Friday, September 14, 2012

September 17-23 in South Florida!

I am finding so much stuff going on in our area it is hard to keep up with it all, but I am trying!

I am always looking for every event/activity possible, if you have or no of a great family event going on in the South Florida Tri-County area, let me know so I can plug it into the appropriate week.

Always check details on each event/activity to be sure details have not changed. Life happens and I am known to make an occasional mistake.

Dade County
at American Airlines Arena
September 13-16 at various times. Follow link for more details.
Cost: $18.85-$59.

Monday, September 17

Broward County
5:30-9:30pm
Hollywood ArtsPark at Young Circle
954-921-3500
Up to 20 different food trucks will be peddling their culinary creations that will satisfy and appetite. There will also be music and kids activities.

At Sugar Sand Park
Palm Beach County
1-3pm
Cost: $10/Resident, $12.20/NonResident
Info: 561-347-3900
Calling All Homeschoolers!! These monthly classes offer home schoolers and non-traditional explorers a chance to participate in fun, social and educational science programs! Each month we’ll focus on a different topic with hands on activities.

Tuesday, September 18

Baby Flicks atRegal South Beach
Dade County
Featuring: Finding Nemo 3D
1pm
Cost: $9, Kids under 3 are FREE
Age: 0-5
Info: 305-674-6766
Regal South Beach will be hosting a special baby friendly showing of Nemo 3D. This is a unique opportunity for parents to bring their baby to a matinee film without the stresses of being a disruption.

Broward County
3:30-5:30pm
Cost: FREE
Ages: 6-12
Info: 954-473-8100
Create a scrapbook to keep photos and keepsakes of your favorite summer/school memories, family, and friends. Kids are encouraged to bring photos with them or they can add photos when they get home.

Palm Beach County
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.

Wednesday, September 19

Broward County
10-11am
Cost: $8 PreRegistration Required
Ages: 3-5 with parent
Info: 954-752-9453
Every Wednesday, Hands-on adventures exploring the natural environment and the creatures that inhabit it.

Broward County
10am-7pm
Cost: BOGO
At the Pembroke Pines and Sunrise locations on Wacky Wednesdays we give you BOGO- Buy One Admission and Get One FREE!

Broward County
All Day
954-340-5000
Cost: FREE every Wednesday.
Free every Wednesday!
Broward County
6-7:30pm
Cost: FREE (PreRegistration required)
Ages: 6-17
Info: 954-791-1037
Free art & craft projects every Wednesday until 05/29/2013. PreRegistration is required.

At Midtown Palm Beach Gardens
Palm Beach County
6-8pm
Cost: FREE movie
Info: 561-630-6110
At this monthly event you can enjoy music under the stars while ordering food and drinks that are delivered right to you. Lawn chairs and dogs are welcome.

Thursday, September 20

7pm
Cost: FREE
Ages: Infants- 9 years
Info: 786-953-6417
Parents and kids can wear their pj's and hear stories, rhymes and songs. Bring a blanket or stuffed animal, and enjoy some milk and cookies.

Friday, September 21

Dade County
3-9pm
Cost: FREE
Info: 305-373-5437
Join us every third Friday for a FREE Family Night sponsored by Target. 

Dade County
8pm
Cost: $5/pp Concession Stand On-Site
Info: 305-960-2950
Featuring: Iron Man 2
Every third Friday of the month from May thru October (rain dates are the next Saturday) Grapeland Water Park has a "Dive In Movie". Watch a movie under the stars while you float by.


Broward County
9:30-10:30am
Cost: $2/Creek Residents, $4/Non-Residents
Ages: 6 months- 3 years (parent participation mandatory)
Info: 954-545-6670
Young ones will use our gymnasium to play on mats, with balls and crawl through tunnels. Registration is ongoing until classes are filled.

Broward County
ArtsPark at Young Circle
Every Friday 5-9pm
Cost: FREE
The best free family social event in town featuring a bounce house, face painters and more!

Broward County
Every Friday & Saturday, 8pm
Cost: FREE
Featuring: Ike & Val, R&B Soul
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. 

