Time To Plan Your Week with Everything "Mom" in The South Florida Tri-County Area! There's a lot going on this week, so take a look!
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 in 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.
!!Just Between Friends Consignment Sale!!
The Just Between Friends Consignment Sale is beginning tomorrow, September 22-23 in North Palm Beach and October 5-7 in Coral Springs. This is an incredible sale to find the best Baby/Kids/Maternity/Mommy bargains ever! If you have never gone You MUST go! If you are interested in cleaning out and selling some of YOUR Baby/Kids/Maternity/Mommy Stuff and making some extra cash, there is still time to do so for the Coral Springs sale! Here is a FREE pass you can print out for Palm Beach and Coral Springs Admission:
Monday,
September 24
At
Sunset Place Location
Dade County
10:30-11:30am
Cost: $13.50/Ages 3-12, $6.50/Under 3
Info: 786-463-4401
Every Monday come and
hear the most exciting stories with us both in English AND Spanish.
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.
Tuesday, September 25
11:30am-12:30pm
Cost: $20
Age: 18 months- 5 years
Info: 786-953-6417
Families
will create one of a kind art pieces drawing inspiration from classic favorites
and new sure to be favorite children's books. We'll learn about the shapes,
colors, patterns and textures that bring stories to life on the page and then
use our imaginations to tell our own stories through art. This special time
will instill a love for reading as your little ones sharpen their motor and
creative thinking skill with lots of fun!
Natural Born Artists at The Gathering Place
Dade County
10-11am
Cost: $20
Ages: 6-18 months
Info: 786-953-6417
Explore art making with your baby. This class will introduce shapes, colors and textures through traditional and outside the box (crayon box, that is) art materials. Baby artists will be engaged and entertained as they exercise their motor and social skills. We'll create special pieces to take home and in the process you and your baby will be surprised and delighted with what you discover together.
Natural Born Artists at The Gathering Place
Dade County
10-11am
Cost: $20
Ages: 6-18 months
Info: 786-953-6417
Explore art making with your baby. This class will introduce shapes, colors and textures through traditional and outside the box (crayon box, that is) art materials. Baby artists will be engaged and entertained as they exercise their motor and social skills. We'll create special pieces to take home and in the process you and your baby will be surprised and delighted with what you discover together.
Palm
Beach County
10am
Cost: FREE with Museum Admission
Age: under 18 Months
(Single strollers and front carrying baby carriers)
Info: 561-392-2500
Lively gallery tours
of the Museum’s collections and exhibitions are offered to new parents/grandparents/caregivers
with their young ones on the fourth Tuesday of the month. If the baby(s) fuss,
don’t fret- you will be in good company. Reservations not required but
recommended.
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 26
Sunset
& Dolphin Locations
Dade County
10:30-11:30am
Cost: $13.50/Ages 3-12, $6.50/Under 3
Info: 786-463-4401
Every Wednesday, make
music at our music workshop. Come and join us for cookie decorating, arts &
crafts, special projects or to enjoy your favorite play station.
Broward
County
11am-1pm
Cost: FREE
Ages: 2-5
Info: 954-473-8100
Come here stories: Let
It Fall and/or Crazy Hair Day. Decorate a Fall Nature Collecting Jar and finish
up with a snack!
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.
Palm Beach County
11am
Cost: FREE
Info: 561-347-3900
Each month meet us by the
playground for activities, giveaways, and the latest updates about upcoming
programs and events.
Palm Beach County
2-3pm
Cost: $4/per child-
PreRegistration Required
Ages: 8-12
Info: 561-629-8760
Focus: Owls
On your day off from school, come
join us and meet Shadow, our Eastern Screech Owl! Learn about the secret lives
of owls and dissect an owl “pellet” to learn about there eating habits.
Broward County
2-5pm
Cost: FREE
Ages: 6-12
Info: 954-791-1040
Parents/Guardians must complete a
registration form and a code of conduct form in order for children to participate.
Thursday, September 27
Palm
Beach County
4:30pm
Cost: $11.95/Age
3-12, $9.95/Under 3, Siblings $2 off a hop, $5/Adults Hop Pass (no charge if not playing in jumps)
Info: 561-204-4554
Join us as “Family”
and celebrate Joey’s 5th Birthday! Hop on over for exciting games
with fun prizes, Free Rides, Free Face Painting, Free Arcade Games, Birthday
Cake, a Magic Show and Balloon Artists. All included with regular price of
admission.
