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2013 Fall Party Guide Use our extensive tri-county resource guide to plan all your celebrations and birthday parties.
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Family Health & Safety Preventing pertussis; when tummy pain is a problem; explaining miscarriage; when kids hold their breath
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Enrichment Guide This tri-county resource lists classes, arts, dance, music, theater, sports, culture and more to help you enhance your children’s extracurricular lineup.
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Tell us about your favorite teacher! Now that the school year is teacher in each county (Palm well under way, we hope your Beach, Broward and Miamichildren are off to a great start! Dade) each month, and at the Have any of your children’s end of the year, we will open teachers gone above and up the polls for you to vote for beyond to make your chilthe Rockin’ Teacher of the Year. dren feel welcome? Have Winning monthly teachers will they done something special also be featured in print, online to help your child adjust and on TV during a short segto a new school, grade or ment. But wait, there’s more! If KYARA LOMER-CAMARENA classroom? Is there a teacher your child’s teacher wins, your your child won’t stop talking child will also get a prize! about? If so, we want to hear about it! So how do you get started? Go to SouthOur brand new My Kid’s Teacher Rocks FloridaParenting.com, and click on My Kid’s contest has begun, and Teacher Rocks. All you have to we want to hear from do is fill out the form and explain you about your children’s in 300 words or fewer why your favorite teacher. Startteacher is the best. We can’t wait to ing next month, we will read all the nominations and share award one outstanding them with our readers.
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Assorted Stats Percent of sixth-grade peanut eaters in a 2013 study who were overweight: 35 Percent of sixth-grade non-peanut eaters in the study who were overweight: 64 Percent of Americans who are unfamiliar with tax-deferred 529 college-savings plans: More than 66 Average debt in student loans of today’s college graduates: $27,000 Minimum investment needed to start a 529 savings plan: $25 Percent of children who’ve read an e-book:
46 Percent who say they’ll stick with print versions even when e-books are available: 58 Minimum age Facebook requires to create an account: 13 Estimated number of underage Facebook users who lied about their age: 7.5 Percent of parents who think social media is safe: 79 Percent who admit they don’t have time to monitor their children’s use of social media: 80 Number of hand-blown glass icicles in SeaWorld Orlando’s Antarctica attraction, which opened in May: 2,500 Temperature Fahrenheit inside SeaWorld’s penguin palace, where visitors see penguins in their habitat: 30 Sources: Foodnavigator-USA.com, CNBC. com, Babycenter.com, Scholastic.com, Fastcompany.com, Chicagotribune.com, NBCNews.com
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Miami parents create carpool app
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Have you ever been stuck in traffic on the way to pick up four kids in a carpool? You want to get the word out to the kids that you will be late, but you are driving and can’t text. This happened to Miami Beach resident Dalit Moskona, the mother of a 15-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son. One day when she was stuck in traffic, and none of the other parents in the carpool could relieve her. She finally found an “unauthorized” parent who could save the day and drive the kids home, but how could she reach out to all the other parents and make sure she had their permission? And how could she alert the kids of the schedule change? “There has to be a better way,” Moskona remembered
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thinking. So Moskona and her husband, Amiel, created the MommyTaxi app. MommyTaxi has pre-programmed templates that notify parents when their child has been dropped off. Parents can notify all the parents — and children — in the carpool simultaneously of any changes, unforeseen events and emergencies. Users name their carpools and enter the names and phone numbers of everyone involved. All messages sent to children are automatically copied to their guardians. The app keeps track of your children’s schedule, so you won’t have to worry about your child missing soccer practice or ballet class. “Setting up MommyTaxi is very easy and intuitive,”
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Amiel Moskona said. “We were just looking for a way to simplify parents’ busy and stressful lives and give them some peace of mind.” The app could also be used by bus drivers, nannies, sport teams and parents’ work carpools. It is bilingual (English
and Spanish) and includes a GPS tracking system so adults can track a child’s location. The Moskonas plan to present the app to local PTAs to help spread the word and provide fundraising opportunities. Amiel Moskona, who also owns a translations company,
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Cool de Sac is set to open its newest location at the Village at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale with a grand-opening celebration on Sept. 21. Parents and children can enjoy food, games and chances to win prizes. The 9,000-square-foot family entertainment center offers a relaxing dining area for parents to enjoy a gourmet meal and conversation while surrounded by several activity stations that creatively entertain children from toddlers to teens as they play within view. Some of the new location’s offerings include Xbox games, an indoor play structure, art and discovery stations, and a newly redesigned salon area called Backstage for both girls and boys, said Cool de Sac CEO Jose Luis Bueno. “We have redesigned our venue layout to improve the overall flow,” he said, adding that they also moved the Party Plaza to the back of the venue to gives guests a better dining experience during busy party times. The kids’ menu contains items “packed with hidden vitamins that your kids will devour without even noticing,” Bueno said. Health-conscious parents can enjoy such offerings as tuna tartare, edamame, a hummus trio, spinach fruit salad, shrimp tacos and wine by the glass. “Our parents love the fact that they can have a great, delicious meal complete with beer and wine, and feel comfortable having their kids play and explore,” Bueno said. “We have great activity hosts that help facilitate this. Parents get to participate with their children, but feel comfortable that they have a second pair of eyes on them providing them with a little freedom.”
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ne of joys of living in South Florida is taking your children to the beach. But as many parents know, the battle to get the little ones properly covered with sunscreen often leaves everyone sweating before they even walk out the door. That’s why two Fort Lauderdale moms have released a new product they say will have youngsters lotioning up all on their own. “We came up with an idea of how to have kids want to wear sunscreen,”
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want to put it on, and then they want more when it wears off,” Madsen said. The Fort Lauderdale neighbors got to work with their new product earlier this year. “After years of struggling to get my girls to apply regular sunscreen, they now beg for it,” Akers said. Equally important to both moms was making sure their product was safe to use. Made in the USA, Madsen said their FDA-approved, patent-pending formula uses the highestquality ingredients, including a host of antioxidants, such as algae extract, grape seed extract, jojoba leaf oil, watermelon fruit extract, green tea leaf extract, shea butter, sun-
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he Center for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported that the United States is currently experiencing the largest outbreak of pertussis in 50 years. In 2012, there were more than 41,000 reported cases and 18 deaths in the U.S., with more than 83 percent of deaths occurring in infants younger than 12 months of age. The March of Dimes is currently working with SanofiPasteur to combat this highly contagious respiratory disease that can be fatal, particularly for infants. It’s sometimes also referred to as whooping cough. To keep your children and family safe, it is important for
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least three doses of the infant DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus and acellular pertussis) vaccine. Researchers found that in cases where it could be determined how an infant caught pertussis, family members were responsible for spread-
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When tummy pain is
SERIOUS TROUBLE By Dr. Santiago Medina
Diagnosis and treatment Parents soon become experts in interpreting their babies’ cries and are quick to note unusual behavior and symptoms. When intermittent loud crying is followed by symptoms including a bloody stool, vomiting, a lump in the abdomen, lethargy, diarrhea, fever or constipation, this may be a sign of a serious condition called intussusception. If your child shows any of these symptoms, call your pediatrician or go to the nearest pediatric emergency department. Intussusception is when part of the child’s intestine folds in on itself, similar to closing of a telescope. This can be a dangerous condition, so quick action is needed. Most cases of intussusception occur in infants younger than 12 months old, but it can affect toddlers and older children. It affects boys three times as often as girls. While the cause is unknown, a viral infection may trigger the condition, in which pressure created by the “folded” walls of the intestine causes intense pain, irritation and swelling, blocking the passage of food. In some cases, the condition may cause a hole in the intestine, leading to bleeding and infection. Even if the intestine remains intact, the part of the organ’s blood supply may be cut off, causing permanent damage. Usually, the first symptom of intussusception is sudden, loud crying that may stop and start every few minutes. In between these crying episodes, your child may look very tired and pale. After several hours, the crying from the pain may become more constant. Other signs of intussusception include bloody, mucuslike stools (sometimes referred to as currant jelly stool), fever, vomiting or shock.
Fortunately, intussusception can usually be quickly diagnosed. The doctor may press gently on the child’s abdomen for signs of swelling. An abdominal X-ray or ultrasound can confirm the diagnosis. Children who are dehydrated may be given fluids through an IV tube, and a nasogastric tube may be passed from the nose down into the stomach to vent any built-up air and make your child more comfortable. The “gold standard” treatment for intussusception consists of an air or contrast enema given by a skilled radiologist. With this procedure, air is forced into the intestine to straighten out the folded area. If successful, the pain goes away almost immediately, and the gastrointestinal tract soon returns to normal. If the telescoped area of the intestine is not corrected by the enema or if there is a hole in the intestine, your child will need laparoscopic or open surgery to repair the damage. The telescoped area of the intestine can be returned to a normal position, and any dead tissue will be removed. With early diagnosis and treatment, the outcome for intussusception is very good. While intussusception is a very serious condition, prompt parental action and physician diagnosis are the two keys to successful treatment. In a recent national intussusception study, Miami Children’s Hospital had the lowest rate of surgery following attempted enema reduction among 27 children’s hospitals – just 11 percent compared with a high of 62.8 percent. The results were published recently in an article in the “Journal of Pediatric Surgery.”
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Diet and Fertility ATTENTION MEN AND WOMEN: WHAT BOTH OF YOU EAT CAN AFFECT YOUR ABILITY TO CONCEIVE
By Rachel Sestrich, RD, LD
aking the decision to have a child is very exciting, but it can also be stressful if there are difficulties with conception. You may become pregnant right away the first time but the second time doesn’t happen as quickly or vice versa. Many factors can impact a woman’s ability to conceive a child. Diet and lifestyle play an important role in fertility, so knowing what changes you can make may aid in conceiving.
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WEIGHT Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight will make it easier to conceive; being overweight or underweight may affect fertility. Here are some tips: Eat healthy. Ensure you are eating a balanced diet composed of a variety of foods.
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women to consume up to 12 ounces of low-mercury fish a week (salmon, flounder, trout, tilapia, haddock and canned chunk light tuna). Flaxseed is also a source of omega 3.
Exercise for 30 minutes at least five days a week. This does not have to be all at once; you can exercise in increments of 10 or 15 minutes throughout the day. Engage in strength training to build lean muscle mass. Body fat affects hormone balance. Step aerobics, dance, Pilates, resistance bands, free weights and weight machines are great ways to build lean muscle.
> FIBER
vitamins, minerals and fiber; choose foods that are brightly colored, as these contain more nutrients and antioxidants that protect the body from harmful substances.
> CALCIUM
HEALTHY DIET The following provides guidance on how to make healthy food choices before, during and even after conception. FRUITS AND VEGETABLES These are good source of
Calcium is found in dairy products such as milk, cheese and yogurt, but choose low-fat dairy products. Calcium is also in broccoli, kale and oranges.
> OMEGA 3 FATTY ACIDS These acids have been found to boost fertility; it is safe for
Choose foods that are high in fiber such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds and beans; women should consume 25 grams of fiber each day.
> FAT Choose low-fat foods, and limit saturated fat, which is found in whole-milk products, fatty cuts of meat, poultry with the skin, lard and some vegetable oils including coconut and palm oils. Avoid trans fats, which are found in stick margarine, shortening, french fries and some baked goods.
> ZINC Zinc has been shown to have the greatest influence on fertil-
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family » nutrition ity, women need 8mg per day (needs are increased during pregnancy and lactation). It’s found in oysters, salmon, crab, beef, pork, chicken, lamb, wheat germs, milk, yogurt, cereal, nuts and seeds, rice, wholewheat products, beans and potatoes. Men who do not consume enough zinc (11mg per day) may have a reduced sperm count. Pre-pregnancy: not enough zinc can decrease the production of healthy eggs During pregnancy: helps cell division in the development of the fetus; low levels have been linked to miscarriage early in pregnancy
> FOLIC ACID This stimulates the development of female sex hormones and reduces the risk of spina bifida in infants. Oranges, lemons, fortified breakfast cereals, lentils, beans, spinach, sunflower seeds, asparagus and whole grains contain folic acid.
> FLUID Staying hydrated is important when trying to conceive; drink at least 48 to 64 ounces
of water each day.
to maintain a healthy lifestyle when trying to conceive a child:
> CAFFEINE Although it may be hard, limit caffeine (soda, coffee, tea, chocolate), as this causes blood vessels to constrict, reducing blood flow to the uterus and preventing eggs from attaching to the uterine wall.
