above to locate the stores closest to you.
Click on link above for the dates at your location: end of July and beginning of August
Cost: FREE
Time varies, click link above.
Ages: 8-12
A fun, FREE workshop where kids become filmmakers. At Apple Camp, kids learn how to shoot their own footage, create an original song on an iPad, and put it all together in iMovie on a Mac. This free workshop, held at Apple Retail Stores, spans 3 days and ends with campers debuting their masterpieces at the Apple Camp Film Festival. Space is limited and workshops fill up quickly, so sign up now for a super-creative adventure.
Day One (1.5 hours)
- Get an intro to the basics of movie-making, including creating a storyboard.
- Create an original soundtrack by making a song in GarageBand on an iPad.
- Prepare for shooting footage outside the store overnight or inside the store at the end of the workshop.
On day one, Apple Camp also includes an optional, one-hour Parents Workshop that will focus using and setting parental controls on the Mac. Registration not required.
Day Two (1.5 hours)
- Get an intro to iMovie- simple-to-use movie-making software.
- Use a Mac to import and edit collected movie footage, incorporating skills and music.
- Create a film.
With guidance from Apple Camp Counselors, kids will use iMovie- part of the iLife suite of creativity applications built into every Mac- to create, edit, and produce their films.
Day Three (Saturday morning, 1.5 hours)
- Film Festival
Kids will have the opportunity to showcase their movies to invited parents, relatives, and friends. Participation in the festival is optional. Campers can take their completed movies home at the end of Day Two, if they prefer.


David Deal Family Play Day 
August 04-11
Cost: FREE
954-828-7275
A series of free family friendly events. Each day there will be a different event going on. Check location and times:
August 6 & 7, 2-9pm at Joseph C. Carter Park: Teen 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. Come as a team or make one when you get here! Play some high-energy hoops created especially for the serious ball player.
August 8, 9am-3pm at Central Broward Regional Park, Lauderhill, David Deal Playday Kids Day. Let the games begin! Olympic sports, novelty competitions, table games and wacky water competitors.
August 8, 7-11pm at Joseph C. Carter Park, Boxing at The Arena. Contenders Boxing Club, USBA and the City of Fort Lauderdale  proudly present the 3rd Annual Boxing at the Carter Arena event featuring South Florida's most talented boxers competing for their titles.
August 8, 7:30- 10pm at Joseph C. Carter Park, Legacy Tribute at The Jazz Cafe'. Enjoy cool jazz and hot R & B as we pay tribute to the trailblazers who helped make Playday what it is today. Featuring: The Larry Dogg Band.
August 11, 11am- 2pm at Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex, Championship Swim Meet. Tri-county summer swim leagues are invited to compete in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, and team relays.

Food Truck Invasion
5:30-9:30 pm
Hollywood ArtsPark at Young Circle, Hollywood Boulevard and U.S. 1
954-921-3500
Up to 20 different food trucks will be peddling their culinary creations that will satisfy any appetite. There will also be music and kids activities. 

VBS at West Broward Church of Christ
"All Aboard The Kingdom Express"
Cost: FREE
DATES: August 6 -10, 2012 Monday - Friday
TIME: 9:00AM - 12:00PM
QUESTIONS: CALL: Mike Aldrich 954-675-8245 or EMAIL: Fireguy1415@aol.com
On Sunday, August 12 we will have the VBS Extravaganza: All children and their families are invited to services and a luncheon.

Kid's Hub Cafe: $5 Open Play All Day
Cost: $5
Open Play ALL Day at Kid's Hub!!


