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Seeing the world through a child’s eyes were unified. I don’t speak the language I got to take my kids to CityPlace Doral a of the family that sat next to me, and my few weeks ago. The new shopping and dining skin isn’t the same color as the skin color destination is beautiful, and it has an interacof the family relaxing on my other side, tive fountain in its center plaza that draws chilbut those differences between us dren and families after dark. Lights don’t matter – and in the plaza, set into the concrete change colors, that was obvious. projectors spin patterns of different We were parents, families, hues on the ground, and the fountain moms, dads, brothers and sisters. plays music and varies its lights and Our children held hands and water jets to accompany the beat. laughed and played.

The plaza was filled with kids It was incredible. It was far doing what they do best: being removed from the ugliness and kids. As their parents kept a JENNIFER JHON violence that had happened in watchful eye, they jumped and Charlottesville, Virginia, only a danced and spun and ran. They few nights earlier. It didn’t look anything splashed in the water at the fountain’s like the political mess that followed. edge and chased each other through the It was so, so much better. spinning lights on the ground.

I know sometimes we say our lawMy daughter stood over a light and makers are acting like children when pretended she was dancing on stage. My they refuse to work with each other on son started a game of tag with a boy about legislation, but I wish everyone (not just his age. lawmakers) would act more like children People of all ages, colors, religions sometimes — like happy and innocent and nationalities played and smiled and children, not immature and entitled ones. relaxed together.

If we acted more like children, we The beauty of the moment, besides the would smile at people we didn’t know obvious joy of the children, was that we

and invite them to play. When they responded in a language we didn’t know, we would gently use our hands and feet to talk instead of using words.

We wouldn’t care if they dressed differently or had a different skin color. We would care only that they were willing to join our game and that everyone played fair and had fun.

We would see the beauty in a fountain and use our imagination to see ourselves as stars, and welcome those around us as friends, not potential enemies. And what a different world that would be.

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SEPTEMBER HIGHLIGHTS: MIAMI FREE FAMILY ART DWNTWN Art Days is scheduled Sept.

8-11 in downtown Miami. There will be exhibitions, artist projects, walking tours, art parties, a kids zone and more in venues throughout downtown Miami. The Miami Children’s Museum will be completing a large dinosaur sculpture, inviting museum visitors to collage their own dinosaurs and add them to the sculpture. There will also be a Kids Zone on Saturday, Sept. 9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in front of the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts at 1300 Biscayne Blvd., along with a food trucks from noon to 4 p.m., and a Party in the Plaza that night from 7 to 10 p.m. The Miami Center for Architecture and Design (MCAD) is the Art Days Hub. Creative activities planned there include a Drink + Draw event and the kid-centric Let’s Design A Sidewalk. dwntwnartdays.com Also Sept. 9, there will be a Free Family Fun Day: Marvelous Brazil at the HistoryMiami Museum, 101 W. Flagler St. Celebrate all things Brazil and learn about rainforests, sports, animals and Carnival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Activities are scheduled noon to 4 p.m. Register online at historymiami.org/ family-fun-day.

Walter Wick Community Day is also that Saturday. Kids and families are invited to the exhibition “Walter Wick: Games, Gizmos, and Toys in the Attic,” where Wick will speak about his puzzles and illusions. Families can also take part in activities based on Wick’s “I Spy” and “Can You See What I See?” during the free event from noon to 3 p.m. at the Lowe Art Museum on the University of Miami campus, 1301 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables. lowemuseum.org MACY’S BACKSTAGE THE OUTLET STORE TO MAKE MIAMI DEBUT Miami’s first Macy’s Backstage The Outlet Store will open inside Macy’s at The Falls on Saturday, Sept. 9, giving customers access to designer deals in fashion, home, cosmetics, gifts, active wear and jewelry at significant savings. The grand opening will be celebrated with $20 gift card giveaways for the first 100 customers and special events throughout the day. Backstage feature amenities include convenient mobile check-out stations, free Wi-Fi and designated charging stations. Macy’s Backstage at The Falls is at 9100 SW 136th St. in Miami. macysbackstage.com

NEW PROGRAM BRINGS KIDS WITH DIABETES OUT TO THE BALLGAME Kids with type 1 diabetes can get a one-of-a-kind baseball experience on Friday, Sept.

29, as part of a new, free program at Marlins Park, 501 Marlins Way, Miami. The kids go on the field for batting practice, get a baseball for players to sign during practice, learn new facts about diabetes and get to enjoy the game as a guest of Miami Marlins Pitcher Dustin McGowan as part of the program, Dustin’s T1D All-Stars. The program is an initiative of the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation, which partnered with the Miami Marlins and McGowan, who along with his young daughter, McKensy, has type 1 diabetes.

Seating is limited. Email tkarlya@drif.org or call the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation at 954-964-4040. diabetesresearch.org/DustinsT1DAllStars

SEE IT BEFORE IT’S GONE “Space: An Out-Of-Gravity Experience” closes Sunday, Sept. 10, at the new Frost Museum of Science at 1101 Biscayne Blvd. in Miami. Visit before then to discover the challenges and progress of space exploration.

While you’re there, check out the museum’s incredible state-of-the-art planetarium, the ME Lab, the Feathers to the Stars exhibit and the 450,000-gallon aquarium at the heart of the museum. frostscience.org PAMM FREE SECOND SATURDAYS AND PAMM ART STORYTIME Perez Art Museum Miami has several monthly programs for families. PAMM Free Second Saturdays features hands-on activities for children and adults as well as guided tours and occasional guest artists and performers.

Then, every fourth Saturday at 1 p.m., PAMM Art Storytime invites kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers to a gallery experience followed by story reading and related art activity in PAMM’s Knight Education Center. Space for Art Storytime is limited and pre-registration

required. The storytime is free for children; adults pay general museum admission. PAMM is located at 1103 Biscayne Blvd. in Miami. pamm.org MICHIMU’S BIRTHDAY FIESTA Celebrate another great year at Miami Children’s Museum with a birthday party for the museum’s mascot, MiChiMu. The event will have games, balloon twisting, face painting, performances by Juana La Iguana, a playful piñata, a Mariachi band and birthday cake.

The event is Saturday, Sept. 16, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and regular museum admission rates apply.

The day before the birthday party is Target Free Third Friday at the museum. Families can enjoy free admission to the museum on Friday, Sept. 15, from 4 to 8 p.m. The event is a great way to introduce little ones to all of the interactive fun at Miami Children’s Museum, but because of the crowds of this event, families are asked to leave strollers at home or in the car. miamichildrensmuseum.org

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SEPTEMBER HIGHLIGHTS: BROWARD FREE FLUORIDE TREATMENTS OFFERED TO CHILDREN The Florida Department of Health in Broward County has launched another free dental service for children: fluoride treatment to prevent cavities.

Hygienists from DOH-Broward are offering a free dental exam and tooth-strengthening fluoride varnish to clients of the department’s Women Infants & Children family nutrition program.

Last year, the department began providing free dental sealant treatment to students at Broward County elementary and middle schools.

More than 25,000 received sealants during the past school year.

The fluoride varnish is a tasty-flavored gel that is gently brushed onto a child’s teeth to soak in for several hours or overnight. Studies show the varnish can strengthen tooth enamel and help prevent cavities.

So far, the service is being offered at WIC offices in Lauderdale Lakes and Hollywood, but will be expanded later this year to the five other WIC offices – two in Fort Lauderdale, in Pompano Beach, Coral Springs and Pembroke Pines.

The treatment will be offered to kids on hand for the family’s normal WIC visit, so no appointments are necessary.

Once fully running, Broward’s dental varnish program is expected to become the largest in the state.

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JOE DIMAGGIO CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL KIDS LOVE AND FAMILY EXPO The Museum of Discovery and Science will host the fun-filled family-themed event Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Kids Love and Family Expo for the fourth year in a row on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Kids Love and Family Expo will have more than 75 interactive activities and exhibits for kids and more than 50 exhibitors.

There will also be celebrities such as Erin & Ian Ziering from the family and lifestyle website athomewiththezierings.com and NASA astronaut Gregory Chamitoff, who was in space for more than 198 days on a 6-month mission aboard the International Space Station. Learn about space travel, flight control, robotics and engineering, plus take a photo, get autographs and participate in a Q&A session. Storybook characters including Berenstain Bears, Curious George, Clifford the Big Red Dog, and others will be in attendance. kidslovefamilyexpo.com NSU DAY FOR CHILDREN Nova Southeastern University (NSU) will once again welcome families to its annual “A Day for Children” health fair on Sept.

