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The Tropical Audubon Society organizes a free bird-friendly gardening day the third Saturday of every month. Join other volunteers to help keep the organization’s bird-friendly demonstration garden and near-native Steinberg Nature Center grounds in good shape. WHEN: Third Saturday of every month, 9 a.m.-noon through June, 8:30 to 11 a.m. in July and August. WHERE: …

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Take the family out to a Miami Marlins ballgame with these great deals all season long. You can enjoy baseball for as little as $1 for kids’ tickets on select Monday nights.  During the summer, tickets are just $5 for everyone Monday through Thursday. Seniors can even get free entry on certain days. The Marlins …

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If you’re looking for something fun and educational to do outdoors, consider a bicycle tour through “The City Beautiful,” Coral Gables. The third Sunday of each month, The City of Coral Gables and the Coral Gables Museum will host a two-hour bike tour, with different monthly themes. The tour begins at 10 a.m. at the Coral Gables …

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Residents of Broward are eligible to nab a vouchers for discounts on swimming instruction for kids, teens and adults.  The vouchers are valued at $55 to $200 for lessons at participating venues, which include public parks with pools. Apply on the Watersmart Broward website.  With water safety so important, the vouchers are intended to offset …

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The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach hosts seasonal special events that feature taiko drumming performances and other activities, including a seasonal sunset stroll. For more details, visit Sunset Stroll – Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. Check back with us to find out when another one is scheduled. You can also check their …

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For a price break on a fun activity in Broward, roller skating is $12 on Wednesdays in  Davie. The price includes skate rentals. The $12 deal is offered 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Galaxy Skateway.  The regular price is usually about  $15-$20 with skate rentals. Image: PixabayRecommendation: Phone first to ensure the venue …

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Want to try a community bike ride? Then you might want to look into the City of North Miami’s monthly Get in Gear event.  The free rides take place once a month, usually on the second Saturday but it will vary.  Click here to RSVP and view the scheduled rides through September. Dates for upcoming …

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The waterpark at T.Y. Park in Hollywood, Castaway Island, offers opportunities for discounts and occasional extra events. Water playground and pool at T.Y. Park The waterpark at T.Y. Park includes a swim lagoon pool, wading pool and a water playground with interactive features and water slides.  In 2025, it’s open March 25 – March 31 …

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Whenever school is out, luckily, families in South Florida, and especially Palm Beach County, have plenty of free and cheap activities for kids during summer, both inside and outside. There are, of course beaches, most of them free to visit. Some beaches even have free parking. There also are parks, pools and splash pads, many …

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  Deerfield Island is a natural area on the Intracoastal Waterway in north Broward that’s accessible by boat. Free water shuttle excursions to Deerfield Island Natural Area are weather permitting, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.  The free boat shuttle service usually runs from a dock at Sullivan Park, 1701 Riverview Road, Deerfield Beach, at 10 a.m., …

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