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At the South Florida Fairgrounds
Palm Beach County
January 18- February 3
Cost: $15/Adults, $9/Seniors, $8/Children 6-11, Free/5 and Under
Info: 561-793-0333
There will be acres of exhibits, rides and midway, handmade crafts, prize-winning livestock, music and food!
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| January 28, Fun At Work Day |
Mini Monday Mornings at Miami Children's Museum
Dade County
10am-12pm
Cost: $12/Adults, Kids Under 1 FREE
Info: 305-373-5437
Age: 3 and Under
Join us for a special time with the littlest members of your family. Mini Monday Mornings are designed for children 3 and under to have a quiet time to explore the Museum and enjoy programs made just for them. We will engage all of their senses with painting, sand play, story times, and a mommy and me music activity from Kindermusik. There will be no school visits on these mornings.
Palm Beach County
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| January 28, Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day! |
Cost: $5/Member, $8/NonMember
Info: 561-544-8615
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.
Gator Tales at Daggerwing Nature Center
Palm Beach County
3:30pm
Cost: $2.00
Info: 561-629-8760
Age: 2-5
Features gator-related stories geared towards children.
Gator Tales at Daggerwing Nature Center
Palm Beach County
3:30pm
Cost: $2.00
Info: 561-629-8760
Age: 2-5
Features gator-related stories geared towards children.
| January 29, National Puzzle Day |
Broward County
5:30- 9:30pm
Cost: FREE, Food Truck costs vary.
Every Tuesday night we will have food trucks lining up at Plantation
Heritage Park. Come enjoy gourmet food from a variety of popular food trucks.
Bring the entire family because it is fun for all. We will have a DJ playing
your favorite tunes, and the playground for the kids.
National Puzzle Day at Miami Children's Museum
Dade County
10am
Cost: $12/Adults, Children Under 1 Free
Info: 305-373-5437
Happy National Puzzle Day! Come to our art studio to celebrate this silly holiday by making your own puzzle!
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| January 29, National Corn Chip Day |
In The Treetop Ballroom
Dade County
Dade County
6-9:30pm (Super Entry Pass at 5:30pm)
Cost: Varies w/a lot of perks depending on which pass you purchase.
Follow the Link.
Info: bigcitymoms.com
The Biggest Baby Shower Ever is like no other baby shower you’ve ever
seen. With over 100 of the best companies in the baby industry, it’s a one stop
shop to test out, touch, feel and get educated on everything you can possibly
need for your growing family. Enjoy mingling with other expectant and new
parents while you enjoy sweet treats, mocktails and more in an elegant setting.
Over 60 vendors representing everything baby and mom, a stroller test track,
gift bags and game opportunities to win amazing prizes, seminars to help
educate you in almost every area regarding parenthood, opportunities to be
pampered and eat some incredible food! All Super Pass holders will go home with
a Britax Car Seat!
| January 30, Yodel For Your Neighbors Day |
Broward
County
All
Day
954-340-5000
Cost: FREE every
Wednesday.
Free
every Wednesday.
Dade County
6:30- 9:30pm
Cost: FREE, Food Truck Costs Vary
Info: Click HERE for more Info
Join us every Wednesday at the
Pinecrest/Falls Food Truck Rally for great food and even a bit of shopping.
| January 30, Inane Answering Message Day |
4-5:30pm
Cost: $5/Members,
$8/NonMembers
Info & Reservations:
561-544-8615 (reservations and prepayment
required at least 34 hours in advance)
Limpets & topsnails are
a few of the shells you can find on Florida beaches. Meet at the center to find
out about seashells and the animals that make them. Caravan to Red Reef Beach
Park and search for ocean treasures. An adult must sign up and participate with
children.
Roots and Shoots Club at Sunflower Creative Arts
Palm Beach County
3-4pm/Ages 5-9, 5-6pm/Ages 10-16
Cost: FREE
Info: 561-482-3412
Ages: 5-9/ 3-4pm and 10-16/ 5-6pm
In conjunction with Jane Goodall's worldwide kids' activist group, children will create hands-on local service projects that show care and concern for the environment, animals and the human community. Each meeting includes a project and peace-related activities. Registration Required.