Broward
County
1:30-3:30pm
Cost: FREE
Info: 954-597-3674
City of Tamarac has
been announced as a Playful City. Celebrate Tamarac’s Play Day with your family
and friends at Tamarac Park. The City’s “Day of Play’ will consist of organized
games, parent/child challenges, prizes, raffles and the chance to win a bike.
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.
Broward County
10-11am
Cost: $3/per child
Ages: 2-4 accompanied by adult
Info: 954-357-8884
Kids and their parents can join a
naturalist and learn about nature with monthly themed activities geared to
young children at the Secret Woods Nature Center. Often includes a puppet show,
story time, a trail walk, etc. PreRegistration required.
At Long Key Natural Area and Nature
Center
Broward County
10-11am
Cost: $5/pp-
PreRegistration Required
Ages: 4-5 Accompanied by Adult
Info: 954-357-8797
Theme: Busy Bees
Preschool children explore the
natural world while learning nature-based lessons. Program may include games,
hands-on activities, crafts, storytelling, songs and a nature walk or animal
encounter.
Friday, September 28
Broward
County
Every
Friday & Saturday, 8pm
Cost: FREE
Featuring:
Mixed Culture- Reggae
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.
at South Florida
Science Museum
Palm Beach County
6-10pm
Cost: $11/Adults,
$7/Children, Members and children under 3 are Free (Planetarium shows and miniature golf are not
included)
Info: 561-370-7723
If you’re in search of
a thrilling treasure hunt then “X” marks the spot at SFSM. Guests will be fully
engaged learning to use maps & compasses to find treasure throughout the
museum, panning for gold, and even have a chance to crack open a safe.
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
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.
5:30-9pm
Cost: Admission is free for Zoo
Members. Non-Members receive discounted admission of $14.95/Adults
and $8.95/Kids 3-12. Note: due to discounted
admission, no coupons accepted for Safari Nights.
Info: info@palmbeachzoo.org
Every Safari Night will feature
children's entertainment, roving animal encounters, shows, complimentary rides
on the Wildlife Carousel, live music in the Fountain Plaza, and dinner specials
in the Tropics Cafe.
Broward County
September 24 & 25
6:30pm
Cost: $39.95
Ages: MOM's & DAD's
Info and Reservations: 954-392-3500
Featuring: Justin Wine Dinner
Get your palette ready for a sunset
evening with 3 signature pairings of wine and a live harpist. Please call for
reservations and reserve your spot with Specialty. This evening is limited to
40 guests. Join us every week on the patio for a wine tasting, cheese and
music.
At
Haulover Park
Dade
County
5-10pm
Cost: Parking &
Boat Dockage are FREE. Food Trucks vary.
Info: 305-893-0906
This event will
feature a wide variety of culinary treats available for purchase. Skyward Kites
will be selling kites of all shapes and sizes. It is recommended that
participants bring blankets and lawn chairs.
Saturday, September 29
Story Time at Barnes & Noble
Broward County
11am
Cost: FREE
Ages: 3-5
Info: 954-723-0489
You are invited to join us for story reading and coloring.
Dade
County
10am-2pm
Cost: FREE
Info: 305-253-4841
Hosted by the Girl
Scouts of Tropical Florida. This event will include swimming, rock climbing,
food, a chili cook-off, a special visit from Zoo Miami’s Ron Magill and more.
Broward
County
9am-12pm
Cost: FREE
Ages:
5-11
Info:
954-545-6620
Day of Play- Let’s
Move! A day dedicated to the celebration of healthy and active play: games,
physical activities, community art project, health snacks & prizes.
Dade County
9:30am-12:30pm
Cost: $10/pp (cash
only)
Info: 305-258-3186
Come out for tons of
fun with activities such as: Pony Rides, Petting Farm, Tours of The Butterfly
Garden and Farm. Bring your camera and don’t be late for the fun!
Click HERE to
view the list of 2012 participating museums.
In the spirit of Smithsonian Museums, who offer FREE admission everyday, Museum Day LIVE! is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian magazine in which participating museums across the country open their doors to anyone presenting a Museum Day Ticket for free.
In the spirit of Smithsonian Museums, who offer FREE admission everyday, Museum Day LIVE! is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian magazine in which participating museums across the country open their doors to anyone presenting a Museum Day Ticket for free.
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Only an official Museum
Day Live! ticket is eligible for free entry. Official tickets can be found here
on the Museum Day LIVE! Website.
-
One ticket per
household, for two people.
-
A ticket will gain entry
to only one of the participating museums, excluding parking and special
events/exhibits.