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RIVERWALK FALL FESTIVAL The third annual Riverwalk Fall Festival is planned Saturday, Sept. 23, from noon to 4 p.m. at Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second St. in downtown Fort Lauderdale. This free, family-friendly event features carnival-themed games and contests, train rides, face painting, giveaways, pumpkin painting, live music, a theater performance, arts and crafts, and food vendors. Lawn chairs, blankets and leashed, well-behaved pets are welcome. goriverwalk.com FREE HAIRCUTS FOR KIDS The Beauty Anatomy Institute in Pompano Beach is helping kids start the school year right with free haircuts for children in August and September. Every Tuesday through Friday, kids can receive a free hair cut by appointment 954-972-0635 through the Beauty Anatomy Institute’s Beauty of Philanthropy program. Beauty Anatomy Institute is at the

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SEE IT BEFORE IT’S GONE A number of art exhibits are closing this month, including “Lost World Dinosaurs,” which closes Sept. 4 at Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie. flamingogardens.org “The Birds Of Paradise: Amazing Avian Evolution” exhibit also closes Sept. 4 at the Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. mods.org Young at Art has two closings on Sept 10: “XOXO: An Exhibit About Love And Forgiveness” and “Palindrome Park,” an art installation by artist Francisco Lo Castro that you can play in. Young at Art Museum is at 751 SW 121st Ave. in Davie. youngatartmuseum.org SPLASH INTO FALL Neo Splash is bringing a pop-up water park to Markham Park in Sunrise on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, featuring a large collection of inflatable slides, with some as high as 62 feet and as long as a football field, plus kid-sized slides. There will also be food trucks and concerts all weekend long. Early-bird child tickets are $30, and a family 4-pack of tickets is $99. splashwithus.com

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SEPTEMBER HIGHLIGHTS: PALM BEACH LABOR DAY MARKS WATER PARK’S LAST WEEKEND Calypso Bay Waterpark is open weekends only, Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., through the holiday weekend. Its last day is Labor Day — Monday, Sept.

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LEARN TO FISH There is a Kids’ Pier Fishing Program for ages 7-12 every first and second Saturday at the Juno Beach Pier, 14775 US Highway 1 in Juno Beach. Participants in the 8-11 a.m. class will learn fishing skills and ethics.

Instructors will also cover habitat protection, sea turtle rescue, and the importance of collecting and recycling monofilament fishing line. Email sthompson@marinelife.org to register. $10. marinelife.org/event/kids-pierfishing-program-2/?instance_id=9047 ADOPT A FURRY FRIEND The free Countdown 2 Zero Adoption Event on Saturday, Sept. 9, will feature about 1,000 animals — dogs, cats, puppies, kittens and more — seeking new families and homes from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. countdown2zero.org/ adoption-event.html GARAGE SALE FOR CHARITY Shop a from a giant selection provided by local nonprofit organizations and families in an air-conditioned room on Saturday, Sept.

16, at the South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach. A portion of the admission fee will be donated to the Leukemia & Lymphona Society Light the Night Walk. Admission is $7 from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., and $5 from 10 a.m. to sales close at 2 p.m. facebook.com/ events/848519735302830/

RAPIDS WATER PARK OPEN WEEKENDS THROUGH OCTOBER South Florida’s largest water park, Rapids Water Park in West Palm Beach, will be open on Saturdays and Sundays through October.

Rapids is at 6566 N. Military Trail. Ticket prices start at $24. rapidswaterpark.com CRUISIN’ FOOD FEST An outdoor afternoon of cool cars is planned Saturday, Sept. 9, from noon to 4 p.m. at John D. MacArthur Beach State Park, 10900 Jack Nicklaus Drive in North Palm Beach. There will also be live music from local bands, giveaways and food trucks. The event is free, but the park charges $2-$5 for admission.

AMAZED BY BUTTERFLIES See “Amazing Butterflies” through Sept.

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The 8:30-10:30 a.m. hike is free, but families must preregister at jupiterlighhouse.org.

SCIENCE SUNDAY Several parks in Boca Raton have free science programs for kids on Sept. 17. Ages 12-17 can be Citizen Science Samplers from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton.

They can spend a morning in the field learning about conservation with science educations. The program is free, but participants must register at gumbolimbo.org.

Ages 7 and up can enjoy 30-minute interactive science demonstrations by Sugar Sand Park staff at 3:30 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 16-17, at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. scienceexplorium.org/weekend-science

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When should you see a doctor for a child’s tummy ache?

BY SHIFRA KOYFMAN, M.D.

It’s not unusual for parents to be awakened in the night by a child saying, “I have a tummy ache.” In most cases, the pain is caused by indigestion, excess gas or constipation, and it will go away by the next day.

But if your child also has a high fever, starts to vomit or is in severe pain, especially if you press on the abdomen, call your doctor or seek immediate medical care. That’s because a stomach ache could also be a sign of appendicitis, gallstones, an intestinal blockage, inflammatory bowel disease or another serious condition.

Even without these other symptoms, you should pay close attention to your child’s stomach ache. You should see your doctor if the pain continues for more than several days, even if it comes and goes, or if your child loses her appetite, has diarrhea for more than two days, complains of a burning sensation when urinating, has vomiting or has blood in the stools.

If a young child complains of a tummy ache, ask him or her where it hurts and how it hurts. Severe pain in just one area of the abdomen can be more serious than a general feeling of discomfort.

An infant or toddler who draws her legs up to her belly, refuses to eat or cries at mealtime may also have a stomach problem. In many cases, the symptoms will go away after passing a stool, but if they continue, you should contact your pediatrician.

In general, stomach cramps are often caused by gas or bloating, which could be related to something your child has eaten recently. Constipation is another common cause of stomach aches and usually leads to a general feeling of discomfort or pain.

Ask your child how long it’s been since his last bowel movement and if everything seemed normal at the time.

Sometimes a tummy ache can be a symptom of gastroenteritis, a stomach infection, or a virus such as the flu. Take your child’s temperature and see if she has other signs of illness, such as feeling cold and clammy, sweating a lot, coughing or having difficulty drawing a deep breath.

It’s a good idea to take notes about the nature of your child’s pain, when it occurs and any changes to eating habits or bowel movements. Be sure to let the doctor know if your child has suffered a recent injury, even if it seems unrelated to the pain. All that information will help your pediatrician diagnose the cause of a tummy ache.

TIPS FOR PARENTS Here are some suggestions for helping a child with a tummy ache: + Put a warm heating pad on the abdomen. + Have your child lie quietly in a comfortable position. Sometimes, lying on one side can help your child pass gas and relieve bloating or cramps. + Give your child water or other clear fluids to drink. + Avoid coffee, tea, sodas or citrus beverages because they can irritate the stomach. + Serve small amounts of mild foods like crackers or applesauce, rather than a regular meal. + Give you child plenty of time to sit on the toilet in the bathroom so that the bowel and intestines have an opportunity to relax. + Do not give your child an over-thecounter pain reliever without asking your child’s doctor. + A diet low in lactose for a few days can be helpful as well. + Try to distract your child from the pain by reading a book, watching TV or playing a game.

In most cases, your child’s stomach ache will go away completely all by itself.

But if it continues for more than a day or seems to be getting worse, contact your pediatrician to check out the problem.

Shifra Koyfman, M.D., is a pediatric gastroenterologist at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, part of Miami Children Health System.

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BY MAUREEN SALAMON HEALTHDAY

American kids’ ear infections dropped threefold over 10 years, compared to the 1980s, largely due to pneumococcal vaccines that protect against one type of bacteria that causes them, a new study suggests.

However, the study, which tracked more than 600 children from 2006 to 2016, also found a shift in the bacteria now triggering greater numbers of ear infections. The investigators also found that these germs are not killed by amoxicillin, the top-recommended antibiotic for the condition.

“The magnitude of the drop in the occurrence of ear infections was more than I expected,” said study author Dr. Michael Pichichero.

He’s director of the Rochester General Hospital Research Institute in Rochester, N.Y. “The second big finding is we’ve got this shift in the No. 1 bacteria. If something is not done, I would expect ear infections to come back in frequency,” Pichichero added.

Children in the United States experience more than 5 million ear infections each year, resulting in more than 10 million antibiotic prescriptions and about 30 million annual visits for medical care, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Known medically as “acute otitis media,” ear infections are the most common condition treated with antibiotics.

Streptococcus pneumoniae has been driving most of the infections, the study authors noted.

In the new study, Pichichero’s team determined the type of bacteria causing each case of ear infection among the participants by performing a minor surgical procedure in which a doctor drains the

pus from behind the ear to relieve pain and remove infection.

During the study period, 23 percent of the children experienced at least one ear infection, and 3.6 percent had at least three ear infections, by 12 months of age.

By the age of 3, about 60 percent of the children had one or more ear infections, and about 24 percent had three or more ear infections.

But those ear infection rates are drastically lower than three decades ago due to the pneumococcal vaccine, which wipes out Streptococcus pneumoniae, the researchers reported.

The pneumococcal vaccine was introduced in 2000 and improved in 2010 with a version that enhanced its effectiveness by protecting for additional strains of the bacteria, Pichichero noted.

The vaccine is administered routinely to babies in the United States as part of check-ups at 2, 4 and 6 months of age, with a booster given at 12 to 15 months, he said. When older children or adults receive the vaccine, they require only one dose.

On the other hand, the pneumococcal vaccine has been so effective at reducing ear infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae that other bacteria have stepped up to become the main source of current ear infections, the study authors said.

These bacteria include Haemophilus influenzae and Moraxella catarrhalis, Pichichero said.

