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Warm wishes for families this season When my family gathers, now as we The holidays are here, hopefully bringing did then, we play card games and board cooler temperatures and plenty of good cheer games, bake cookies, watch football and to South Florida. go to the movies. We don’t get snow here, but we get One year, we played Cranium beautiful weather, and we have with about 15 people crammed our own traditions to get into around the dining room table. the holiday spirit, such as boat I remember my sister trying to parades and beach parties. whistle a tune for my father and Last year, I was fortunate laughing so hard she was crying. enough to be able to go visit my Another year, we spent hours extended family out west for the around that same table learnholidays. The kids and I spent 10 ing Hand and Foot, a game that days there, playing in the snow, JENNIFER JHON still dominates family gatherings taking ski lessons and enjoying today, although other games have tried to the company of a wealth of aunts, uncles take the throne. and cousins. When I’m with family, I stay up late, It reminded me of my childhood, when get up late and eat way too many cookI spent most of my winter holidays in Colies. My focus narrows, and I don’t think orado and Utah, surrounded by family. about school or work or the outside world. When I think back on those times, I I focus only on being in the moment with can’t remember a single present. The gifts the people I love most in the world. It weren’t important. Rather, it was time was that way as a child, and it is the same spent with my extended family that matnow. tered most.
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DECEMBER HIGHLIGHTS: BROWARD COUNTY SMALL HORSES WORK MAGIC ON BIG PROBLEMS SUN SENTINEL REPORT
The horses are small, the feelings of loss huge. But for many youngsters coping with the death of a loved one, the combination somehow works. About 35 children who have recently lost family members or others they were close to spent two days in November on a farm in Coconut Creek where they groomed, walked with and even shared secrets with miniature horses in a form of equine therapy designed to deal with bereavement. The camp is free to all children in the Broward area ages 5-18 who have lost a loved one in the past two years. “They can talk to a little horse, and that horse won’t tell anybody,” said Abby Mosher, who runs Tomorrow’s Rainbow, a 2.5-acre day camp south of Wiles Road. “Then one day when the child feels safer, they may talk to someone else.” Benjamin Boyden-Bailey, 13, an eighth grader at Glades Middle School in Miramar, said the death of his father from brain cancer eight months ago left him with a deep sense of loss. He said that in his two days at camp, he has made connections with the horses and the other campers who have suffered similar trauma. “I have learned that life is not always fair,” said Boyden-Bailey. “Things don’t always go your way. Being with other people going through what I’m going through helps. “And being with a horse is good because a horse will never judge you.” SUN-SENTINEL PHOTO / JIM RASSOL
LIGHT UP COOPER CITY Lights, youth performances, bounce houses, train rides, craft fair, kids activities are planned in Cooper City Dec. 1. Children ages 1-8 can visit with Santa during the event 6-9 p.m. at Memorial Park, 9001 SW 51st St., Cooper City. coopercityfl.org HOLIDAY LIGHTING CELEBRATION Experience a light display, kids activities, holiday crafts, performances, visits with Santa, amusements and more on Dec. 1 in the city of Hallandale Beach. Ride wristbands are $5 at the event 6-10 p.m. at 1750 East Hallandale Beach Blvd., Hallandale Beach. cohb.org
JUBILEE CHORUS Hear an acappella four-part musical act as well as local church groups on Dec. 2, plus enjoy complimentary food, sugar cookie decorating, holiday card and ornament making, bounce houses and Santa. The event is free at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach. pompanobeachfl.gov
PAWS WITH CLAUS HOLIDAY PAW-TY Bring your pet for pictures with Santa Paws on Dec. 17, plus holiday music, a bestdressed holiday hound contest, raffle prizes, vendors and more during a free event 9-11 a.m. at Gary B. Jones Park for People and Pups, 8101 Southgate Blvd., Tamarac. tamarac.org
WINTER WONDERLAND Children 12 and under can experience real snow and play holiday games on Dec. 2 at the Sunrise Arts & Crafts Festival Winter Wonderland. The 9 a.m.-1 p.m. event costs $5. Santa arrives at 10 a.m. at Sunrise Athletic Complex, 11501 NW 44th St. sunrisefl.gov
SANTA’S CHRISTMAS EVE VISIT Santa and his elves will visit every street in Plantation from 5 to 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve with sirens blaring. Santa will be giving out candy canes to all the boys and girls waiting for his arrival. Children should listen for the sirens and be outside waiting curbside with parents. plantation.org
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DECEMBER HIGHLIGHTS: MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
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MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM TO OPEN IN MIAMI BEACH A very cool taste of culture is coming to Miami in December: the Museum of Ice Cream. Miami is the fourth location for this museum, which was in New York and has sites open in Los Angeles and San Francisco. The museum is all about ice cream, and there are numerous tastings throughout. The museum will be at 3400 Collins Ave. in Miami Beach. Tickets are $38 for age 3 and older must be purchased in advance at museumoficecream.com
FESTIVAL OF TREES SEASON KICK-OFF Dec. 1. Enjoy the scenery, hot chocolate, holiday cookies, and the Yuletide Carolers. Children can write letters to Santa and participate in holiday crafts. Adults, $12; ages 4-14, $7. 7-9 p.m. Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Ave., Miami. deeringestate.org/ holiday-season BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Dec. 2. Visit website for more information. 9-11 a.m. Downtown Doral Charter Elementary, 8390 NW 53rd St., Doral. cityofdoral. com
KING MANGO STRUT PARADE Dec. 31. Tongue-in-cheek parade with satirical costumes, marching bands and floats, followed by the King Mango Music Massacre. Live music by Ronnie Brooks, “Campo Deluxe Band.” Free. 2 p.m. Parade runs along Commodore Plaza, Main Highway and Grand Avenue, Coconut Grove. Free. Kingmangostrut.org ART BASEL MIAMI BEACH The world-famous international modern and contemporary art fair showcasing more than 268 leading galleries from 32 countries hit Miami on Dec. 7-10 at the Miami Beach
Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. Tickets start at $36. Artbasel.com/miami-beach BABY BASEL Dec. 9-10. This family-friendly event includes a fine art gallery, outdoor artists market, craft beer and milk bar, food vendors, DJs and a performance stage featuring Grammy Award winner Secret Agent 23 Skidoo. Free. Noon-7 p.m. Lincoln’s Beard Brewing Co., 7630 SW 41st St., Miami. babybasel.com
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DECEMBER HIGHLIGHTS: PALM BEACH COUNTY MANATEE MIGRATION Manatee season has opened at Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center. As water temperatures around Lake Worth Lagoon dip, manatees gather in the warmwater discharge area of FPL’s Riviera Beach plant, giving Manatee Lagoon visitors a good look at the slow-moving marine mammals. Web visitors can also view the manatees on the manatee cam at visitmanateelagoon.com/ manatee-cam. Manatee Lagoon has added a 215-gallon aquarium to the center, according to a news release, and recruited staff from Florida Atlantic University to provide additional guided tours and lead programs such as Junior Aqua Labs and the Manatee Tales storytime series. For information and schedules, go to VisitManateeLagoon.com. SNOW DAY: PILES OF SMILES Children ages 5 to 12 can play in 25 tons of “real” snow at the 7th annual Snow Day: Piles of Smiles event at Sugar Sand Park Community Center on Saturday, Dec. 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will also be giant slides, bounce houses, make & takes, a sock skating rink (remember to bring clean dry socks), winter characters and the Florida Panthers hockey team’s “Panther Patrol.” Rides & activities are for children only, with a wristband. Advance reservations for this South Florida Parenting-sponsored event are required for $12 per child in advance and $15 beginning Dec. 4. One free adult admission with each paid child’s wristband; additional adults $5. Space is limited; register at SugarSandPark.org. The Snow Day event kicks off Sugar Sand Park’s Holiday Fun-tacular series of winter break programs & activities, including Kids Day In…Parents Day Out, a family movie, an art class, a Noon Year’s Eve Party and performances in the Willow Theatre. The park also has programs such as cooking, coding, drama, fashion design and the Explorium Winter Break Blast. Visit SugarSandPark.org for information. Sugar Sand Park is located at 300 S. Military Trail in Boca Raton. PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA Have your pet photographed with Santa on Dec. 3 at The Gardens Mall, 3101 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens (thegardensmall.com). To reserve your spot, call 561-775-7750. Or wait until Dec. 10 and bring your pet to
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Hoffman’s Chocolates has added factory tours and an ice skating rink to its biggest-ever holiday-themed “Winter Wonderland” at its chocolate factory in Greenacres, at 5190 Lake Worth Road between Jog Road and South Military Trail. The attraction will be open nightly from 6 to 10 p.m., except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, through Dec. 30. Winter Wonderland features more than 125,000 LED lights, plus a 12-foot Christmas tree, Santa and Mrs. Claus, concessions, ice cream and a huge selection of gifts available to purchase. Admission is free. Parking is also free on-site or at adjacent L.C. Swain Middle School. This year, the Florida Panthers are co-sponsoring a 2,400-square-foot ice skating rink in the front of the chocolate factory overlooking Lake Worth. Sixty-minute skate sessions, including skate rentals, are $15 per person. The rink will be open daily except on Christmas Day. The rink will close at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Factory tours with an opportunity to make your own chocolate confection will be offered Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays for $24.95 per person. Each tour will include a meet and greet with Santa and a free scoop of Hoffman’s ice cream. Advance reservations are required. Go to www.hoffmans.com/winterwonderland for details and daily updates on live performances. pose with Santa in the Nordstrom Courtyard of Town Center at Boca Raton, 6000 Glades Road, Boca Raton. The pet event is 7-9 p.m. Sunday. simon.com/mall/town-center-at-bocaraton FAU’S TUBA CHRISTMAS Bring blankets and lawn chairs to hear holiday music on Dec. 10. The free music starts at 5 p.m. at Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590
Plaza Real, Boca Raton. myboca.us LIVE NATIVITY Walk through the Bethlehem marketplace and witness the story of Christmas with live animals, actors and a concession stand on Dec. 15-16 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Calvary Chapel West Boca, 10660 SW Sandalfoot Blvd., Boca Raton. For information, call 561904-1755.
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Healthy eating through the holidays BY DENISE MORRISON YEARIAN Parents who have their plates full with holiday hubbub may find it a challenge to eat healthy. Following are suggestions on how to maintain a healthy end-of-year eating regimen. 1. Supply and demand. Stock the refrigerator with healthy, ready-to-eat items such as low-fat string cheese, hard-boiled eggs, lean turkey and yogurt. Freeze grapes and sectioned oranges, and keep an abundant supply of raw cut-up vegetables on hand. Put these foods in a visible location and use clear containers so they can be seen. 2. Scout out smorgasbords. Survey the buffet line before going through with your plate so you know what the offerings are. Be ‘snobbish’ at a buffet table. Choose foods that are special — ones you don’t normally have access to or seasonal items. Exclude things you can have anytime. Pretend you’re on a tasting mission for the best offerings and sample small quantities. 3. Size matters. To help maintain portion size, choose a small plate or use a regularsized one and put spaces between items. Don’t pile or stack food. Use your fist as a portion size for veggies and starches, and the palm of your hand for servings of meat. Avoid eating directly from a snack bowl; use a plate to monitor serving size. 4. Lowdown on liquids. Drink water before you go to an event and alternate with alcoholic or high-calorie beverages. This will keep you hydrated and feeling full and will slow consumption. If you want something festive, go for sparkling water with
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a twist of lemon or lime. Most important, moderate alcohol intake as it is high in calories and can increase your appetite and lower your willpower. 5. On-the-job indulgences. Watch out for high-calorie treats others bring into work. Give yourself permission to enjoy one goodie and eat it mindfully. Keep a stash of veggies and fruit on hand to curb cravings. Make a pact with coworkers to bring in one healthy snack each week. 6. Rein in cravings. If you are hungry before a holiday gathering, eat a snack beforehand so you’ll make better food choices when you’re there. You want to be in control when you reach the buffet or dining table. Don’t try to save calories by skipping a meal. It’s a sure way to overeat. 7. Dabbling with dips. Cream-based dips and sauces can be high in fat and calories. If you want to indulge, put a small dollop on your plate and dab food into it rather than pouring it on top. Make it leaner by using reduced-calorie ingredients. Or go with salsa or vinaigrettes. They are packed with flavor but have fewer calories. 8. Keep socializing central. Eat slowly, stop when you are satisfied, move away from the table and socialize. Take a walk, have a round of basketball, play games or just talk. Remember, you are attending the gathering to be with others, not just eat. 9. Eating on the run. When shopping or running errands, bring a snack instead of relying on fast food. Check out nutritional information online so you can make a lower-calorie selection at restaurants.
10. Think fast. The holiday rush may make it hard to plan and execute quick nutritious meals. When you have time, make a list of fast, healthy dinners your family enjoys, post it in a visible location and have the ingredients on hand. 11. Baker’s choice. Brush your teeth, chew gum or sip tea so you won’t be tempted to dip into the bowl while you’re baking, or eat before you begin. Wait until you have the finished product — a cookie or bar — and have just one. Lighten up recipes by substituting ingredients. 12. Calculate and compensate. If you overeat during one meal, go lighter on the next and increase your exercise. Better yet, plan ahead. Cut back on desserts and carbs a few days before events so you can have that treat without feeling guilty. Most important, don’t deprive yourself or you may binge. Moderation is key.
Denise Yearian is the former editor of two parenting magazines and the mother of three children and four grandchildren, who has lived a health-conscious lifestyle for more than 30 years.