Tuesday, August 07

National Night Out Against Crime Fun
**Check for the your city below for details on What time & Where your night out is taking place.**
Join Sheriff Al Lamberti and the BSO family for the 29th annual “National Night Out Against Crime,” a nationwide event designed to strengthen neighborhoods through law enforcement and community partnerships. National Night Out aims to heighten awareness of crime and drug prevention, build support and participation in local anti-crime programs and, most importantly, send a message to criminals that our residents and law enforcement are standing together against crime. This is a perfect opportunity to get to know the BSO deputies who patrol your streets and unite with your neighbors in the fight against crime.
Cost: FREE
Sunrise
6-9pm Public Safety Building. Food, Bounce Houses, Finger Printing and more. Call 954-746-3653 for more info.
PEMBROKE PARK/WEST PARK
Starting at 6:00 p.m. enjoy an evening of fun, games, prizes, free food and beverages at the Pembroke Park/West Park district office at 3201 W. Hallandale Beach Blvd. There will be a public safety presentation, along with sheriff and fire rescue vehicles on display.
DANIA BEACH
Join Dania Beach district personnel from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. for America's night out against crime.  You and your family are invited. Activities include: a DJ, bounce house, food and refreshments, K-9 demonstration and a fire equipment display.  All the activities take place at Patrick J. Meli Park at 2901 S.W. 52 St.
LAUDERDALE LAKES
From 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. the public is invited to enjoy festivities at Vincent Torres Memorial Park at 4331 N.W. 36 St. There will be a distribution of child ID kits, law enforcement displays and safety demonstrations.
CENTRAL BROWARD
Starting at 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. residents are invited to join the Central Broward district personnel at Delevoe Park at 2520 N.W. 6 St. in unincorporated Central Broward near Fort Lauderdale. There will be presentations for children and adults, refreshments and give-a-ways. 
TAMARAC
Starting at 6:00 p.m. Tamarac district personnel and residents will take a stand against crime. Meet the Tamarac district chief and staff, visit some of the specialized units, gather crime prevention information and receive give-a-ways and FREE refreshments at the Lakes of Carriage Hills Clubhouse at 4985 E. Sabal Palm Blvd. Then join the caravan at 7:15 p.m. to Concord Village Condominium Clubhouse at 6501 N. University Dr.
WESTON
At 5:30 p.m. Weston residents are invited to a National Night Out appreciation dinner located at the Police Services Building at 17300 Royal Palm Blvd. Come and meet one another and gather important crime prevention information to help keep you and your family safe.
DEERFIELD BEACH
From 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. residents will enjoy rock climbing, a bounce house, obstacle course, music, refreshments and law enforcement demonstrations.  All activities will take place at Quiet Waters Park at 401 S. Powerline Rd.
POMPANO BEACH
From 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. residents are welcome to Pompano Beach City Hall at 100 W. Atlantic Blvd. for a host of activities and personality appearances including: Mobile Mike, Zumba dancers, Super Heroes, Capoeira Martial Art dancers, Zimbabwe dancers, a bounce house, face painting clowns, balloon making, Mariachi band, Brazilian/Italian singer Erminio Spalla, Gamesxite – mobile video game center, BSO SWAT vehicle & K-9, Pompano Beach Fire Rescue, Police Women of Broward County, some Miami Dolphins cheerleaders and show cars from Eddie Accardi. There will be Citizen Observer Patrol (COP), Explorers and CyberVisor recruitment and information available as well as crime prevention materials and free food and drinks.
OAKLAND PARK
Activities start at 6:30 p.m. at Collins Center at 3900 N.E. 3 Ave. Those who attend will enjoy a bike rodeo, school supplies, hot dogs, snow cones, music and much more.  Come get your bicycle registered and gather some crime safety tips as we all keep an eye on crime.
LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SEA
From 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at El Prado Park at 4500 El Mar Dr. the following activities will be available: COP program recruitment and information, CyberVisor program recruitment and information, education material and presentations for identity and scam prevention, cyber crime and computer safety, prescription drug abuse and awareness and general crime prevention information. The following BSO assets are expected to be available as interactive displays: Marine patrol vessel, marked Dodge Challenger and SWAT rescue vehicle. Free food and soft drinks will be served.
NORTH LAUDERDALE
Join North Lauderdale district personnel from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Municipal Complex at 701 S.W. 71 Ave.  Law enforcement equipment will be on display as well as a bounce house for the children and free refreshments for all.
COOPER CITY
From 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. join Cooper City personnel at 10580 Stirling Rd. Evening events will include crime prevention, crime scene, Mounted Unit and a K-9 presentation. BSO representatives will be fingerprinting and testing the children on the 911 Simulator Interactive Phone. Residents will have the opportunity to tour fire rescue. Please contact BSO’s Cooper City Crime Prevention Unit at (954) 441-8330 for further details.
PARKLAND
All activities will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Parkland Commons/Publix Shopping Center located at 8095 University Dr.