These bacteria are not killed by amoxicillin, the top-recommended antibiotic for

ear infections, he said. After learning this during his study, Pichichero and his team prescribed amoxicillin clavulanate (brand name Augmentin) instead, or an antibiotic called cefdinir if the child was allergic to the former.

In addition to the use of pneumococcal vaccines, the rate of ear infections in children has also dropped because more strict criteria are now used to diagnose the condition, noted Pichichero. He has developed an ear infection vaccine against Haemophilus influenzae that he plans to test in about 18 months.

“Those are two really good things occurring, and the impact has been really significant in reducing the number of ear infections we’re seeing,” he said. “The germs causing ear infections are clever, and the antibiotics and vaccines we’re giving are still not perfect, so ... clinical research is continuing so we will eventually conquer all ear infections in children.”

Dr. Stephen Eppes, vice chair of pediatrics at Christiana Care Health System in Wilmington, Del., said it’s important to continue studying ear infection causes.

He called the pneumococcal vaccines that have driven down ear infection rates “one of the greatest public health achievements in modern history.”

Eppes said it’s worth noting, as the study authors do, that ear infection rates have dropped due to a number of factors, “not the least of which is effective vaccinations.” Ripple effects from the vaccines also include lowering the incidence of meningitis and sepsis, other infections stemming from Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria, he said.

What hasn’t changed with advances in vaccines are the risk factors contributing to ear infections. Pichichero found higher risks associated with day care; family history of ear infections; being a boy; being white; and getting a first ear infection before 6 months of age.

The study was released online in advance of publication in the September print issue of the journal “Pediatrics.”

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BY BOB ROUNTREE, FLORIDARAMBLER.COM There is more to the sprawling beach town of Cocoa Beach than meets the eye.

Visitors are drawn like a magnet to the cluster of chain hotels and crass commercialism lining the beach near the pier, including the landmark Ron Jon Surf Shop, its imitators and wannabes.

But is that all there is?

BEACHES LESS TRAVELED The real action in Cocoa Beach is four miles south of the pier in the real downtown, where this Old Florida beach town is alive and well.

In fact, it’s bustling, a carnival for locals when weekends roll around.

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ing holes — Coconuts on the Beach, with its sprawling outdoor deck and bikini contests, and the Beach Shack, a dive bar that favors locals.

Informally known as Coconuts Beach, this stretch of sand is almost always packed and a focal point of the scene. It’s the beach to see and be seen.

But parking is hard to find, so you may want to wander a little farther south to the less-traveled 16th Street Beach, largely ignored by tourists other than those comfortably lodged in nearby mom-and-pop motels. Access the 16th Street Beach from Robert P. Murkshe Memorial Park, 1600 South Atlantic Ave, 2.5 miles south of the Minuteman Causeway.

This beach is home of Surfet321, an all-

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Another good option is Lori Wilson Park, although it brings you back north into a cluster of high-rise beach resorts and condominiums, but there’s plenty of available parking.

FISH SHACK ROW A promenade of funky seafood restaurants line the south bank of Port Canaveral, next to the cruise terminal, and most offer outdoor seating with premium views of ships coming and going.

By the look of the crowds, the most popular of those eateries is Grills Seafood Deck and Tiki Bar, the first restaurant you encounter along Glen Cheek Drive, but we rolled a little farther along the strip and

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found our nest at the rustic Baja Chowder and Seafood.

We loved the menu, and the genuine fish-shack atmosphere. We also loved that it was not as crowded as Grills. Baja’s menu is creative (Grouper Pot Pie with crab cake crust, $12.95) and prices are moderate, under $20 for most entrees. You can eat outdoors or indoors, or at the covered outdoor bar on the deck.

I would suggest that any of the restaurants along this strip are worthy: Fishlips Waterfront Bar & Grill, Rusty’s Seafood and Oyster Bar, Seafood Atlantic and Milliken’s Reef, all of which enjoy solid reviews on TripAdvisor and Yelp.

SAIL OR PADDLE THE BANANA RIVER Across the Banana River from Port Canaveral, Kelly Park’s 16 acres roll out along the Merritt Island waterfront.

The park features plenty of parking, picnic pavilions, tables, grills and restrooms, as well as a concession where you can rent sailing catamarans, windsurfing boards, kayaks and paddleboards.

Or simply set up a beach canopy on the grass and launch your own boats from the boat ramp or the natural beach.

The concession is run by Calema Windsurfing and Watersports, offering windsurfing boards for $55 for three hours, kayaks and paddleboards for $20 to $25 an hour, and $65-$85 for three hours on a sailboat. The concession also offers kayak tours.

Another excellent paddling destination is the 338-acre Thousand Islands Wildlife Preserve’s mangrove tunnels with islands bursting with wildlife. In these wetlands, channels and ponds, wading birds, leap-

ing dolphin and waterfowl flourish, and you can enjoy them from a kayak, paddle board or canoe.

Access to the Thousand Islands Nature Preserve is south of Minuteman Causeway from Ramp Road Park, where you can launch your boats. You can also schedule a guided kayak tour through the islands with Adventure Kayak of Cocoa Beach, which you can book online or by calling 321-480-8632.

STROLL THROUGH HISTORIC COCOA VILLAGE Cocoa Village was the big surprise for me. On the mainland, off the beaten path, you wouldn’t know it’s even there without somebody telling you. We stumbled across it by accident.

Like many Florida communities, the city of Cocoa Beach is redeveloping its historic downtown, encouraging unique shops and gourmet restaurants to locate here. And they are.

The narrow, tree-lined and walkable streets offer respite from the beach’s stark commercialism, serving up a bit of character along with boutiques, art galleries and craft shops. Stop for a late lunch at a British pub.

A focal point of the district is the Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse, which hosted its first performances in 1924. By Florida standards, that’s historic.

For another dose of history, visit S.F. Travis Hardware, which has been in business for 125 years.

Government and business offices are nearby, so the village has a core of activity that will keep it alive year-round.

OK. I’LL GIVE YOU RON JON You already knew Cocoa Beach is a surfing mecca, and you’ve seen the ubiquitous billboard promotions for the “world’s largest surf shop.” Yes, Ron Jon is in the heart of all that commercialism near the pier that I’ve suggested you avoid.

But have you actually stopped and shopped?

Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, you’ll find everything in this amazing store from sandals to surfboards, T-shirts to trinkets, beach umbrellas to chairs. And the parking is free.

You cannot leave this wonderland of surf and sand without buying something.

I return every few years to replace my Ron Jon beach hoodie, my go-to wrap for cooler weather.

While I’m there, I peruse (and often buy) the latest Ron Jon T-shirt designs, which change every year.

Even though I’m not a true surfer (I opt for Hobie Cats and kayaks), I am always fascinated by the colorful surfboard displays at Ron Jon, long and short and in between, lining the walls of the store’s mezzanine like so many toy soldiers.

Yup. I’m a beach bum, and if you live in Florida, you are likely one as well. Ron Jon is your temple.

(Ron Jon is at 4151 N. Atlantic Ave., near the intersection with the Cocoa Beach Causeway.)

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BY PHYLLIS L. FAGELL SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON POST

When my son Ben was young, he ate only white food. Spaghetti, bread and popcorn all made the cut; broccoli and peppers, not so much. I couldn’t let it go. I formed spinach into “Shrek pancakes,” told him Batman loved peas and challenged him to string bean eating contests. I knew he loved superheroes and any kind of competition, so I worked every angle I could.

That was long before I heard the term design thinking, a method of problemsolving that relies on empathy, observation and careful listening. Design thinkers don’t believe in one right solution, so they continuously generate and test ideas to meet individuals’ needs, explains Erin Cohn, a senior partner at Leadership + Design, a consulting company that works with schools.

The design thinking process helps educators relate to students’ experiences, but it may be an even more natural fit for parents.

“I try to put on my designer hat with my toddler, to have ideas in my back pocket that motivate her to try something new,” says Colleen Murray, vice president of strategy at Jump Associates, an innovation firm in California. “You have to observe your child and know how to morph or evolve given the situation.”

Here are 10 strategies that design thinkers and innovators use to heighten children’s creativity and resourcefulness.

Run experiments and flip ideas. Brendan Boyle, a partner at IDEO and founder of its Toy Lab, tested ideas to get his son to ease up on cellphone use. At one point, he put the phone in a sealed envelope.

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open it for a set amount of time,” Boyle says, adding that running experiments is more effective than setting tons of rules.

“One of my favorites is to flip ideas,” he says. “For instance, you can’t do your homework until you’ve gone out and played for 45 minutes.”

Teach kids how to create. Part of parenting like a designer is teaching kids to create, and the earlier the better. “Keep lots of drawing supplies on hand,” Boyle says.

“More importantly, give drawing instructions. If this isn’t something you can do, hire a local art student or teacher.”

The most creative people he knows are not necessarily great artists, but they are comfortable doing back-of-the-napkin sketches.

Another idea: Learn how to draw with them.