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+ Manage and maintain. Trying to diet during the holiday season may lead to discouragement. Focus instead on maintaining your current weight and healthy lifestyle choices. + Log-a-rhythm. One component to successful dieting is to keep a food journal. Write down what you eat so you have a record of when you had that cookie, fruitcake or eggnog. This will help you make good choices. + Comfort and joy. Rather than leaning on comfort food to cope with holiday stress, find other outlets to help you calm down: Read a book, listen to music, take a bath, call a friend or go for a walk or run. Also don’t confuse fatigue and hunger. Get at least seven hours of sleep each night so you have energy for these busy days. + Get moving. Try to maintain an exercise regimen throughout the holidays. Park a little farther from public buildings, walk once around the mall before beginning your shopping or get up 20 minutes early to take a run.
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Taking the kids — why families need travel insurance BY EILEEN OGINTZ TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY It would have been a perfect vacation day, if not for the emergency room. After a bad fall on a Colorado ski slope, the ski patrollers who brought me down the mountain thought I was seriously injured, thus the ambulance trip to the ER, the extra oxygen in high altitude and a CAT scan. Fortunately, I wasn’t as badly injured as they thought, but we didn’t find that out until several hours had passed and we’d racked up more than $1,000 in out-of-pocket medical expenses. Luckily, I had travel insurance that picked up all those out-of-pocket expenses. I know most families don’t think they need travel insurance, but it really can save the day — and lots of money as costs can run into six figures in an emergency. “You can be in a taxi and get in an accident,” notes Dr. William Brady, a professor of emergency medicine at the University of Virginia Medical School, who also serves as the medical director for Allianz, one of the largest travel insurance providers in the world. A baby’s cold develops into a serious respiratory infection, for example, when you are vacationing on a small Caribbean island. Dr. Brady oversees the team deciding if someone with Allianz insurance needs to be medically evacuated, and he has handled cases where children have had to be evacuated
for various ills because appropriate medical care wasn’t available. According to Dr. Brady, most Americans traveling overseas simply assume medical care will be comparable to what they are accustomed to in the United States, but that is not necessarily the case. Families also don’t realize that many travel insurance policies (figure the cost at 5 percent to 10 percent the cost of your trip) cover kids under 17 free when traveling with an insured immediate family member, said Lynne Peters, product director at Insuremytrip.com. (Just make sure to read the fine print — will the kids be covered if traveling with grandparents? Is it one child per one insured adult?) Remember medical evacuation is just one way travel insurance comes into play. Consider that each year, Allianz receives 8,000 requests for help, but only 400 require medical evacuation for seriously injured or ill customers. CONSIDER HOW MUCH IT COULD COST IF: + Your child gets an ear infection and you must reschedule flights + Your father gets sick and you have to cancel the trip that you’ve already paid for + Weather causes airline delays that keep you from getting to your vacation destination for several days — or leaves you stranded when you miss your connecting flight + Your luggage gets lost — and doesn’t reappear before you board your cruise ship + You fall on a cruise excursion and break a bone + The school schedule is extended because of snow days and you have to postpone your trip I’ve either experienced these situations or know of people who have — in most cases, without travel insurance and incurring hefty expenses as a result. BEFORE YOU BUY, READ THE FINE PRINT: + Can you cancel for any reason, if you have a certain upgraded policy? + If you are going to an exotic locale, do you have enough coverage in case a medical evacuation is required? + Are all of your kids covered free? + Do you have to pay expenses
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Florida lines up ice, snow, parades and more for the holidays Celebrating the holidays in Florida is easier than remembering the names of Santa’s reindeer this season, with a multitude of events across the state. Through Jan. 6: Universal Orlando holiday events, Orlando. New this year is Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, which will feature themed decorations and lighting, holiday-themed food, and performances by the Frog Choir and Celestina Warbeck and the Banshees. At night, projection mapping and lighting will wrap Hogwarts castle. The Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s has more than a dozen balloons and 15 floats with characters and Santa Claus. Also returning is Grinchmas at Seuss Landing with the “Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular” and extra-cost breakfast with the Grinch and friends. Mannheim Steamroller will perform Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17. On-site hotels will each have holiday-themed activities as well. UniversalOrlando.com Through Jan. 31: Nights of Lights Festival and Celebration, St. Augustine. This inspiring display of more than 2 million tiny white lights adorning the palm trees and buildings throughout the city’s historic district is based on a custom by the town’s original Spanish colonists, who placed a white candle in their windows to brighten the nights during the Christmas holidays. Special events include tours of ancient buildings and inns led by storytellers in period clothing and rollicking train and trolley tours through the narrow brick streets. floridashistoriccoast.com Through Dec. 30: Epcot International Festival of the Holidays. This Epcot tradition showcases holiday traditions from around the world including music, costumes and cuisine. The annual Candlelight Processional includes celebrity guest narrators accompanied by a massed choir and orchestra for a retelling of the Christmas story. disneyworld.disney.go.com Through Jan. 7: ICE! at Gaylord Palms Resort, Orlando. With more than 2 million pounds of carved ice, ICE! is back. Kept at 9 degrees Fahrenheit, you’ll see handcarved ice sculptures, ice slides, live ice carving and a celebration of holidays from various cultures. Check website for prices. Gaylord Palms, 6000 W. Osceola Parkway. ChristmasAtGaylordPalms.com Dec. 1: Florida Keys Holiday Festival,
Islamorda. Holiday parade and festival featuring a 35-foot, snow-blowing community tree and 20 tons of snow for fun on snow mountain. 4 to 10 p.m. At Founder’s Park, 87000 Overseas Highway. islamoradachamber.com Dec. 2: Snowfest, Naples. More than 100 tons of snow is the star of this annual community event in southwest Florida. There will be snow mountains to climb, tobaggan and snow skiing hills as well as an ice skating rink, full-scale carnival, arts and crafts, petting zoo, pony rides and more. 3 to 9 p.m. $2, ages 3 and under free. At the Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Parkway. colliercountyparks.com Dec. 3: Christmas Tree Lighting at Whitehall, Palm Beach. Festivities include holiday music played on an original 1,249-pipe organ, choir performances and holiday refreshments. The event culminates with Henry Flagler’s young-
est descendants lighting the Grand Hall Christmas tree. 3 to 5 p.m. Free with museum admission. One Whitehall Way. flaglermuseum.us Dec. 9: Holiday Boat Parade, Key Largo. Blackwater Sound shimmers as decorated boats parade along the shoreline in celebration of the holiday season. 7:30 p.m. keylargoboatparade.com Dec. 19-23: Flagler Museum Holiday Evening Tours, Palm Beach. Families can tour Whitehall after hours, discover the origins of American Christmas traditions and see Whitehall by the glow of the original 1902 light fixtures. Every visitor will receive a traditional Flagler Museum Christmas cracker following the tour. A choral group will sing carols, and holiday refreshments will be served. The Museum Store will remain open for holiday shopping. $25 for adults, $15 for children under age 18. Advance purchase required. One Whitehall Way. flaglermuseum.us
Divine Savior Academy wishes you a Merry Christmas! “God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son.” John 3:16
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MIAMI SANTA’S WAITING Through Dec. 24. Holiday photos with Santa. simon.com Miami International Mall, 1455 NW 107th Ave., Doral Dadeland Mall, 7535 N. Kendall Drive The Falls, 8888 SW 136 St., Miami THE POLAR EXPRESS TRAIN RIDE Through Dec. 24. Set to the sounds of the movie soundtrack, guests will enjoy warm cocoa and a treat while listening to the Polar Express story. Chefs aboard each car also lead passengers in singing Christmas carols Santa will board to greet each child and present them with a special gift. Families are encouraged to wear their pajamas for the ride. Train ride is 50 minutes. $42.80 - $74.90 Children under 2 are free, but must sit in adult’s lap. Gold Coast Railroad Museum, 12450 SW 152nd St., Miami. gcrm.org
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animal shaped lights. $9.95. 7-10 p.m. Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152nd St., Miami. zoomiami.org/Zoo_Lights_2017 WINTERFEST EVE Dec. 2-3. Rides, live music, food and photos with Santa. Free. Saturday, 6-10 p.m. Sunday, 4-7:30 p.m. Village Green, 400 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. keybiscayne.fl.gov SANTA’S WORKSHOP Dec. 3. Arts and crafts, face painting, giveaways, holiday music and entertainment and more after the South Miami Parade of the Elves. 2-7 p.m. The Shops at Sunset Place, 5701 Sunset Drive Suite 350, South Miami. shopsunsetplace.com PET NIGHT Dec. 6,13. Take your pet’s photo with Santa. Trained house pets under 100 lbs. only. All pets must be on a leash or in a lightweight carrier and be up-to-date on
shots. 7:30-9 p.m. Dolphin Mall, 11401 NW 12th St, Miami. shopdolphinmall.com STORYTIME AND PHOTOS WITH SANTA Dec. 9, 16. Adults, $12; ages 4-14, $7. 10 a.m.-noon. Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Ave., Miami. deeringestate.org SANTA’S SNOWBLAST Dec. 9. Carnival rides, games, food, live entertainment and a mountain of glistening, white snow. Take pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus inside the Goodlet Theatre. Rides, $12; Snow pile and bounce houses, $5; All-access event wristband, $15. Goodlet Park, 4200 West 8th Ave., Hialeah. hialeahfl.gov SNOW FEST AND SAFETY DAY PARADE Dec. 10. Musical entertainment, rides, pictures with Santa, food trucks and vendors, holiday parade with floats, marching bands and holiday characters. Activities include pictures with Santa, a snow
SANTA’S ENCHANTED FOREST Nov. 2-Jan. 7. Holiday theme park with rides, shows, games, displays and more. Single pass, $24.30 for children ages 3-9, $33.64 for adults 10-64, $18.69 for seniors 65 and up. 7900 SW 40th St., Miami. Santasenchantedforest.com MAGICAL SNOWFALL EXPERIENCE Through Jan 7, 2018. Participants will be given wands to wave at the start of each nightly snowfall to unleash the blizzard and create the glistening winter wonderland. 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Dolphin Mall, 11401 NW 12th St., Miami. shopdolphinmall.com/events ZOO LIGHTS Dec 1-3, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 26-30. Snowman’s River boat rides, hot chocolate and cookies, photos with Santa and the zoo squad, holiday music and half a million
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mountain, ice skating rink, rock climbing wall, giant slide, bounce houses, carnival games and edible arts and crafts. Free. Parade begins at 6 p.m. 6 p.m. Along NE 19th Avenue between 168th and 172nd Streets, North Miami Beach. citynmb.com FESTIVAL OF TREES EVENING STROLL Dec. 13. Enjoy holiday music and holiday scenery. Adults, $12; ages 4-14, $7. 7-9 p.m. Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Ave., Miami. deeringestate.org HOLIDAY EVENING AT VIZCAYA Dec. 13. Photo opps, caroling, a minituba concert, art making, tours and holiday treats. $5 per person. 6-9 p.m. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, 3251 South Miami Ave., Miami. vizcaya.org/programs-holiday-evening.asp LIVE LIKE BELLA NIGHTS OF LIGHTS Dec. 15-Jan. 1. Pictures with Santa every night from December 15th through the 24th, mechanical rides every night, Christmas music, storytelling, pony rides and holiday treats. $5 per person; children under 2, free. 6-9 p.m. 11000 S. Red Road, Miami. pinecrestgardens.org TEA WITH SANTA Dec. 16-17, 22-24. Hand-selected teas with sweet and savory treats. Santa will
visit for tea with young ones. Adults, $50; children, $25. 1-4:30 p.m. The St. Regis Bal Harbour, 9703 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach. stregisbalharbour.com
BROWARD FORT LAUDERDALE CHRISTMAS PAGEANT Through Dec. 17. Broadway-style Christmas show features over 300 performers and honors the way Christmas is celebrated in South Florida. Performance is approximately 2.5 hours long. Children under 4 not admitted. $18-$59. First Baptist Church Fort Lauderdale, 301 E. Broward Blvd. christmastickets.com SANTA’S WAITING Through Dec. 24. Holiday photos with Santa. Coral Square Mall, Center Court, 9469 W Atlantic Blvd., Coral Springs. simon.com HOLIDAY FANTASY OF LIGHTS Through Jan. 1. Drive through 3 miles of holiday displays and illuminated trees. $16 per car; $40 per bus (15 or more passengers); $3 for three pairs of holiday 3-D glasses. $11 on Value Nights. 6-10 p.m. Tradewinds Park & Stables, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. holidaylightsdrivethru.com
DOWNTOWN IN DECEMBER Dec. 2. Snow, free ice skating, free cookies and milk, food trucks and other refreshments for purchase. Free admission. 5-9 p.m. ArtWalk, 9405 NW 31st Court, Coral Springs. coralsprings.org ANNUAL SNOWFEST CELEBRATION Dec. 2. Snowfest include a snow slide and over 75 tons of snow, performers, dancers and singers, and a Food Truck Invasion, giant Connect Four games and Chess, and inflatable rides and more. Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen will also be providing healthy snacks, and children are welcome to sign their names on Santa’s Nice List. $2. 4-8 p.m. Dodge City Center, 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines. ppines.com OCEAN WAY HOLIDAY CELEBRATION Dec. 2. Musical performances, kids activities, photos with Santa, holiday treats, ice skating, and snow. Free. 5-9 p.m. International Fishing Pier, 200 NE 21st Ave., Deerfield Beach. deerfieldbeach.com/1298/Ocean-Way-Holiday HOLLYWOOD BEACH CANDY CANE PARADE Dec. 3. Lighted floats and vehicles with parade participants tossing out candy canes and starlight mints. Complimentary bleacher seating at various locations. Parade emcees will be stationed at Char-
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Tuesday and Friday; 6-9 p.m. SaturdaySunday. First Church Coral Springs, 8650 W. Sample Road. bethlehem-revisited.com
YULETIDE ON ATLANTIC Dec. 7. Parade will feature floats, holiday performers and dancers at 6:30 p.m. starting from Riverside Drive, heading west on Atlantic Boulevard and ending at McNab Park. pompanobeachfl.gov
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Dec. 9. Hot breakfast and games with Santa Claus. Please donate a toy for the less fortunate. $7. 9-11 a.m. Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801 NE 6th St., Pompano Beach. pompanobeachfl.gov
HOLIDAY LIGHTING CEREMONY Dec. 7. Music and activities, along with the lighting the Menorah, Kinara and the Wilton Manors Christmas Tree. 6:30-9 p.m. Jaycee Park, Wilton Drive and 21st Court, Wilton Manors. wiltonmanors.com
CHRISTMAS NEAR THE BEACH Dec. 9. Kid’s play area, Santa, food vendors, Home Town Caroling, musical entertainment. Bring a chair or blanket. 4-9 p.m. ArtsPark, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood. christmasnearthebeach.com
RUDOLPH’S WINTER WONDERLAND Dec. 8. Bounce houses, arts and crafts, $1 pony rides, pictures with Santa Claus, a special appearance by Rudolph the rednosed reindeer. Free. 6-8 p.m. Tamarac Park, 7501 N University Drive, Tamarac. tamarac.org