Princess Tea Party Tuesdays at Joey's Outback Adventure in Wellington
Ongoing Event Every Tuesday
12pm
Cost: Children 1-12 $14.95 (Admission, Refreshments and Tiara Included)
           Adults $10.95 (Refreshments Included)
Sign up at the front desk or call 561-204-4554 to reserve your place on our guest list. Hurry! Space is limited. Come dressed in your princess attire and receive $1.00 off. Refreshments: Drinks, Finger Sandwiches and Dessert.

MUVICO in WPB Free Summer Film Festival
10am
Cost: FREEThis week featuring: "Puss In Boots"
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday June 12 through August 16, 2012. Enjoy FREE family movies at all MUVICO Theater locations.


$1 Movies on Tuesdays & Wednesdays during the summer. This week they are showing "Arthur Christmas" and "Smurfs" in our area. You can click on the link above to find the theater(s) nearest you.

David Deal Family Play Day 
August 04-11
Cost: FREE
954-828-7275
A series of free family friendly events. Each day there will be a different event going on. Check location and times:
August 6 & 7, 2-9pm at Joseph C. Carter Park: Teen 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. Come as a team or make one when you get here! Play some high-energy hoops created especially for the serious ball player.
August 8, 9am-3pm at Central Broward Regional Park, Lauderhill, David Deal Playday Kids Day. Let the games begin! Olympic sports, novelty competitions, table games and wacky water competitors.
August 8, 7-11pm at Joseph C. Carter Park, Boxing at The Arena. Contenders Boxing Club, USBA and the City of Fort Lauderdale proundly present the 3rd Annual Boxing at the Carter Arena event featuring South Florida's most talented boxers competing for their titles.
August 8, 7:30- 10pm at Joseph C. Carter Park, Legacy Tribute at The Jazz Cafe'. Enjoy cool jazz and hot R & B as we pay tribute to the trailblazers who helped make Playday what it is today. Featuring: The Larry Dogg Band.
August 11, 11am- 2pm at Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex, Championship Swim Meet. Tri-county summer swim leagues are invited to compete in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, and team relays.


Wednesday, August 08

Gumbo Limbo Seining the Lagoon
10-11:30am
Cost per person: Member $5   Non-member $8
Ages 10-adult. An adult must sign up and participate with children.
Explore the grasses and flats of the Intracoastal Waterway behind Gumbo Limbo. Hand-held dip nets and large seine nets allow us to catch and release a variety of fish, shrimp, crabs, and other marine life. 
Please call our Program Sign-up line at (561) 338-1542 


Westfield Family Fun Day at Broward Mall
11am-1pm
Cost: FREE
Age: 2-5 years
August is time for "End-of-Summer Fun!" Kids may have traveled over the summer and we've got stories that capture the thrill of freight trains and the exciting world of airplanes. After story time, kids will decorate a wooden airplane to take home and enjoy a tasty snack.
Family Fun Days are always FREE and feature different stories, snacks, and crafts at each event.

Young at Art Open House

5:30-7:30pm
Back to School Open House
Kids, Teens and Adult Classes


MUVICO in WPB Free Summer Film Festival
10am
Cost: FREE
This week featuring: "Puss In Boots"
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday June 12 through August 16, 2012. Enjoy FREE family movies at all MUVICO Theater locations.