Throw out the parenting manuals. Designers tend to ignore set theories about what people want and focus instead on tinkering, Cohn says. She adds that there is no such thing as best parenting practices, because kids have different needs.

“This is really liberating, because it frees you from the expectation to follow some externally imposed parenting doctrine,” she explains.

Instead, parents and kids can work together and try different approaches, then discuss what worked.

Step off the dance floor and onto the balcony. To come up with the right solutions, parents may have to create distance.

Cohn says that when her daughter makes a mess, she often is too in the weeds to think strategically.

“She’s rushing to get to school, and I

may think I should help her clean up, but my own emotional involvement is clouding what she really needs, which is to learn responsibility.”

Embrace different ways of learning. Most designers were not top students, says Sarah Rottenberg, associate director of the Integrated Product Design program at the University of Pennsylvania.

“We tended to be more of the artsy kids who couldn’t sit still in the classroom, and those are not the skills we prioritize in elementary or even most high schools.”

Not every child is a linear thinker or traditional classroom learner, she explains. Rottenberg suggests that parents highlight the ways kids can use their strengths to make contributions in an increasingly complex world.

Solve problems flexibly. Rottenberg teaches her graduate students that people’s bizarre behavior makes perfect sense to them. For example, her 12-year-old twin boys are into the water-bottle-flipping craze. “It’s this super annoying, repetitive habit,” she says. “I don’t know whether it’s about social status and being the best water flipper, or if they just want to move around.” She notes that she can make the choice to yell at them or just suggest they go outside. “Designers know it doesn’t have to be an either/or trade-off where only one person ends up happy.”

Let go of your own agenda. Factoring in kids’ point of view requires a mind shift.

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can will it all I want, but it will result in a tantrum.” On a good day, Murray says she can be joyful and creative about moving the needle. “Other times I’m more rigid, and that’s not the way to get human beings to change their mind,” she notes.

When children feel understood, they are more likely to cooperate.

Walk kids through scenarios. If a child is having a conflict, such as a fight with a friend, parents can help them think through different approaches. “Ask, what is the outcome you want? How can you act when you go to school?” Murray says.

She recommends presenting a variety of options. As kids consider both good and bad ideas, they can make predictions about what might happen.

Delight in what you don’t know. Designers like to adopt a beginner’s mindset and stay open to possibilities, Cohn says.

“Everything changes — both in our relationship with our kids and in the way we engage the world ourselves — as soon as we become learners alongside our kids rather than trying to be their teachers.”

When children ask questions you can’t answer, make finding answers a joint project.

Establish rules as a family. Involve kids in the rule-generation process, Rottenberg says. “No. 1, it gets their buy-in, and No. 2, they often have better ideas than we do,” she says. “We got our kids cellphones this year and had them brainstorm rules with us. They came up with no using the phones after school on weekdays, which was much stricter than we would have been.” Parents can then say, “It’s not my rule, it’s our rule.”

Ben is now 15 and eats vegetables without prodding, but every phase brings new challenges. A year ago, I started getting all of his texts on my iPad. It was a glitch, and I came clean right away, expecting him to be freaked out. “It’s fine,” he told me calmly. “Whatever.”

I paused. The texts were popping up rapid-fire as I tried to work. I also was pretty sure his friends would not appreciate my reading them. I suggested he might want to fix the problem, but he insisted it was no big deal.

My son’s openness may run counter to common wisdom about teen boys, who tend to be portrayed as intensely private, but that’s the point. Design thinking is not about making generalizations; it’s about understanding the kid in front of you.

Phyllis L. Fagell is the school counselor at Sheridan School in Washington, D.C., and a therapist at the Chrysalis Group in Bethesda, Ma. She is on Twitter @pfagell.

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When Kids Reject Sports: Keeping kids active when they avoid team sports

BY SARAH LYONS Team sports are a great way to keep kids active, but not all kids enjoy playing them.

When kids avoid team sports, parents look for other ways their children can continue to be healthy and active.

ENCOURAGE LIFELONG ACTIVITIES Choose activities that have the potential for lifelong enjoyment such as biking, swimming, walking and hiking. These activities are great because while they can be done individually, for a lifetime, they also can be enjoyed as a family. Encourage everyone to go on a walk or bike ride together, hike in a local park, or spend the day at the pool. Get a step counter for each family member and create a friendly competition to see who can get the most steps.

GO OUTSIDE Simply getting your kids outside can be a great way to sneak in exercise. Visit a local park, encourage them to climb trees, swing or play tag. Have your child go on a “treasure hunt� in the backyard and collect items that interest them, such as sticks, rocks, flowers or leaves. Catching fireflies, playing at the beach or raking leaves in the fall all help kids to be active while not playing a sport.

TRY INDIVIDUAL SPORTS Just because your child does not enjoy team sports does not mean they may not enjoy an individual sport. Gymnastics, swimming, track and field, wrestling, diving, archery, golf or weight lifting are all good examples of individual sports where children compete against themselves.

LIMIT SCREEN TIME When screen time is allowed, try to encourage them to move while they are watching television. If a song comes on, get up and dance or march along. If they are playing video games, encourage games that involve movement. If the child is sedentary while enjoying screen time, ask them to complete some sort of activity like chores or outdoor play before they turn the television or tablet on.

SET AN EXAMPLE Children learn by example. If the parent has a low activity level, the child will most likely see exercise as a low prior-

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ity. Lead by example and get moving.

Begin an exercise routine or a hobby that includes movement, such as gardening, and invite your child to join you. Make the most of the time together.

DANCE AND ACT Turn on the music and have a family dance party. There is nothing like a great song to get a body moving. Dancing is fun, and it’s great exercise, too. Some children may also enjoy trying dance classes, baton twirling or cheerleading. All of these are a great source of exercise. If your child is drawn to music and theater, get them involved in a theater production in school or your community.

FIND A NEW HOBBY Encourage your child to find a hobby that encourages movement and activity, such as skateboarding, fishing, bowling and woodworking. If the child is doing something they enjoy, they won’t even notice they are also exercising.

catch, basketball and duck duck goose all require kids to run around. They will be having so much fun, they won’t notice they are exercising.

PLAY Leisure sports can be more fun for kids who don’t care for team sports because they are less competitive and therefore have less pressure to perform at a higher level. Encouraging kids to play gets them active. Playing frisbee or frisbee golf, tag,

ASSIGN CHORES Chores are a great way to get kids active and teach them the value of hard work at the same time. Ask your children to clean their rooms, vacuum, mow the lawn or sweep. Consider paying them an allow-

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While team sports have many benefits, they are not for everyone. Kids who do not enjoy team sports don’t have to be less active. With these tips, kids can enjoy an active lifestyle that can be maintained for a lifetime.

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5 Benefits of Team Sports

BY SARAH LYONS around school and the people they interact with there. Playing community sports gives them the opportunity to meet people outside of their immediate social circle and gives them confidence to develop friendships in new situations.

If you are considering signing your child up for a team sport, but have reservations about the investment of your time and money, consider the benefits it can have for your child.

Team sports provide the opportunity for your child to get some exercise and also provide the opportunity for social interaction and growth in their self-confidence.

GET A LIFE OUTSIDE SCHOOL “Our middle daughter really struggles academically, but excels in sports,” says Stefanie Eubanks, a mother of three.

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BECOME PART OF A TEAM Working together for a common goal and achieving it helps build a strong bond between teammates.

“Team sports help kids identify their place on the team even if they aren’t the star player. It also teaches compassion and empathy when teammates make mistakes.” says Kara Thomas, another mother.

Kids who are part of a sports team learn to cheer each other on and feel the same support from their teammates during the game. They will also learn sportsmanship, compassion when someone gets hurt, and how get along with teammates, even when they don’t like each other. The ability to work as a team is a skill that they will use throughout life in school, at work and even in a family unit.

EARN PRAISE FROM COACHES, PLAYERS Everyone likes to hear praise for their efforts and hard work. Receiving praise from coaches and other players as they make improvements is much different than a pat on the back from mom or dad.

Kids who play sports have the opportunity to set goals and celebrate as they meet these goals both individually and as a team.

APPRECIATE DIVERSITY Team sports draw children from all religions, races and socioeconomic backgrounds. Working toward a common goal unifies the group, and the differences that may otherwise separate us become less important as the team works together.

BUILD CHARACTER You can’t always be the winner in team sports. Kids learn to lose, learn good sportsmanship and learn how to be empathetic when teammates make mistakes.

Jim Carrier, a soccer coach and father of two, says, “I wanted them to learn to win graciously, lose without losing, how to work together, support their teammates, a good work ethic, the joy of victory, confidence and leadership skills, and most importantly, a place they belong.”

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BY DENISE MORRISON YEARIAN Young children bite for a variety of reasons – teething, feeling frustrated, seeking attention, looking for a reaction, or just exploring their world. With a little guidance, however, the behavior can stop.

HERE ARE 10 TIPS TO HELP: 1. Address it immediately. When he bites another person, explain in simple terms that biting hurts and is unacceptable. Be calm and loving but firm.

