Friday, September 21, 2012

September 24-30 In South Florida


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.

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.

Safari Nights at Palm Beach Zoo
Every Friday Evening From August - October
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.
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.
-         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.
-         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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