Broward County
August 24 & 25
6:30pm
Cost: $10
Ages: MOM's & DAD's
Info and Reservations: 954-392-3500
Featuring: Napa Cellars Wines proceeds benefiting Pembroke Pines YMCA
Join us every week on the patio for a wine tasting, cheese and music. 

At Daggerwing Doings
Palm Beach County
10:30-11:15am
Cost: $4/per child- PreRegistration Required
Info: 561-629-8760
Focus: Alligators
Moms, introduce your little ones to Mother Nature! Come explore with us through books, activities, nature walks and crafts.

Saturday, September 22

Exercisepalooza with Stroller Strides of Coral Springs & Parkland

Broward County
9-11am
Cost:FREE
Info: 954-812-5698
We will have a raffle, food, fun and goodie bags for every participant! Come meet our new instructors and get in a great workout at this first "Fall Back to Fitness" event. New Moms recieve special pricing- First Month FREE with paid registration- what a deal!



Grandparents FREE at Butterfly World
Broward County
September 22-23
Cost: $1.50
Info: 954-977-4400
No Grandchildren necessary to enjoy Butterfly World for the weekend!

Dade County
10am-6pm
Cost: $9/Miami Residents, $16/NonResidents, Members FREE
Info: 305-373-5437
Using the beloved movie classic as a guide, this interactive exhibit take children and families over the rainbow on a fun learning adventure. Create your own ruby red slippers, make Munchkin hats and Tin Man hearts and more.

Broward, Dade, Palm Beach Counties
10-11am
Cost: FREE
Ages: 5 and up
Info: Find and call the Lowe’s nearest you.
Today’s Project: Fire Truck
Build and Grow Clinics are FREE to the public and occur every other Saturday at 10am. Build a wooden project, receive a free apron, patches and more.

At Huizenga Plaza
2-5pm
Cost: FREE
Info: 954-835-7728
Get in the hockey spirit with a Florida Panthers miniature fan festival with food, family activities, a bounce house and obstacle course.

Broward County
September 22 & 23
Cost: $13/Adults , $12/Seniors, $11/Children, Members FREE
Info: 954-5-467-6637
Uncover how earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes and hydrothermal vents are all connected by plate tectonics. Learn about the rock cycle and the different changes metamorphic, sedimentary and igneous rock can experience. Explore a vast collection of gems and minerals and explore the world of paleontology.

Broward County
8:30-10:30am
Cost: FREE
Ages: 5-15
Info: 954-747-4600
City of Sunrise 23rd Annual Fishing Derby, beginners are welcome! Bring a fishing
 pole and bait (night crawlers or worms work well). Prizes will be awarded for best catch in each age category. An adult must accompany children under 10.

Broward County
9:30am-4:30pm
Cost: $6/pp- Members and under 3 FREE. No other discounts/coupons apply.
Info: 954-473-2955
Flamingo Gardens is slashing it’s admission to $6 every Saturday in September.

Palm Beach County
11am-12:30pm
Cost: $10/Member, $15/NonMember
Ages: 7-11 Adults must sign in children, but do not have to stay.
Info: 561-544-8615
Signs of fall are all around us; the trees, the sky, and the ocean waves all tell us when fall has arrived. Learn to see the signs and enjoy a fall hike. Make your own wave bottle craft to bring home.

Broward County
1-4pm
Cost: $5/pp and $2 for fresh beer
Info: 954-392-3500
It’s the first day of fall and we are celebrating. Meet us on the pario for a “Fall Themed” Street Food Fair with live music. From tacos, skewers to sweets you don’t want to miss it. Come enjoy authentic, flavorful curbside cuisine you can  hold in your  hand. Payment accepted on the patio upon arrival. PreRegistration required at customer service.
1-4pm- Street Food Fair with Live Musice and Beer.
             Raffle Prizes and Games
3pm- Squash contest on the patio.
2-4pm- Face Painting.

Broward County
10am-12pm
Cost: $10/Resident, $20/NonResident
Ages: 2-5
Info: 954-597-3620
Enjoy fun games to help build confidence and boost your tot’s self image. There will be snacks, raffle prizes, and a souvenir photo.