2. Resist retaliation. Don’t bite back; children learn by imitation and this only reinforces the behavior.

3. Try time out. Remove him to a time out area to calm down. In general, allow one minute per the child’s age.

Shorter times can be effective but longer ones may create more frustration and be counterproductive.

4. Help him articulate emotions. If your child seems frustrated, angry, fearful or overwhelmed, attach words to what he is feeling so he can communicate it to you in the future.

5. Find alternative behaviors. If he is frustrated or angry, suggest other ways to express his emotions, such as hugging a stuffed animal or hitting a pillow.

6. Redirect his attention. If biting is due to boredom or excitability, redirect him to a positive, engaging activity, such as reading a book, coloring or playing a game.

7. Address basic needs. Watch for signals that he is tired, hungry or not feeling well and meet those needs before his behavior spirals out of control. Moreover, if he is teething, provide a cool teething ring or cloth to bite into to relieve tender gums.

8. Prepare for transitions. Before going into a new situation, tell your child what to expect so he doesn’t get overwhelmed.

9. Consider change. Children who are experiencing a change in life or routines (i.e. new baby, new home, new setting) may resort to biting for attention. If so, be proactive by giving your child plenty of attention, so he doesn’t resort to biting.

If the behavior continues, consider a different setting.

10. Seek professional help. If biting continues past the age of 4 or 5, address it with your pediatrician or behavioral specialist.

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BY ADRIENNE WICHARD-EDDS SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON POST My kids frequently challenge my decisions about technology.

Apparently, I’m the “only one” who checks my kids’ cellphones (I’m not) and the “only one” who won’t let my not-yet-13-year-old get Snapchat (also, not). I might be the only one, though, who asks my kids to put cellphones away when they’re in the car.

Am I being too restrictive? Too permissive? Should I not have given them phones?

According to a 2015 report from Common Sense Media, teens spend an average of nine hours a day consuming online entertainment.

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access to loads of music, fun activities, TED talks and cute puppy videos, while allowing them to keep in touch with friends and plan in-real-life gatherings where - I assume - everyone will be on their phones.

In search of advice on how to parent teens whose social lives hinge on a click, I turned to Ana Homayoun, a Silicon Valley-based expert on teen behavior. Her

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book “Social Media Wellness: Helping Tweens and Teens Thrive in an Unbalanced Digital World” came out in August.

Homayoun acknowledges that even social-media-savvy parents may be missing the mark when it comes to guiding kids’ online interactions.

“We’re having the wrong conversations with our kids around social media,” she says. “When we focus on fear and judg-

ment - when we say ‘don’t do that because you’ll get in trouble,’ or ‘if you do that, you won’t get into college’ - kids will just go underground and find other ways to hide their online interactions.”

Instead of scaring our kids or monitoring them 24/7, she says, we should focus on healthy socialization, effective selfregulation and safety. “We need to help kids make better choices intrinsically,” says Homayoun. “Give them freedom and responsibility, but with bumper lanes.”

But how can parents instill those values in kids in a world where tech trends evolve far more quickly than our parenting skills? Homayoun shared five tips to help parents cultivate social media wellness for their kids, regardless of the current trends.

Check your kid’s phone. “Particularly in middle school but also in high school, kids should know that parents can ask for their phones at any point and be allowed full access,” Homayoun says. While some parents take a more hands-off approach because, they say, they want to respect their kids’ privacy, it’s important to make the distinction between privacy and safety. “Twenty-four-hour access doesn’t mean 24-hour snooping,” she says. “It means that a parent is still responsible for monitoring what a minor does online.”

Homayoun points to the recent incident where Harvard revoked admission for 10 incoming freshmen because of offensive memes they posted in a private Facebook group as an example of why parents should monitor their kids’ use of social media. And it’s not just what they put out there, it’s also what they’re receiving. “If you find something you don’t like, talk to your kid about why you find it inappropriate - and then ask them what they think. Once they verbalize their thoughts, it allows them the opportunity to think things through and come up with their own set of values.”

Be app-savvy. “If your kid is on it, you should be, too,” Homayoun says of apps and social media platforms. “You don’t have to have an account, but at least try it out so you can have informed conversations about it. If your kids know that you understand the social media they’re using, they’re more likely to come to you to talk about issues that pop up.” And when those issues do pop up, Homayoun suggests helping your kids come up with a crisis communications team of three “support people” and three “clarifiers” to help them deal with the problem. “When something happens online that makes them uncomfortable, who are your kids

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stages  preteen going to reach out to? It can be Mom and Dad, but it can also be a trusted family member, teacher, coach or even the Crisis Text Line.�

Help kids understand their “why.� Inspire kids to act out of internal motivation instead of fear, Homayoun says, by helping them build their own filter. “Encourage your kids to ask themselves ‘Why am I picking up my phone? Am I bored, am I lonely, am I sad? Am I just uncomfortable because I’m in a room where I don’t know anyone?’ Or ‘Why am I posting this?

Does spending time on this app make me feel energized or drained?’ It helps them make decisions that reflect their own values and choices and separate their online experiences from in-real-life ones,� she says. Asking themselves “why� also slows down impulsive online communications, and encourages kids to make smarter choices.

Set clear ground rules. Talk to your kids about appropriate social media use before you give them a phone or allow them to download a new app, says Homayoun. “Once you hand it over, they’ll be too excited to focus on your instructions.�

Clearly state rules and expectations, and stick with them as much as possible. In our family, this includes not putting anything online that you wouldn’t want your friends’ parents to read (because several of them will); getting permission before downloading a new app; and checking phones into my office at bedtime. Homayoun also encourages parents to involve kids in creating a family mission statement about responsible technology usage.

Create opportunities for digital detox. “Give kids a budget to plan their own screen-free adventures - don’t just say, ‘Okay, kids, get offline and come do some chores,’ “ Homayoun says. She also points out that kids need to learn how to be okay with being offline. Parents can start by modeling that behavior: No phones at the dinner table, for example, or no checking texts while you’re talking with your kid. And while most kids won’t admit it to their parents, an enforced break from technology could be just what they need. “Research shows that 24 percent of our teens feel like they’re online all the time,�

Homayoun says. “When parents put restrictions on how much and when kids can use technology, it can be a relief.�

Wichard-Edds writes about parenting and cultural issues. Follow her on Twitter @WichardEdds.

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THE CHILDREN’S TRUST FAMILY EXPO. Face painters, clowns, stilt walkers, magicians, storytellers, arts & crafts, urban gardening workshops, bounce houses, rock climbing walls, music and dance performances. Exhibits include after-school programs, nutrition, injury prevention, special needs programs, pre-K, KidCare outreach. Plus, chess tournaments, a book fair, indoor sports zone, martial arts demonstrations, characters. Free. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Miami-Dade Fair and Expo Center, Coral Way and Southwest 112th Avenue, Miami. thechildrenstrust.org

Sundays, September 10 & 24 PALM BEACH COUNTY Junior Aqua Lab. Explore scientific wonders showcasing marine applications at Manatee Lagoon.

Ages 9-14. Preregister. Second and fourth Sunday of every month. Free. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Manatee Lagoon, 6000 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach. visitmanateelagoon.com

Saturday, September 30 BROWARD COUNTY Miami Broward Junior Carnival. A parade and festival for families to experience Caribbean culture, featuring music, pageantry, food and a kids zone. Advance tickets, $10; parking fee, $1.50. Noon10 p.m. Central Broward Regional Park, 3700 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill. miamibrowardcarnival.com

HIGHLIGHTS MIAMI 1 FRIDAY First Friday at Frost Planetarium. Take in music and laser light under the Planetarium dome. $10 for adults, $8 for children; admission includes laser glasses.

Shows start from 7 to 11 p.m. Frost Planetarium, 1101 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Check lineup and buy tickets at frostscience.org/event/first-Fridays Friday Night at the Fountain. Free live music; space for dancing. 6-9 p.m. Normandy Fountain, 71st Street and Rue Vendome. Miamibeachfl.gov Go Gold for Childhood Cancer. A portion of proceeds from Marlins tickets benefits South Florida childhood cancer organizations. Tickets vary. 7:10 p.m. Marlins Park, 501 Marlins Way, Miami. mlb.com/marlins

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Family Yoga at Miami Beach Botanical Garden. Family class taught by Yomu instructor. $30 per family. Bring your own mat. 11 a.m.-noon. 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. mbgarden.org

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» fairs & festivals CRUISIN’ FOOD FEST Sept. 9. Show cars and trucks, food trucks, live music, and free tram rides to nature center, beach outfitters, gift shop and kayak rentals.

Free. 12-4 p.m. John D. MacArthur Beach State Park, 10900 Jack Nicklaus Drive, North Palm Beach. macarthurbeach.org/special-events BRAZILIAN BEAT FESTIVAL Sept. 9. Celebration of Brazilian Independence Day. Brazilian artists, Samba drummers and costumed dancers in a Rio-style parade with Brazilian cuisine and cocktails. Free. 6-11 p.m.

Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. downtownboca.org FLAVOR PALM BEACH Sept. 1-30. More than 50 restaurants and bistros offer prix fixe menus for lunch or dinner. Various restaurants throughout the Palm Beaches. flavorpb.com MIAMI SPICE Through Sept. 30. Restaurants around the city serve three-course meals at reduced prices. Festival also includes events such as the Wheelin’ Dealin’ Food Truck Festival, 5–10 p.m. Aug. 19 at Magic City Casino. miamiandbeaches.com/special-offers/ monthly-deals/Miami-spice-month REPTIDAY FORT LAUDERDALE Sept. 2. See live animals, purchase pets and products, and learn more about reptiles and exotic animals at seminars and demonstrations. $10-$12; ages 5-12, $5. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Universal Palms Hotel, 4900 Powerline Road, Fort Lauderdale. repticon.com LABOR DAY AT GOLD COAST RAILROAD Sept. 4. Discounted admission, picnic and cookie decorating contest. Museum open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 12450 SW 152nd St., Miami.

Gcrm.org CHILDREN’S TRUST FAMILY EXPO Sept. 9. Face painters, clowns, stilt walkers, magicians, storytellers, arts & crafts, urban gardening workshops, bounce houses, rock climbing walls, music and dance performances. Exhibits include after-school programs, nutrition, injury prevention, special needs programs, pre-K, KidCare outreach. Plus, chess tournaments, a book fair, indoor sports zone, martial arts demonstrations, characters. Free. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Miami-Dade Fair and Expo Center, Coral Way and Southwest 112th Avenue, Miami. thechildrenstrust.org DWNTWN ART DAYS Sept. 8-10. Exhibits, tours, art projects, concerts, shows and other events in and around downtown Miami. dwntwnartdays.com #ARTSLAUNCH2017 Sept. 9. Silent disco, interactive workshops, kids activities, author conversations, walking tours and chef demonstrations. Free. 9 a.m.10 p.m. Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. arshtcenter.org/Tickets/ Calendar/2017-2018-Season/ArtsLaunch/#

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FAMILY DAY ON ARAGON Sept. 9-10. Screening of “Magic Camp,” a look into Tannen’s Magic Camp for young magicians. $5. 11 a.m. Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. gablescinema.com/ events/magic-camp CAROUSEL CARNIVAL Sept. 15. Carnival performers and games, activities, music, face painting, balloon artists, giveaways and more. Free. 6-9 p.m. Pompano Citi Centre, 1955 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach. pompanociticentre.com YOUTH DAY AT FAU Sept. 16. Enjoy free games, activities and entertainment before the FAU Owls vs. BethuneCookman Wildcats football game starts at 8 p.m.

Residents who sign up for a Boca Raton Public Library Card that day or are already cardholders can purchase tickets for the football game for $5. 6 p.m. FAU Stadium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. 561-297-0068.

JR. ANGLERS DAY Sept. 16. Fishing clinics, goodie bait buckets, arts and crafts, face painting, balloon art, fishing and more. Ages 5-13. Free. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

International Fishing Pier, 200 NE 21st Ave., Deerfield Beach. deerfield-beach.com/1553/Jr-Anglers-Day KIDS LOVE AND FAMILY EXPO Sept. 16. Celebrities, costumed characters, local vendors, dancing, prizes and interactive exhibits. $16; ages 2-12, $13. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. kidslovefamilyexpo.com ARTSFEST Sept. 16. Fine art, entertainment and food trucks.

The event supports the Coconut Creek Multicultural Club. Free. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Coconut Creek Community Center, 1100 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek. Coconutcreek.net HISPANIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL Sept. 16. Free. 6-10 p.m. Miramar Regional Park, 16801 Miramar Parkway, Miramar. 954602-3319 EXOTIC PLANT & ORCHID SALE Sept. 16. Stroll through the garden and browse a selection of rare and unusual orchids and exotic plants. Food is available for purchase in the food court. Inside there will be an air-conditioned

indoor arts & crafts fair. Free for members and children 12 and under; $10 for nonmembers. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach. mounts.org HOLLYWOOD ARTWALK Sept. 16. Art, live music, an artisan market and a guided mural tour. Third Saturday of every month. 5-10 p.m. Downtown Hollywood. floridashollywood.org/artwalk STEAM TRAIN RIDES Sept. 16-17. Rides for children and adults on 1/8-scale trains. $1.50 per ride. 10 a.m.4 p.m. Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. Through Sept. 17.

Broward.org/Parks/TradewindsPark/Pages/ SteamTrains.aspx HARVEST FESTIVAL Sept. 20-Oct. 31. Corn maze, pumpkin patch, hay rides and fall foods. Free. Burr’s Berry Farm, 12741 SW 216th St., Miami. burrsberryfarm.com ¡FIESTA! Sept. 23. Explore colorful and exciting Hispanic cultures and create artwork inspired

by Hispanic artists and traditions. Art passes will be $10. Museum admission, $12-$14.

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Young at Art Museum, 751 SW 121 Ave., Davie. YoungAtArtMuseum.org RIVERWALK FESTIVAL Sept. 23. Fall-carnival-themed games, competitions, face painting, train rides, vendors and food trucks. Free. 12-4 p.m. Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale. goriverwalk.com/ FALL ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW Sept. 23-24. Browse and purchase artwork.

Food available for purchase. The event features the Empty Bowls Pottery Sale, which benefits a Thanksgiving food drive. Free. Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

SW Focal Point Community Center, 301 NW 103rd Ave., Pembroke Pines. ppines.com HOUSE OF HORROR Sept. 28-Nov. 4. The spooky event features haunted houses, rides and more. Tickets start at $10. 1455 NW 107th Ave., Doral. houseofhorrorpark.com NEOSPLASH Sept. 30-Oct. 1. A pop-up water park and concert experience. Giant slides, activities, music, food and more. $30-99. 10 a.m. Markham Park & Target Range, 16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise. eventbrite. com/e/neo-splash-experience-2017-tickets-35805883361 MIAMI BROWARD JUNIOR CARNIVAL Sept. 30. A parade for families to experience Caribbean culture, featuring music, pageantry, food and a kids zone. Advance tickets, $10; parking fee, $1.50. Noon-10 p.m. Central Broward Regional Park, 3700 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill. miamibrowardcarnival.com

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9 SATURDAY Free Family Fun Day: Marvelous Brazil. Celebrate all things Brazil and learn about rainforests, sports, animals and Carnival. Free. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; activities noon to 4 p.m. HistoryMiami Museum, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. Register at historymiami.org/family-fun-day.

Walter Wick Community Day. Kids and families are invited to the exhibition “Walter Wick: Games, Gizmos, and Toys in the Attic.” Wick will speak about his puzzles and illusions. Take part in activities based on Wick’s “I Spy” and “Can You See What I See?” Free. Noon-3 p.m.

Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami, 1301 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables. lowemuseum.org Noche Tropical — Opera. Singers from the Manny Perez Vocal Studio and Grammy-nominated jazz artist Jose Negroni perform popular music, boleros, jazz, tangos and more. Free. 7-9 p.m. Doral Legacy Park, 1140 NW 82nd St., Doral. Cityofdoral.com Get in Gear Community Monthly Bike Ride.

Round-trip ride of about 10 miles through North Miami with police escort and stops for water and restroom breaks. Helmets required for ages under 16. Registration at 8 a.m., departure at 8:30. MOCA Plaza, 770 NE 125th St., North Miami. Northmiamifl.gov/calendar/calendar.aspx Russian-American Heritage Concert. Entertainment for the whole family. Free. 7-10 p.m. Heritage Park, 19200 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach. Sibfl.net

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10 SUNDAY Grandparents Day at Gold Coast Railroad Museum. Grandparents ride free on the trains. Admission $8 for adults, $6 for ages 2-12. Museum open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 12450 SW 152nd St., Miami. Gcrm.org Great Day with Grandparents. Dine in the restaurant, play a game and make a “memory board” craft. Take home a picture frame and spiral book. $28. Reservations required; call 877-247-5223. For girls 8 and up. 4:306 p.m. American Girl, 8888 SW 136th St. No. 395A, Miami. Americangirl.com/retail/Miami.php Peter Brown at Books & Books. Caldecott Honor winner and illustrator “Creepy Pair of Underwear!” about a brave rabbit and a very weird pair of underwear. 1 p.m.

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Vizcaya Family Program: Weaving. Join Lost Spaces and Stories artist Frances Trombly to learn the basics. For children 6-12 and their families. All supplies included. $18 for adults, $6 for children 6-12; includes admission to estate. 2 p.m. 3251 S. Miami Ave. vizcaya.org/calendar.asp Doral Family Day. A glimpse of the Trump National Doral Miami resort and club member experience. Pool, golf and tennis clinics, BBQ lunch, spa sampler, cooking demo, mixology class, kids’ activities, live DJ, silent auctions and pet adoptions. Access to exclusive rates for golf and amenities. Ages 13 and up, $25; ages 5-12, $12; under 5, donation suggested. Police and firefighters free with ID in honor of 9/11. Proceeds benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 4400 NW 87th Ave., Miami. trumpdoral.ticketleap.com/doral-family-day

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15 FRIDAY Movies on the Lawn. Watch “The Secret Life of Pets” under the stars. Free admission and popcorn. 7:30 p.m. Griffing Park, Northeast 123rd Street and West Dixie Highway. Northmiamifl.gov/calendar/calendar.aspx Bite Nite Food Truck Feast. Food and entertainment. Proceeds support Cutler Bay Community Fund.

