Saturday, December 15, 2012

December 17- December 23 in South Florida

Hope everyone is enjoying the Holidays as much as myself! As busy as this time of year can be, it is still my favorite- and that business is why I am late (again) in getting this weeks post up! If you haven't already, pop over to the Hot Momma's Facebook Page and join the group so you will have first hand updates!


Looking for the Best Christmas Lights in your area? Take a look at my list of the beautiful homes decorated in the Tri-County area. Grab a piece of paper, your GPS and Click HERE to go to the list and plan your night to look at beautiful Christmas Lights in South Florida. I was not able to find many houses in Dade County- although I know they are out there. If you come across a house that is decorated, please jot the address down and share it with us (especially in Dade County).

Just had to Share...
My family and I had the opportunity to visit a great new restaurant in Fort Lauderdale (across from The Galleria), BugerFi! The best part about eating at this place is it is FRESH and FAST food! Their burgers are "real", all-natural grass-fed beef- and believe you can tell! It's a rustic and casual atmosphere, perfect for a comfy family dinner! My girls (age 4 &6) loved it, one had a Kobe Beef Hot Dog and the other had a Cheeseburger and they ate every bite! The fresh cut fries from BurgerFi are incredible and you can have them several different ways. I think my absolute favorite were the homemade onion rings- they were out of this world, GREAT! We were pleasantly surprised by the incredible understated frozen custard shakes, malts and "concretes". If you're headed out for a little dessert, you will not be disappointed- try the "Beach Blast Concrete". Click HERE to print out a coupon for a FREE dessert!


Wouldn't it be awesome if the kids could contact Santa directly? Well...they CAN! Santa can be reached at (951)262-3062. Make sure to be ready, as the kids will be asked to leave Santa a message with their gift requests!

Have a wonderful week and Happy Planning....

Monday, December 17

At First Church of Coral Springs
Broward County
December 14-18 at 7pm
Cost: FREE
Info: 954-752-0333
Ignite the spirit of Christmas by stepping back in time and experience the sights & sounds of Bethlehem on the Holy Night the Christ Child was born.


Food Truck Invasion
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 Sunset Place Location
Dade County
10:30-11:30am
Cost: $13.50/Age 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.

Santa Visits Winn-Dixie on Coral Way
Store #283
Dade County
6-8pm
Cost: FREE
Santa Claus will be in town, the munchkins will have the opportunity to have their photo taken with Santa- as well as enjoy some milk & cookies, festive food tastings, giveaways and MORE!


Tuesday, December 18


At First Church of Coral Springs
Broward County
December 14-18 at 7pm
Cost: FREE
Info: 954-752-0333
Ignite the spirit of Christmas by stepping back in time and experience the sights & sounds of Bethlehem on the Holy Night the Christ Child was born.

Holiday With Santa at Gold Coast Railroad Museum
Dade County
6-9pm
Cost: $6
Info: 305-253-0063
Meet Santa, give him your Christmas wishes. Bounce house, game stations, historic holiday movie showing, holiday stories and MORE!

Gingerbread House Unveiling at Turnberry Isle Miami
Dade County
5:30-7pm
Cost: FREE 
Info: 866-612-7739
Talented pastry chefs' debut this year's gingerbread house created with patients from the Holtz Children's Hospital of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center. Hot Apple Cider, Holiday Cookies, a story teller and carolers will be in the resort's Lobby Lounge.

Wednesday, December 19

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.

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
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.

At Miami Beach SoundScape ExoStage
Dade County
8pm
Cost: FREE
Featuring: Edward Scissorhands
The free SoundScape Cinema Series is held every Wednesday through May 2013.

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.

Palm Beach County
4:30pm
Cost: Regular Admission + $3 to join hunt.
Info: 561-204-4554
Join the Outback for a weekly scavenger hunt every Wednesday.

Palm Beach County
10:30-11am
Cost: FREE
Age: 4 and under
Info: 561-627-8280 x107
Ocean Inspired stories, music, crafts and other activities.

at Loggerhead Marinelife Center
3:30-4pm
Cost: FREE
Info: 561-627-8280
This 30 minute program begins when Dr. Logger receives a role-played call on the radio from the beach about a sick and injured sea turtle, igniting immediate excitement in participants. The children come to the aid of a green sea turtle replica and Dr. Logger teaches the group about  common injuries and illnesses that affect these endangered animals. No pre-registration required. Sign-up begins at the facility 30 minutes prior to start, space is limited to accommodate up to 10 participants.

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.

Thursday, December 20

Dade County
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.

Palm Beach County
6pm
Cost: FREE
Info: 561-822-1515
Come one, come all to the Clematis by Night Holiday Circus featuring a performance by Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Baily, with Justin Enco. Visit the Waterfront Pavilion to see authentic vintage wagons, colorful costumes and vintage circus props. There will be a Holiday Gift Boutique, including Little Divas Shop, for those last minute shoppers at the Lake Pavilion.

Friday, December 21

Broward County
December 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22
5-7pm                  
Cost: $5/pp entry after 5pm to view night lights OR $18/12+, $10/4-11, Free/3 and Under.
Info: 954-473-2955
The Gardens and Historic Wray Home are decked out with thousands of lights and decorations while holiday music fills the air. Weekends in December, guests can enjoy concerts/performances, visits from Santa, kids crafts and MORE holiday fun. On Friday & Saturday evenings, hours will be extended to view the lights at desk and enjoy a special holiday light show set to music each half hour from 5-7pm.