WINTERFEST BOAT PARADE Dec 9. Boats will be adorned with lights, music, entertainment, decorations, celebrities, musical groups, beauty queens and more. Parade highlights: Grand Marshal Showboat, Galleria Mall Reindeer Barge and the Santa Showboat. Theme: “Broadway on Parade.” $25 Grandstand tickets available. 6:30 p.m. Downtown Fort Lauderdale. WinterfestParade.com
BETHLEHEM REVISITED Dec. 8-12. Living interactive recreation of the town of Bethlehem as it may have appeared 2,000 years ago. Featuring authentic marketplace, livestock, shepherds, Roman soldiers, storytellers, and a Living Nativity. Free. 7-9 p.m. Monday-
POMPANO BEACH BOAT PARADE Dec. 10. Boats leave Santa Lake Barbara and head north to Hillsboro Boulevard. The parade starts at 6:30pm. pompano-
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beachfl.gov HOLIDAY PARADE Dec. 13. Parade will feature marching bands, decorated floats and other groups along Sample Road from Coral Springs Drive to City Hall. 7 p.m. coralsprings.org/ holidayparade WINTER FESTIVAL Dec. 16. 6-10 p.m. NW Corner of Margate Boulevard and State Road 7, Margate. margatefl.com GREEN MARKET SANTA Dec. 16. Photos with Santa, ornament making, live music and locally-produced treats. Free. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Santa arrives at 10 a.m. NE First Avenue and Atlantic Boulevard. pompanobeachfl.gov SUNDAES WITH SANTA Dec. 16. Make your own ice cream sundae, musical entertainment, and arts and crafts. Tickets on sale at Rose Price Park. $6-$8. 2-4 p.m. SW Focal Point Community Center, 301 NW 103 Ave., Pembroke Pines. ppines.com ANNUAL MENORAH LIGHTING CEREMONY Dec. 17. Music, speeches and refreshments sponsored by Chabad LauderdaleBy-The-Sea. Free. 6-9 p.m. Beach Pavilion, End of Commercial Boulevard, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea. lbtsevents.com/events MOVIE IN THE PARK: HOLIDAY EDITION Dec. 22. Bring blankets and chairs to watch “Home Alone” in the park. Food will be available for purchase. Free. 6 p.m. Memorial Park, 9001 SW 51st St., Cooper City. coopercityfl.org ANNUAL NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION Dec. 31. Ring in the New Year with a special celebration geared to all ages. Anglin’s Square, El Mar and Commercial Boulevard, Lauderdale-By-The -Sea. lbtsevents.com
PALM BEACH ENCHANTED GARDEN PHOTO SET Through Dec. 24. Photos with Santa in the Enchanted Garden. The Gardens Mall, 3101 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens. RSVP. thegardensmall.com SANTA’S WAITING Through Dec. 24. Holiday photos with Santa. Town Center at Boca Raton, 6000 Glades Road, Boca Raton. simon.com ANNUAL WINTERFEST Dec. 2. Free family event. Santa arrives
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on a bright shiny fire engine. Enjoy pictures with Santa, holiday music, a bike giveaway, arts and crafts, tree lighting, local performances, food vendors and more. 6-8:30 p.m. Recreation Center, 418 S. Dixie Highway, Lantana. lantana.org/ enjoy-lantana-events HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING AND CONCERT Dec. 2. The 50-foot holiday tree will light up at 6:30 pm followed by a concert. Holiday photo op with Santa, children activities, holiday vendors. 5:30 p.m. Ocean Avenue Amphitheatre, 129 E Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. catchboynton.com BOYNTON BEACH HOLIDAY PARADE Dec. 2. Parade will highlight local high school marching bands, costumed characters, floats, drill teams, dance groups and Santa. Parade starts at 3 p.m. on Federal Highway from SE 12th Avenue to Ocean Avenue. catchboynton.com ROYAL PALM BEACH WINTERFEST Dec. 2. Local choirs, bands and dance teams, holiday crafts, food trucks, games and rides, vendors, Santa Claus and the illumination of the holiday tree. Free. 1-9 p.m. Royal Palm Beach Commons, 11600 Poinciana Blvd., Royal Palm Beach. royalpalmbeach.com TREE LIGHTING FESTIVAL Dec. 6. Music, Santa’s Village on the trail, games and activities for children, Santa and Mrs. Claus, and lighting of the tree. 6-8 p.m. Burns Road Recreation Center, 4404 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens. pbgrec.com 47TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY STREET PARADE Dec. 6. Theme: “Light Up Boca!” Parade route begins at Federal Highway and Southeast Seventh Street, traveling north to Mizner Park Amphitheater. Viewing bleachers will be at Sanborn Square. Free. 7:30-9 p.m. Sanborn Square, 72 N Federal Highway, Boca Raton. myboca.us WINTER IN PARADISE Dec. 8. Cookie and ornament decoration, live performances and tasty holiday treats. 5:30-8 p.m. Tree lighting at 6:30 p.m. Park across the Sun Set Lounge, 609 Eighth St., West Palm Beach. wpb.org THEATRE SHOP & SHARE Dec. 9. Watch a performance by Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s Children’s Conservatory in Grand Court at noon. Take receipts to the information desk to get five percent of the day’s sales to the nonprofit Maltz Jupiter Theatre. Free. Gardens Mall, 3101 PGA Blvd. thegardensmall.com
DONUTS WITH SANTA Dec. 9. Breakfast of donuts and juice, arts and crafts, games, and pictures with Santa. $10-$13. 10 a.m. Jupiter Community Center, 200 Military Trail, Jupiter. RSVP. jupiter.fl.us ORNAMENTS NATURALLY Dec. 9. Create ornaments and decorations with holiday themes from shells, sea beans, pine cones, and colorful craft supplies. Materials provided. $7-$10. 10 a.m.noon. Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. myboca.us 41ST ANNUAL HOLIDAY BOAT PARADE Dec. 16. “Light Up Boca.” Enjoy a parade that floats along the Intracoastal Waterway starting at the C-15 canal, traveling south to Hillsboro Bridge. Free. 6:308 p.m. Red Reef Park, 1500 N. State Road A1A, Boca Raton. myboca.us PILES OF SMILES SNOW DAY Dec. 16. Tons of snow, giant slides, bounce houses, winter games, make and takes, winter characters, sock skating rink, food trucks and more. RSVP for snow play for children ages 5-12. $12 in advance; $15 beginning Dec. 4; one free adult included with each paid child’s wristband, $5 each additional adult. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail. sugarsandpark.org/piles-of-smiles BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Dec. 16, 17, 23. 8:30 a.m. Palm Beach Zoo, 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. palmbeachzoo.org/breakfast-withsanta-2017 CHRISTMAS WITH THE CHIMPS Dec. 20. Watch Santa give Christmas gifts to the chimps during the only time of year when Lion Country Safari guests get to leave their cars in the preserve. Adults, $31.50; ages 3-9, $23. Parking, $7 per vehicle. Santa brings presents to chimps at 10:30 a.m.. Free coloring sheet at the Education Station from noon to 2 p.m. Lion Country Safari, 2003 Lion Country Safari Road, Loxahatchee. lioncountrysafari.com POLAR EXPRESS MOVIE Dec. 22. Bring blankets and lawnchairs to enjoy a movie and related activities. Free. Doors open 4:30 p.m. Movie at 5:30 p.m. Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. myboca.us CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE Dec. 24. Worship with The Ave Church at its annual outdoor downtown service. Free. Pre-service live music, 6:30 p.m. Service, 7 p.m. Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. theave-
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Stress-less family holiday celebrations BY DENISE MORRISON YEARIAN The pursuit of the perfect holiday often ends in seasonal stress as families seek to juggle time and energy demands as well as financial and social obligations. To reduce holiday frenzy and fatigue, experts suggest parents realign expectations, prioritize activities and carve out time for self. That’s what Erica Kilpatrick Tarpine did when the doctor put her on modified bed rest early last November. “I was four months pregnant at the time and hadn’t really thought about the holidays, so I was pretty nervous. How were we going to get everything done?” said the mother of a now 3-year-old and 4-month old. “Normally we go all out this time of year, but this would be different. So I started by making a list of things we normally do, eliminated what wasn’t necessary and then plotted out days to get things done.” Good idea, says Victoria Papi, a timemanagement and organizing expert with Keep It Simple Consulting. “Look at what your family did and didn’t enjoy most about the last holiday season, and then make a list of holiday activities and prioritize what’s most important to you,” she said. “Next, get out the calendar and set aside specific days for specific to-dos. Pencil in regularly scheduled activities first, then mark off days and times for holiday-related items such as shopping, wrapping, decorating, baking and addressing greeting cards, as well as performances, social events, visits and volunteer work. If in the process, you see a continuous string of busy days, eliminate low-priority items and make room for down time for you and your family.”
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That’s what Amy Hemphill has done. After making a vow to keep her holidays uncluttered, this mother of three simplified and organized so stress didn’t take root in her home. One change she made was to become a smarter shopper. “We started picking up gifts for people throughout the year and set them aside. This avoided impulse buying, kept me from having to be on the run and spread out the spending,” she said. “I also purchase gifts online; I can avoid the crowds and everything comes right to my door. Sometimes I even get them wrapped for free.” More recently, Hemphill cut back on the number of presents she buys to reduce cost and focus on the meaning of the holiday. “A couple of years ago, we had a conversation with those we normally buy gifts for and suggested we just get together and share a bottle of wine. It’s been great, and we all enjoy it,” she said. “We’ve also increased the number of handcrafted items we give and buy fewer, more thoughtful things for the children.” Diane Postell, LCSW, a relationship therapist, said this is wise. “The time, energy and cost that go along with gift-giving are big holiday stressors,” she said. “One way to reduce this stress is to set a budget and stick with it. Then discuss your spending allowance with those you normally exchange gifts with and suggest low- or no-cost ways to show you care.” Holiday events and entertaining can also raise stress levels. If an overload of invitations and events threatens to run you ragged, opt out. “It’s OK to say no and not feel guilty about it,” Papi said. “If you want to show your appreciation for being remembered, drop off an inexpensive hostess gift and say, ‘Thanks for the invite.’” If you want to entertain stressfree, downsize your expectations and time it right. “Wait until schedules slow, then consolidate your social obligations into one open house,” Papi said. “Cut prep time by using market, deli or bakery services, or ask friends to bring appetizers or come over early and lend a hand in the kitchen. Kids can help, too, with cleaning and other responsibilities.” Whatever you do, save time for
yourself. “Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and setting aside time for yourself is the best way to reduce stress,” Postell said. “Schedule at least 15 minutes of relaxation each day, and sometime during the season, plan one activity you personally enjoy to recharge your own battery.” Tarpine does this. “I like to take off several weekdays leading up to the holidays and go to the mall and just sit, sip coffee and take in the sights, sounds and smells of the season,” she said. “I had to forgo that last year, but I learned some important lessons in the process: to prioritize and plan what’s most important to me and then to sit back and enjoy what the holiday truly affords.”
Denise Morrison Yearian is the former editor of two parenting magazines and the mother of three children and four grandchildren.
QUICK TIPS TO REDUCE HOLIDAY STRESS To better savor seasonal bliss, consider these tips: + History helps. Look at what your family enjoyed last holiday season, and then eliminate things that aren’t important to you. + Finish early. Finish most of your holiday chores the week before Christmas so you can sit back and savor those last few days. + Outline a budget. Create a budget and stick with it. Find low- or no-cost ways to show you care: host a game night or make handmade presents. + Shop savvy. Internet and catalog shopping will save time and energy. But if you need or want to shop in stores, go on off days, such as Tuesday and Wednesday, when the weekend supply has been replenished, retailers are fully staffed and fewer people are out shopping. Consider buying gifts throughout the year to avoid impulse buying, rushing around and financial strain. + Wrap it up. Wrap gifts in one or two sessions to save time. Use one designated paper for each child so you don’t have to attach tags. Use gift bags when you can. + Contain cards. If holiday cards have become an obligation,
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cut back and send only to people you don’t see often. Or wait and send a post-holiday greeting in January or February. You will have more time to put it together, and your recipients should have more time to read it. + Plan your baking. Stock up on supplies prior to baking so you have all the ingredients on hand when you are ready to bake. Prepare all the mixes one day, put them in the refrigerator or freezer and pull them out when you are ready to bake and decorate. Or host a cookie exchange so you don’t have to bake so many different kinds of treats. + Simplify mealtimes. Plan your menu for the week and make one big trip to the store. Double or triple soups and casseroles, then freeze portions so you have something to draw from later. Delegate kitchen chores. Even preschoolers can set the table. + Organize your packing. After the holidays, get rid of items you no longer use. Pack and label decorations by rooms so in subsequent years you can do one room at a time if you need to. + Travel light. Alternate the years you visit distant family. Or travel in January when your calendar slows down. If you stay home, plan a family conference
call or create a preplanned video as a holiday greeting. If you travel, mail packages ahead of time so you don’t have to take them along. + Choose events wisely. If an event feels more like an obligation than an invitation, it’s a clue you may need to opt out. Show your appreciation for being remembered by dropping off an inexpensive hostess gift. + Prep the kids. When children’s routines are off, it can create behavioral problems and so increase family stress. Keep your children on schedule as much as possible, and make sure they get plenty of rest and eat balanced meals. Let them know in advance if their schedule will be different. If you are out and your child starts to show signs of fatigue or frustration, leave immediately to avoid a meltdown. Teach relaxation skills such as S.T.A.R.: Stop, Take a breath And Relax. Prepare them for holiday performances by laying out required clothing and shoes the night before. + Refrain from problem relationships. Strained relationships can be a volatile source of holiday stress. Limit time with these people and have an escape plan — a prearranged signal with your partner if you need to exit. This is not a time to fix
problems. Set aside grievances for a more appropriate time of discussion, be gracious and maintain a sense of humor. Practice forgiveness and charity. And remember others may be feeling holiday stress, too. + Cope with change. Sometimes a change in family configuration through death, divorce or other can add seasonal stress. Realize that families change, and traditions often change with them. Hold onto those rituals you can and want to embrace, but accept that others may have to go. Acknowledge your feelings and realize it’s normal to feel sadness or grief. Cry and express feeling when you need to and allow your children to do the same. If you feel isolated or depressed, seek out support. + Save time for spouse and self. Maintain a healthy lifestyle by getting at least seven hours of sleep each night, scheduling in some form of exercise and eating a balanced diet. Be aware of your triggers and have someone you can share your feelings with. Equally important is to schedule one-on-one time with your partner. Sit down without distractions after the children have gone to bed and talk. Or hire a sitter and go for a night out.