Roots and Shoots Club at Sunflower Creative Arts
Palm Beach County
3-4pm/Ages 5-9, 5-6pm/Ages 10-16
Cost: FREE
Info: 561-482-3412
Ages: 5-9/ 3-4pm and 10-16/ 5-6pm
In conjunction with Jane Goodall's worldwide kids' activist group, children will create hands-on local service projects that show care and concern for the environment, animals and the human community. Each meeting includes a project and peace-related activities. Registration Required.
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.
Thursday,
January 31, 2013
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| January 31, Inspire Your Heart With Art Day |
Dade County
January 31
4-6pm
Cost: FREE
Age: 8+
Info: 877-247-5223
Learn about our newest Girl of the Year! Your girl will on a fun-filled
scavenger hunt, collecting fun facts about our Girl of the Year 2013 along the
way. Plus, she’ll get a free American Girl poster at the end.
Friday,
February 1, 2013
Activity Room
Broward County
3:30-4:30pm
Cost: FREE
Info: 954-757-4113 (PreRegistration)
Age: 7-11
Focus: Valentine's Day Craft
February's Kids Craft will be all about Valentine's Day!
Broward County
5-8pm
Cost:
FREE
Info:
954-921-3500
Fridays,
ring the kids for some wholesome outdoor fun featuring a bounce house, face
painters and more!
Broward County
10am
& 11:30am
Cost:
$6
Info:
954-462-0222
Age:
K-3
| February 1, National Freedom Day |
Broward
County
7:30-9:30pm
Cost:
FREE
Info:
954-524-0805
Music
students are invited to bring their instruments and join the pros of
the Gold Coast Jazz Society for an old-fashioned jam session the first Friday
of the month.
Celebrate a new year with food from around the globe at First Friday Food Trucks at Flamingo Gardens. Gourmet Food Trucks tantalize your taste-buds while DJ Mike spins the tunes. The Wine and Beer Tent will be back with proceeds benefiting the botanical gardens and wildlife sanctuary.
Broward County
5-9pm
Cost: Free Parking and entry to the Courtyard. Food Truck costs vary.
Info: 954-473-2955
| February, An American Heart Month |
Broward
County
Featuring:
Remember The Titans- 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!
Broward
County
5:30-8:30pm
Cost: FREE
Info:
954-424-0085
Free
admission the first Friday of the month with activities for children.
Dade
County
7pm
Cost:
FREE
Info:
305-673-7730
Featuring: Rock
of Ages
Enjoy
a movie under the stars, don't forget chairs and blankets!
Palm
Beach County
10:30-11:15am
Cost: $4/per child
Info:
561-629-8760
Age:
2-5
Focus: Flowers
Moms,
introduce your little ones to Mother Nature! Come explore with us through
books, activities, nature walks and crafts.
| February 2, Happy Groundhog Day! |
On the first weekend of every month, anyone
with a Bank of America credit or debit card can get free admission to museums
nationwide through the Museums on Us program. Local participants include the Miami Art Museum, Miami Children’s Museum, Miami Science Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art, Bass Museum of Art, Fort Lauderdale Museum of
Discovery and Science, the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale.
Broward
County
10am-4pm
Cost:
FREE
Info:
954-747-4600
It’s
a day of outdoor fun for dogs and dog lovers! Bring your furry BFF or adopt one
from the rescue groups on site! Woofstock features entertainment, demos,
specialty retail vendors and food vendors (for humans and pooches). Cheer your
dog through our Challenge Lure Course and around our Doggie Downs Oval Race
Track. Don’t miss our trio of pooch contests! The first 500 canines through the
gate will receive a “doggie bag” of treats. All dogs must have a current
rabies tag for admittance. Retractable leashes prohibited.