> PRESERVATIVES Limit or avoid foods that contain preservatives and artificial ingredients because they can affect hormone balance.
> MEAT Reduce the amount of meat you eat, as it raises the body’s ammonia levels, which inhibits the egg from implanting in the uterus; choose other protein sources such as eggs, beans and peanut or almond butter.
MEN’S HEALTH A man’s diet and lifestyle can affect the health of his sperm, so it is also necessary for men
• Increase intake of fruits and vegetables • Eat more whole grains • Choose low-fat dairy products • Decrease meat consumption; choose lean meats such as fish, chicken and turkey and other protein sources including beans, seeds and nuts • Limit saturated fat • Decrease or avoid alcohol • Do not smoke • Maintain a healthy weight • Exercise regularly
If you can begin making healthy lifestyle changes prior to conception, it could make it easier to conceive and will ensure that you are providing the best environment for your child to develop. Becoming a parent is such a special privilege, and it is your responsibility to be as healthy as you can be for your little one.
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Savannah is a charming city with beautiful architecture and graceful landscaping.
Girl Scouts can explore their history in Savannah BY JULIE LANDRY LAVIOLETTE
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f you’ve ever been a Girl Scout, a little part of you resides in Savannah, Ga., where founder Juliette Gordon Low was born in 1860. Each year since 1956, when her birthplace was opened as a museum, Scouts have come from all 50 states and countries around the world to visit. I became a Brownie in second grade, many Thin Mints ago. My daughter, Chloe, 10, was a Daisy and a Brownie. When we visited Savannah recently, we made it a priority to visit the historic home and learn more about Low. The three-story home, which dates back to 1818, sits in the midst of historic Savannah, a lovely town of old brick buildings shaded by towering live oak trees and decorated with azalea blossoms of pink and white. Of the 83,000 visitors to Low’s birthplace in 2012, about 20,000 came with registered Girl Scout troops who attended the daylong program that includes lessons in Victorian and Colonial style living, said Katherine Keena, program manager. The remaining visitors are often families passing through with Scouts of their own. In our tour group of 30 people, about half raised their hands when tour guide Fiona Becker, a life Girl Scout who moved to Savannah to attend college, asked for a show of hands. One thing that sets this tour apart from those of other historic homes in the area is the proliferation of little kids. Consequently, this tour is ripe with stories of the artistic and irrepressible Low, who in 1912 hosted a tea party for a handful of young ones to begin a movement for girls everywhere. Today, there are more than 8 million registered Girl Scouts and Girl Guides (the overseas version) in the world. The house, finished in 1821, is furnished in period pieces from the family and from the era that are lovely to look at but a no-no to touch, as we were reminded several times. As the kids on the tour sat cross-legged on the ornamental rug in a parlor, Becker relayed the story of how Low was deaf in one year, a result of earaches, a silver nitrate treatment gone bad, a grain of rice stuck in that same ear on her wedding day, then an eardrum puncture by a doctor trying to remove the grain of rice. “But it is said she used that selective hearing to her advantage,” Becker said. “It was said she could never hear the word ‘no’ when she was founding the Girl Scouts.” An accomplished artist, Low, nicknamed “Daisy,” painted animal figures on China pieces as gifts and once took her oil paints to a canvas portrait to remake the image into a differ-
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family » travel ent ancestor. When the family acquired a highboy chest of drawers that Daisy thought dull, she took out her wood-burning kit and etched beautifully rendered images of Chinese dragon heads on the piece. We saw the pocket doors between two parlors that Daisy used as stage doors to put on elaborate plays for her parents. In the garden sits the metal gate that she decorated with ornamental ironwork. On
shelves throughout the home sit busts of relatives that Daisy sculpted from plaster. Daisy died at age 66 from breast cancer in a nearby family home, now called the Andrew Low House. But the birthplace keeps her spirit alive. “If you were a Girl Scout, this is your home, even if you have to share it with 8 million girls worldwide,” Becker said at the conclusion of the tour. “You just can’t sit on the furniture.”
IF YOU GO: The gift shop stocks uniform patches, bracelet charms, Christmas ornaments and collector spoons that commemorate the house. There is a 100th anniversary of Girl Scouting pin a Scout can purchase for their uniform for $3.50 if they have toured the home. A Friendship Pin is available for the same price to take home to a Scout who has not taken the tour. For information, visit www.juliettegordonlowbirthplace.org.
WHILE YOU’RE IN SAVANNAH: Take an Old Town Trolley Tour for a narrated, 90-minute tour with on and off privileges and 17 stops. www.trolleytours.com/savannah Walk River Street to sample the pralines, chocolate-drizzled popcorn, salt-water taffy and other goodies made by local sweet shops. www.riverstreetsavannah.com Visit Forsythe Park or one of the lovely landscaped squares for a stroll or to let the kids run around. www.visitsavannah.com
Visiting Girl Scouts have their photo taken at the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace.
See the Georgia State Railroad Museum to see vintage rail cars up close and personal. www.chsgeorgia.org/railroadmuseum.html Visit the Savannah Children’s Museum (actually not a museum, but an outdoor play spot) to give younger kids a safe, contained area to burn energy. www.savannahchildrensmuseum.org Stop by Leopold’s Ice Cream for one of their homemade flavors in a vintage soda shop setting. www.leopoldsicecream
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Something Old, Something New
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In the Beginning Timucuan Indians were known to be in the area they called Ocali in the early 1500s. Spanish explorers visited the area. A century later, traders and travelers arrived by steamboat and stagecoach. As early as 1878, tourists were buying tickets
Ocala National Forest is a natural wonderland filled with springs that stay the same temperature in winter and summer.
on glass-bottom boats that allowed them to see depths filled with fossils 10,000 years old. Since the 1940s, many movies and television shows have been made here, including six Tarzan films, “Creature From the Black Lagoon” and parts of “The Yearling” starring Jane Wyman and Gregory Peck. Countless TV shows, commercials and even a TV soap opera have used the springs as a backdrop.
But Wait, There’s More The Ocala area is in the tourism spotlight for other reasons, too. As the home and breeding grounds of thoroughbred horses that bring in $100 million dollars per year, the area also offers some of the state’s most beautiful country drives. Simply load the kids into the back seat and drive back roads to view horses grazing on acres of lush green. Thoroughbred farms here have pro-
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duced 45 national champions including six Kentucky Derby winners. To get an inside look, ask about tours. They are done as a courtesy by the ranchers, so availability changes often. Get a current list from Ocala/Marion tourist sources listed below. Then call for appointments. The city also holds internationally known equestrian events, auctions and horse shows such as the Horse Shows in the Sun (HITS) Ocala Winter Circuit. More than 3,500 horses and 7,000 riders compete in horse-jumping contests over seven weeks starting in January. Ocala’s Appleton Museum of Art has impressive collections, especially its gallery of European masters. The Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing is in Ocala and exciting dirt track auto races are held at Bubba Raceway. The massive, 673-squaremile Ocala National Forest has numerous campgrounds, hiking trails, off-road and equestrian trails, picnic sites and places to paddle. Many springs within the forest
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: Silver River State Park, 352-236-7148, floridastateparks.org/silverriver Ocala and Marion County, 352-438-2800, ocala/marion.com Ocala National Forest, 352-236-0288, fs.usda.gov/ocala The Ocala area is horse country, known for its thoroughbred farms. Parks here are laced with equestrian trails. Bring your own mounts, or rent horses locally.
Getting there: Ocala is about 320 miles from Miami. It’s 80 miles north of Orlando on Interstate 75 and 60 miles west of Interstate 95 at Ormond Beach.
are open to swimmers. Spring waters are a gentle 72 degrees, even in winter. Lastly, getting there can be part of the fun. Go one way on Interstate 95, visiting beach cities or Cape Canaveral along the way. Return via Florida’s Turnpike, which takes you through Orlando and the theme parks.
Costs: Florida state park fees apply for park admission, camping and cabin rentals. Glass-bottom boat rides and museum admission are extra.
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Where to stay: In the park campsites are available for tents or RVs. A two-night minimum applies for cabin rental. The Ocala area has many RV campgrounds and a large selection of motels including popular chains. B&B accommodations range from historic mansions in the heart of the old city to an equestrian B&B that houses guests and their horses.
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comfort. The foundation offers support online and through Camp Widow. “To date, I have attended two Camp Widows,” she said. Her first camp was about 10 months after her husband died, and the second was about two years later. “Both times I took something different from my experience,” she said. Herrera recently created a regional Soaring Spirits group in Palm Beach County that is open to all widows no matter their age, religious denomination, sex, sexual orientation or marital status. “We don’t want to discriminate against anyone,” she said. “I do want to invite widows who are young and perhaps cannot connect with current support groups in the community or at their churches. Our group is different. It is more of a coming together to be with people who can understand your situation.” She said they do not offer lectures, but rather a place to come together to talk and support one another. The group meets twice a month with varying locations and days. “I wanted to have at least one day during the week and one on the weekend,” Herrera said. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT Facebook.com/SoaringSpiritsRegionalGroupWPB and sslf.org. UPCOMING MEETINGS 6:30 p.m., Sept. 12 Mississippi Sweets BBQ Co., 2399 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton Noon, Sept. 29 Cheddars Casual Café, 925 State Road 7, Wellington Oct. 19, 5 p.m. 2013 Lantern Festival, Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach
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I Am the Center of the Universe — HOW ADOLESCENTS REALLY THINK On day at lunch, my colleague told me that in her former life she was a middle-school teacher. She said it’s like going to Riker’s Island. Egotism, vanity, narcissism – yes! It is about me, my plans, my thoughts – check! You don’t understand – confirmed!
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and differing opinions, which is frustrating for parents. I know I sometimes take this personally and get angry, hurt and/ or aggravated (it is OK if this happens to you, too; admitting it is the first step to recovery). The goal of healthy adolescence is for the child to develop independence, and this process is actually happening when they argue, debate, slam doors and stomp feet. They are pulling away from their parents, most likely the parent to whom they are closest. It may be alarming for you because you are used to a fairly compliant child, but you can be assured that they are disconnecting. So if this is happening, it is a very good thing. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR PARENTS? Well, it means we need to grow up and realize we are the ones with developed brains and the ability to make sense of all of the madness and chaos.
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cation open about the important stuff. It may not be a two-way street. Talk to them about drugs, alcohol, tobacco, STD’s and sex. Use the words “drugs” and “sex.” Yes, you will embarrass them; heck, you may even feel embarrassed. Talk about pregnancy and child support and what the consequences are of premature and unprotected sex. They may not look they are listening, but perhaps they will remember a tidbit of your valuable information. The truth is: What do you have to lose by educating them? Did anyone you know ever die of being overly educated? Knowledge is power.
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ing a combined birthday party to share the planning and costs. This opens up the guest list to a greater number of kids for more fun, plus other kids’ parents may appreciate a one-stop-shopping type of birthday event, particularly when calendars are already filled with plenty of other extracurricular activities. Roller rinks and bowling alleys often give group rates for larger parties.
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What is a food staple at many kids’ birthday parties? You guessed it: pizza. Even though children may have less sophisticated palates than adults, that doesn’t mean they will be content to settle with pizza at each and every party. To make your child’s party even more memorable, serve equally portable but different foods, such as chicken nuggets, mozzarella sticks, corn dogs, pigs in a blanket, chicken wings and drumsticks, or even hamburgers. If you will be sticking to a theme, give the meal a fun name, such as “Dino-
saur Burgers” or “Neanderthal Nuggets.”
Save Money on Accessories
Television characters and toys are all the rage. Many children request their birthday party theme fit with a certain interest, but items such as plates, cups and napkins can be quite expensive. To save money, purchase a tablecloth or a wall decoration in the particular licensed theme pattern, and coordinate plates, napkins, cups and even goodie bags with solid-colored, generic alternatives that are less expensive. You will still have the feel of the theme without breaking the bank. Plus, the kids probably won’t notice the difference.
Longer Isn’t Always Better
Timing the party correctly can mean the difference between children who have a good time and those who may get bored and become rambunctious. A party that lasts no more than two hours should suffice for getting in a few games, having food and enjoying dessert.