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:
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
11:15am-12:15pm
Cost: FREE
Age: 1-3- Parents must be present
Info: 954-545-6670
Warm up exercises, ball playing, playground time, games. Walk in registration or online. No class if raining.

Broward County
Featuring: The Santa Clause- PG
8pm
Cost: FREE
Movie night in it's ArtsPark! Free Family Friendly flicks under the stars every Friday at 8pm. Make it a date night for the whole family!

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
Movie will Begin at Sundown
Cost: FREE
Info: 305-673-7000
Featuring: The Gremlins
Come and enjoy a movie under the stars at the new Bandshell at North Shore Park.

at Loggerhead Marinelife Center
3:30-4pm
Cost: FREE
Info: 561-627-8280
This 30 minute program begins when Dr. Logger receives a role-played call on the radio from the beach about a sick and injured sea turtle, igniting immediate excitement in participants. The children come to the aid of a green sea turtle replica and Dr. Logger teaches the group about  common injuries and illnesses that affect these endangered animals. No pre-registration required. Sign-up begins at the facility 30 minutes prior to start, space is limited to accommodate up to 10 participants.

The Little Mermaid

at Dave & Mary Alper JCC
Dade County
December 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29
7p
Cost: $18
Info: 305-271-9000
Join Ariel in a magical kingdom in the fathoms below. An enchanting musical production under the sea.
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.

Saturday, December 22

Broward County
December 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22
5-7pm                  
Cost: $5/pp entry after 5pm to view night lights OR $18/12+, $10/4-11, Free/3 and Under.
Info: 954-473-2955
The Gardens and Historic Wray Home are decked out with thousands of lights and decorations while holiday music fills the air. Weekends in December, guests can enjoy concerts/performances, visits from Santa, kids crafts and MORE holiday fun. On Friday & Saturday evenings, hours will be extended to view the lights at desk and enjoy a special holiday light show set to music each half hour from 5-7pm.

At the historic Riverside Hotel
Broward County
December 22-January 6
12-9pm/Weekends, 4-9/Monday-Friday
Cost: $8
Info: 954-377-0943
The historic Riverside  Hotel has set up an 1,800 square-foot skating rink of synthetic ice on it’s front lawn for the  Holiday season.

At Sawgrass Technology Park
Broward County
7:30am
Cost: http://www.gflrrc.org/
Info: 954-461-5515
This 5K run and fitness walk welcomes entrants in a wide range of age categories, including kids 12 and under, teens 13-14, and adults in five-year increments up to 70+.

Broward County
11am
Cost: FREE
Ages: 3-5
Info: 954-723-0489
You are invited to join us for story reading and coloring.

Broward County
11am
Cost: FREE
Ages: 3-5
Info: 954-723-0489
You are invited to join us for story reading and coloring.

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.

Broward County
Every Friday & Saturday, 8pm
Cost: FREE
Featuring:
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.


The Little Mermaid
at Dave & Mary Alper JCC
Dade County
December 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29
7p
Cost: $18
Info: 305-271-9000
Join Ariel in a magical kingdom in the fathoms below. An enchanting musical production under the sea.

Holiday by The Bay at Ludovici Park
Dade County
4-8pm
Cost: FREE
Info: 
The 3rd Annual Holiday by the Bay is going to be as big as ever! It will be a veritable Christmas Wonderland on the shore of Biscayne Bay for families and friends to enjoy student holiday performances, carnival foods, arts & crafts, and a special appearance by Santa.



at Loggerhead Marinelife Center
Palm Beach County
11am, 1pm, 2pm
Cost: FREE
Info: 561-627-8280
This 30 minute program begins when Dr. Logger receives a role-played call on the radio from the beach about a sick and injured sea turtle, igniting immediate excitement in participants. The children come to the aid of a green sea turtle replica and Dr. Logger teaches the group about  common injuries and illnesses that affect these endangered animals. No pre-registration required. Sign-up begins at the facility 30 minutes prior to start, space is limited to accommodate up to 10 participants. 

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 

Palm Beach County
10am-4pm (or until the snow melts)
Cost: $10/Advance tickets, $15/Day of event
Info: 561-347-3900
Get on those gloves, mittens and hats and get ready for a super fun time playing in tons of snow! Plus other “cool” winter activities.

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:
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.

Palm Beach County
11am
Cost: FREE
Info: 561-347-3900
Stop by and hear some of our favorite science inspired stories.

Sunday, December 23

Polar Express Storytime at Miami Children's Museum
Dade County
12-3pm
Cost: Free with Admission: $12/Adults, Kids under 1 are free.
Info: 305-373-5437
Come listen to the timeless story of a young boy on his adventure to meet Santa! We will be reading the story every hour on the hour. After the story, we will make our own snow and jingle bell necklaces- we will even have hot chocolate and cupcakes!


The Little Mermaid
at Dave & Mary Alper JCC
Dade County
December 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29
2p
Cost: $18
Info: 305-271-9000
Join Ariel in a magical kingdom in the fathoms below. An enchanting musical production under the sea.

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 

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:



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.

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. Email me at: hotmommasofbrowardcounty@gmail.com to post your next event.

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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