Regal Movie Theaters 
10am
$1 Movies on Tuesdays & Wednesdays during the summer. This week they are showing "Arthur Christmas" and "Smurfs" in our area. You can click on the link above to find the theater(s) nearest you.

Coral Springs Museum of Art
2855 Coral Springs Drive
Coral Springs
954-340-5000
Cost: FREE on Wednesdays. 
Great opportunity to teach the kids some culture.
Follow the link for more details.

Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse
Davie, FL
10:30am
Cost: $1
Featuring: "Yogi Bear"

David Deal Family Play Day 
August 04-11
Cost: FREE
954-828-7275
A series of free family friendly events. Each day there will be a different event going on. Check location and times:
August 6 & 7, 2-9pm at Joseph C. Carter Park: Teen 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. Come as a team or make one when you get here! Play some high-energy hoops created especially for the serious ball player.
August 8, 9am-3pm at Central Broward Regional Park, Lauderhill, David Deal Playday Kids Day. Let the games begin! Olympic sports, novelty competitions, table games and wacky water competitors.
August 8, 7-11pm at Joseph C. Carter Park, Boxing at The Arena. Contenders Boxing Club, USBA and the City of Fort Lauderdale proundly present the 3rd Annual Boxing at the Carter Arena event featuring South Florida's most talented boxers competing for their titles.
August 8, 7:30- 10pm at Joseph C. Carter Park, Legacy Tribute at The Jazz Cafe'. Enjoy cool jazz and hot R & B as we pay tribute to the trailblazers who helped make Playday what it is today. Featuring: The Larry Dogg Band.
August 11, 11am- 2pm at Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex, Championship Swim Meet. Tri-county summer swim leagues are invited to compete in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, and team relays.


Thursday, August 09

MUVICO in WPB Free Summer Film Festival
10am
Cost: FREE
This week featuring: "Puss In Boots"
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday June 12 through August 16, 2012. Enjoy FREE family movies at all MUVICO Theater locations.

Friday, August 10

Splash Ahoy at Quiet Waters Park
401 S. Powerline Rd.
Deerfield Beach, FL954-357-51006-10pmCost: $6Say goodbye to summer with a pirate-themed event with splash time, a bounce house, games and a movie. Refreshments available for purchase. Advance tickets required. 
Kid's Hub Cafe: $5 Open Play All Day
3-3:30pm
Cost: FREE
Free cookie decorating!! Come by to decorate your cookie and play for a bit.

Funtastic Fridays For Kids
ArtsPark at Young Circle
Every Friday, 5 - 9 pm

Cost: FREEThe best FREE family social event in town featuring a bounce house, face painters & more!
Information: 954-921-3500



Every Friday & Saturday, 8pm
Cost: FREE
Featuring:   MASIS Cultural Center presents Kalamarca - Andean Music from Bolovia 
Get your groove on at ARTSPARK LIVE!, a FREE weekend concert series dedicated to showcasing South Florida's finest talent in the heart of Downtown Hollywood. Enjoy every musical style under the sun at the state-of-the-art ArtsPark Amphitheater at Young Circle. 

Screen on The Green in WPB
Waterfront Commons
8pm

Cost: FREE
Featuring: The Muppet's
Outdoor movie watching has never been more inviting than on the West Palm Beach Waterfront. Join us the second Friday every month for family-friendly movies in an open-air theater we’ve set up just for our “Screen on the Green” series. Enjoy some favorite old classics and newer films in our theater under the stars. Sit on the Great Lawn overlooking the spectacular waterfront in the heart of downtown West Palm Beach. Bring a blanket or a chair and purchase “movie time” popcorn, snacks and beverages from our stocked concession stand.

Safari Nights at Palm Beach Zoo





Every Friday Evening From August Through October
5:30 - 9 p.m.
Cost: Admission is free for Zoo Members. Non-members receive discounted admission of $14.95 for adults and $8.95 for children ages 3-12 (note: Due to the already discounted admission rate, no coupons are accepted during Safari Nights).
Every Safari Night will feature children's entertainment, roving animal encounters and shows, complimentary rides on the Wildlife Carousel, live music in the Fountain Plaza, and dinner specials in the Tropics CafĂ©. For more information info@palmbeachzoo.org.