Limit the Guest List
Give your child ample time to enjoy spending time with friends by keeping the party intimate. You may want to invite everyone in class, but that can be expensive, and guests will not have the chance for one-on-one time with the birthday boy or girl. Only inviting a handful of children makes for an easier party and personalized attention. Ask your son or daughter if he or she may actually prefer taking out one or two friends for lunch and a movie instead of inviting the entire class.
Focus Kids’ Energy
Age-appropriate activities will help focus kids’ attention and reduce the chances for mayhem. A scavenger hunt might work well for an outdoor party. Hands-on parties, where children get to make their own crafts or food, also focus energy on a specific task. Make sure to supervise children so they don’t get into trouble. Simple activities with moments for downtime will be the most successful.
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DAVIE PRO RODEO 4271 Davie Road, Davie davieprorodeo.com ................................ 954-680-8005
ECO ADVENTURE, MIAMI-DADE PARKS 4000 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne miamiecoadventures.com ...................... 305-365-3018
FEVER FIVE INDOOR SOCCER 8111 NW 54th St., Doral ....................... 786-845-0847
INFERNO'S CHALLENGE Serving all of South Florida infernoschallenge.com ........................... 305-986-1826
K1 SPEED 2950 Stirling Road, Hollywood k1speed.com ........................................ 954-416-0044
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PLANET AIR SPORTS 1401 Green Road, Deerfield, Beach planetairsports.com ............................... 954-428-3386
XTREME INDOOR KARTING 5300 N. Powerline Road, Fort Lauderdale xtremeindoorkarting.com ....................... 954-491-6265
X-TREME ROCK CLIMBING 13972 SW 139th Court, Miami x-tremerock.com ................................... 305-233-6623
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Serving all of South Florida airk9z.com ........................................... 954-605-0014
ANIMAL KINGDOM – OL’ MCDONALDS’ FARM Serving the tri-county area animalentertainment.com ....................... 954-983-0029
ANIMAL TALES LLC Fun and interactive animal shows for parties. Great for all ages and party themes. 30 or 60 minute shows. Serving the tri-county area animaltalesonline.net ............................. 954-804-5055
BEJUCAL FARMS 14701 SW 199th Ave., Miami ranchobejucal.com ................................. 786-325-7843
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BILLIE SWAMP SAFARI 30000 Gator Tail Trail, Clewiston swampsafari.com ...............800-GO-SAFARI (949-6101)
GATOR PARK Everglades National Park, 24050 SW 8th St., Miami Gatorpark.com ...................................... 800-559-2205
HUNTING HORN STABLES 6155 SW 123rd Ave., Miami ................ 305-812-8147
JUNGLE ISLAND 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami jungleisland.com................................... 305-400-7000
LINDA THE PARROT LADY Kids ages 5 and up. Educational and entertaining performing talking parrots. Available to schools and libraries and for birthdays and camp. Boca Raton, lindatheparrotlady.com, 561-292-3529
LION COUNTRY SAFARI 2003 Lion Country Safari Road, Loxahatchee lioncountrysafari.com ............................ 561-793-1084
THE LITTLE FARM 13401 SW 224th St., Goulds thelittlefarm.us ...................................... 305-258-3186
MCCARTHY’S WILDLIFE SACTUARY 12943 61st St. N., West Palm Beach mccarthyswildlife.com ............................ 561-790-2116
MIAMI SEAQUARIUM Birthday parties, day and week-long camps. Come get splashed by a killer whale or jump in the water with a dolphin! Overnight programs, home school, Mommy and Me, Girl and Boy Scouts. 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami miamiseaquarium.com ........................... 305-361-5705
THE MONKEY’S UNCLE Serving all of South Florida mypartymonkey@aol.com ....................... 305-666-5397
THE NATIVE VILLAGE 3551 N. State Road 7, Hollywood ......... 954-961-4519
OL’ MCDONALDS’ FARM - ANIMAL KINGDOM Baby petting zoo and pony rides. The best animal shows in South Florida! animalentertainment.com ....................... 954-983-0029
PALM BEACH ZOO AT DREHER PARK 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach palmbeachzoo.org ................................. 561-547-9453
DUCK TOURS
THE ART SHACK 9831 NW 58th St., Suite 145, Doral theartshackmiami.com .......................... 305-331-2297
ART THYME 8813 SW 132nd St., Miami artthyme.com......................................... 305-992-8222
ARTIST AT THE FALLS 12974 SW 89th Ave., Miami artistsatthefalls.com ............................... 305-278-2690
THE BEAD BOUTIQUE 8785 SW 132nd St., Miami ................... 305-378-4129
BUILD-A-BEAR Multiple South Florida locations buildabear.com .......................1-877-789-BEAR (2327)
CERAMICS ON WHEELS Schools, special needs, party events, YMCA, Scouts, themes, fundraising, malls, plastercraft painting, sand art, hats, bags, rock gardens, tattoos, go green. Serving the tri-county area - We come to you! ceramicsonwheels.net ........................... 954-298-3838
CRAFT GALLERY 5911 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach thecraftgallery.net .................................. 561-585-7744
EZ PAINT Email: myEZpaint@gmail.com ..............................................................myezpaint.com
GO VAN GOGH IMAGINE THAT CREATIONS 1501 Boca Raton Blvd., Boca Raton imaginethatboca.com ............................. 561-206-6181
JOE PICASSO’S 1495 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale joepicassos.com ..................................... 954-462-2551
MAGICAL TREASURE SAND ART magicaltreasuresandart.com.................... 786-439-7120
MONKEY SEE MONKEY DO 11444 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs mymonkeystudio.com ............................. 954-341-5216
NOAH’S ARK ANIMAL WORKSHOP Serving the tri-county area noahsarkworkshop.com ........................ 866-HUG-NOAH
PLASTER CASTLE AND SAND CASTLE
SAFARI EDVENTURE Serving the tri-county area and Monroe county safari-party.net ...................................... 305-238-9453
PLASTER PARTY
4000 NW 43rd St., Coconut Creek sapphirestablesflorida.com...................... 954-425-2057
Serving South Broward and Miami-Dade counties plasterparty.com .................................... 305-752-7837
SCRAPBOOKS & STUFF
UNDERGROUND REPTILES
9854 SW 118th Ave., Miami scrapbooksnstuff.com ............................ 305-984-4287
Snakes, lizards and turtles, oh my! Fun and educational reptile parties! Serving the tri-county area undergroundreptiles.com ........................ 954-428-8434
ATTRACTIONS & MUSEUMS
WACKY WILD SCIENCE
AH-TAH-THI-KI MUSEUM
Serving the tri-county area wackywild.com....................................... 954-562-6803
34725 W. Boundary Road, Clewiston ahtahthiki.com ..................................... 877-902-1113
WILD ANIMAL WORLD
AUTONATION ACADEMY OF ART + DESIGN
wildanimalworld.net ............................... 305-385-8300
1 East Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale moafl.org/academy ................................ 954-525-5500
WILD FLORIDA PRODUCTIONS Join Otter John as he brings the Florida Everglades to you. A one-hour educational, action-packed show. Serving the tri-county area and Monroe county otterman.net .......................................... 786-493-4201
WONDERFUL WORLD OF WILDLIFE More animals, more entertainment, more information than any other show. Bats-baboons-lemurs-reptiles-more! Serving the tri-county area wildlifepresentations.net ......................... 305-253-4645
ZOO MIAMI 12400 SW 152nd St., Miami zoomiami.org ......................................... 305-251-0400
THE DEERING ESTATES AT CUTLER 16701 SW 72nd Ave., Miami deeringestate.com .................................. 305-235-1668
ECO ADVENTURE, MIAMI-DADE PARKS 4000 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne miamiecoadventures.com ...................... 305-365-3018
EL LORO PIRATE ADVENTURE 401 Biscayne Blvd., Miami miamiaquatours.com .............................. 305-860-8854
EVERGLADES ALLIGATOR FARM 40351 SW 192nd Ave., Homestead everglades.com ..................................... 305-247-2628
FLAMINGO GARDENS Have your party among panthers, alligators, otters & of course, pink flamingos. Peacocks roam while your guests enjoy a tram ride, lunch, wildlife encounter show & much more. Hostess escort included in the price. 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie flamingogardens.org ............................................................. 954-473-2955
FLORIDA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL ................................................................. ren-fest.com
11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens go-van-gogh.com .................................... 561-630-3450
4559 N. University Drive, Lauderhill plastercastle.com ................................... 954-742-5969
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1661 James Ave., Miami Beach ducktourssouthbeach.com ..................... 305-673-2217 17 S. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., #220, Fort Lauderdale fortlauderdaleducktours.com .................. 954-761-4002
BARBIE: THE DREAMHOUSE EXPERIENCE Bring your imagination to life at The Barbie Dreamhouse. We offer all the fun with no hassle! Our parties include fun, food and style! 2606 Sawgrass Mills Circle, Sunrise barbiedreamhouse.com................. 954-845-2343 ext. 3
BASS MUSEUM OF ART 2100 Collins Ave., Miami Beach bassmuseum.org ................................... 305-673-7530
BILLIE SWAMP SAFARI 30000 Gator Tail Trail, Clewiston swampsafari.com .................................800-GO-SAFARI
BOCA RATON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
ARTS & CRAFTS
498 Crawford Blvd., Boca Raton cmboca.org............................................ 561-368-6875
AIRBRUSH FANTASY
BUTTERFLY WORLD
Serving the tri-county area airbrushfantasy.com ............................... 561-318-3020
3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek butterflyworld.com ................................ 954-977-4400
ALISA’S PAINTED BISTRO/COLOR ME MINE
CORAL CASTLE
19575 Biscayne Blvd. #3201, Aventura aventura.colormemine.com ..................... 305-931-4470
28655 S. Dixie Highway, Miami coralcastle.com ...................................... 954-977-4400
GOLD COAST RAILROAD MUSEUM 12450 SW 152nd St., Miami gcrm.org ................................................ 305-253-0063
IGFA FISHING HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM 300 Gulfstream Way, Dania Beach igfa.org ................................................. 954-927-2628
JEWISH MUSEUM OF FLORIDA - FIU 301 Washington Ave., Miami Beach jewishmuseum.com ................................ 305-672-5044
JUNGLE ISLAND 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami jungleisland.com .................................... 305-400-7000
KRAVIS CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach kravis.org .............................................. 561-832-7469
LION COUNTRY SAFARI 2003 Lion Country Safari Road, West Palm Beach lioncountrysafari.com ............................ 561-793-1084
MCCARTHY’S WILDLIFE SANCTUARY 12943 61st St. North, West Palm Beach mccarthyswildlife.com ........................... 561-790-2116
MIAMI CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Miami Children's Museum's all-inclusive birthday parties are easy for parents and fun for kids! Parties include theme options, a private party room, professional party host, invitations, an interactive activity, guided museum tour and more! 980 Macarthur Causeway, Miami miamichildrensmuseum.org ............................................... 305-373-5437 ext. 112
MIAMI SEAQUARIUM Have a splashtacular birthday party with Flipper, Salty, Lolita! Ask about our new slumber parties. 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami miamiseaquarium.com ............................................................. 305-361-5705
MIAMI SCIENCE MUSEUM 3280 S. Miami Ave., Miami miamisci.org ............................................................. 305-646-4200
MICCOSUKEE INDIAN VILLAGE Mile Marker 70, Tamiami Trail, US Highway 41, Miami miccosukee.com/indian_village ............................................................. 305-552-8365
MONKEY JUNGLE 14805 SW 216th St., Miami monkeyjungle.com ................................... 305-235-1611
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART/MOCA 770 NE 125th St., North Miami mocanomi.org ....................................... 305-893-6211
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY AND SCIENCE 401 SW 2nd St., Fort Lauderdale mods.org ............................................... 954-467-6637
THE NATIVE VILLAGE 3551 N. State Road 7, Hollywood ......... 954-961-4519
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PALM BEACH ZOO AT DREHER PARK 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach palmbeachzoo.org ................................. 561-547-9453
PLAYMOBIL FUNPARK 8031 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach playmobil.com ....................................... 561-691-9880
SCHOOLHOUSE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM & LEARNING CENTER 129 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach schoolhousemuseum.org ......................... 561-742-6780
SEMINOLE OKALEE VILLAGE
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5716 Seminole Way, Hollywood semtribe.com ............................................................. 954-797-5551
SOL CHILDREN THEATRE TROUPE 3333 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton solchildren.org ....................................... 561-447-8829
Speech, Language & Communication
SOUTH FLORIDA RAILWAY MUSEUM 1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach sfrm.org ............................................... 954-698-6620