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17 budget-friendly holiday traditions BY SARAH LYONS 'Tis the season for shopping for presents, cooking fancy meals, decorating homes for the holidays, and celebrating with friends and family. The holidays are a fun and exciting time, but all of that fun can start to stretch the pocketbook. No matter your budget, families can still enjoy meaningful holiday traditions. Make cookies for Santa (and for others). Bake some special cookies for Santa, but set aside a few dozen for local firefighters or police officers and deliver them with your kids. Have a holiday movie marathon. Watch your favorite holiday movies as a family while enjoying some popcorn, hot cocoa and candy canes. Make an ornament. Make a new ornament, as a family, each year. When the kids move out, they will have a box full of decorations for their own tree. Easy ideas could be salt-dough ornaments, or filling a plastic ball with photos, ticket stubs or glitter and adding the date.
Craft a countdown. Create a homemade advent or Hannukah countdown with construction or scrapbook paper. Holiday tunes. Play holiday music each morning as you are getting ready for your day. Lights tour. Load up the family car and go on a tour of holiday light displays in the area, or visit the three-mile drivethrough Holiday Fantasy of Lights at Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek (holidaylightsdrivethru.com). In Palm Beach County, families can visit the free Winter Wonderland at Hoffman’s Cocolate in Greenacres (hoffmans.com). Provide a meal. Check the needs of a local food pantry and help them stock up on items that can be used for holiday dinners. Family pajamas. Pick out matching pajamas for the whole family to wear on Christmas morning. For a low-cost options, use plain colored T-shirts and basic flannel pants.
Bless others. Have the kids pick out a new toy to donate to a local charity that provides gifts to children in need. Also consider sorting through old toys and clothing to donate to charity before any new gifts arrive. Visit Santa. Take the kids to visit Santa, or write him a letter and mail it. Clothing drive. Start a clothing drive by going through your closet and donate items no longer needed with those less fortunate. Collect new socks, hats, and gloves in your community to donate as well. Caroling. Gather friends and family together and go caroling in your neighborhood or at local nursing home or Ronald McDonald House. Holiday hunt. Fill Easter eggs with Christmas candy or hide candy canes around the house and let the children find them. Make reindeer food. Mix rolled oats with red and green sugar sprinkles. Have the kids sprinkle it on the lawn before bed for the reindeer to snack on while Santa is visiting your home. Seasonal reads. Collect holiday books, wrap them in festive paper, and have the kids open and read one each day during the holidays. Consider adding one new book each year. Campout. After trimming the tree, get out the sleeping bags and “camp out” under it for the night. Christmas breakfast. Make a big breakfast Christmas morning. Make a breakfast casserole that can be prepared the night before so you can enjoy the morning with your family.
HOLIDAY MOVIES FOR THE FAMILY The Polar Express It’s a Wonderful Life The Santa Clause Miracle on 34th Street A Christmas Story Elf How the Grinch Stole Christmas A Charlie Brown Christmas Mickey’s Christmas Carol Home Alone & Home Alone 2 A Christmas Carol Prancer The Nightmare Before Christmas Frosty the Snowman Babes in Toyland Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer The Muppet Christmas Carol
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A YEAR IN REVIEW
A year has gone by and we are grateful to have brought awareness on allergies and asthma. Knowledge brings power and inclusiveness, no kid or adult should feel isolated or different because he or she cannot enjoy a run in the park or the eggnog. We have shared useful information throughout the year and we have decided to share some basic knowledge to help you promote an inclusive environment during this holiday season. WHAT IS AN ALLERGIST An allergist is a doctor who is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases such as: Asthma and frequent cough; Hay fever; Sinus infections; Eye allergies; Reactions to food, insect stings, drugs; Skin allergies, including hives and eczema; Immune system disorders that might cause frequent infections. Anyone with allergies and asthma should be able to feel good, be active all day and sleep well at night. There’s no need to accept less. An allergist is trained to find the source of your symptoms, treat it and help you find relief and feel healthy. WHAT’S AN ALLERGY - a reaction to an otherwise harmless substance like pet dander or pollen. The body’s antibodies “read” the protein contained in the allergen as an enemy and react to mistakenly protect the body. Anaphylaxis: the most serious form of reaction, it can be life-threatening and all efforts must be conducted to avoid it at all costs. Food allergy: Not everyone knows what a food allergy is. If you think about it, before being diagnosed, did you really know what gluten was or that lactose intolerance is different from milk allergy? School parties, family gatherings and field trips can be stressful instead of fun and joyful. To bypass fear and let things run smooth, put yourself in charge of cooking the allergen free dishes. It is as simple as communicating and being proactive, disclosing the ingredients and being creative. Pet allergy: It’s common belief that the pet’s fur is the culprit but we know, it’s the protein contained in the saliva and urine of the furry animal that causes the allergies. Control the environment and don’t let your pet jump on the sofa or on your bed. Environmental allergies: Pollen and dust are the most common allergens, there are some chances you could be allergic to house plants and even pine, but you may want to watch out for synthetic plants, scented potpourri or room fresheners that are catalysts for humidity, accumulated dust and eventually mold. Eczema: Even though we live in South Florida, the first few weeks of the year with the drop in temperatures, you could experience what’s generally known as “dry skin”, not to be confused with eczema, which is a series of skin conditions that cause the skin to be itchy, red and inflamed. WHAT’S ASTHMA - a disease that affects the airways that bring oxygen in and out of the lungs. The airways become inflamed and swell, which makes breathing difficult. We wish you the most wonderful time with your families and friends.
Florida Center For Allergy & Asthma Care has 17 convenient locations throughout Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach. To schedule an appointment call 1-877-4-ALLERGY or visit florida-allergy.com
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2017 Holiday Gift Guide BABY LAMAZE REPEAT PETEY Y This soft colorful plush lush de parrot has a rattle inside and crinkly top comb for textural fun. Squeeze his und, beak for a squeaky sound, and squeeze his wing to ich record your voice, which ou. Petey plays back for you. p. Ages 6 months and up. m $29.99, lamazetoys.com MEALTIME WITH MARCUS AND MARCUS Make mealtime fun with the Amusemat from Marcus and Marcus ($24.99). The cute, colorful silicon tray is shaped like a swimming pool with an adjacent sandcastle, so mealtime becom becomes playtime. The BPA-free tray is to top-rack dishwas washer safe and desi designed for ages 6 months aand up. Marcus and Marcus aalso has a Palm Grasp Spoo Spoon & Fork Set ($14.99) with cute e silicon silicone animals for handle ort handles. The short utensils aare small enough for your 18 months hs y and older baby to grasp and use they er are BPA free and top-rack dishwasher safe. amazon.com TOOMIES FOAM CONE FACTORY Make bathtime fun with a Foam Cone Factory that makes pretend ice cream cones with soap and water. The toy attaches with suction cups to the wall or tub and uses bubble bath or soap mixed with water to make foam that fills the included plastic cones with the pull of a lever. Kids can then add pretend sprinkles from the included shaker. Judging by the reaction of d my 5-year-old, the pretend nd play appeals to kids beyond preschool as well. Ages 9, 18 months and up. $24.99, tomy.com/toomies BABYZEN YOYO+ STROLLER R The Babyzen Yoyo+ lstroller is the perfect stroller for travel. Parents will
love it because it comes out of the box ready to use, unfolds easily, then folds down fl flat again to the size of carry-on leggage. Th The 13-pound stroller has a shoulder stra strap for easily transport and storage bag an and comes with a rain cover. The reclin reclinable seat has removable, machinewasha washable pads for easy cleanup, and seats come in a variety of colors so parents ccan customize their look according to thei their style. Accessories such as a newborn ba bassinet allow the stroller to grow with yo your child from 0-6. Starting at $420, nordstrom nordstrom.com
PRESCHOOLERS (AGES 2+) MOBO MITY DISNEY•PIXAR CARS 3 LIGHTNING MCQUEEN CRUISER Get your kids some cool new wheels with the Mobo Mity three-wheeled cruiser based on the Disney Pixar film “Cars 3” and Lightning McQueen’s red number 95. The Mobo Mity delivers the ffun of riding a bicycle without the ba balance it usua usually requires. The threewh wheeled cruiser is steered by handlebars th kids that pu forpush ward and back to turn right and left while sitting in a fullback cushioned chair. Best yet, the Mobo Mity adjusts to get longer as your child gets taller and comes with never-flat rubber tires. Ages 2-6, maximum weight 100 pounds. $129.99, mobocruiser.com
LITTLE TIKES 2-IN-1 1 FOOD TRUCK Mobile kitchens are all the rage, and Little Tikes now makes a toy that allows kids to eir cook and serve their favorite foods out of ck. their own food truck. The Little Tikes 2-in-1 Food Truck el has a steering wheel rn, with a working horn, a flip-out serving gister and a pretend soda counter, a cash register fountain. It comes with 40 food and utensil pieces. Ages 2+. $159.99, littletikes.com TONKA MIGHTY BUILDERS RUGGED RECYCLE TRUCK PLAY SET Tonka’s Rugged Recycle Truck Play Set lets little ones practice going green with a 4-piece, lights-and-sound truck with a lever for bin-dumping action. The 5 p ece set iss co pat b e with t most ost b ock 25-piece compatible block systems and includes a truck driver figure, two safety cones, a trash bin and 17 building blocks. Ages 1+. $29.99, toysrus.com
TONKA MIGHTY BUILDERS TOW ‘N GO TUFF TRUCK The best toys include their own storge. The Tow ‘N N Go Tuff Truck includes age. a two-piece construction uck that rolls like truck a wagon with a handle that cks the lid locks own when down ot in use. not he conThe ruction struction gure figure nd 22 and uildbuildng ing
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holidays » gift TUFF TRUCK The best toys include their own storage. The Tow ‘N Go Tuff Truck includes a two-piece construction truck that rolls like a wagon with a handle that locks the n lid down when not in n use. The construction figure and 22 building blocks that come with the 25-piece set fit asy y inside the truck for easy cleanup. The remove-able truck lid can be taken off and used as a play table for block play. rus Ages 1+. $34.99, toysrus. com FISHER-PRICE CLASSICS TAPE RECORDER Relive your childhood with the FisherPrice Classics Tape Recorder, a toy that lets little ones play music, sing along, and record their voices. The toy includes a toy tape cassette but uses digital technology to play music and record through the microphone. Your little one’s singalong can then be played back. Toy includes Humpty Dumpty, London Bridge, Farmer in the Dell and more.