Saturday, August 11

Back To School Bash at Westfield Broward Mall
10am-4pm
Cost: FREE
Info: 954-473-8100
Westfield Broward Mall will host their Best-In-Class Bash that will feature: A Back to School Fashion Show for kids and teachers with refreshments provided by Vitamin Water. * Y100 Live Remote at Comcast Lounge. * Aero Back TO School Street Team distrubuting branded Tote bags, Friends & Family invites, and Aeropostale BTS "Look Books". * Facepainting with Curly Sue. * Free makeovers at Sephora (inside JCPenney) from 11am-5pm. * Back to School fitness demo. * Kids activities with the Museum of Science and Discovery. RSVP for further details and exciting updates. 

Miami Southland Mall
1-3pm
Cost: FREE
This South Florida Parenting Kids Fun Event, allows children to visit with Curious George, make a monkey face craft, get a balloon banana and win prizes- all FREE!

10-10:45am
Cost per child: Member $5   Non-member $8 per child
Ages 5&6 with an adult.
Sea turtles have a lot in common with us! Join us to learn how they are similar, and how they are different. Decorate a paper plate sea turtle to take home, and then visit the sea turtles that call Gumbo Limbo home. 
Please call our Program Sign-up line at (561) 338-1542. 

3-4pm
Ages 3 and up
Cost: $4.00
954-340-5000
Create ice-cream art at nine stations and enjoy a real sundae. Part of a monthly family program exploring art together, with hands-on activities and more. Limited space; reservations suggested.

Family Fun Day: Summer Games in Miami
History Miami
101 West Flagler Street
12-5:00pm
Cost: FREE
Come play with us! Celebrate the closing of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London with a full day of games and sports. Visit a variety of game stations throughout the galleries, learn about local athletics and create your own Olympic gold medal.

Healthy Family Fair at Plantation General
10am-2pm
Cost: FREE
at Outpatient Services Area
Registration: 888-256-7724
Come to the fair for free back-to-school vaccines, health screenings for children and lots of fun! Registered participants can receive FREE vaccines and a chance to win school supplies. Family Fun activities include cup cake decorating, exercise demo, face painting, arts and crafts.

The Beatles: 6:30-7:25pm
Michael Jackson 7:30- 8:30pm
For questions please contact:
lklix@sfsm.org
561-832-1988
Cost: Members/$8, NonMembers/$10
Enjoy a spectacular laser light show and musical journey of the Beatles in our full dome planetarium.  Michael Jackson: You'll find it hard not to dance in your seats in this electrifying laser concert! Enjoy all the musical classics that pulse to lasers, stars, and other special effects from this legendary pop-star. Shows run about an hour.  Popcorn and other refreshments are available for purchase. 
Cost: FREE
954-828-7275
A series of free family friendly events. Each day there will be a different event going on. Check location and times:
August 6 & 7, 2-9pm at Joseph C. Carter Park: Teen 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. Come as a team or make one when you get here! Play some high-energy hoops created especially for the serious ball player.
August 8, 9am-3pm at Central Broward Regional Park, Lauderhill, David Deal Playday Kids Day. Let the games begin! Olympic sports, novelty competitions, table games and wacky water competitors.
August 8, 7-11pm at Joseph C. Carter Park, Boxing at The Arena. Contenders Boxing Club, USBA and the City of Fort Lauderdale proundly present the 3rd Annual Boxing at the Carter Arena event featuring South Florida's most talented boxers competing for their titles.
August 8, 7:30- 10pm at Joseph C. Carter Park, Legacy Tribute at The Jazz Cafe'. Enjoy cool jazz and hot R & B as we pay tribute to the trailblazers who helped make Playday what it is today. Featuring: The Larry Dogg Band.
August 11, 11am- 2pm at Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex, Championship Swim Meet. Tri-county summer swim leagues are invited to compete in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, and team relays.