6-10 p.m. Cutler Ridge Park, 10100 SW 200th St., Cutler Bay. Cutlerbay-fl.gov

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16 SATURDAY Miami River Explorers. Take a boat ride by Downtown and hear stories of the Tequesta Indians and the river’s more recent history. Snacks and drinks allowed; no glass. $60; children 6-12, $25; ticket includes museum admission. Onsite registration is $10 extra. 10 a.m.-noon.

Miamarina at Bayside at Island Queen dock, 401 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-375-1492 or historymiami.org

Find out why at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science.

Now open in Downtown Miami’s Museum Park with a planetarium, aquarium and interactive exhibitions.

Children’s Workshop: Telling the Tale of the Balaju. A hands-on art workshop teaches the legend of the Mexican sea spirit Balaju. Craft a puppet and act out the story. For ages 6 and up. $10. 1-3 p.m. History-Miami Museum, 101 West Flagler St., Miami. Advance payment required at historymiami.org

Doll Hair Salon Spectacular at American Girl. Learn hairdos and get hair accessories for American Girl dolls. Pose for a photo-op. Includes goody bag. $20.

Reservations required; call 877-247-5223. For girls 8 and up. 9:30-10:30 a.m. American Girl, 8888 SW 136th St. No. 395A, Miami. Americangirl.com/retail/Miami.php Deering Discovery Day. Family fun with hands-on science activities, site orientations, canoe tours (extra fee) and more. $1 for ages 4 and up. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Ave., Miami.

Deeringestate.org/discovery-days Marlins Aviation Day. Universities, flight schools and businesses give presentations for students. Tickets vary.

7:10 p.m. Marlins Park, 501 Marlins Way, Miami. M.mlb. com/marlins/tickets/special-events/aviation-day

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17 SUNDAY Gables Bike Tour: The City Beautiful. Ride the back roads and tree-lined streets to learn about Coral Gables’ Mediterranean-style architecture and landmarks. $10; kids under 12, $5. 10 a.m.-noon. Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. RSVP to 305603-8067. Coralgablesmuseum.org WellieWishers Friendship Tea Party. American Girl party with special menu, crafts, WellieWishersinspired conversation cards and cupcake decorating. Girls ages 5 and up. $13.50. Reservations required; call 877247-5223. 11 a.m.-noon. American Girl, 8888 SW 136th St. No. 395A, Miami. Americangirl.com/retail/Miami.php

23 SATURDAY Hands-On-History: Interesting Miami Facts.

Join a museum educator for a story and art activity — paint your own snake. Museum admission $10; $5 for ages 6-12. 2-3 p.m. HistoryMiami Museum, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. 305-375-1492 or historymiami.org Hispanic-American Heritage Concert. Entertainment for the whole family. Free. 7-9 p.m. Gateway Park, 151 Sunny Isles Blvd., Sunny Isles Beach. Sibfl.net Hispanic Heritage Month Art Workshop. Children and youth ages 6 and up create a mural based on the work of a famous Hispanic artist. Registration required via 305-891-5535 or at the library. 1-2:30 p.m. North Miami Public Library, 835 NE 132nd St., North Miami.

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24 SUNDAY Hispanic-American Heritage Arts & Cultural Showcase. Free. 2-5 p.m. Heritage Park, 19200 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach. Sibfl.net

27 WEDNESDAY Food Truck and Music Festival. Food trucks, free yoga and entertainment at North Beach Bandshell and Ocean Terrace. 5-10 p.m.; yoga 6-7 p.m. 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Miamibeachfl.gov

29 FRIDAY Dive-in Movie at Grapeland Water Park.

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» theater, shows, & concerts FESTIVAL DE CANTE FLAMENCO Sept. 1-3. Siempre Flamenco brings renowned Spanish music and dance stars to Miami. $48. Visit website for schedule. Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami.

INTERNATIONAL BALLET FESTIVAL OF MIAMI Through Sept. 17. Performances by over 100 Principal Dancers representing more than 20 ballet companies, a dance film series, art exhibits inspired by the dance, book presentations, workshops and master classes. See website for schedule and prices. Miami-Dade College North Campus, 111 SW Fifth Ave., Miami.

KIDZ ON STAGE PROGRAM Sept. 9-Dec. 9. Children will audition, act, sing and dance in preparation for a Performance of “Tangled” on the last day of the program. Ages 3-4; Grades Pre-K, K and First.

Call for prices. Saturdays from 10-11 a.m.

Showtime Performing Arts Theatre, 503 SE Mizner Blvd., Suite 73, Boca Raton. showtimeboca.com/ DISNEY ON ICE: DARE TO DREAM Mickey and Minnie host Moana, Anna, Elsa, Belle and Cinderella on the ice. Tickets start at $16. See website for times. disneyonice. com/dare-to-dream?h=1

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30 SATURDAY Golf Cart Rodeo and Drive-in Movie Night.

Rodeo 4-7 p.m., movie 7:30-10. Cutler Ridge Park, 10100 SW 200th St., Cutler Bay. Cutlerbay-fl.gov Star Wars Night at Marlins Park. Special event ticket purchasers get an Adam Conley Star Wars Stormtrooper bobblehead. Portion of ticket proceeds supports Stand Up To Cancer. Tickets vary. 7:10 p.m. Marlins Park, 501 Marlins Way, Miami. mlb.com/marlins

BROWARD Roll The Stones. Band recreates the Rolling Stones’ stadium tours of the ’60s to ’80s. Free. 6-9 p.m. The Hub, Las Olas Boulevard and A1A, Fort Lauderdale. Fridaynightsoundwaves.com “McFarland USA” at ArtsPark. Family-friendly movie. Bring a blanket or beach chair for lawn seating.

Rated PG. Free. 8 p.m. ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 N. Young Circle, Hollywood. 954-921-3500

2 SATURDAY XOXO Love & Art on Fort Lauderdale Beach.

Davie-based Young At Art presents free open-air painting at the beach. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Alexander Park, 501 N. Fort Lauderdale Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Youngatartmuseum.org Cool Saturdays Summer Special. Explore Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, where you’ll find fish sculptures, a shell museum, nature trails and freshwater lakes. $10; free for 12 and under. 9 a.m.-4 a.m. 900 N. Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale. bonnethouse.org Kids Day at Manor Lanes Bowling. Free bowling and snacks. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Manor Lanes Bowling, 1517 NE 26th St., Fort Lauderdale. manorlanesfl.com

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PEPPA PIG LIVE! Sept. 16. Lifesized Peppa, George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig host an adventure full of songs, games and surprises. $29.50$134.50. 5 p.m.

Au-Rene Theater at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. browardcenter.org/events/detail/peppa-piglive-2017 ETHAN BORTNICK: LIVE IN CONCERT Sept. 16-17. The teen pianist will play and sing original compositions, along with songs from contemporary hits to the Beatles, Michael Jackson, Chopin, Billy Joel, Broadway and more.

See website for ticket prices. Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, 3:30 p.m. Amaturo Center at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. ethanbortnick.com/ ticketsconcertpublictvexclusive

Home Depot Kids Workshop. Ages 5-12. First come/first served. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. First Saturday of the month. Free. Find participating store at homedepot.com

3 SUNDAY Dream Car Classic. Downtown Hollywood event includes dozens of classic cars, trucks and other vehicles.

Free. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Hollywoodfl.org Storytime in the Children’s Garden. Preschoolers can hear a story and then make a craft. Included with admission. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie. flamingogardens.org Sunday Jazz Brunch. Free live concerts along the Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale. Bring your own picnic and seating. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Riverwalk Park. goriverwalk.com

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Sept. 21-24. AmericanAirlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd, Miami.

Lost World of Dinosaurs Closing Weekend.

Encounter life-size dinosaur statues at Flamingo Gardens. $19.95; $12.95 for ages 3-11. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie. Through Sept. 4. flamingogardens.org Birds of Paradise Closing Weekend. Learn about the displays and dances of these birds, and see all 39 known species. $16; $13 for ages 2-12. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. Through Sept. 4. mods.org

5 TUESDAY K-2 Nature Kids. Storytime, crafts and a snack. $5; register and pay in advance at Miramar Pineland. 3:30-5 p.m. Miramar Pineland, Shelter No. 2, 3600 S. University Drive, Miramar. 954-357-8776 or Broward.org/Parks

6 WEDNESDAY Polliwogs nature program. Outdoor adventure and activity for kids 3-5 with the theme “Walk, Waddle, Wiggle” (animal movement). Wear play clothes and closedtoe shoes. $5; reserve in advance. 9:30-11 a.m. Hillsboro Pineland Natural Area, 5591 NW 74th Place, Coconut Creek. 954-357-5100 or Broward.org/Parks

MUSIC AT THE MUSEUM Sept. 17. Dr. Irena Kofman and Marina Berberian perform the music of Bach, Mozart, Schubert, Debussy and Khachaturian for one piano with four hands. Included with museum admission. 3-4 p.m. Boca Raton Museum of Art, 501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. bocamuseum.org/ PIPPIN Sept. 28- Oct. 7. Pippin tells the fable of a young prince on a quest to find true happiness and fulfillment. See website for ticket prices and schedule. UM Ring Theatre, 1312 Miller Drive, Coral Gables. as.miami.edu/ringtheatre/ JAZZ AT MOCA Sept. 29. Enjoy a performance by Luis Bofill, who made his name in Europe as the lead vocalist for various salsa, Latin jazz and Cuban groups such as Salsamania, Color Latino and Nueva Vision.