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LEARNING RESOURCES COUNTING DINOSORTERS MATH ACTIVITY SET The Counting Dino-Sorters set for preschoolers is a very cute set of 10 eggs, all different colors, filled with dino figurines that match the number on the outside of the egg: 10 turtles, seven brachiosaurus, three triceratops, etc. The 65-piece set teaches counting, addition and subtraction, fine motor skills, and sorting. Ages 3+. $29.99, amazon.com LEARNING RESOURCES GEARS! GEARS! GEARS! CYCLE GEARS The 30-piece Cycle Gears set, part of the Gears! Gears! Gears! series, teaches building skills, motor skills and critical thinking as kids build a variety of motorcycles with gears that turn and wheels that spin. The set allows kids to build different types off bikes, and they can also e match it to the Castle Gears and Rover es Gears sets. Ages mazon.com 4+. $14.99, amazon.com
CHILDREN DREN (AGES 5+) PBS KIDS PLAYTIME PAD If you have PBS Kids fans in the house, se, he they will love the new Playtime Pad. The 16 GB tablet is loaded with PBS educa-ps tional content, such as games, video clips e and music videos, and apps such as the PBS Kids Video App, ScratchJr and Paint Box. Parent controls allow mom and dad to set limits on screen time and to manage what kids can access. Parents can also exit the PBS Kids interface with a password
for their own tablet use. The Playtime Pad has front and back cameras and is Bluetooth supported. Ages 2+. $79.99, ppbskidstablet.com R AUTOBOT RC SQWEEKS S Sqweeks, a tiny A Autobot with a b big heart, rolled o out to help save planet Earth from the Decepticons in “Transformers: The Last Knight,” but you don’t need to be a Transformers fan to enjoy this new remote-controlled robot. Sqweeks comes to life with light-up eyes, speech and sounds from the movie and motorized motion. With his remote, kids can make him dance, spin, move forward and back and turn right or left. We played with him without his giant blaster, but if the blaster is attached to his arm, he is blown backwards with blasting sounds at the press of a button. Ages 5+. $79.99, hasbrotoyshop.com SWEETLINGS SPRINKLE SHOP Combine DIY with the food-play craze wi with the Sweetlings Sprinkle Shop. Using the provided supplies and the light-up de decorating station, kids can make their o ow own Sweetlings characters by layering wh whipped clay on plastic bases and decorat rating their creations with stickers, accessor ries and plasti sories plastic sprinkles. F For the finishin ing touch, add gl glitter from the cu cupcake-shaped “g “glitterizer” w while spotlights fl flash. Ages 6+. $2 $29.99, Target and al alexbrands.com CHOCOLATE C SCIENCE LAB SCIEN The Chocol Chocolate Science Lab, a Geek & Co. science project kit, is the perfect science tool for a kid with a sweet tooth. Kids can explore physical science through the fun of mak making cute chocolate gifts, including eggs and lollipops, whi come with which fun foil wrappers, labe and foldable labels gift boxes. “Geek Out tips throughOut!”
out the instruction manual teach about temperature, heat transfer, the phases of matter and the origins of chocolate, among other things. Note: Chocolate is not included in the kit, so be sure to buy a bag of couverture chocolate to give along with the kit. Ages 8+. $19.95, labratgifts.com FARTY FRANNY You might not laugh, but your kids think farts are hilarious. Farty Franny is a silly, suspenseful game that centers on Franny, the cow sitting in the middle of the board. Players spin to play, and try to avoid collecting plastic flies, which they get for landing on the cow patties. If they land on the tail icon, the player must lift Franny’s tail, and if she farts, they take another fly. The player with th the fewest flies at the en end wins. The game, fo for 2-4 players, mov moves quickly and invol involves a lot of scre screeches and lau laughter, at lleast at my house. Ages 4+. $19.99, toysrus. com POKÉMON PETITE ITE PALS ESCAPE IN THE E FOREST PLAYSET Take a forestt vacation with Pikachu, nnekin and Oshawott, Fennekin Fletchling in a tree house playset that ickcomes with stickers that allow nkids to persone, alize the scene, tiny furniture and a manual elevator. The Pokéome with little suction cups mon figures come on the bottom to help them stick to whatl want to b h as ever area of play be in, such the swing, the footbridge or the bedrooms. Ages 4+. $24.99, tomy.com
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holidays » gift can color their o own home objects, su such as beds, tables, chairs and clothing, or use the provi vided ima images furn to furnish ho the homes inside the Dr. Panda P Plus: Home Designer app on iOS, Amazon Fire and Android. Once scanned, kids can th i creation ti in i 3D on their th i phone h see their or tablet. A word game encourages kids to spell the item and takes them inside a home to place it. Players can interact with characters inside the home, having them eat treats from the pantry, drink juice from the fridge and more. The Home Designer set comes with 51 customizable flashcards, 12 erasable markers and a QR code for the mobile app. $39.99, drpanda.com/plus BEAT BUGS MUSICAL SUBMARINE The Beat Bugs Musical Submarine, based on the Netflix series inspired by music of the Beatles, lights up and plays “Yellow Submarine,” “All You Need
nd Is Love” and “Sergeant Pepy per’s Lonely b Hearts Club e set Band.” The e includes the figurine of Jasper, one of the Fab Five e submarine can fit up to five figures. The Beat Bugs, and kids can push and roll it to spin the propellers. Ages 3+. $29.99, target.com KIDBOX GIFT CARDS Kidbox does curated style for sizes newborn to 14, and the company has a great way to shop for kids you love: Kidbox gift cards, which allow kids to order a box of clothing suited to their style. Gift card recipients go online and take a style quiz that asks for age, size and look – sporty athletic, classic preppy, modern casual or city cool.
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K Kids can then choose outfits they like fr from a sample lineup, select colors and st styles they won’t wear (such as stripes or sh short hemlines), select the type of clothes th they want (such as basic or trendy, and to tops or bottoms), and enter where they us usually shop and their personality (shy or silly, active or bookworm). They enter th the gift code at checkout and then wait for the package to arrive. Once they receive the Kidbox, they have 7 days to decide what to keep and what to return. Anything rejected is credited to their Kidbox account, so they can try again if they don’t like the items sent for them. Kidbox sends 6-7 name-brand items for $98, and 5-8 items for $58 in a Baby by Kidbox. kidbox.com PROJECT MC2 PERFUME MAKER The Project oject Mc2 Perfume ovides kids with Maker provides the tools to formulate their umes. The set own perfumes. ith one mixcomes with mbly, two ing assembly, rs, three containers, perfume atomizers, two pipettes, d, one one stand, ne viobeaker, one
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holidays » gift let scent and one poppy scent. Kids can also use fragrant household items, such as vanilla extract or flower petals, to create scents just for them. The perfume maker set is light on science, but it does make creating your own scents fun and easy. Ages 6+. $29.99, projectmc2.com PROJECT MC2 SMART PIXEL PURSE The Project Mc2 Smart Pixel Purse, a rectangular, pink, plastic purse, comes pre-programmed with 10 animations for creen. But don its LED light screen. don’tt stop there; kids can create their own s,, custom designs, d animations and scrolling text using free iOS pps. The storage compartand Android apps. h d ment on the purse fits mostt phones and includes a keychain clip. Ages 6+. $59.99, projectmc2.com POKÉMON TRAINER GUESS: KANTO EDITION Pokémon fans can test their Pokémon knowledge with the electronic Trainer Guess: Kanto Edition!, a 20-questions type game all about Pokémon characters. Trainer Guess asks questions about the Pokémon you are thinking about (Does it have horns? Does it evolve?) to figure out what Pokémon you have in mind. Kids can use the included Trainer Field Guide to guess all 151 Kanto Region Pokémon. Once the trainer guesses correctly, that Pokémon is added to your electronic collec collection. Ages 6+. $19 99 bbasicfun.com $19.99, L.O.L. SURPRISE! BIG SURPRISE The L.O.L. Surprise! Big Surprise blind pack offers 50 layers of fun in a supersize, sparkly gold half-ball package that takes unboxing to another level. Squeals of delight rang out when I introduced the Big Surprise to a group of re 1st-grade girls, who were much better at unpacking the toy than I was. The first tray inside holds small plastic pop-apart balls containing clothing and accesso-
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12 ways to a more meaningful holiday season BY DENISE YEARIAN In the midst of holiday hoopla, people often lose sight of the significance of the season. The following is a list of a dozen ways to create a more meaningful holiday celebration. 1. Grassroots giving. One of the best ways to make your holiday more meaningful is to adopt a family from a local charity. When you call, ask for a family with children your own kids’ ages. Then if you normally give your child five gifts, suggest giving three and let him pick out two for each needy child. 2. Aspiring words. Have each family member secretly write one non-monetary thing they want to work for, wish for and pray for in the coming year. Then put it in a decorative envelope and place it on the table or in a tree. During your holiday celebration, share it with your family and discuss ways everyone can help that person fulfill his goal. 3. Go green. Reuse holiday wrapping paper to cover another gift, line a drawer or draw on the reverse side. Holiday cards can be recycled, too. Cut them in half and use the blank side to jot down reminder notes or let your kids cut them up and make new cards for next year. Christmas trees can also be recycled. South Florida cities and counties have tree recycling programs, either picking up curbside or with dropoff locations. Check online for the program serving you. 4. Multicultural merriment. Every year, pick one country and find out how they celebrate the holiday season. Make mock passports that can be used year after year. Find out what the culture and traditions are like, learn a few words and try their foods. If you have extended family members from other parts of the country, have them share insights and tell stories about their holiday celebrations. 5. Advent virtues. Make an advent calendar with character traits you want to instill in your family. Pick one virtue each day, discuss what it means and talk about someone in history who displayed that character. Then decide how you and your children can put that virtue into action. For example, extend kindness by raking a neighbor’s leaves or taking cookies to a nearby police or fire station. 6. Family photo tree. Decorate your tree with individual photos of family members taken throughout the year. Mount
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images on construction paper, felt or foam, write the date on the back, attach a ribbon and hang it on the tree. Keep photos year after year and add more as you go to remind kids of how blessed they have been throughout their childhood. When your children are grown, pass along the pictures so they can carry on the tradition. 7. Intergenerational experiences. If grandparents have personal items they want to pass along to their grandchildren, the holidays are an opportune time. Suggest they give something that is special to them, along with the story behind it. It could be one of grandma’s old dolls, a piece of jewelry, a book or even a photograph. If the kids are old enough, they can record a video of the story for a keepsake. 8. Mindful of military. Have your child write a letter of appreciation to someone in the military. Include a parent’s email address, and ask the service person to
send a reply email along with pictures if he or she has them. The Internet has several websites that provide officers’ names and care package suggestions. If your children love animals, check out Operation Military Pride (www.operationmilitarypride.org), where you can provide cooling vests, protective “doggles” and other items for military dogs working in the war zone. 9. Warm fuzzies. Families so often forget to share positive and encouraging words with one another. Have your family sit in a circle and pass a fuzzy teddy bear around. As you do, have the person holding the bear say something he appreciates about one sitting to his right or left. This will set the tone for an uplifting celebration and teach your kids how to give words of encouragement to others. 10. Bird buffet. Decorate an outdoor tree with pinecones rolled in peanut butter
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and birdseed, popcorn and cranberry garland, and orange and apple slices that have been attached to pipe cleaners or opened paperclips and hung on the tree’s boughs. This is a way to take care of neighboring wildlife and wish them a happy holiday. 11. Family fitness. Incorporate the holiday season into a family fitness routine. Decide on one activity you can do together each day to stay fit — walk around the neighborhood and look at lights, jump rope to a favorite holiday song or play a round of basketball while the pie is baking. Then make it a family New Year’s resolution. 12. Video newsletter. Each child can take turns being the anchorperson while you record, but make it more than just reading off news. Take footage from the kids’ bedrooms where they are showing a favorite stuffed animal or in the yard performing a newly acquired skill. Send copies on the DVD with your holiday cards, or attach it to a holiday greeting email and donate the money you save on stamps to charity.
Denise Yearian is the former editor of two parenting magazines and the mother of three children and four grandchildren.
time — help with housework, an hour of quality time, etc. + Discuss the meanings and symbols of the holiday season. + Create a flag that represents what the holidays mean to you and your family. + Interview grandparents about what the holidays were like when they were children. Video record the session and make it a keepsake. + Create your own family version of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” or write your own holiday poem. + Have a pajama holiday where everyone gets a new pair and stays in their pjs all day. + Teach a new skill to someone, such as computers for the elderly or knitting for a child. + Spend one-on-one time with each child creating a special holiday tradition. + Create a time capsule to represent events that have happened throughout the year. Seal and bury it for 20 or more years. + Invent a new holiday recipe. + Read one holiday classic (or a chapter of one) every night leading up to the holidays.
MORE WAYS TO MAKE THE HOLIDAY SEASON MORE MEANINGFUL + Adopt a resident at a nearby nursing home and create a comfort care package with tissues, socks, stuffed animal, potpourri, etc. + Visit a local children’s hospital and take balloons, gifts or other goodwill cheer to the patients. + Donate time and resources to a homeless shelter, soup kitchen and/or food bank. + Give towels, food, shoeboxes or other needed supplies to an animal shelter. Call and ask what they need first. + Write a note of appreciation to someone who has helped you or your family this year. + Give the gift of experience. Wrap up an “I owe you” note or tickets to a live theatre presentation, museum, zoo or theme park, along with the date you plan go in the next few months. + Make homemade gifts that cost little or nothing for family, friends and pets. + Create homemade ornaments using everyday household materials. + Create a coupon book with certificates that can be redeemed at a later
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Sensory kids: The Top 10 best holiday gifts to get them BY MEAGAN RUFFING Gifts can be tricky for kids like my son Dylan. Sure, they like all the same things that other kids do, but when their world already seems overwhelming, a calming sensory-activity-based toy is really what they crave. Think simple. Check out these top 10 gifts for your sensory-seeking child. 1. Water Beads. These things are amazing. They start out as tiny little beads (about the size of a tip of a pen) but when you soak them in water for 4-6 hours, they expand to marble-looking bubbles. This will probably be one of your child’s favorite gifts because it is so unique. The Frog Life Cycle Pond Kit is one of my favorites (thehomegrownpreschooler.com). 2. Rice bucket with small toys. Just go to the dollar store and pick up a cheap shoebox container. Grab a (big) bag of rice and a few trinket-like toys. Dump the bag of rice in the shoebox container and hide the toys in the rice. This activity will keep your child busy for a long time. 3. Lego lunchbox. This one is awesome. Do you have any old-school lunch boxes lying around — the tin ones that your kids like to play with? Take a Lego base, score it to fit the inside lid of the lunchbox. Superglue this down. Add a few Lego pieces inside the box. Voila! Your child now has their very own Lego lunchbox to
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play with at home or on-the-go. 4. Moon Sand. Hands-down one of the best sensory-based activities you will ever come across. Moon Sand can be bought pretty much anywhere. All major retailers carry it, so plan to spend about $10-20 for a nicely sized kit. Moon sand is similar to playdough, but it feels like sand. When you pick it up with your hand, it falls through your fingers just like sand does but without the mess. This is also great for hiding toys in. 5. Playdough. This is a family favorite. Children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) like the way playdough feels because it is relaxing. The feeling of squishing something and molding something into whatever your imagination will come up with is a soothing activity for anyone, but especially those who have a hard time processing things around them. 6. Stress ball. A simple stress ball is great for children with anxiety. This is also an ideal tool to have in your child’s classroom. His teacher can store it in her desk and when she sees that your child is starting to feel overwhelmed, stressed or fidgety, she can give him the stress ball. This is a great way to get the child to refocus their attention without making a big deal about it in front of the class. 7. Balloons. This was one I had never thought of before, but my son’s occupational therapist used it in one of his sessions. Buy a bag of regular old balloons. Blow them up. Let your child toss them in the air and swat them around, and watch his face light up with a smile. Better yet, join in on the fun and take turns hitting it back and forth with each other.