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SOUTH FLORIDA SCIENCE MUSEUM 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach sfsm.org ............................................... 561-832-1988
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SPORTS IMMORTALS MUSEUM & MEMORABILIA MART
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6830 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton sportsimmortals.com ............................. 561-997-2575
SUGAR SAND PARK 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton sugarsandpark.org .................................. 561-347-3900
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Mile Marker 84.5, Islamorada, Florida Keys theaterofthesea.com ............................... 305-664-2431
WINGS OVER MIAMI AIR MUSEUM 14710 SW 128th St., Miami wingsovermiami.com ............................. 305-233-5197
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751 SW 121st Ave., Davie youngatartmuseum.org ........................... 954-424-0085
ZOO MIAMI 12400 SW 152nd St., Miami zoomiami.org ........................................ 305-251-0400
BOWLING AMF BOYNTON BEACH LANES 1190 W. Boynton Beach Blvd., Boynton Beach amf.com/boyntonbeachlanes ................... 561-734-1500
AMF DAVIE LANES 8200 W. State Road 84, Davie amf.com/davielanes ............................... 954-473-8822
AMF PEMBROKE PINES 1940 N. University Drive, Pembroke Pines amf.com/pembrokepines ......................... 954-432-5500
BIRD BOWL BOWLING CENTER 9275 SW 40th St., Miami birdbowl.com ........................................ 305-221-1221
BRUNSWICK MARGATE LANES 2020 N. State Road 7, Margate bowlbrunswick.com ............................... 954-972-4400
DIAMOND STRIKE LANES Have your party with us.... We take care of it all! Ask about our packages for kids, pre-teens, teens, company, group & adult parties. 2200 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach diamondstrikes.com .............................. 954-941-0968
GREENACRES BOWL 6126 Lake Worth Road, Greenacres gatorbowling.com ................................... 561-968-0100
JUPITER LANES 350 Maplewood Drive, Jupiter bowlsistercenters.com ............................ 561-743-9200
MANOR LANES 1517 NE 26th St., Fort Lauderdale manorlanesfl.com .................................. 954-566-7457
PALM BEACH STRIKE ZONE 6591 S. Military Trail, Lake Worth palmbeachstrikezone.com ...................... 561-968-7000
SAWGRASS LANES 8501 N. University Drive, Tamarac sawgrasslanes.com ................................ 954-722-2700
SAINT LUCIE LANES 6759 S. US Highway 1, Port St. Lucie bowlsistercenters.com .............................. 772-461-5390
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430 S. Dixie Highway, Coral Gables bellymotions.com ..................................... 305-663-1553
BIG SHOT PAINTBALL
268 SW 122nd Ave., Homestead bigshotpb.com ....................................... 786-268-9208
SPLITSVILLE BOWLING
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21046 Commercial Trail, Boca Raton strikesbocaraton.com ............................... 561-368-2177
1017 S. University Drive, Plantation danceconservatoryofflorida.net ................ 954-423-1155
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8500 NW 44th St., Sunrise strikersfamilysportscenter.com ................ 954-749-1400
Multiple locations in Broward and Miami-Dade counties floridasuperstars.com ............................ 954-438-2075
13700 SW 84th St., Miami dandybear.com ..................................... 305-386-5500
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298 Royal Palm Beach Blvd., Royal Palm Beach gisellesdancestudio.com ........................ 561-753-9543
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VERDES TROPICANA 2500 N. Florida Mango Road, West Palm Beach verdestropicanabowl.com ........................ 561-683-5424
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2608 Sawgrass Mills Circle, Sunrise gameroomsawgrass.com ......................... 954-845-8740
Serving Broward and Palm Beach counties joydecoenterprises.com ......................... 954-971-9917
NU AGE GYMNASTICS & DANCE 2675 NE 188th St., Miami nuagegymnastics.com ........................... 888-682-4318
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COOKING & FOOD DECORATING CHEF ALIZA’S
4117 N. State Road 7, Lauderdale Lakes onestepupdancestudio.com .................... 954-730-4399
STELLA’S DANCERS’ STUDIO
chefaliza.com ....................................... 305-234-9002
9470 Griffin Road, Cooper City stellasdancers.com ................................ 954-434-8401
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23442 SW 57th Ave., Boca Raton Celebrationcake@aol.com ...................... 561-477-6301 18435 NE 19th Ave., N. Miami Beach thesweettooth.com ................................ 305-682-1400
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GAMERYDERZ Mobile video game theater. We bring the ultimate gaming experience to you! gameryderz.com ............................................................. 954-471-9456
THE GAME XITE Mobile Video Game Center. Serving the tri-county area thegamexite.com ................................... 877-274-6484
GAMES 4 PARTY Mobile video game theater. I ride, I play, I feel! games4party.com ............................................................. 786-229-6330
GAMES ON THE GO MOBILE ARCADE Serving all of South Florida gamesonthegousa.com ............................. 954-725-6494
GAMES ON WHEELS Serving Miami-Dade and Broward counties gamesonwheelsinc.com ......................... 305-218-5200
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GAMIN’ RIDE Featuring the mobile video gaming theater. Laser tag with inflatable barriers, sumo wrestling and bumper balls. Based out of Palm Beach county and serving the tri-county area Gaminride.com ............................................................. 954-861-0386
GOINGAMERS Serving the tri-county area goingamers.com ..................... 866-41-GAMER (42637)
LASER QUEST 2101 N. University Drive, Sunrise laserquest.com .................................... 954-747-1474
PLANET AIR SPORTS 1401 Green Road, Deerfield Beach planetairsports.com ................................. 954-428-3386
XTREME INDOOR KARTING 5300 N. Powerline Road, Fort Lauderdale xtremeindoorkarting.com ....................... 954-491-6265
GYMNASTICS AMERICAN TWISTERS 6805 Lyons Technology Circle, Coconut Creek twistergymnastics.com ........................... 954-725-9199
CORAL REEF GYMNASTICS 15851 SW 41st St., Suite 100, Davie coralreefgymnastics.com ........................ 954-430-1530
FLORIDA SUPERSTARS Multiple locations in Broward and Miami-Dade counties floridasuperstars.com ............................ 954-438-2075
GOLD COAST GYMNASTICS 1420 Rupp Lane, Lake Worth gcgym.com ........................................... 561-585-2700
GYM KIDZ Amazing gymnastic birthday parties! Call us for more information. We also offer classes and camp! gymkidzmiami.com 2038 NE 155th St., North Miami Beach ............................................................. 305-944-4277 405 University Drive, Coral Gables .......... 305-460-5615
GYMNASTICS WIZARDS 12600 SW 130th St., Bay 1, Miami gymnasticwizards.com ........................... 786-543-7066
INTERNATIONAL GYMNASTICS TRAINING CENTER 18640 SW 104th Ave., Miami internationalgymnasticsmiami.com ......... 305-259-0677
JOY DECO ENTERPRISES Serving Broward and Palm Beach counties joydecoenterprises.com ......................... 954-971-9917
KIDS IN MOTION 11246 Wiles Road, Coral Springs kidsinmotion.net ................................... 954-344-1661
THE LITTLE GYM Serving the tri-county area .................... thelittlegym.com
MY GYM South Florida's best fitness programs & birthday parties for kids 6 weeks to 13 years old! my-gym.com Aventura ................................................ 305-933-0496 Coral Gables .......................................... 305-285-9440 Doral ..................................................... 305-500-9688 Kendall ................................................. 305-270-0230 Plantation ...........................................954-382-0222
NOVA GYMNASTICS 2280 SW 71st Terrace, Davie novagymnastics.com ............................. 954-476-3154
NU AGE GYMNASTICS & DANCE 2675 NE 188th St., Miami nuagegymnastics.com ........................... 888-682-4318
PARK AVENUE GYMNASTICS 12239 SW 53rd St., Cooper City ............ 954-434-0099 1728 N. Commerce Parkway, Weston ...... 954-659-8717 ............................................parkavenuegymnastics.com
RISING STARS GYMNASTICS 1088 S. Rogers Circle, Boca Raton risingstarsgym.net ................................. 561-998-4225
TUMBLEBEES GYMNASTICS 6950 SW 117th Ave., Miami tumblebeesgymnastics.com .................... 305-596-2337
TUMBLELAND GYMNASTICS 13730 State Road 84, Davie ................... 954-963-5539
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TWINS GYMNASTICS
MOTI HORENSTEIN’S MIXED MARTIAL ARTS
7740 NW 44th St., Lauderhill twinsgymnastics2.com .......................... 954-741-9382
18425 NE 19th Ave., North Miami Beach mhka.com ............................................ 305-935-1855
TWISTER GYMNASTICS, PARTIES & CHEER
NEE’S KUNG FU BLACK BELT ACADEMY
3100 NW Boca Raton Blvd., #308, Boca Raton twistergymnastics.com ........................... 561-750-6001
12594 Pines Blvd., Suite 103, Pembroke Pines neeskungfun.com ................................. 954-433-9881
WEST BROWARD GYMNASTICS ACADEMY
SHAOLIN KUNG FU ACADEMY
11580 W. State Road 84, Davie wbgymnastics.com ................................ 954-382-1767
20841 Johnson St., Bay 101, Pembroke Pines theshaolinacademy.com ......................... 954-450-4666
SOUTH FLORIDA MIXED MARTIAL ARTS
MARTIAL ARTS AMERICAN TIGERS KARATE 3190 S. State Road 7, Unit 12A, Miramar panamericangoju.com ........................... 954-985-5523
ATA MARTIAL ARTS OF POMPANO 437 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach supremeata.com .................................. 954-946-1522
BETTER FAMILIES THROUGH TAE KWON DO 5754 Bird Road, Miami betterfamilies.com ................................ 305-663-1882
DYNAMIC TAE KWON DO ACADEMY 12239 SW 53rd St., Cooper City Dynamictkd.com ................................... 954-434-0099
FLORIDA AIKIKAI 730 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale floridaaikikai.com .................................. 954-562-1093
JOHN WAI KUNG FU ACADEMY
15920 SW 92nd Ave., Miami ................. 305-232-0662 1730 Costa Del Sol, Boca Raton stephenskarate.com .............................. 561-394-4492
MOVIES AMC AVENTURA 24 THEATER 19501 Biscayne Blvd., #3001, Aventura amctheaters.com ................................. 305-466-9880
AMC SUNSET PLACE 24 5701 Sunset Drive, Suite 300, South Miami amctheaters.com ................................. 305-740-8904
BOYNTON CINEMAS 9764 S. Military Trail, Boynton Beach alcotheaters.com ................................... 561-366-7500
CINEMARK PALACE 3200 Airport Road, Boca Raton cinemark.com ...................................... 561-395-4695
PARTY FLIX
KARATE AMERICA
REGAL SAWGRASS 23 CINEMAS
MASTER SANG’S TNT MARTIAL ARTS mastertntacademy.com Miami Beach ......................................... 305-724-0289 Miami Gardens ...................................... 305-724-0289 Aventura ................................................ 305-785-2286 Pembroke Pines ..................................... 954-483-5057 Coral Gables .......................................... 954-483-5057 Coconut Creek ....................................... 305-785-2286
THE BANDSTAND & CO. 6001 NW 153rd St., Suite 178, Miami Lakes thebandstandandco.com ......................... 305-818-5942
DORAL MUSIC CENTER 10505 NW 112 Ave., Suite 12, Miami doralmusiccenter.net .............................. 305-883-8996
ROCKSTAR RECORDING STUDIO 548 NE 42nd St., Fort Lauderdale recordingstudioparties.com ..................... 954-776-2276
STEPHEN’S KARATE AND BOXING
222 S. University Drive, Plantation floridakungfu.com ................................ 954-382-2228 8 convenient South Florida locations. karateamerica.info............................... 1-866-306-KICK
MUSIC
Serving the tri-county area, partyflix.com 305-848-5883 2600 NW 136th Ave., Sunrise regmovies.com ...................................... 954-846-1707
REGAL SHADOWOOD 16 9889 W. Glades Road, Boca Raton regmovies.com ...................................... 561-482-2638
SUNRISE STADIUM 15 AT LAS OLAS RIVERFRONT
INDOOR PLAY & PARTY FACILITIES A PERFECT PARTY Serving the tri-county area and the Treasure Coast aperfectparty.net .................................. 561-798-1744
ACTION TOWN FAMILY FUN CENTER Best paintball experience, laser tag arena, rock climbing, video arcade, bumper cars, glow-in-the-dark mini golf. 7925 W. 2nd Court, Hialeah actiontownfl.com ........................................................... 305-647-3343
ADOLPH & ROSE LEVIS JCC PARTIES 9801 Donna Klein Blvd., Boca Raton levisjcc.org ........................................... 561-852-3200
A LATTE FUN 10120 Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 180, Wellington alattefun.com ....................................... 561-793-0280
BABY STARS 3565 NE 207th St., Suite A9, Aventura baby-stars.com....................................... 305-466-1886
BALL MANIA INDOOR PARTY PLACE 2600 NW 87th Ave., Suite 5, Doral ballmaniapartyplace.com ....................... 305-640-0701
300 SW First Ave., Ft. Lauderdale .......... 954-761-9400
BB&T CENTER
For a complete listing of theaters, check out our party listings on southfloridaparenting.com
1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise thebbtcenter.com .................................. 954-835-7000
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BOCA PLAY STATION Indoor Playground and cafe Simply the best children's party place in South Florida 2240 NW 19th St., #612-613, Boca Raton bocaplaystation.com ........................................................... 561-367-7676