Dade County
12:30pm
Cost: FREE
Info: 305-463-9778
Enjoy a fashion show and culturally inspired festivities that include authentic folkloric music, dance performances, country heritage exhibits, art and flag displays, live entertainment and a spirited parade of native dresses from South America, Central America and the Caribbean.

Schoolhouse Children's Museum and Learning Center, 129 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach
561-742-6780 
10:30 - 11:30am
Cost: 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.

Palm Beach County
7:30pm
Cost: FREE
Ages: 8 and up
Info: 561-347-3900
These events are held in the parking lot behind the Explorium (weather permitting). Explore the night sky with our professional grade telescope. An adult must accompany all Children under 18.

*Special 6-11pm
Cost: FREE
Featuring: Matt “Guitar” Murphy & Terrance Simien
6pm- Creole for Kidz & The History of Zydeco
7pm- Matt “Guitar” Murphy & The Nouveaux Honkies
9pm- Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience
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. This weekend will especially feature the cultural season with wonderful music and experiences.

Broward County
at ArtsPark at Young Circle Artist Studio
4-5:30pm
Ages: 5-10
Cost: FREE
Info: 954-921-3500
A different interactive children's art activity each week in the Artist Studio.

Palm Beach County
3:30pm
Cost: FREE
Info: 561-347-3900
Every Saturday & Sunday we have engaging explanations combined with audience participation that create an enjoyable learning experience for visitors. You can join the email list to learn more about programs and get the latest Explorium information at www.scienceexplorium.org

Broward County
August 24 & 25
6:30pm
Cost: $10
Ages: MOM's & DAD's
Info and Reservations: 954-392-3500
Featuring: Layer Cake Wines featuring art by Lucinda Linderman
Join us every week on the patio for a wine tasting, cheese and music. 

Dade County
2-5pm
Cost: FREE
Info: 954-433-7348
Children and families are welcome to participate in a fun-filled day featuring music, magic shows, face painting, snow cones, cotton candy, bounce house, slide and more.

Sunday, September 23


Grandparents FREE at Butterfly World
Broward County
September 22-23
Cost: $1.50
Info: 954-977-4400
No Grandchildren necessary to enjoy Butterfly World for the weekend!

Broward County
ArtsPark at Young Circle Amphitheater
3-5pm
Cost: $27.50/General Admission
Info: 800-745-3000
Ranked as one of the most well-attended family concerts, the blue-jumpsuit-clad boys a re currently riding out a wave of success from their latest CD/DVD, Rock-O-Matic. Gates open 1 hour before show time. Box Office opens 2 hours prior to show time (open day of show only).

Broward County
September 22 & 23
Cost: $13/Adults, $12/Seniors, $11/Children, Members/FREE
Info: 954-5-467-6637
Uncover how earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes and hydrothermal vents are all connected by plate tectonics. Learn about the rock cycle and the different changes metamorphic, sedimentary and igneous rock can experience. Explore a vast collection of gems and minerals and explore the world of paleontology.

Palm Beach County
3:30pm
Cost: FREE
Info: 561-347-3900
Every Saturday & Sunday we have engaging explanations combined with audience participation that create an enjoyable learning experience for visitors. You can join the email list to learn more about programs and get the latest Explorium information at www.scienceexplorium.org

Other Ongoing Activities in South Florida:

South Florida Libraries
Check out the many programs that are offered at your local libraries- they always have FREE programs and activities for kids of every age. Click on the links below to check them out:





11000 Red Road, Pinecrest, 33156 
305.669.6990
10am
Ages: 2-12
For an afternoon of quality time with your child, we have something at Pinecrest Gardens for children of every age. Splash 'n Play, Petting Zoo, Playground, Feed the Fish, Botanical Gardens, Swan Lake are a few of the many activities offered.


Kids Cooking Party  "Growing Cooks Culinary Emporium"
A cooking school and cooking party facility in Coral Springs for the entire family.  
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!


Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for YOU declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not harm you, to give you hope and a future..”

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