Lowe's Build & Grow FREE Kids Clinics
10am
At Any Lowe's Near You
Ages 4+
Cost: FREE
The kids are able to build a wooden project (they provide you with everything you need), and get a free apron, goggles, patches, and much more. 
Make sure you go online and register your child to be sure you save your spot and print and sign the waiver (they will have extra waivers there if you forget). Even if the classes are full, often you can still get in, you just have to wait until everyone who is registered goes first- there are almost always empty slots. Also offered on Sunday at 2pm.

Back To School RoundUP at Sunrise Civic Center
4- 9:30pm
Cost: FREE
954-747-4600
Kick off the school year at this free family event, jam-packed with rides, games, music, food and fun. We'll wrap up the evening with an outdoor movie on a giant screen, along with plenty of popcorn! 


Hollywood West Concert Series

Boulevard Heights Amphitheater
7:30- 9pm
Cost: FREE
Featuring: Shadow Creek (Country Music)
A FREE concert in Hollywood. Bring a blanket or chair for comfort, and remember your picnic basket.

Miami Art Museum FREE Family Day
Cost: FREE
1-4pm, tours 2pm
Second Saturdays are Free for Families. Make a decorated drum to play and display! Join a percussion procession at 3pm with musician Oscar Fuentes and march to the beat of your own drum. 

History Miami FREE Admission
Cost: FREE
All Day
Second Saturdays of the month are FREE.

Gooey Gobs and Squishy Stuff at Schoolhouse and Children's Museum
Schoolhouse Children's Museum and Learning Center, 129 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach
561-742-6780 
10:30 - 11am
Costs: Under 1 FREE, Ages 1-17 $4, Adults $5
This popular weekly program is now offered on Saturdays during the summer! If it's squishy, sticky, fluffy, soft, ooey-gooey or rough, little hands will want to investigate. Focusing on discovery through play and materials exploration, this program will highlight different mediums each week. 


Arts Park LIVE! Music at Young Circle Ampitheater
Every Friday & Saturday, 8:00 p.m.
Featuring: Sista Mary Beth- Blues

Cost: FREE
Get your groove on at ARTSPARK LIVE!, a FREE weekend concert series dedicated to showcasing South Florida's finest talent in the heart of Downtown Hollywood. Enjoy every musical style under the sun at the state-of-the-art ArtsPark Amphitheater at Young Circle. 



Sunday, August 12

8am-4pm
Cost: FREE
Info: 954-392-3500
Great events going on all around the store! Grab a "Report Card" at customer service and taste our favorite back to school dishes. Don't forget to "grade" each teams dish and turn in your report card for a chance to win a back to school gift basket!
8am- The first 100 kids will receive a FREE Whole Foods Market Lunch Bag (Redeem at Customer Service.
11am- Whole Kids Club- Petite Chefs Pack the Fun in Lunch with Chef Melanie.
12-2pm- Enjoy live music, face painting and a magician on our patio!
2-4pm- A+ Food Tastings.


NFL Punt, Pass & Kick in Sunrise
12pm
Sunrise Athletic Complex
954-747-4600
Ages: 6-15
Cost: FREE
Girls and boys can show off their punting, passing and place-kicking skills. Winners advance to sectional level. Sneakers required, pre-registration recommended.

Back To School Family Carnival at The Kids Hub

2-5pm
Cost: $8 per child
For More Info: 1 -888-698-9659 
Back To School Family Carnival! Bring the kids for a fun carnival day of games, prizes, free popcorn, free face painting, free caricature and special craft time. Special entertainment at 3:00pm.

Lowe's Build & Grow FREE Kids Clinics
2pm
Ages 4+
FREE
The kids are able to build a wooden project (they provide you with everything you need), and get a free apron, goggles, patches, and much more. 
Make sure you go online and register your child to be sure you save your spot and print and sign the waiver (they will have extra waivers there if you forget). Even if the classes are full, often you can still get in, you just have to wait until everyone who is registered goes first- there are almost always empty slots. Also offered on Saturday at 10am.