BOUNCELAND/LITTLE DIVAS We can create the perfect party package for boys and girls. Birthdays, Sweet 16, slumber parties and showers. 8761 SW 132nd St., Miami mybouncelandparty.com ............................................................. 305-235-5519
BOUNCE PARTY WORLD INDOOR PARTY PLACE 13550 SW 120th St., Suite 504, Miami ............................................................. 305-232-7944
BRICKS 4 KIDZ 6280 W. Sample Road, #202, Coral Springs bricks4kidz.com .................................. 954-255-5233
BUSY BEE KIDZ 12399 SW 53rd St., #103, Cooper City busybeekidz.com .................................. 954-680-8200
COOL BEANS INDOOR PLAYGROUND & CAFE Cool Beans is designed to offer a stimulating environment for children and a relaxing, cozy oasis for adults. Great place for parties - We do everything from cake to decorations, party favors, pizza, invitations and thank you notes. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., #3115, Palm Beach Gardens coolbeansplaycafe.com ............................................................. 561-627-1782
COOL-DE-SAC PLAY CAFE
ESCAPE ZONE AT NORTHSIDE CENTRE
7900 NW 27th Ave., Miami escape-zone.com .................................. 305-836-5727
FROGGY’S PLAYHOUSE
Multiple private party rooms. Full service menu, large play area. Always open for walk in play. Ages 2-12. jumparoos.com 20505 S. Dixie Highway, Cutler Bay ....... 305-238-5867 6830 N. University Drive, Tamarac ......... 954-721-5867
10141 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines froggysplayhouse.com............................. 954-433-7818
JUMPER’S PARTY PAD
FITWIZE 4 KIDS
1955 N. Federal Highway, Suite 207, Pompano Beach jumperspartypad.com .................954-782-7FUN (7386)
9705 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs fitwize4kids.com .................................. 954-323-2216
FUN DEPOT 2003 10th Ave. N., Lake Worth fundepot.com ........................................ 561-547-0817
FUNDERDOME
1455 SE 17th St., Fort Lauderdale funderdome.net .................................... 954-525-1816
FUNTASMIC INDOOR PARTY PLACE 13061 SW 112th St., Kendall funtasmicpartyplace.com ........................ 305-387-7477
GAME TIME 5701 Sunset Drive, Suite 330, Miami gametimeplayers.com ............................. 305-667-4263
GIGGLES KIDS SALON Boys and girls haircuts. Salon - Spa - Party Place - Boutique. Manicures and pedicures. UpDo's and makeovers. Spa packages available. 11395-A W. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton giggleskidssalon.com ............................................................. 561-451-1202
Parents and children can enjoy gourmet food and games surrounded by several activity stations that creatively entertain children from toddlers to teens. cool-de-sac.com 5701 Sunset Drive, #355, Miami .......... 305-446-1686 11401 NW 12th St., #E610, Doral ....... 305-477-5505 500 Seabiscuit Trail #1050, Village at Gulftream Park Grand Opening: Sept. 21, 2013 ............................................................. 786-463-4401
GULFSTREAM PARK
DORI’S PARADISE PARTY
10670 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington joeysoutback.com................................... 561-204-4554
901 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach gulfstreampark.com................................ 954-454-7000
JUMPIN’ JAMBOREE Miami's largest indoor, inflatable playground & party place. 7 giant, unmatched inflatables, video arcade & separate toddler soft play area. 15,000 sq. ft. of fun! 6000 NW 97th Ave., Suites 1-2, Doral jumpinjamboree.com ............................................................. 305-599-3288
JUMPING JELLYBEANS 1250 E. Hallandale Beach Blvd., Hallandale jumpingjbeans.com ............................... 954-458-3737
JUMP!ZONE PARTY PLAY CENTER Jump!Zone is #1 for fun. 2,500 sq. feet of non-stop fun. Multiple attractions. Glamour spa for ages 3-tween. A party headquarters. Unbeatable prices. 10064 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise jumpzoneparty.com ............................. 954-703-1330
JUNGLE ZONE PARTY AND LOUNGE Serving Broward and Miami-Dade counties jungle-zone.com .................................... 954-703-1330
LITTLE DIVAS/BOUNCELAND PARTY PLACE We can create the perfect party package for boys and girls. Birthdays, Sweet 16, slumber parties and showers. 8763 SW 132nd St., Miami littledivaspartyplace.com ............................................................. 305-235-5519
JCC OF THE GREATER PALM BEACHES
THE LITTLE GYM
8500 Jog Road, Boynton Beach jcconline.org ......................................... 561-740-9000
MINITOWN PARTY PLACE
JOEY’S OUTBACK ADVENTURES
Serving the tri-county area ................... thelittlegym.com 4005 NW 114th Ave., Suite 21, Doral minitownparty.com ................................ 305-592-1055
MIRAMAR CULTURAL ARTS CENTER 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar miramarculturalcenter.org ....................... 954-602-4500
party planner DIRECTORY
17580 SW 137th Ave., Miami dorisparadiseparty.com ........................... 305-252-0060
JUMP A ROOS
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MONKEY JOE’S BOCA RATON 11411 W. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton monkeyjoes.com/bocaraton ..................... 561-488-2272
MONKEY JOE'S CORAL SPRINGS 10301B Royal Palm Blvd., Coral Springs monkeyjoes.com .................................... 954-796-6500
MONKEY JOE’S LAKE WORTH 6250 Lantana Rd., Pinewood Square Bay 18, Lake Worth monkeyjoes.com/lakeworth...................... 561-968-0009
MONKEY JOE'S PEMBROKE PINES
9980 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines monkeyjoes.com.........................954-442-8777
MONKEY JOE’S SUNRISE 3445 N. Hiatus Road, Sunrise monkeyjoes.com/sunrise ......................... 954-748-4123
MY CLUBHOUSE PARTY PLACE 9851 NW 58th St., Suite 124, Doral myclubhouse.net .................................... 305-470-1888
MY GYM South Florida's best fitness programs & birthday parties for kids 6 weeks to 13 years old! my-gym.com Aventura ................................................ 305-933-0496 Coral Gables .......................................... 305-285-9440 Doral ..................................................... 305-500-9688 Kendall ................................................. 305-270-0230 Plantation ...........................................954-382-0222
PAINTS N' COCKTAILS 10029 Cleary Blvd., Plantation paintsncocktails.com .............................. 954-514-7383
PARTY KINGDOM 7503 NW 36th St., Miami partykingdomdoral.com .......................... 305-591-1925
PLANET AIR SPORTS 1401 Green Road, Deerfield Beach planetairsports.com ............................... 954-428-3386
PLANET BOUNCE MIAMI 1701 NW 112th Ave., Suite 105, Miami planetbouncemiami.com ....................... 305-477-1152
PLAY AU LAIT 9025 SW 72nd Place, Miami playaulait.com ...................................... 305-514-0348
PLAYMOBIL FUNPARK 8031 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach playmobil.com ....................................... 561-691-9880
RECEPTION PALACE BALLROOMS 14375 SW 42nd St., Miami receptionpalace.com .............................. 305-553-2881
SHOWTIME PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE 503 SE Mizner Blvd., Suite 73, Boca Raton showtimeboca.com ................................ 561-394-2626
SUGAR N’ SPICE PARTIES 2000 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Miami sugarnspiceparties.com .......................... 305-310-2333
THE WOW FACTORY
party planner DIRECTORY
5891 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek wowfactoryfun.com ............................... 954-380-8600
XCAPE ZONE 7551 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs xcapezone.com ...................................... 954-755-8449
PRESCHOOL PLAY BABY STARS 3565 NE 207th St., Aventura baby-stars.com ..................................... 305-466-1886
BALL MANIA INDOOR PARTY PLACE 2600 NW 87th Ave., Suite 5, Doral ballmaniapartyplace.com ....................... 305-640-0701
FUN BUS Palm Beach: 954-698-5835 Miami-Dade: 305-385-9167 ................... funbuses.com
FUNTASMIC INDOOR PARTY PLACE 13061 SW 112th St., Kendall funtasmicpartyplace.com ........................ 305-387-7477
GYMBOREE PLAY PROGRAMS Multiple locations gymboreeclasses.com .............................800-520-PLAY
THE LITTLE GYM Serving the tri-county area .................... thelittlegym.com
MY CLUBHOUSE PARTY PLACE 9851 NW 58th St., Suite 124, Doral myclubhouse.net .................................... 305-470-1888
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South Florida's best fitness programs & birthday parties for kids 6 weeks to 13 years old! my-gym.com Aventura ................................................ 305-933-0496 Coral Gables .......................................... 305-285-9440 Doral ..................................................... 305-500-9688 Kendall ................................................. 305-270-0230 Plantation.............................................. 954-382-0222
PLAYMOBIL FUNPARK 8031 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach playmobil.com ....................................... 561-691-9880
TUMBLEBEES GYMNASTICS 6950 SW 117th Ave., Miami tumblebeesgymnastics.com ................... 305-596-2337
RESTAURANTS ALLY’S COMFORT CAFÉ 13674 W. State Road 84, Davie allyscomfortcafe.net .............................. 954-476-4343
ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE Multiple South Florida locations .................................... originalpancakehouseflorida.com
SCIENCE CHILDREN’S SCIENCE EXPLORIUM Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton sugarsandpark.org ................................. 561-347-3900
HIGH TOUCH HIGH TECH Serving the tri-county area sciencemadefunSFL.net ........................ 800-639-7923
LOGGERHEAD MARINELIFE CENTER 14200 US Highway 1, Juno Beach marinelife.org/birthday ............................ 561-6278280
Adjacent to Town Center Mall 2240 NW 19th Street, 612 & 613 Boca Raton, FL 33431
561.367.7676
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MAD SCIENCE OF PALM BEACH madscience.org ..................................... 561-747-3033
MIAMI SCIENCE MUSEUM BIRTHDAY BASH Making science fun is our way to make birthday parties to remember. 3280 S. Miami Ave. Miami birthdays@miamisci.org ..............................................................305-646-4360
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY AND SCIENCE 401 SW 2nd St., Fort Lauderdale mods.org ............................................ 954-467-6637
SOUTH FLORIDA SCIENCE MUSEUM 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach sfsm.org ............................................... 561-832-1988
SKATING ATLANTIS SKATEWAY 3100 Jog Road, Greenacres atlantisskateway.com ............................. 561-964-4300
GALAXY SKATEWAY
party planner DIRECTORY
7500 Southgate Blvd., North Lauderdale galaxyskateway.net ................................ 954-721-0580
GLACIER ICE AND SNOW 4601 N. Federal Highway, Lighthouse Point glaciericeandsnow.com .......................... 954-943-1437
KENDALL ICE ARENA 10355 Hammocks Blvd., Kendall kendallicearena.com ............................. 305-386-8288
PALM BEACH SKATE ZONE We offer great birthday party packages for ice or roller skating! Don't forget our awesome public skating, learn to skate and hockey programs too! 8125 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth pbskatezone.com ............................................................. 561-963-5900
PINES ICE ARENA 12425 Taft St., Pembroke Pines pinesicearena.com ................................ 954-704-8700
SAVEOLOGY.COM ICEPLEX Ice Skating - Birthday Parties - Hockey Leagues - Camps Tournaments - Meeting Space - Skating & Hockey School 3299 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs saveologyiceplex.com ............................................................. 954-341-9956
SCOTT RAKOW YOUTH CENTER ICE RINK 2700 Sheridan Ave., Miami Beach miamibeachparks.com ........................... 305-604-4824
SUPER WHEELS SKATING CENTER 12265 SW 112th St., Miami superwheelsmiami.com ......................... 305-270-9386
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party planner DIRECTORY
• Always New • Always Clean • Always on Time Info & Pictures on website www.ultimateinflatable.com Serving theTri-county area
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SPORTS ACADEMIC & ATHLETIC ADVANCEMENT 1031 Ives Dairy Road, #131, Miami aaadvancement.com .............................. 305-999-9555
BASES LOADED 4151 N. Pine Island Road, Sunrise gobasesloaded.com ................................ 866-944-0001
BRIAN PICCOLO PARK VELODROME 9501 Sheridan St., Cooper City broward.org/parks/brianpiccolopark ......... 954-357-5160
CORAL CLIFF INDOOR ROCK CLIMBING 3400 SW 26th Terrace, #A4, Fort Lauderdale coralcliffs.com ...................................... 954-321-9898
DANNY BERRY’S DIAMOND BACK BASEBALL 11155 SW 112th Ave., Miami dannyberry.com ............................ 305-271-9000 x241
FLORIDA PANTHERS HOCKEY CLUB 1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise panthers.nhl.com ............................................................. 954-835-7000
GOL PLANET SOCCER INDOOR FACILITY 13135 SW 124th Ave., #102, Miami golplanetsoccer.com .............................. 786-273-5479
KIDOKINETICS kidokinetics.com ................................... 954-385-8511
MACK’S FISHING CAMP mackseverglades.com ............................ 786-308-7597
PLANET AIR SPORTS 1401 Green Road, Deerfield Beach planetairsports.com ............................... 954-428-3386
PLAYERS EDGE 11411 W. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton
playersedgebaseball.com.............561-672-7474
Mobile Video Game Theater 954-471-9456 • www.gameryderz.com
POWER HITTERS INC.