Broward
County
Every
Saturday, 9-10:15pm
Cost: FREE
Featuring:
| February, Black History Month |
Part
of the Family Theater Series
Broward
County
11am
Cost:
$15
Info:
954-602-4500
The
story pirates believe that every child has a story to tell. This sketch comedy
musical is based entirely on stories by kids in the show audience. Kids write
stories… we act them out… kids write more. All performances include and art
activity, face painting and storytelling- arrive one hour early to take part!
At
Coral Springs Sportsplex
Broward
County
11am-
3pm
Cost:
$2/Adults, $1/Children & Students
Info:
954-345-2204
This
year, the City will be featuring all kids of cars that the car enthusiast is
sure to enjoy! There will also be food trucks, vendors, bounce houses, and
entertainment!
Dade County
11am-4pm
Cost: FREE
Info: 305-253-0063
FREE Museum Admission the first Saturday of
every month. Activities and train rides extra.
| February, Creative Romance Month |
Dade County
2-4pm
Cost: $12/Members, $18/NonMembers ($2
discount for each additional child in household)
Info: 305-893-6211
Age: 6-12
Feature: Sculpture Like Yoshitomo Nara
Kids tour MOCA exhibitions and learn about
the elements of art by painting, drawing and sculpting in the style of renowned
artists. Parent and caregivers are encouraged to stay and create with their
children.
Palm
Beach County
11am-3pm
Cost:
FREE
Info:
954-709-5894
This
grass roots event is organized by Pompano Beach citizens to bring people of
every culture and religion together to foster “unity”. The event will include
musical and cultural groups, community bands, singers, a disc jockey, bounce
houses, clown and MORE!
Palm
Beach County
9-11am
Cost:
$8/one Adult and Child, $5/each additional child (Only 2 children per adult,
please.)
Info:
561-233-1757- PreRegistration Please
Age:
5-13 years
Stimulate
your child’s senses, observational skills, and appreciation for nature. We’ll
provide the materials and creative tips on how to get your child started.
You’ll help your child make the journal and the go out into the garden to
release the young artist, writer or poet within.
Little Wonders at Gumbo Limbo
Palm Beach County
10:00-10:45am
Cost: $5/Member, $8/NonMember
Info: 561-544-8615
Age: 3&4 with Adult
Take this opportunity to introduce your novice naturalist to the plant and animal communities all around them, through hikes for little feet, crafts for little fingers, stories for growing minds. PrePayment and Reservations required, sign up at least 24 hours in advance.
| February, Great American Pie Month |
Little Wonders at Gumbo Limbo
Palm Beach County
10:00-10:45am
Cost: $5/Member, $8/NonMember
Info: 561-544-8615
Age: 3&4 with Adult
Take this opportunity to introduce your novice naturalist to the plant and animal communities all around them, through hikes for little feet, crafts for little fingers, stories for growing minds. PrePayment and Reservations required, sign up at least 24 hours in advance.
Palm Beach County
2-3pm
Cost: FREE
w/Admission
Info: 561-392-2500
Focus: Nancy Graves, Repetition
Celebrate the visual
arts at the Museum with this family program featuring art workshops that draw
inspiration from the Museum’s permanent collection into a studio class designed
for everyone. Led by seasoned art educators, participants should get ready for
creative family fun!
Palm Beach County
10:30-11:30am
Cost: $4/Children 1-17, $5/Adults
Info: 561-742-6780
Move beyond the crayon and finger paint! Little artisans will
be introduced to various art mediums through fun and engaging methods. Using
activities perfectly tailored to develop young minds, youngsters will craft and
create using simplified forms of mosaic art, origami, clay sculpting, food art,
printing, stamping and more!
Palm Beach County
11:30am
Cost: FREE
Info: 561-347-3900
Ages:
5+
Stop
by to hear some of our favorite science inspired stories every Saturday!
Sunday, February 3, 2013
| February 3, The Day The Music Died |
Palm
Beach County
11:30am
Cost:
$5/per project
Info:
561-347-3900
Looking
for a fun science project to take home? Drop in for a Make and Take every
month. Choose from binoculars, boomerangs, musical instruments and more!
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..”