8. Lollipops, gum and Tic-Tacs. These would make great stocking stuffers. They are small, practical pieces of candy that help with oral stimulation. I use these all the time with my son when he is having a hard time focusing. Whether he is being hyper, moody or both, he knows he can go to the pantry in our home and take one of these items whenever he needs to. 9. Electric toothbrush. There are so many cool toothbrushes out there for kids now. Chances are, your child has already showed you (and begged) for that new Barbie or Superman toothbrush. Use this as an opportunity to teach them about the right way to brush their teeth and invest in a quality, electric toothbrush. These are great for making sure your child is brushing their teeth for the suggested two minutes, and the vibrating of the toothbrush head helps children actually feel the process of what they are doing. 10. Seamless socks and tag-less shirts and pants. Clothes can feel like the end-all be-all for children with SPD, and most families steer clear of asking friends and family to buy clothes for their child for Christmas because what feels good one day for your child doesn’t always feel good the next day. Chances are, your child’s wardrobe consists of primarily seamless and tag-less items. Under Armor is a great brand because there are no tags on their clothes. Seamless socks can be found online and look for elastic-free pants so that your child doesn’t have to worry about getting their pants to “feel right.” You and your child’s daily lives are probably stressful enough. Make things as easy as possible this year and add sensory toys to your holiday shopping checklist.
Meagan Ruffing is a parenting journalist, author, and speaker. She always has an arsenal of sensory-based activities and toys tucked away in her pantry. Follow her on social media to find out tips and tricks on how to make your life easier with a child who has special needs. Visit her at meaganruffing.com.
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Sunday, December 10 BROWARD COUNTY Mayor’s Challenge One-Mile Health Walk and Health Festival. Health and fitness exhibits, obstacle courses, bounce houses, free flu shots, children’s fun zone, Florida Panthers’ booth, Zumba, music, passport to prizes and more. Free. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Cypress Bay High School, 18600 Vista Park Blvd., Weston. At the event, Weston elementary students are invited to participate in a one-mile walk with Mayor Daniel Sterner. Registered students get a snack, goodie bag and T-shirt. westonfl.org
HIGHLIGHTS ALL COUNTIES 2 SATURDAY Home Depot Kids Workshop. Ages 5-12. First come/first served. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. First Saturday of the month. All counties. Home Depot. Free. Find participating stores at homedepot.com
MIAMI 1 FRIDAY Movie Night. Bring a blanket or beach chair to enjoy a movie. Visit website for movie title. Free. 7 p.m. 7540 E. Treasure Drive, North Bay Village. nbvillage.com Movies at the Park. Free G- and PG-rated movies for a family night out. Visit website for movie title. Free. 7:30-10 p.m. Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 NW 82nd Ave., Miami Lakes. miamilakes-fl.gov/yatf Parenting from Awareness. Workshop teaches parents to develop a more enriching and supportive family dynamic. $88 per person. 7-10 p.m. Inhale Miami, 6310 NE Second Ave., Miami. inhalemiami.com
2 SATURDAY Parents Night Out. Children can enjoy a special themed party the first Saturday of every month while parents have a night out. Registration required. $30. 6:30-9 p.m. Benchmark Academy Miami, 3015 Grand Ave., Suite 237, Miami. benchmarkmiami.com
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Community Bike Ride. Bring a bike to cycle a 5-mile, family-friendly loop with a shortcut for younger children. Free. 9-10 a.m. Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 NW 82nd Ave., Miami Lakes. miamilakes-fl.gov
Free First Saturday at Gold Coast Railroad Museum. Fun, games and trains. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 12450 SW 152nd St., Miami. Gcrm.org or 305-2530063 Tales and Trails. Read “The Real Snowbirds” and participate in related arts, science and nature activities. Free. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Arch Creek Park Museum & Nature Center, 1855 NE 135th St., Miami. miamidade.gov/parks/ arch-creek.asp Discovery at Deering. First Saturday of every month. Explore science topics through hands-on activities. Ages 6-14. Registration required. $15. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Ave., Miami. deeringestate.org/ discover-deering
3 SUNDAY Jewelry Making with Metal Monkey Workshop. Kids can create something special for a friend or family member. $25 per person. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wynwood Yard, 56 NW 29th St., Miami. metalmonkeyworkshop. com/product-page/jewelry-making-at-the-wynwood-yardsun-dec-3rd Santa’s Parade of the Elves. The Parade of the Elves in South Miami includes dancers, cars, floats, horses and motorcycles marching down Sunset Drive in South Miami. The parade kicks off at 2 p.m. on a route from Sunset Drive between U.S. 1 and 57th Avenue to Red Road between 72nd and 74th Streets. southmiamifl.gov
Music Moments for the Winter. Local musicians will perform piano, voice, flute, violin and guitar. Free. 3 p.m. Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch Library, 2930 NE 199th St., Aventura. 305-931-5512 Farmer’s Market. Shop for regionally-grown produce, fresh-baked bread, roasted nuts and other food options and enjoy live entertainment by Debbie Orta. Free. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dolphin Mall, 11401 NW 12th St., Miami. shopdolphinmall.com/events Santa’s Parade of Elves. Dancers, cars, floats, horses and motorcycles march in a parade. Free. 2 p.m. Sunset Drive (U.S. 1 to 57th Avenue) and 57th Avenue (72nd Street to 74th Street), South Miami. parks@southmiamifl.gov
7 THURSDAY Movies on the Mile. Watch “Home Alone.” Free. Grounds open at 6 p.m. Movie starts at 7 p.m. The Plaza at 150 Miracle Mile, Miami. coralgables.com/index. aspx?page=1286
8 FRIDAY Culmer’s Craft Zone. Supplies will be provided for an afternoon of crafts. Free. 3 p.m. Culmer Overtown Branch Library, 350 NW 13th St., Miami. 305-579-5322
9 SATURDAY Get in Gear Community Bike Ride. Safe and easy 10-mile ride through North Miami. Helmets required for participants ages 16 and under. Free. Registration starts at 8 p.m. Ride departs at 8:30 a.m. MOCA Plaza, 770 NE 125th St., North Miami. northmiamifl.gov/ celebrate
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» exhibits for families BABY BASEL Dec. 9-10. A family-friendly Event including a fine art gallery, an outdoor artists market, craft beer and milk bar, food vendors, DJs and a performance stage featuring Grammy Award winner Secret Agent 23 Skidoo. Free. Noon-7 p.m. Lincoln’s Beard Brewing Co., 7630 SW 41st St., Miami. babybasel.com KNIGHTS OF THE AIR: AVIATOR HEROES OF WORLD WAR I Through Dec. 31 at Flagler Museum. Exhibition features works of art, artifacts, and photographs showcasing the World War I aviator and his legacy after the War. Free admission to active duty, reserve, and retired U.S. Military each Wednesday. Flagler Museum, One Whitehall Way, Palm Beach. $18; ages 13-17, $10; ages 6-12, $3. Flaglermuseum.us WHEN THE EARTH SHAKES Through Jan. 7 at the Children’s Science Explorium. Learn about the science of earthquakes with interactive tools such as a shake table, tsunami tank and tectonic puzzle. Children’s Science Explorium, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Suggested donation $5. Scienceexplorium.org DINO ISLAND Through Jan. 7 at the Miami Children’s Museum. Kids can be paleontologists as they dig for dinosaur eggs, examine bones and make salt dough fossils. Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. miamichildrensmuseum.org
Pictures with Santa.Enjoy a story time at 11 a.m. and take a picture with Santa. One picture per person while supplies last. 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Dade County Federal Credit Union Main Branch, 1500 NW 107 Ave., Miami. dcfcu.org Family Day on Aragon. Featured Film: “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial.” Admission includes popcorn and soda. Second Saturday and Sunday of the month. 11 a.m. Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. $5. gablescinema.com Sing and Learn with Ms. Blanca en Dos Idiomas. Bilingual story time for ages 3-6. Free. 10:15 a.m. Palmetto Bay Branch Library, 17641 Old Cutler Road, Palmetto Bay. 305-232-1771 Video Games for Kids. Kids ages 5-12 can play video games. Free. 11 a.m. West Kendall Regional Library, 10201 Hammocks Blvd., Miami. 305-385-7135 Santa’s Snowblast presented by Sedano’s. Carnival rides, games, food, live entertainment and a mountain of glistening, white snow. Take pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus inside the Goodlet Theatre. Rides, $12; Snow pile and bounce houses, $5; All-access event wristband, $15. Goodlet Park, 4200 West 8th Ave., Hialeah. hialeahfl.gov
10 SUNDAY Meet the Brass Quintet. Kids and families can get to know Brass Miami’s brass section. Trumpets, French horns, trombones and tubas combine for the performance of classics and holiday favorites. Adults, $15; children under 17, $10. Family Day on Aragon. Featured Film: “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial.” Admission includes popcorn and soda. Second Saturday and Sunday of the month. 11 a.m. Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. $5. gablescinema.com
AMAZING BUTTERFLIES MAZE EXHIBIT Through Jan. 7 at the Museum of Discovery and Science. Interactive experience where families can shrink down into the undergrowth and learn about the challenges butterflies face every day. Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. $16; ages 2-12, $13; seniors, $15; military, $13. mods.org ASTRONAUT Through April 15 at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium. Through hands-on and full-body displays, investigate the reality of what it takes to be a space explorer. Its 26 exhibits — including a rocket launch simulator and a human gyroscope — show the physical and psychological effects of living in microgravity on the human body and the technology used to complete a mission. South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach. sfsciencecenter.org/astronaut
15 percent discount for Miami-Dade and Broward residents. Frostscience.org/exhibition/ brain OUT OF THE BLUE: JAPANESE INDIGO TEXTILES Through Jan. 21 at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. Indigo dye, aizome, has had a powerful influence on Japanese culture since it was introduced in the sixth century. Look at a variety of dyed clothing and textiles including kimono, samurai jackets, festival robes, firemen’s coats and more. Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. Adults, $15; ages 5-17, $9. Morikami.org DESIGN: FORM / FUNCTION / FUN Through April 21 at Young At Art Museum. Featuring an eye-popping interactive designscape by Milagros. Young At Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave., Davie. Youngatartmuseum.org
BRAIN: THE INSIDE STORY Through April 15 at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science. Explore the human brain through art, brain-scan imaging and interactive exhibits. Interactive brain teasers, puzzles and a build-a-brain exhibit. Featuring a 6-foot-tall artificial humanoid, a three-pound preserved brain, and a “brain lounge,” where visitors can watch brain scans of a professional basketball player in action. Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, 1101 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Museum admission $29 for non-members; ages 3-11, $20; children 2 and under and members, free;
MONSTER FISH: IN SEARCH OF THE LAST RIVER GIANTS Through spring 2018 at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science. Learn about ancient fish that roam the depths of the world’s rivers. Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, 1101 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Museum admission $29 for nonmembers; ages 3-11, $20; children 2 and under and members, free; 15 percent discount for Miami-Dade and Broward residents. Frostscience.org/exhibition/monster-fish
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Santa, food trucks and vendors, holiday parade with floats, marching bands and holiday characters. Activities include pictures with Santa, a snow mountain, ice skating rink, rock climbing wall, giant slide, bounce houses, carnival games and edible arts and crafts, Grinch’s Grab Bag, and Letters to Santa. Free. Parade begins at 6 p.m. 6 p.m. Along NE 19th Avenue between 168th and 172nd Streets, North Miami Beach. citynmb.com
12 TUESDAY Music on the Mile. Enjoy performances by acts from the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music. 6-8 p.m. The Plaza at 150 Miracle Mile, Miami. coralgables.com/ index.aspx?page=1294 Very Merry Movie Day 4 Kids. Watch “Arthur Christmas” inside the movie theatre setting auditorium. Free. 4 p.m. Pinecrest Branch Library, 5835 SW 111th St., Pinecrest. 305-668-4571
15 FRIDAY Movies at the Park. Free G- and PG-rated movies for a family night out. Visit website for movie title. Free. 7:30-10 p.m. Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 NW 82nd Ave., Miami Lakes. miamilakes-fl.gov/yatf Bite Night. Food trucks, entertainment and music. Third Friday of every month. 6-10 p.m. Cutler Ridge Park, 10100 SW 200th St., Cutler Bay. cutlerbay-fl.gov Toddler Art. Toddlers can do simple art projects. Free. 11:30 a.m. Kendale Lakes Branch Library, 15205 SW 88th St., Miami. 305-388-0326
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Red, Sing for Toddlers. Stories, songs and activities for toddlers. Free. 11:30 a.m. Naranja Branch Library, 14850 SW 280th St., Homestead. 305-242-2290
Tales and Trails. Read “The Real Snowbirds” and participate in related arts, science and nature activities. Free. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Arch Creek Park Museum & Nature Center, 1855 NE 135th St., Miami. miamidade.gov/parks/ arch-creek.asp
Beginner Popular Acoustic Guitar for Tweens. Bring a guitar to learn simple chords and strum along with children’s songs. Ages 8-012. Free. 10:30 a.m. West Kendall Regional Library, 10201 Hammocks Blvd. #159, Miami. 305-385-7135 Science in the City. Hands-on lessons infused with experiments to spark interest in STEM. Each new lesson builds upon the previous lesson. Ages 8-18. Space is limited. Please contact the branch to register. Free. 10:30 a.m. Miami Lakes Branch Library, 6699 Windmill Gate Road, Miami Lakes. 305-822-6520 Artist’s Book Club. Read a book and create a craft based on its title. Ages 5-12. Free. 3:30 p.m. Kendale Lakes Branch Library, 15205 SW 88th St., Miami. 305388-0326
17 SUNDAY Chanukah Street Fair. Roaming entertainment, circus shows, a food court, a holiday boutique and a grand menorah lighting. $12 wristband includes unlimited laser tag, game truck, rides, cotton candy, bounce houses, face painting and balloon art. 2-6 p.m. Chabad Chayil, 2601 NE 211th Terrace, Miami. chabadchayil.org/templates/ articlecco_cdo/aid/3141645 Gala Holiday Festival Concert. Enjoy a performance by South Florida Youth Symphony. $20 per person. 4 p.m. Lehman Theatre at Miami Dade College North Campus, 11380 NW 27th Ave., Miami. 305-238-2729