9152 Wiles Road, Coral Springs .................................................954-800-7444
RED BERRY’S BASEBALL WORLD 7455 SW 125th Ave., Miami redberry.net .......................................... 305-279-2668
REVO SOCCER
7610 NE 4th Court, Miami revosoccer.com ..................................... 305-423-0436
SOCCER SHOTS MIAMI soccershotsmiami.com .......................... 305-338-6300
SUGARS DROP SHOP sugarsdropshop.com .............................. 786-537-2016
ULTIMATE SPORTS PARTIES ultimatesportsparties.com ...................... 954-579-4799
X-TREME ROCK CLIMBING
party planner DIRECTORY
13972 SW 139th Court, Miami x-tremerock.com ................................... 305-233-6623
THEATER, MAKE-BELIEVE & STORYTELLING ACADEMY OF DANCE, MUSIC AND THEATRE 4152 W. Blue Heron Blvd., #113, West Palm Beach academydmt.com .................................. 561-840-7555
ACTORS’ PLAYHOUSE AT THE MIRACLE THEATRE 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables actorsplayhouse.org ............................... 305-444-9293
ARTSTAGE 304 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta artstageperformingarts.com .................... 561-747-7409
BROWARD CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale browardcenter.org .................................. 954-462-0222
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CORAL GABLES WAR MEMORIAL YOUTH CENTER 405 University Drive, Coral Gables 305-274-3595 ..................... miamichildrenstheater.com
The Oasis at Sawgrass Mills
DUNCAN THEATRE
Tickets available at
4200 Congress Ave., Lake Worth duncantheatre.org .................................... 561-868-3309
TICKETMASTER.COM • 800.745.3000
FANTASY THEATRE FACTORY Performing in the tri-county area ftfshows.com ........................................ 305-284-8800
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FORT LAUDERDALE CHILDREN’S THEATRE 2542B E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale flct.org ................................................ 954-763-6882
KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach kravis.org ................. 561-832-7469 or 1-800-572-847
LOCOMOTION THEATRE locomotiontheatre.com ........................... 561-361-8318
MIAMI CHILDREN’S THEATER Dave and Mary Alper Jewish Community Center 11155 SW 112th Ave., Miami .............. 305-274-3595
MIRAMAR CULTURAL ARTS CENTER 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar miramarculturalcenter.org ....................... 954-602-4500
MIAMI THEATER CENTER 9806 NE 2nd Ave., Miami Shores mtcmiami.org ........................................ 305-751-9550
MOS’ART THEATRE
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CASTAWAY ISLAND TY Park, 3300 N. Park Road, Hollywood ............................................................. 954-357-8811
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PARADISE COVE C.B. Smith Park, 900 N. Flamingo Road, Pembroke Pines ............................................................. 954-357-5170
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Boca Raton: ......................................... 561-883-2050 Boynton Beach: .................................... 561-375-8980 Lake Worth: .......................................... 561-629-3262 Miramar: .............................................. 954-384-4500 Wellington: ........................................... 561-596-5501 Weston: ................................................ 954-384-4500 ....................................................theswimacademy.com
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............................ 305-298-2048
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A & T BOUNCE HOUSE ............................................................. 954-673-2712
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EVENT DEPOT Bouncers, water slides, paddle boats, dunk tanks, clowns and hamster balls. theventdepot.com ............................................................. 305-234-4555
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ZIGGY THE CLOWN, MSW Serving the tri-county area ziggytheclown.com ................................. 305-864-7738
DJ & ENTERTAINERS ALL ABOUT ENTERTAINMENT Award-winning entertainment, goodie bags, crafts, tables, chairs & more! Visit our website for prices, photos & info. Serving the tri-county area allaboutentertainmentINC.com ............................................................. 954-433-7348
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ALOHA ISLANDER DANCERS We bring the "South Pacific" to you! Polynesian entertainment for all occasions. alohaislanderdancers.com ........................................................... 786-390-9736
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MCM DJS Serving the tri-county area djmiamimike.com ................................. 786-258-1955
MOEATA LUAU ENTERTAINMENT islandluaushows.com ............................ 305-804-2681
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MY MAGICAL PARTY mymagicalparty.com ................................. 786-457-4410
PHANY & LEEN SHOW phanyandleenshow.com ......................... 305-383-3240
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CLAUDIO ENTERTAINMENT ........................................................... 954-394-8889
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GLITTER TATTOOS Serving the tri-county area glitterparty.com ..................................... 954-448-3556
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TERRY’S FACE PAINTING & PRINCESS PARTIES Best face painting, glitter and airbrush tattoos, balloon animals, songs and games. Serving the tri-county area and Monroe county .........................305-519-0195, 786-973-PRTY (7789) ...................................................terrysfacepainting.com
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MIDNIGHT MAGIC ENTERTAINMENT midnightmagic.info .............................. 561-965-8782
MR. BEANIE MAGIC SHOW wannaparty.tv .......................................... 305-235-1774
ROBERT HERMENS tophatonline.com ................................. 954-389-0802
ROGER FIRESTONE Florida's finest full time magician and balloon decor. ................................. 954-523-0923 or 954-822-7454
SPICE THE SILLY MAGICIAN wannaparty.tv ........................................ 305-235-1774
STEPHAN’S MAGIC mybagoftricks.com ................................ 888-978-3742
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palmbeachmagic.com ........................... 561-951-8777
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willmercier.com .....................................561-367-0967
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ALL TIME PARTY RENTAL alltimepartyrent.com ............................ 786-261-8989
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Serving all of Palm Beach and surrounding counties atonoffun.net ........................................ 561-436-4591
A&L BUNGEE BOUNCE
Serving all of South Florida albungeebounce.com ............................ 561-662-6106
www.undergroundreptiles.com SNAKES • LIZARDS • SPIDERS • TURTLES • ETC. Serving Broward, Palm Beach & Dade Counties!
954-428-8434
AMAZING PARTIES amazingpartiesmiami.com ..................... 305-595-0007
AT EASE PARTY RENTALS ateaseparty.com .................................... 305-233-5882
AWESOME PARTIES USA
TERRY’S FACE PAINTING AND A ND PRINCE PRINC PRIN PRINCESS PARTIES
• Birthday Parties • Animals for Studio • Educational Productions Programs
www.otterman.net Cell 786-493-4201
Outstanding Children’s Theme Parties
MiamiM Dade/ B Broward/ WPB
awesomepartiesusa.com ............................................................. 954-240-1930
BETTY BU PARTY RENTAL & SUPPLIES partyrentalbettybu.com ......................... 305-559-0777
BOUNCING PARTIES EXPRESS bouncingpartiesexpress.com .................. 305-244-4790
CACHE FIESTAS ............................................................. 305-887-7000
CHOICE PARTY RENTALS For all your party needs offering a variety of bounce houses, chairs, tables, tents, popcorn, snow cone, cotton candy, frozen drink machines. choicepartyrentalsofmiami.com ............................................................. 305-297-9914
CHRISTINA’S PARTY RENTALS
Best Be stt FFace aace ce c Pa Painting Pai Painting, inting tingg G ti Glitter And Airbrush Tattoos, Balloons Animals, Songs And Games Call now: 305-519/0195 Or 786-973/prty(7789) Text me! Terrysfacepainting.Com Email: Terryfacepaints@comcast.net
954-433-7348 www.allaboutentertainment.com
christinaspartyrentals.net ..................... 305-969-1025
CHUCKIE BOY PARTY RENTAL
Serving Broward and Miami-Dade counties bounceallday.com ........ 305-969-9434, 954-312-8879
CIRCUS DAYS DELUXE PARTY SERVICE Deluxe Cart and Party Services circusdays.com ............................................................. 305-259-5699
D&K PARTY EXPRESS dnkpartyexpress.com ............................. 954-536-6487
ECONOMY PARTY & TENT RENTAL economypartyrental.com
..................... 305-252-7368
EVENT DEPOT
FIESTA PLANNERS fiestaplanners.com ............................... 305-388-9106
FOR KIDS & PLUS PARTY RENTAL forkidspartyrental.com ........................... 786-337-0102
FUN BUS
We can accommodate up to 30 children and we offer a petting zoo.
Deluxe Cart & Party Service
We take pride in offering the quality service you expect!
• Beginner-Advanced Riding Lessons • Saturday Morning Pony Club • Birthday Parties • Horseback Riding Camps
Clean Equipment & Always Supervised
• Ice Cream Carts • Hot Dog Carts • Sno-Cone Carts • Popcorn Carts
*Call for Pricing*
Family Owned & Operated Since 1996
Lic.
305•259•5699
Ins.
www.circusdays.com
Serving Dade / Broward / Palm Beach area.
4150 Vinkemulder Rd. Coconut Creek, 33073
954-326-2528
www.acts2acres.com
www.facebook.com/CircusDaysInfo
Palm Beach: ......................................... 954-698-5835 Miami-Dade: ......................................... 305-385-9167 ............................................................... funbuses.com
FUN FACTORY BOUNCE-N-PARTY Serving the tri-county area funfactorybounce.com .................................... 954-788-6899, 561-684-2220
FUN PARTY RENTALS ............................................................. 954-773-3496
GOURMET EVENT thegourmetevent.com .... 954-548-6989, 954-548-6981
GRIMES EVENTS & PARTY TENTS grimespartytents.com ................ 561-853-TENT (8368)
INTERACTIVE PHOTO BOOTH RENTALS Serving the tri-county area thecamerabooth.com ............................ 954-448-3556
JACKIE’S PARTY RENTALS Serving the tri-county area 954-965-4343,786-286-2314 ..................................................jackiespartyrentals.com
We Bring the “South Pacific” To You!
“Polynesian” Entertainment for All Occasions • Luaus • Weddings • Showers • Corporate • Child & Adult Birthdays • Quinces • Etc.