Free. 8 p.m. Museum of Contemporary Art, 770 NE 125th St, North Miami. mocanomi. org/2017/09/jazz-at-moca-x-luis-bofill/ BEAUTY LOU AND THE COUNTRY BEAST Sept. 30. Missoula Children’s Theatre presents an original country western adaptation of Beauty and the Beast. Adults, $10; children under 12, $6. 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, 1977 SW College Drive, Belle Glade. 561-993-1160

7 THURSDAY Used Book Fair. 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. City of Parkland Library, 6620 University Drive, Parkland. Through Sept. 9.

954-757-4203.

First Thursdays Starry Nights. Free admission to NSU Art Museum. Wine and craft beer specials; light bits at Museum Cafe. Art projects for all ages. 4-8 p.m. NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, 1 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 954-525-5500 or nsuartmuseum.org

8 FRIDAY Food in Motion. Local goods, food trucks, picnicking and playground. Pet-friendly. Free. 5-11 p.m. Peter Feldman Park, 310 NE Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale.

School of Rock. Free concert. 6-9 p.m. The Hub, Las Olas Boulevard and A1A, Fort Lauderdale. Fridaynightsoundwaves.com “The Goonies.” Watch the classic film. $5 for reserved seating, popcorn and drink. 7 p.m. Sunrise Civic Center Theatre, 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise. 954747-4646 or sunrisefl.gov/tickets.html “The Little Mermaid” at ArtsPark. Familyfriendly movie. Bring a blanket or beach chair for lawn seating. Rated G. Free. 8 p.m. ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 N. Young Circle, Hollywood. 954-921-3500

9 SATURDAY Jumpstart Superhero Party. Meet superheroes and watch a superhero-themed show with clowns. Trivia with Tate’s Comics. 1-3 p.m. Alvin Sherman Library, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd., Davie. Sherman.library.nova Fall Flea Market. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Fost Park, 300 NE Second St., Dania Beach. 954-924-3690

Bike Rodeo and Cooper City/Family Central Literacy Festival. Helmet fittings, rodeo courses and raffles for bikers, and book giveaways, music and entertainment. Free. 8-10 a.m. Sports Complex, 10300 Stirling Road, Cooper City. 954-434-4300x233 or coopercityfl.org Margate under the Moon. Local businesses, art and craft bazaar, kids’ activities, food trucks and indie rock.

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Free admission, parking and beer. 5-10 p.m. Northwest corner of Margate Boulevard and 441. Margatefl.com Moon-Lit Movie. Field games and family contests at 5 p.m.; outdoor showing of “Pete’s Dragon” at sunset. Free.

5-10 p.m. Jaco Pastorius Park Community Center, 1098 NE 40 Court, Oakland Park. Oaklandparkfl.gov Bingo, Bargains, & Besties. Bingo, rummage sale, crafts, refreshments and raffles. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; bingo games for ages 18 and up, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Humane Society of Broward County, 2070 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale. humanebroward.com/events Used Book Fair. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. City of Parkland Library, 6620 University Drive, Parkland. 954-757-4203.

Eats ’N Beats. Enjoy music and food on a lawn chair or blanket. School of Rock kicks off the live performances.

Variety of food trucks. Free. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Amphitheater, 10561 Trails End, Parkland. 954-757-4105

10 SUNDAY Grandparent’s Day Celebration. Ice cream party, games, crafts, swimming and game room. $5; advance tickets required, available at Pool & Tennis Center or Community Center. 2-4 p.m. Cooper City Pool & Tennis Center, 11600 Stonebridge Pkwy. coopercityfl.org Retooled Workshop. New art project every second Sunday of the month provided by Young At Art Museum.

First 25 participants receive an IKEA gift. 4-6 p.m. IKEA Sunrise, 151 NW 136th Ave. ikea.com/us/en/store/sunrise

11 MONDAY September 11th Remembrance Ceremony.

Special ceremony in honor of the victims, heroes and survivors. Distinguished speakers, music and presentation of colors. Free. 8:30 a.m. Sunrise Public Safety Building, 10440 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise. Sunrisefl.gov

Patriot Day — September 11th Remembrance Ceremony. Presentation of colors by Pembroke Pines Police and Fire Department Honor Guards.

Guest speakers and patriotic music. 8:30 a.m.-11 a.m.

Pembroke Pines City Center, 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines. 954-392-2116

15 FRIDAY Oriente. Afro-Cuban rhythms mixed with jazz, blues and Brazilian influences to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month.

Free. 6-9 p.m. The Hub, Las Olas Boulevard and A1A, Fort Lauderdale. Fridaynightsoundwaves.com Kids Night at the Museum. Parents can have a night out while kids enjoy games, art activities, pizza and popcorn, and a movie screening. Bring a blanket, pillow and pajamas. Ages 5-12. 6-11 p.m. $40. Young At Art, 751 SW 121st Ave., Davie. youngatartmuseum.org Friday Night Ceramics. Paint a ceramic masterpiece. $10-$12 per family, $10 materials fee per child.

Pay by Sept. 13. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cooper City Community Center, 9000 SW 50th Place, Cooper City. Coopercityfl.org “You’ve Got Mail” at ArtsPark. Family-friendly movie. Bring a blanket or beach chair for lawn seating.

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10 a.m.-noon. Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, 170 NW Fifth Ave., Delray Beach. spadymuseum.com Family Studio/ Dream It, Build It. Ages 5-12. $1. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Norton Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. norton.org/contact

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8 FRIDAY “Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie.” Bring seating to watch a movie. Free. 7:30 p.m.

Wellington Amphitheater, 12100 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. wellingtonfl.gov Tot Time. Toys, costumes, bubbles, crafts and snacks in an indoor playroom for ages 1-4. $5 per child. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Sugar Sand Park Community Center, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. sugarsandpark.org Sushi & Stroll Summer Walk. Take a self-guided audio tour through the garden. Adults, $7; ages 4-10, $5.

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Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. morikami.org Screen on the Green. Enjoy “Beauty and the Beast” on the great lawn. Bring seating. 8 p.m. Waterfront Commons, 100 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. wpb.org Food Truck Invasion. Bring blankets and lawn chairs.

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9 SATURDAY Countdown 2 Zero Adoption Event. The event will feature about 1,000 animals—dogs, cats, puppies, kittens and more—seeking new families and homes. Free.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. countdown2zero.org/adoption-event.html

10 SUNDAY Sunday Family Movie. See website for movie titles. $1 includes movie, popcorn and a drink. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sugar Sand Park Community Center, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. sugarsandpark.org Junior Aqua Lab. Explore scientific wonders showcasing marine applications at Manatee Lagoon. Ages 9-14.

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Free. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Manatee Lagoon, 6000 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach. visitmanateelagoon.com Conch Stomp Band. Listen to bluegrass music at the park. Included with park admission. 1-3 p.m. John D. MacArthur Beach State Park, 10900 Jack Nicklaus Drive, North Palm Beach. macarthurbeach.org/event/bluegrassmusic-with-the-conch-stomp-band-24/

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Gigantic Garage Sale. Shop from a selection provided by local nonprofit organizations and families in an air-conditioned room. A portion of the admission fee will be donated to the Leukemia & Lymphona Society Light the Night Walk. $7 from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.; $5 from 10 a.m. to closing at 2 p.m. South Florida Fair, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach. facebook.com/ events/848519735302830/ Chalk 4 Peace. Artists ages 6 and up are invited to join a group using sidewalk chalk to celebrate International Day of Peace. Chalk is provided. Visit website to apply

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Ranked in more pediatric subspecialties than any hospital in Florida Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has more programs listed in U.S.News & World Report’s 2017-18 pediatric rankings than any other hospital in Florida. (M ƥUD NE SGDRD B@SDFNQHDR MN NSGDQ OQNFQ@L HM %KNQHC@ Q@MJR GHFGDQ 6G@SŗR LNQD NTQ MDTQNKNFX @MC MDTQNRTQFDQX @MC MDNM@SNKNFX OQNFQ@LR @QD @LNMF SGD SNO HM SGD M@SHNM That means, you have world-class pediatric care right here in your own backyard. And through our network of outpatient and urgent care centers, chances are, we are only a few blocks away. It’s great to be a leader, but even better to lead with compassion, innovation and extraordinary care. Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. For Health. For Life.

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