21 THURSDAY Food Truck Invasions. Stop by the food trucks for a variety of offerings and enjoy live music. Third Thursday of
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26 TUESDAY Coffee with the Cops. Residents, business persons, and visitors can meet with the Chief of Police and his staff over coffee to discuss community issues or provide feedback on the Police Department. Starbucks, 9560 Harding Ave., Surfside. townofsurfsidefl.gov
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BROWARD 1 FRIDAY Fall Outdoor Movies. Bring a beach chair or blanket to watch a movie on the front lawn of City Hall. Free. 7 p.m. City Hall Municipal Complex, 701 SW 71st Ave., North Lauderdale. nlauderdale.org Movies on the Lawn. Watch “The Grinch” on the Great Lawn. Free. 8 p.m. Atlantic Avenue and Pompano Beach Boulevard, Pompano Beach. pompanobeachfl.gov Movies in the Park. Watch “The Polar Express” under the stars. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. Free. 7 p.m. 7-8:30 p.m. Villages of Hillsboro Park, 4111 NW Sixth St., Deerfield Beach. deerfield-beach.com Winter Mandalas. Color and hang a winter-themed mandala. Free. 4-5 p.m. Collier City Library, 2800 NW Ninth Ct., Pompano Beach. 954-357-7670 Light Up Cooper City. Lights, community youth performances, bounce houses, train rides, craft fair and children’s activities. Be sure to bring your camera for our special visitor from the North Pole. Children, ages 1-8, can visit with Santa. 6-9 p.m. Memorial Park, 9001 SW 51st St., Cooper City. coopercityfl.org
2 SATURDAY Flea Market. Shop for items. Food available for purchase. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Frost Park, 300 NE Second St., Dania Beach. daniabeachfl.gov/2824/Dec-2-Holiday-FleaMarket South Florida Vegfest. Showcases dairy-free, meatless, plant-based food festival that showcases plant-based cuisine and cruelty-free products. Participants can also enjoy yoga and fitness classes, activities for kids, and live music. Tickets from $19; children 12 and under, free. Noon-6 p.m. War Memorial Auditorium, 800 NE 8th St., Fort Lauderdale. southfloridavegfest.com Winter Wonderland. Children ages 12 and under can experience real snow and play holiday games at the Sunrise Arts & Crafts Festival Winter Wonderland. $5 per person. 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Santa’s arrives at 10:00 a.m. Sunrise Athletic Complex, 11501 NW 44th Street. sunrisefl.gov SnowFest and Lighting Ceremony. Milk and cookies with Santa, reindeer games, holiday shows, rides, arts and crafts, holiday characters, a lighting ceremony and a Sing Mashup Show. Tickets for snow play, $4 in advance or $5 at the gate; children under 2, free. 4-8 p.m. Charles F. Dodge City Center, 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines. ppines.com/specialevents Santa’s Arrival. Celebrate Santa’s arrival with arts and crafts, letters to the North Pole and pictures with Santa at the “Elfie Selfie” station. Free. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Pompano Citi Centre, Southwest corner of Federal Highway and Copans Road, Pompano Beach. pompanociticentre.com
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Weston Nights Outdoor Concert Series. Listen to the Journey and Styx by Majesty of Rock. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. Food will be available for purchase. Free. 7-10 p.m. Weston Regional Park, 20200 Saddle Club Road. westonfl.org/events Movies in the Park. Bring blankets and lawn chairs to watch a film. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Free. 6 p.m. Margate Sports Complex, 1695 Banks Road, Margate. margatefl.com Lego Club. Children ages 5 and up can play with provided legos. Free. 11-11:45 a.m. Northwest Regional Library, 3151 N. University Dr., Coral Springs. 954-357-7990
3 SUNDAY Downtown Hollywood Dream Car Classic. Find vintage cars, collectible vehicles and vendors at this family-friendly event. First Sunday of every month. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 1900 block of Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood. cobrajoeproductions.com 5k for the Kids. This event raises funds to provide a safe summer experience for children in the City of Plantation’s recreation programs. Children can race the Kids’ Fun Run. $15-30. Plantation Central Park, 9151 NW Second St., Plantation. active.com/plantation-fl/running/ distance-running-races/2nd-annual-5k-for-the-kids-cityof-plantation-parks-and-recreation-scholarship-fund2017?int= Holiday Car Show. See more than 600 cars of all styles and categories, from the cars of your youth to the most modern. Shop and eat at the indoor mall. Spectators free; car registrants $30 in advance, $35 day-of. 10 a.m.4 p.m. Participants receive shirts, gift certificates, hospitality tent access and more. Festival Marketplace, 2900 W. Sample Road, Pompano Beach. Festival.com/car-show Full Moon Drum Circle. All skills levels welcome for a guided drum circle at ArtsPark. Bring a drum or percussion instrument. 7-9 p.m. ArtsPark, One N. Young Circle, Hollywood. visithollywoodfl.org/events.aspx Sunday Jazz Brunch. Enjoy concerts at Riverwalk. Free. Bring well-behaved, leashed pets, chairs, blankets and picnic baskets. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. fortlauderdale.gov/ departments/parks-recreation/special-events/jazz-brunch Hollywood Beach Candy Cane Parade. Lighted floats and vehicles with parade participants tossing out candy canes and starlight mints all along the parade route. Complimentary bleacher seating will be available at various locations. Parade emcees will be stationed at Charnow Park at Garfield Street and at the Hollywood Beach Theatre at Johnson Street. 7 p.m. Parade begins at Hollywood Beach Broadwalk at Scott Street. fl-hollywood2. civicplus.com/818/Candy-Cane-Parade
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6 WEDNESDAY Lighthouse A’Glow. Come out to meet Santa, enjoy some holiday refreshments and caroling. Free. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Frank McDonough Park, 220 NE 38th St., Lighthouse Point. city.lighthousepoint.com Winter Wonderland at the Walk.Live music, visits with Santa Claus, train rides, face painting, a sand art craft, a winter scavenger hunt, raffles and a Toys for Tots drive. Free. 6-8 p.m. The Walk at Coral Springs, 2750 N. University Drive, Coral Springs. facebook.com/ events/544423585912004/
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8 FRIDAY Music Under the Stars. Bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy 90s Rock tribute band Headspace. Free. 7 p.m. Atlantic Avenue and Pompano Beach Boulevard, Pompano Beach. pompanobeachfl.gov Holiday Magic Soiree at Bonnet House. Festivities include a veranda party, live music, full bar, food and silent auction of trees and wreaths. Bonnet House is open for self-guided tours Dec. 9-14, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tree and wreath pickup Dec. 15. Soiree admission $50. 6-9 p.m. Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, 900 N. Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale. Bonnethouse.org Movie in the Park. Bring blankets and lawn chairs to watch “Trolls� on a big outdoor screen. Free. 7 p.m. Betti
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Stradling Park, 10301 Wiles Road. coralsprings.org/living/ events/movie-in-the-park-series Special Needs Meet and Greet Open House. Learn about Coconut Creek’s special needs programs, meet recreational therapists and enjoy light refreshments. Free. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Coconut Creek Life Community Center, 1100 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek. coconutcreek.net Rhythm Learning Time. Children will develop language, social, emotional and physical skills through listening, playing and singing. Free. 11-11:45 a.m. Miramar Branch Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. 954-357-8090
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books, art, kitchen accessories, household items and more. 7 a.m.-noon. Volunteer Park, 12050 W. Sunrise Boulevard, Plantation. 954-452-2558 Hollywood Beach Sweep Clean-Up. Volunteers will collect litter and cigarette butts from the beach. Volunteers must be at least 8 years of age to participate and children must be accompanied by an adult. Gloves and garbage bags will be provided along with safety instructions. Free. 7-11 a.m. Charnow Park, 300 Connecticut St., Hollywood. hollywoodfl.org/746/Keep-HollywoodBeautiful Secret Agent 23 Skidoo. Check-in early for face painting. Free, 1-3 p.m. Alvin Sherman Library, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida. pubic. library.nova.edu Princesses and Superheroes Party. Kids ages 3-8 are encouraged to dress up as their favorite princess or super hero and enjoy characters, photo opps, sing alongs, face painting, pizza and drinks. $10 per child. Noon-3 p.m. Frost Park Recreation Center, 300 NE Second St., Dania Beach. 954-924-36 Mayor’s Chess Challenge. All levels of chess players are invited to join Weston Mayor Daniel Stermer along with members of the City Commission to celebrate and play chess. Free. 10 a.m.-noon. 954-746-3250 Island City-Wide Yard Sale. Find antiques, plants, collectibles and more. Concessions available for purchase. Free. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. City Hall/Hagen Park, 2020 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors. wiltonmanors.com/418/City-YardSale Moonlight Movie in the Park. Bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy “Despicable Me 3.” You may bring food and beverages; alcohol is not permitted in the park. Free. 7:30 p.m. Weston Regional Park, 20200 Saddle Club Road. westonfl.org
10 SUNDAY Soulful Sunday. Monthly concert features South Florida singers and musicians. Second Sunday of every month. $5 per person. 6-9 p.m. Historic Ali Cultural Arts Center, 353 Martin Luther King Blvd., Pompano Beach. pompanobeachfl.gov/index.php/events/display/2017/12
Mayor’s Challenge One-Mile Health walk and Get Fit Fest. Health and fitness exhibits, obstacle courses, bounce houses, free flu shots, children’s fun zone, Florida Panthers’ booth, Zumba, music, passport to prizes and more. Free. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Cypress Bay High School, 18600 Vista Park Blvd., Weston. At the event, Weston elementary students are invited to participate in a one-mile walk with Mayor Daniel Sterner. Registered students get a snack, goodie bag and T-shirt. Use coupon code “MayorsChallenge2017” on the website for free registration: active.com/weston-fl/running/distancerunning-races/rotary-club-of-weston-run-for-tomorrow-halfmarathon-5k-and-1-mile-mayor-s-challenge-2017 Academy of Arts Holiday Show. An evening of music, singing and dance for all ages. $25. 5-6:30 p.m. Miramar Cultural Center Theater, 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar. Miramarculturalcenter.org
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MIAMI RIVER ART FAIR Dec 4-6. International showcase of pieces across several different media and an extensive sculpture mall on the banks of the Miami River. Complimentary tickets available online. Downtown Miami Convention Center, 400 SE 2nd Ave., Miami. Miamiriverartfair.com PINTA MIAMI Dec. 6-10. Specially selected exhibitors display contemporary and modern pieces of art from leading artists and galleries from the United States, Latin America and Europe. Day tickets $20; seniors and students ages 12-18, $10; free for children under 12. Mana Wynwood, 2217 NW 5th Ave., Miami. Pintamiami.com MIAMI STREET PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL Dec. 7-10. The festival will feature world-class photographers, exhibitions, lectures, workshops, photo walks, and portfolio reviews. HistoryMiami Museum, 101 West Flagler Street, Miami. Miamistreetphotographyfestival.org BUCKLER CRAFT FAIR Dec. 9-10. Exhibition and selling of country, Victorian, folk art, primitive, Southwestern, furniture, wood items, toys, dolls, bears, clothing and accessories, jewelry, gourmet delights, homemade fudge, Christmas items and more. $7; children 12 and under, free. $2 off admission coupon available on website. South Florida Fair Expo, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm. Bucklercraftfair.com/west-palm.php
SFPC TOYS IN THE SUN RUN Dec. 10. Motorcycle parade begins at Festival Marketplace, 2900 W Sample Road in Pompano Beach, and ends with a party at Markham Park in Sunrise with live music, vendors, classic car show, bike show, and a food court. $20 and one unwrapped toy, or $30; $1.50 park entry fee. Gates open at 6:30 a.m.; arrive at Markham Park by 10 a.m. if not participating in the parade. Live entertainment at 11 a.m. Toysinthesunrun.com PALM BEACH FOOD & WINE FEST Dec. 14-17. Experience master chefs’ culinary creations at participating restaurants. Prices and locations vary. Pbfoodwinefest.com SANTA’S LITTLE HELPERS Dec. 16, 17, 23. Animal train, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, snow mound and holiday crafts. Included with paid admission. 2-5 p.m. Garden of Lights Show from 5-8 p.m. Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie. flamingogardens.org WEKFEST FLORIDA 2016 Dec. 17. Car festival featuring more than 400 pre-screened European, Japanese and domestic aftermarket builds. $20; children under 12 free with adult. 1-6 p.m. Palm Beach Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach. Wekfest-usa.com MORE EVENTS, PAGES 20-24
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» theater, shows, & concerts BALLET PALM BEACH THE NUTCRACKER Dec. 1-3. Tickets start at $19. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Kravis.org PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Dec. 1-3. Tony-winning show reveals the backstory of Peter Pan. Tickets from $45-49. Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St., Aventura. Aventuracenter.org CLARA’S CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE Dec. 2. Tickets from $29; lap tickets available for children 2 and younger. 7-9 p.m. Miramar Cultural Center Theater, 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar. Miramarculturalcenter.org
cayne Blvd., Miami. Arshtcenter.org JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS Dec. 7. Tickets from $35. 8 p.m. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Kravis.org/events/marsalis PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Dec. 7-10. Tony-winning show reveals the backstory of Peter Pan. $65-75. Crest Theatre, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. Oldschoolsquare.org ARTS BALLET THEATRE OF FLORIDA THE NUTCRACKER Dec. 8-10. $40. Smart Stage Matinee show Dec. 8 for grades 4-8 in groups of 10 or more, $10. Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St., Aventura. Aventuracenter.org