786-390-9736 • 786-556-2502 www.alohaislanderdancers.com
• Bouncers • Slides • Frozen drinks • All fun foods • Tent/table/chairs
MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
School • Churches • Parks • Corporate Events
305-417-1873 305-297-9914 www.choicepartyrentalsofmiami.com
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party planner DIRECTORY
Bouncers, water slides, paddle boats, dunk tanks, clowns and hamster balls. theventdepot.com ............................................................. 305-234-4555
Parties Horseback Birthday Pony Parties Riding Lessons
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FUNTASTIC PHOTO FAVORS & AIRBRUSH
JP FAMILY PARTY RENTAL jpfamilypartyrental.com ........................ 786-337-2269
funtasticphotofavors.com ...................... 561-306-3700
JR PARTY RENTAL
GISELLE PHOTOGRAPHY
Serving Miami-Dade & Broward counties jrpartyrental.com ................................... 305-300-0664
HANNAH MAYO PHOTOGRAPHY
KIDS-N-RIDES kidsnrides.com .................................... 954-699-7508
LET’S PARTY ............................................................. 954-549-8435
M & S PARTIES msparties.webs.com ................................. 786-587-8557
MAD SCIENCE OF PALM BEACH ........................................... madscience.org/palmbeach
MEGA PARTY EVENTS megapartyevents.com ............................ 305-971-8494
MIAMI PARTY CONCEPTS
Serving Broward and Miami-Dade counties dnkpartyexpress.com ............................. 954-536-6487
gisellephotography.com ........................... 305-661-2444
MY DREAM PARTY mydreamparty.com ................................ 954-325-6850
STORYBOOK DREAMS EMPORIUM storybookdreamsparty.com ..................... 305-586-1913
Serving Palm Beach county hannahmayophotography.com ............... 561-376-2043
IMAGES BY COLLEEN imagesbycolleen.com
......................... 954-817-1886
IN FOCUS STUDIO 320 Miracle Mile, Suite 203, Coral Gables ifstudios.net ........................................ 305-596-1885
ISABEL STEGMAN photographybyisa.net
.......................... 305-310-4896
JONATHON SCOTT PHOTOGRAPHY ............................................................. 561-750-7006
J.Z. PHOTOGRAPHY & DESIGN
FASHION, MAKEOVER & SPA COWLICKS KIDS SALON 19635 State Road 7 #35, Boca Raton.... 561-488-6100 4690 State Road 7, Coconut Creek......... 954-973-6100 .........................................................cowlickssalon.com
BELLA MONDE FACE & BODY ART Serving the tri-county area bellamondeart.com................................. 305-776-4139
CARTOON CUTS
............................................................. 786-247-4414
Multiple locations in the tri-county area cartooncuts.com ................................... 800-701-2887
LENA G INC. PHOTOGRAPHY
DREAM GIRLS’ SPA PARTY
Serving the tri-county area partiesbysweetgirls.com ......................... 786-239-7354
Newborns, families, Quinces, maternity, etc. Where life is art. Serving Miami-Dade and Broward county lenaginc.com .............................................................. 786-3673706
GIGGLES KIDS SALON
PARTY CITY
LENA ISELY PHOTOGRAPHY
NOEL ORIGINAL CHOCOLATE PARTY FAVORS noeloriginals.com ................................ 954-294-7761
PARTIES BY SWEET GIRLS
Multiple locations in the South Florida area partycity.com ..................................... 800-477-4841
PARTY KINGDOM partykingdomdoral.com ........................ 305-591-1925
PARTY PROFESSORS bouncehouseparty.com
....................... 954-274-4403
PARTYMOUTH.COM
lenaiselyphotography.com ...................... 954-792-9724
LITTLE’S PHOTOGRAPHY littlesphotography.com ........................... 954-514-9659
LIZNEY SIEVERT PHOTOGRAPHY lizneysievert.com
............................... 305-992-7946
LULU & PETUNIA PHOTOGRAPHY
partymouth.com .................................... 866-693-3965
7340 SW 48th St., Suite 103, Miami luluandpetunia.com ............................. 305-668-3800
PITMAN PARTY RENTAL
MARIO’S KIDS PHOTOGRAPHER
pitmanpartyrental.com
....................... 954-410-1304
PREMIERE PARTY RENTAL premierepartydeco.com ......................... 786-263-8043
RUMBAS PARTY RENTAL rumbaspartyrental.com
...................... 305-380-8088
SANRIO SURPRISES The Promenade, 4425 Lyons Road, #102, Coconut Creek sanriococonutcreek.com ......................... 954-970-8868
SILLY FARM SUPPLIES
MY DREAM PHOTO STUDIO Theme photos for your child. Includes Clothes, Makeup, and Hair. photographyinmiami.net .............................................................786-444-7940
PHOTO FORGET-ME-NOT ............................................................. 954-298-3838
sillyfarm.com ........................................ 954-472-5000
SILVER SCREEN PROMOTIONS
PHOTOGRAPHY BY DANILO
STORKS & SIGNS UNLIMITED ............................ 866-961-SIGN
TENDER LOVING CHOCOLATES tenderlovingchocolates.com .................. 877-653-5001
TIO FIESTA EVENTS Serving Miami-Dade county tiofiesta.com ........................................ 305-235-9770
WELLINGTON PARTY PLANNERS 104 Berenger Walk, Wellington wellingtonpartyplanners.com .................. 561-309-1729
............................................................. 954-213-3103
RON WOODS PHOTOGRAPHY Ronwoodphoto.com ............................... 513-623-1472
UNIQUE DESIGNS PHOTOGRAPHY 3911 SW 67th Ave., Miami udsphoto.com ..................................... 305-668-7171 ................................. 305-254-5084
2750 Glades Circle, Suite 700, Weston westonphotographystudio.com .............. 954-888-4544
photographybyang.com .......................... 305-216-1875 alisonfrank.com ................................... 954-536-4456
THE CAMERA BOOTH Serving the tri-county area thecamerabooth.com ............................. 954-448-3556
CHENDO PEREZ PHOTOGRAPHY chendoperez.com .................................... 305-302-8239
DARA'S BLING PHOTOGRAPHY Email: dlkrovetz@gmail.com darasblingphotography.com ............................................................. 954-600-8988
FUNCLICK USA Serving the tri-county area funclickusa.com .................................... 305-600-8335
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LITTLE MISS MAKEOVER Serving the tri-county area ...................... 561-477-9542
LITTLE PRINCESS SPA 2010 NE 5th Ave., Boca Raton littleprincessPA.com .............................. 561-544-0000
MIRROR ME SPA PARTIES 12401 SW 134th Court, Unit 4, Miami mirrormespaparties.com ........................ 305-251-7788
PINK LEMONADE GIRL'S SPA
Serving the tri-county area ..................... 305-935-9366
PRISSY MISSY SPA 129 Weston Road, Weston prissymissyspa.com ............................... 954-385-3030
SPA BOULEVARD PARTIES 12154 Miramar Parkway, Miramar spablvdparties.com ............................... 954-450-7771
SPA CELEBRATIONS ON WHEELS Serving the tri-county area spacelebrationsonwheels.com ................ 954-707-3948
SWEET & SASSY 7251 N. State Road 7, Parkland sweetandsassy.com .............................. 954-757-1FUN
11850 State Road 84, #A10, Fort Lauderdale 954-236-9000 .................................84weststudios.com
ALISON FRANK PHOTOGRAPHY
8763 SW 132nd St., Miami. littledivaspartyplace.com ....................... 305-235-5519
PRETTY PETITE MAKEOVERS
photographybysarit.com ......................... 561-289-5743
PHOTOS BY MARYBETH
vlmstudios.com
A&G PHOTOGRAPHY
14221 SW 42nd St., Miami .................. 305-223-8400
LITTLE DIVAS
marybethphoto.com ............................... 954-426-2562
portraitsbymia.com .............................. 305-229-5714
PHOTOGRAPHY BY SARIT
WESTON PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO
84 WEST PHOTOGRAPHY
KIDS OR NOT SALON AND DAY SPA
PHOTOS BY ROBIN
PHOTOGRAPHY BY MIA
VLM STUDIOS
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Boys and girls haircuts. Salon - Spa - Party Place - Boutique. Manicures and pedicures. UpDo's and makeovers. Spa packages available. 11395-A W. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton giggleskidssalon.com ............................................................. 561-451-1202
Girls of all ages will enjoy getting pampered from head to toe in a beautiful spa created just for them! Services available include manicures, pedicures, yummy chocolate facials, glamorous hairstyles and fun makeup. Mother & daughter servies, Bat Mitzvah, Quince & Sweet 16 celebrations also available. 19052 NE 29th Ave., Aventura pinklemonadegirlspa.com ............................................................. 305-466-6444
............................................................. 305-458-1960
51 E. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale kati@silverscreenpromotions.com ............................................................. 954-358-1900 storksandsigns.com
1601 S. LeJueune Road, Coral Gables marioskids.com .................................. 305-444-5200
1470 NW 107th Ave., Unit B, Miami dreamspartyplanning.com ...................... 305-582-6867
THEMED PARTIES GENERAL AMAZING PARTIES
FIRE TRUCKS BIG RED TRUCK EVENTS
............................................................. 954-258-5493
Fire truck parties for all ages! Take a ride in a fire truck, try on firefighter gear, spray the fire hose, participate in real fireman challenges. Many party packages available. Firefighter owned and operated. bigredtruckevents.com ............................................................. 786-248-1801
KIDS FIESTA
FANTASTIC FIRE DEPARTMENT
amazingpartiesmiami.com ..................... 305-595-0007
A STAR IN THE COOKIE JAR astarinthecookiejar.com .......................... 786-863-8066
IN STYLE PARTIES kidsfiesta.com............................. 954-438-4FUN(4386)
MALENE KURLAND MAKEUP ARTIST AGENCY marlenekurland.com ............................ 888-818-5995
MOVEMENT YOGA FOR CHILDREN movement-yoga.com .............................. 608-201-2498
Fire Truck Adventures for kids’ birthdays, schools, picnics, water days, etc. We are a fun & completely unique handson experience! fantasticfiredept.com ............................................................. 561-914-8777
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ROCK STAR PARTIES
DONUT DIVAS & FUN FOODS
GRITTY GIRL
THE GRILL CATERING
grittygirl.com ........................................ 954-467-8460
donutdivas.com
................................. 786-488-2709
Serving Miami-Dade county .................. 305-262-8886
GOURMET EVENT thegourmetevent.com .... 954-548-6989, 954-548-6981
TEA PARTIES MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTIES
JAXSON’S ICE CREAM PARLOR & RESTAURANT 128 S. Federal Highway, Dania Beach jaxsonsicecream.com............................. 954-923-4445
Serving the tri-county area madhattersteaparties.com ....................... 954-649-6204
JC BBQ FOR KIDS
SPECIAL TEA PARTIES
KIDDIE CATERING
specialtea-parties.com ........................... 866-966-9036
bbqforkids.com
.................................. 786-556-1920
kiddiecatering.com
........................... 305-831-4181
LUCILLE’S BAD TO THE BONE BBQ
INVITATIONS AIRBRUSH FANTASY Serving the tri-county area airbrushfantasy.com .............................. 561-318-3020
BABY-BUMPS DESIGNS Serving tri-county area baby-bumps.com .................................. 954-675-3830
CREATION PLANTATION
3011A Yamato Road, Boca Raton, 561-997-9557 6691 W. Boynton Beach Blvd., Boynton Beach ................................................... badtothebonebbq.com
MAMA JENNIE ITALIAN RESTAURANT 1st birthday theme parties. On-site pizza and pasta parties. Daily lunch programs available. Kid-friendly menu planning. 11720 NE 2nd Ave., Miami mamajennies.com ................................. 305-757-3627
GILBERT’S BAKERY
3340 SW 22nd St., Miami .................... 305-442-2427 5777 SW 40th St., Miami ..................... 305-668-0366 .........................................................gilbertsbakery.com
I HEART SUGAR SUGAR Iheartsugarsugar.com
.......................... 305-528-6116
JAXSON’S ICE CREAM PARLOR & RESTAURANT 128 S. Federal Highway, Dania Beach jaxsonsicecream.com............................. 954-923-4445
KONA ICE FORT LAUDERDALE Serving Broward County konaicefl.com ........................................ 954-218-5811
MOOTZ’ ITALIAN ICE POPS mootzpops.com ..................................... 561-488-8089
MISHA CUP CAKES