FREE Days at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road 
Coral Gables
305.667.1651 
9:30 AM- 4:30 PM
Cost: FREE
Enjoy the wonder of Fairchild, every Sunday in August and the first Wednesday of every month from June to November, for free. A day at Fairchild is a day in paradise. Where else can you visit a tropical rain forest, view world class art, dine at an award winning cafĂ© and do it all surrounded by the unparalleled beauty of nature? Only at Fairchild.

6pm
Cost: FREE
Featuring: Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows
We're kicking off a Harry Potter extravaganza unlike any you've seen before! Every Harry Potter movie, every Sunday in July and August!
Wear your capes, bring your wands. Don't forget something soft to sit on. Seating is limited, FREE tickets required, available at our Coral Gables location, only.

Weekend Movie Madness
Sugar Sand Park
11am
Cost: $1 (includes popcorn and drink)
Spend your Sunday watching one of these classics the whole family can enjoy.  Limited Seating.  Please call the box office at (561) 347-3948 to purchase tickets in advance.  An adult must accompany children under 12.

Explorium: Make & Take at Sugar Sand Park
11:30am (approx 1 hour)
Cost: $5 per project
Looking for a fun science project to take home? Drop in for a Make and Take. Choose from binoculars, boomerangs, musical instruments and more! 

Animal Adoption Fair
10 AM - 6 PM
War Memorial Auditorium

Cost: FREE
Fun, food, live music & entertainment all day. Friendly adoptable animals (all fixed with shots) from many different shelters & rescue groups will be looking for caring homes. Well behaved & leashed pets also welcome. 



Ongoing Activities:

Kids Cooking Party  "Growing Cooks Culinary Emporium"
"We are a cooking school and cooking party facility for the entire family. We also feature creation stations during the week when events are not taking place. Times for Creation Stations are Monday- Friday 11am-5pm with the exception of Tuesday availability is 11pm-4pm. Cookie Pops are $2, Cupcakes are $3 or 2/$5. We do feature other creation station activities from time to time as well. Our Cooking Class schedule comes out monthly featuring kids & youth classes. Give us a call or stop by for a great time." 
They offer so much original and fun things to do! Give them a call at 954-345-4575, follow the link above or "Like" them on Facebook to keep up with all of the activities!

11000 Red Road, Pinecrest, 33156 
305.669.6990
For an afternoon of quality time with your child, we have something at Pinecrest Gardens for children of every age.
Splash 'n Play, A water playground designed for the enjoyment of children ages 2 through 12. It is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to one hour prior to the park's closing. The admission fee for this activity is $3.00 per child. Petting Zoo, get a chance to interact with our farm animals. Open daily at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. Admission to the petting zoo is FREEPlayground is aadjacent to a picnic table area and concession, the colorful playground offers kids a wide variety of fun and exercise. Feed the Fish, the waterways throughout the garden offer children a unique opportunity to feed fish in their native environment. Fish food is sold at the Splash 'N Play attendant stand. Botanical Gardens, the gardens offer some of the most beautiful and rare plants from around the world serving as a perfect stage for the young botanists. Swan Lake, provides the perfect place to watch wildlife in a spectacular setting. Kids can sit and watch the beautiful swan as it swims across the water, the iguanas and turtles sunnying themselves on the grassy bank or the native birds that stop to cool down at the water's edge. 

The Broward County Libraries. They have so many FREE programs going on various days of the week with their 30+ locations! Follow the link above to check out what is going on closest to you.

At AMF, kids 15 and under can bowl for free all summer. Simply register and you'll get a weekly voucher for two FREE games per child per day through September 3, based on lane availability. Shoe rental is not included.
FREE bowling available until 8 p.m., 7 days a week.
AMF summer is May 14 – Sept. 3, 2012.
Go to their site to sign up and have the vouchers sent to your email.

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