A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL Dec. 2. A musical family adaptation of the Dickens classic. $16-20; lap tickets available. 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Browardcenter.org
BEATRIX POTTER’S CHRISTMAS, THE TAILOR OF GLOUCHESTER Dec. 9. Virginia Rep’s Children’s Theatre puts on a performance for children 5 and older. $12. 10 a.m. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Kravis.org
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the-nutcracker A GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JAZZ CHRISTMAS Dec. 14. Grammy winner Kirk Whalum, Jonathan Butler and special guests. Tickets from $15. 7:30 p.m. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Kravis.org/events/gospel ARTS BALLET THEATRE OF FLORIDA THE NUTCRACKER Dec. 15-17. Tickets from $16.50; lap tickets available. Parker Playhouse, 707 NE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale. OpenWorldDanceFoundation.com TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA Dec. 15. “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve” rock opera. Tickets from $32. BB&T Center, 1 Panther Pkwy., Sunrise. Thebbtcenter.com MIAMI CITY BALLET THE NUTCRACKER Dec. 15-24. Tickets from $40. Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Arshtcenter.org THE NUTCRACKER Dec. 15-16. Ballet Etudes of South Florida. For grades 4-12. $6. Miramar Cultural Center Theater, 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar. Miramarculturalcenter.org THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: SYMPHONY OF THE GODDESSES Dec. 16. Symphony of music from the Zelda games, including Skyward Sword and Breath of the Wild. Tickets from $25. 8 p.m. Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Arshtcenter.org THE TEN TENORS: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Dec. 17. Australian opera stars ring in the holidays. Tickets from $25. 7 p.m. Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Kravis.org/events/tenors CANADIAN BRASS HOLIDAY Dec. 21. Grammy-nominatd Canadian Brass quintet. Tickets from $15. 8 p.m. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Kravis.org/events/canadian A ROCKAPELLA CHRISTMAS Dec. 22. Touring a cappella group. $30.74$41.34. 7 p.m. Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs. Thecentercs.com CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND THE HOLIDAY SHOW Dec. 22. Festive tunes, singers, dancers, chorus girls and Santa Claus. Tickets from $25. 8 p.m. Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Kravis.org
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A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS LIVE ON STAGE Dec. 23. Tickets from $18. 1 and 4 p.m. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Kravis. org/events/charliebrown RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL Dec. 23. $27-100. 3 and 7 p.m. Dodge City Center, 601 SW City Center Way, Pembroke Pines. Pembrokepinescitycenter.org/events FINDING NEVERLAND Dec. 26-31. The origin of Peter Pan. Tickets from $29. Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Arshtcenter.org MUTTVILLE COMIX Dec. 27. Performing canines. Rated G. $18; age 12 and under, $12 — includes juice and cookies after the show. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Willow Theatre, Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Willowtheatre.org MIAMI CITY BALLET THE NUTCRACKER Dec. 28-30. Tickets from $30. Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Kravis.org/events/mcbnutcracker
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17 SUNDAY Paws & Claws. Bring dogs only for holiday photos with Santa. They must be leashed or crated at all times. Free. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Pompano Citi Centre, Southwest corner of Federal Highway and Copans Road, Pompano Beach. pompanociticentre.com Global Meditation for World Peace. Bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy live music, meditation
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18 MONDAY Holiday Traditions Around the World. Learn dances, songs and stories from around the world. $7.20; lap tickets available. 10 a.m. Amaturo Theater, Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Browardcenter.org Victorian Christmas. Through Dec. 23. Take an evening tour of the decked halls of Fort Lauderdale’s oldest home with costumed tour guides, live music, photo opportunities and more. Registration required. Members, free; non-members, $35. 7 p.m. Stranahan House, 335 SE Sixth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 954-5234-4736
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21 THURSDAY Art Stroll. Stroll Green Turtle Plaza, listen to music and enjoy artists and their creations along the walkway. Third Thursday of every month. Free. 5-8 p.m. Green Turtle Plaza, 229 Commercial Blvd., Suite A, Lauderdale-ByThe-Sea. lbtsevents.com/events
28 THURSDAY New Year’s Eve Party. Music, dancing and light refreshments. Free. 5-6 p.m. Lauderdale Lakes Branch Library, 3580 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 954-357-8650
29 FRIDAY Happy New Year. Family story time to celebrate the new year. Read about and share different traditions. Free. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Pompano Beach Library, 1213 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach. 954-357-7595
30 SATURDAY Cars and Coffee. Enjoy coffee, donuts and classic cars. Free. 9 a.m.-noon. Gateway Classic Cars of Fort Lauderdale, 4020 NW 126th St., Suite 108, Coral Springs. gatewayclassiccars.com/cars-and-coffee Kwanzaa 2017. Celebrating “nia,” or purpose, with a focus on building the community to greatness. South Regional/Broward County Library, 7300 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines. 954-201-8825
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2 SATURDAY Hike Through History. Take a two-mile trek to historic places on the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding National Area. For ages 5 and up; children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Free, limited space; RSVP to 561-747-8380 ext. 101. 8:30-10:30 a.m. Hike starts at the flagpole at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, 500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter. jupiterlighthouse.org Breakfast with Santa. Enjoy a free buffet breakfast and have a family photo take with Santa. Take home two free 4x6 prints and a high-res digital download. Afterward kids can play at the Kids Fun Time Holiday Party hosted by South Florida Parenting, where there will be cookie decorating face painting, holiday crafts, music and games with prizes. 8:30-11 a.m. Palm Beach Outlets, 1751 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., West Palm Beach. palmbeachoutlets.com/event/santas-breakfast-and-kids-funtime-holiday-party/2145498597/ Saturday Morning Art: Dramatic Drawings. Take part in a family-focused studio art workshop. Program is $5 per family; free for museum members. 10-11 a.m. Boca Raton Museum of Art, 501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. bocamuseum.org Migration Celebration. Learn about migratory birds and take a guided tour of the Green Cay wetland. Free. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Green Cay Nature Center, 12800 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach. discover.pbcgov.org/parks/ Pages/GreenCay.aspx
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3 SUNDAY Lighthouse Moonrise Tour. Gaze at the full moon from the top of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse. Children must be at least 48 inches tall and accompanied by an adult. $20; members $15. RSVP to 561-747-8380 ext. 101. 4:45-6 p.m. Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, 500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter. jupiterlighthouse.org
5 TUESDAY Lighthouse Story Time & Crafts for Kids. Learn about lighthouse keepers, Florida history, and local plants and animals in the Lighthouse Seminole Chickee Hut. Ideal for kids 8 and under. Bring a mat to sit on. Free, limited space; RSVP to 561-747-8380 ext. 101 by Dec. 1. 10:30-11:15 a.m.; no admission after 10:40. Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, 500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter. jupiterlighthouse.org
6 WEDNESDAY Coffee with a Cop. Meet Juno Beach Police officers over coffee and donuts. 9-10 a.m. Juno Beach Town Center, 340 Ocean Drive, Juno Beach. juno-beach.fl.us
7 THURSDAY Hack Shack Tech Club: Intro to Video Editing. Children learn how to get started editing video by producing a short film. For grades 5-8. $20; members
$15. 5-7 p.m. Stiles-Nicholson STEM Education Center, across the street from the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail N., West Palm Beach. sfsciencecenter.org/hack-shack-tech-club
8 FRIDAY Screen on the Green. West Palm Beach Waterfront’s monthly movie night gets a holiday upgrade. Kids’ activities, Santa sightings and “Present Parade” decorating start at 6 p.m.; “Frozen” shows at 6:30; parade around the star of Holiday in Paradise, Sandi, at 8; “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (live-action) at 8:30. Free. 100 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. wpb.org
Beach Bonfire at Lake Worth Casino & Beach Complex. Roast marshmallows around the mini bonfire. 10 S. Ocean Blvd., Lake Worth. lakeworth. org/visitors/casino-building-and-beach-complex
9 SATURDAY Opera @ The Waterfront. More than 100 musicians perform by the Intracoastal. Singers include Palm Beach Opera Benenson Young Artists and The Ebony Chorale of The Palm Beaches. Free. 2 p.m. Meyer Amphitheatre, 105 Evernia St., West Palm Beach. pbopera.org Winter Tapestry 2017. Celebrate the holidays with the Young Singers of the Palm Beaches children’s choir. Tickets from $15. 7:30 p.m. Dreyfoos Concert Hall, Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Kravis. org/events/wintertapestry17 Family Story Time: Happy Holidays. Thematic stories, songs and crafts with an educational angle at the Children’s Library. The Society of the Four Arts, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. Free. 10:30 a.m. fourarts.org 3D Printing Workshops. Interactive lessons on creating 3-D designs. 10 a.m.-noon: “3D Printing & Design 101 for Ages 10-14.” 1-3 p.m.: “3D Printing & Design 101 for Ages 15+.” $50. South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail N., West Palm Beach. sfsciencecenter.org/3d-printing Ornaments Naturally. Craft holiday ornaments and decorations from shells, sea beans, pine cones and craft supplies. Materials provided; feel free to bring your own,
too! $10; members $7. 10 a.m.-noon. Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Ocean Raton. gumbolimbo.org Presents & PJs: Family Overnight. Make holiday treats for the animals (and yourself) and take a nocturnal tour during this overnight program. Also includes animal encounters, pizza and continental breakfast. For ages 6 and up. $50; members $40. 6:30 p.m.-8:30 a.m. Palm Beach Zoo, 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. palmbeachzoo.org
10 SUNDAY Junior Aqua Lab: Properties of Seawater. Learn the differences between fresh and saltwater and how scientists assess water. Designed for children ages 9-14. Free; register online. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Manatee Lagoon, 6000 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach. visitmanateelagoon.com Lecture: Sharks are Snowbirds Too. Biologist Stephen Kajiura from Florida Atlantic University discusses blacktip sharks’ seasonal migration. Free; register online. 2-3 p.m. Manatee Lagoon, 6000 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach. visitmanateelagoon.com
11 MONDAY Food Truck Invasion in Lake Worth. Visit the trucks for dinner. 6-10 p.m. Cultural Plaza, 414 Lake Ave., Lake Worth. lakeworth.org
14 THURSDAY Road Rascals & Art of Speed Car Show. All makes and models welcome. 6-10 p.m. Lake Worth Casino & Beach Complex, 10 S. Ocean Blvd., Lake Worth. lakeworth.org
15 FRIDAY Royal Palm Beach Movie Night & Food Truck Invasion. Get dinner and watch “A Christmas Carol” (2009). 7 p.m. Royal Palm Beach Commons, 11600 Poinciana Blvd., Royal Palm Beach. royalpalmbeach.com
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stories, songs and crafts with an educational angle at the Children’s Library. The Society of the Four Arts, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. Free. 10:30 a.m. fourarts.org Drum Circle. Feel the rhythm at Veterans Park Gazebo. Hosted by Parks and Recreation, South Florida Drum Circle. Free. 7-10 p.m. 802 NE First St., Delray Beach. mydelraybeach.com
17 SUNDAY Aloha Islanders Holiday Spectacular. Polynesian dance revue by Aloha Islanders Hawaiian Entertainment. Free. 4-7 p.m. Palm Stage, 100 N. Clematis St. West Palm Beach. wpb.org Citizen Science Samplers. Join science educators for a morning in the field. Ages 12-17; must be signed in and out by a parent or guardian. Free; register by Dec. 16 at 9:30 a.m. by calling 561-544-8615. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. gumbolimbo.org
19 TUESDAY Boca Raton Bowl. Catch the annual college bowl game, which is affiliated with the American Athletic Conference, Conference USA and the Mid-American Conference. $32-57. 7 p.m. FAU Stadium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. thebocaratonbowl.com
22 FRIDAY Beach Bonfire at Lake Worth Casino & Beach Complex. Roast marshmallows around the mini bonfire. 10 S. Ocean Blvd., Lake Worth. lakeworth. org/visitors/casino-building-and-beach-complex
Learn the differences between fresh and saltwater and how scientists assess water. Designed for children ages 9-14. Free; register online. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Manatee Lagoon, 6000 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach. visitmanateelagoon.com
27 WEDNESDAY Food Truck Invasion in Greenacres. Bring a lawn chair and pick your favorite truck. 5-9 p.m. Samuel J. Ferreri Community Park, 2905 Jog Road, Greenacres. greenacresfl.gov
Animal Adventures Day Camp: Shark Science. Learn about sharks through games and lessons, and get close to stingrays. For grades 3-5. $30; members $25; register by 4 p.m. Dec. 21. 8:30 a.m.-noon. Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. gumbolimbo.org
28 THURSDAY Animal Adventures Day Camp: Animal Anomalies. Learn about amazingly adapted animals like platypuses, pangolins and penguins. For grades 3-5. $30; members $25; register by 4 p.m. Dec. 21. 8:30 a.m.-noon. Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. gumbolimbo.org
29 FRIDAY Animal Adventures Day Camp: Sensational Sea Turtles. Get up close to turtles at the rehabilitation facility. For grades 3-5. $30; register by 4 p.m. Dec. 21. 8:30 a.m.-noon. Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. gumbolimbo.org
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New Year’s Celebration at Old School Square. Celebrate the year’s end with crafts, face paint-
Christian Andersen story. Rated G. $8; age 12 and under, $6 — includes juice and cookies after the show. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Willow Theatre, Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Willowtheatre.org
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