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If museum reaches
capacity, museum has the right to limit the number of guests until space
becomes available.
At Haulover Beach Park
Marina
Dade County
9am-5pm
Cost:
Info: 305-345-8489
Experience the thrill
of dragon boat racing, along with live multicultural entertainment featuring a
colorful Chinese Lion Dance, a powerful Kung Fu demo, Middle Eastern belly
dancing, other international musical performances and a cooking demo. Will also
feature Kids Dragonland where children will enjoy games, face-painting, kite
and dragon boat drawing contests and more!
Broward
County
At
Peacock Park
September
29 & 30
10am-6pm
Cost: Admission:
$10/Adults, $5/Children 12 and under
Unlimited Rides Pass: $20/pp
(individual tickets also available)
Maze: $1/pp
Pumpkin Decorating Station: $5/per
pumpkin
Info: 954-916-7946
Join us fro a
wonderFALL autumn celebration. This 2-day festival will feature a variety of
fun activities for the whole family, including a true pumpkin patch in the
center. Plus, kids will enjoy the hay maze, fun zone with rides and inflatable
attractions, dress-your-own scarecrow village, and on-going shows on our main
stage. There is the opportunity to decorate your pumpkins right on-site, as
well as shop from more than 20 local vendors. There will also be a Foodie Feast
area serving breakfast, lunch and snacks throughout the day. There will be
professional photog stations prepared to capture your family memories.
Palm
Beach County
Weekly on Saturdays
September 29- November 17
2-4pm
Cost: $14/Adults, $10/Children under
12
In a magical kingdom
fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home
to live in the world above. Showtime is proud to present the South Florida
Premier of Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. Space limited, reservations
required.
Broward County
At Sabal Pines Park
9:30-11:30am
Cost: FREE
Ages: 6-15
Info: 954-545-6670
This competition is a
national competition put on by the NFL. Those who advance will get a chance to
participate in the sectional competition.
Dade
County
12-4pm
Cost: $9- Honoring
MiChiMu’s 9th Birthday, Admission is $9 all of September
Info: 305-373-5437
Become a member of the
Museum’s Green Team! Learn things you can do to help keep our Earth a healthy
place.
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.
Broward
County
Every
Friday & Saturday, 8pm
Cost: FREE
Featuring:
Tato y So Sun- Latin
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
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: Joel Gott Wines
Join us every week on the patio for a wine tasting, cheese and
music.
1:00-1:45pm
Cost: $3/pp PreRegistration Required
Info: 561-629-8760
Focus: Animal Adaptations
Bring the whole family and join us as we take an up-close and
personal look at some of our LIVE educational animals. Programs include live
animals, artifacts, and pictures all to learn about the animal’s natural
history and how we can help their wild relatives. This week we will look at:
How are animals able to survive so well in the wild? We’ll take a look at
special adaptations of a few of our live animals and learn how they are able to
survive.
Palm
Beach County
10am
Cost: $2/per child
Age: 3-6
Info: 561-966-7000
Kids will discover
nature through crafts and stories about animals and other nature-related
themes.
Sunday, September 30
Dade County
9:30am-12:30pm
Cost: $10/pp (cash
only)
Info: 305-258-3186
Come out for tons of
fun with activities such as: Pony Rides, Petting Farm, Tours of The Butterfly
Garden and Farm. Bring your camera and don’t be late for the fun!
Dade
County
2-4pm
Cost: FREE
Info: 305-673-7530
This event is full of
exciting activities for the whole family: art projects, scavenger hunts, a
preschool art station and free prizes. All activities are taught in a
family-friendly environment and all art supplies are included. The theme this
month is “Crazy Crocodiles and Beautiful Birds”.
Broward
County
At
Peacock Park
September
29 & 30
10am-6pm
Cost: Admission:
$10/Adults, $5/Children 12 and under
Unlimited Rides Pass: $20/pp
(individual tickets also available)
Maze: $1/pp
Pumpkin Decorating Station: $5/per
pumpkin
Info: 954-916-7946
Join us fro a
wonderFALL autumn celebration. This 2-day festival will feature a variety of
fun activities for the whole family, including a true pumpkin patch in the
center. Plus, kids will enjoy the hay maze, fun zone with rides and inflatable
attractions, dress-your-own scarecrow village, and on-going shows on our main
stage.
There is the
opportunity to decorate your pumpkins right on-site, as well as shop from more
than 20 local vendors. There will also be a Foodie Feast area serving breakfast,
lunch and snacks throughout the day. There will be professional photog stations
prepared to capture your family memories.
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.
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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