Coral Gables: ........................................ 786-200-6153 London Square: .................................... 786-573-9700 Miami Lakes: ........................................ 305-819-1889 Aventura: .............................................. 305-792-5030 ...................................................... mishacupcakes.com
NILUS BAKERY 1854 N. Young Circle, Hollywood nilusdelightsbakery.Com ....................... 954-927-6005
PRESTIGE SWEET CREATIONS pretigesweetcreations.com ..................... 561-301-5063
creationplantation.com .......................... 786-351-5367
MIAMI’S BEST PIZZA
CREATIVE INVITATIONS & PARTY FAVORS
1514 S. Dixie Highway, Coral Gables ...... 305-666-5931
PUBLIX SUPERMARKETS
ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE
Multiple South Florida locations ....................................................................publix.com
Multiple South Florida locations .................................... originalpancakehouseflorida.com
SUNRISE SCOOPS - BEN & JERRY'S
creativepartyfavors.net ........................... 305-388-2194
DAWN OF DESIGNS INVITES dawnofdesignsinvites.com ..................... 561-347-9998
ENCHANTED PARTY DECORATIONS & BALLOONS Serving Broward and Miami-Dade counties enchantedpartydecorations.com ............ 786-499-9588
FREE TO BE STUDIO freetobestudio.com ................................ 954-873-8181
INVITATIONS BY ARLENE SIEGEL Serving the tri-county area ..................... 305-651-8283
LIFESTYLES OF LYNNE 284 Esplanade, # 52B, Boca Raton lifestylesoflynne.com ............................ 561-347-2933
LE CHOCOLATIER 1840 NE 164th St., North Miami Beach lechocolatier.com .................................. 305-944-3020
THE PAPER NICHE
Multiple locations in South Florida ...........papajohns.com
We can help you celebrate any reason, at any time and any place you choose. Office parties, birthdays, anniversaries, conferences, meetings, weddings, employee appreciation parties, grand opening events and holidays. Sawgrass Mills, 1800 Sawgrass Mills Circle, Sunrise ............................................................. 954-707-2343
POLLO TROPICAL
SWEET ART BY LUCILA
PAELLA AND PARTY CREATIONS 16155 SW 117th Ave., Suite b-8, Miami paellaparty.com ..................................... 305-252-6669
PAPA JOHNS PIZZA pollotropical.com ................................... 866-769-7696
TEXAS HOLD’ EM BBQ 1025 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale texasholdembbq.com ............................ 954-527-4115
SWEET PERSONALITIES
WHOLE FOODS MARKET - CORAL SPRINGS
THE SWEET TOOTH
810 University Drive, Coral Springs wholefoodsmarket.com .......................... 954-753-8000
sweetpersonalities.com .......................... 305-781-7802
THAT INVITATION PLACE 4748 SW 72nd Ave., Miami invitationplace.com .............................. 305-662-8680
TODO DULCES
CAKES, ICE CREAM & TREATS
6360 Bird Road, Miami tododulces.com .................................... 305-667-6150
WALL’S OLD FASHIONED ICE CREAM
3 SCOOPS OF FLORIDA 3scoopsicecream.com
........................ 954-593-2588
ALI’S SWEET TREATS 7094 SW 117th Ave., Miami alissweettreats.com ............................... 305-279-7944
BF CAKE LOLLIPOP
Food
CATERING & FOOD THE BIG CHEESE ITALIAN RESTAURANT 8080 SW 67th Ave., Miami bigcheesemiami.com ............................. 305-662-6855
BROTHER JIMMY'S BBQ Where kids can be kids! Kids 10 and under eat free, 2 kids meals per adult meal. 900 S. Miami Avenue, Suite 135 brotherjimmys.com ............................... 786-360-3650
CHEF ALIZA’S chefaliza.com ....................................... 305-234-9002
THE CATERING SHOP Miami-Dade ......................................... 305-253-3271
COLDSTONE CREAMERY CATERING Invite Cold Stone to your party for the ultimate ice cream experience!! Serving the tri-county area coldstonesouthflorida.com ..................... 954-592-8147
CREPE MAKER Miami ................................................. 305-233-1113
DOMINOS PIZZA Multiple South Florida locations ................ dominos.com
18435 NE 19th Ave., North Miami Beach thesweettooth.com ................................. 305-682-1400 Serving the tri-county area tikiz2u.com .......................................... 855-845-4928
SALUTATIONS OF BOCA RATON SWEET PERSONALITIES
sweetpersonalities.com .......................... 786-250-2184
TIKIZ SHAVED ICE & ICE CREAM
8970 W. St. Road 84 Davie paperniche.com .................................... 954-577-0999 21000 Boca Rio Road, Suite A10, Boca Raton salutationsofboca.com ........................... 561-477-8668
5734 Bird Road, Miami sweetartbylucila.com ............................. 305-668-0060
bfcakelollipop.com ............................... 786-344-7601
CELEBRATION CAKE DESIGN
8075 SW 67th Ave., Miami wallsicecreamfl.com .............................. 305-740-9830
WE TAKE THE CAKE 1021 N. Federal Highway, Ft. Lauderdale wetakethecake.com ................................ 954-764-2253
TINY DELIGHTS 12847 SW 42nd St., Miami 305-200-3460 ...................... tinydelightscupcakes.com
23442 SW 57th Ave., Boca Raton celebrationcake@aol.com ................... 561-477-6301
COLDSTONE CREAMERY CATERING Invite Cold Stone to your party for the ultimate ice cream experience!! Serving the tri-county area coldstonesouthflorida.com ............................................................. 954-592-8147
THE CUPCAKE CHEF cupcakechef.com ................................ 561-699-3923
CUPCAKE CONNIE Treats for every occasion ......................... 954-479-0604
DON PAN INTERNATIONAL BAKERY A location in Sunrise and multiple locations in MiamiDade county................................................donpan.com
DONUT DIVAS & FUN FOODS donutdivas.com .................................... 786-488-2709
EDDA’S CAKE DESIGNS Multiple locations ....................... eddascakedesigns.com
EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS Multiple locations ediblearrangements.com ........................ 877-363-7849
GALLERY OF CAKES 19206 W. Dixie Highway, Aventura galleryofcakes.com ............................... 305-935-1114
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Serving Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach
Enrichment SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION
ADVERTISER INDEX MUSEUM OF ART | FORT LAUDERDALE ................. page 79 NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY ...................... page 79 THE CENTER FOR LITERATURE AND THEATRE AT MIAMI DADE COLLEGE................................... page 80 PALM BEACH ICEWORKS.................................... page 80 BUEHLER PLANETARIUM & OBSERVATORY ............ page 81 TWIN DRAGONS MIXED MARTIAL ARTS ................ page 81 PFLAG GROUPS ................................................ page 82 ALOUETTES DANCE ACADEMY ............................. page 83 NOVA GYMNASTICS ........................................... page 83 SALADINO DANCE SCHOOL ................................ page 84 YOUNG AT ART INSTITUTE .................................. page 84 DANCE EMPIRE ................................................. page 85 SOMERSET ACADEMY ........................................ page 85 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FIT 2 PLAY ........................ page 86 JUNGLE ZONE PARTY & LOUNGE ........................ page 86 HAPPY FINS SWIM SCHOOL ............................... page 86 FIERCE DANCE COMPANY .................................. page 87 MIAMI CHILDREN'S MUSEUM .............................. page 87 HIP-HOP KIDZ................................................... page 88 SHOWTIME PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE ............. page 88 LITTLE SWIMMERS ............................................ page 89 LITTLE WING .................................................... page 89 KALI 4 KIDS MARTIAL ARTS ................................ page 89 SCHOOL OF ROCK ............................................. page 89 CONGREGATION BETH ADAM .............................. page 89 ARKA YOGA FOR KIDS ....................................... page 90 CHABAD HEBREW SCHOOL/THE KULANU CIRCLE .. page 90 THE FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE.................................... page 91 INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BROWARD............... page 91 MULTILINGUAL LANGUAGE & CULTURAL SOCIETY .. page 92 SOL CHILDREN THEATRE .................................... page 92 AQUASAFE SWIM SCHOOL .................................. page 92 76
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ENCORE DANCE THEATRE
ARTS ART BROWARD C BY ME
Arts & Crafts, Clothing design, After school programs, Birthday parties and more! 1249 Stirling Road, Dania Beach cbyme.com ..................................... 954-926-3636
CERAMICS ON WHEELS ceramicsonwheels.net .................. 954-298-3838
COLOR ME MINE 13740 W. State Road 84, Davie colormemine.com ............................ 954-475-1010
JOE PICASSO’S 1495 N. Federal Highway. Fort Lauderdale joepicassos.com .............................. 954-462-2551
MUSEUM OF ART/FORT LAUDERDALE One E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale moafl.org ........................................ 954-525-5500
PLASTER CAROUSEL FAMILY FUN CENTER 9865 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs theplastercarousel.com ...................954-753-5354
PLASTER CASTLE 7974 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs plastercastle.com ............................ 954-742-5969
YOUNG AT ART INSTITUTE
Art Studio classes for kids, teens and adults delivered by professional artists through an interdisciplinary approach. 751 SW 121st Ave., Davie youngatartmuseum.org .....................954-424-0085
MIAMI-DADE ANHINGA CLAY STUDIOS
4600 SW 75th Ave., Suite C, Miami anhingaclaystudios.com ....................786-333-5634
THE ART SHACK 9831 NW 58th St., Suite 145, Doral theartshackmiami.com ......................... 305-331-2297
ART THYME
8813 SW 132nd St., Miami artthyme.com...................................305-992-8222
COLOR ME MINE 19575 Biscayne Blvd. (Aventura Mall), Aventura aventura.colormemine.com............... 305-931-4470
DANCE EMPIRE OF MIAMI
8853 SW 132nd St., Miami danceempire.com............................ 305-232-5573
INSTITUTE OF FASHION ANNUAL PROGRAM 264 Alhambra Circle, Coral Gables Call for our yearly sessions ............... 305-663-1070
PARTY PLASTER INC.
We come to you plasterparty.com...............................305-752-7837
PALM BEACH BOCA RATON MUSEUM OF ART - THE ART SCHOOL 801 W. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton bocamuseum.org ............................. 561-392-2503
DELBO CARTOON CAMP Donna Klein Jewish Academy 9701 Donna Klein Blvd., Boca Raton cartooncamp.com... ......................... 561-251-8116
DANCE BROWARD BROWARD DANCE ACADEMY 840 E. Oakland Park Blvd., #108, Oakland Park browarddanceacademy.com .............. 954-537-3377
DANCE DIMENSIONS 4801 N. Dixie Highway, Fort Lauderdale dancedimensionsonline.com............. 954-491-4668
DANCE FX 10057D Sunset Strip, Sunrise dancefxsunrise.com.... ..................... 954-742-3114
DYNAMITE DANCE 10704 Wiles Road, Coral Springs dynamitedance.net .......................... 954-752-1740
DANCE CONSERVATORY OF FLORIDA 1017 S. University Drive., Plantation danceconservatoryofflorida.net.......... 954-423-1155
Encore Dance Theatre provides a fun, energetic and positive environment. Our main objective is to assist each student to reach his or her own potential and to experience enjoyment through dance. 3461 N. Hiatus Road, Sunrise encoredancetheatre.com ......................... 746-0822
MUSIC BROWARD ANTONIO ADOLFO SCHOOL OF MUSIC antonioadolfo.net ............................ 786-566-1527
GUERRA MUSIC
FLORIDA SUPER STARS
Multiple location suzukistringssouthflorida.com ........... 954-907-2789
Multiple locations in Broward and Miami-Dade floridasuperstars.com....................... 954-438-2075
JAMMIN’ KIDS INTERNATIONAL MUSIC ACADEMY
HIP HOP KIDZ
Tri-county - 10 locations Best dance program in South Florida. Boys and Girls, 5-teens. Beginner to advanced levels. hiphopkidz.net, 305-233-3555, 954-499-7729
MRS. P’S DANCE & ACROBATIC STUDIO 9631 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs mrspdance.com............................... 954-753-5480
NOVA GYMNASTICS 2280 SW 71st Terrace, Davie novagymnastics.com ........................ 954-476-3154
ON YOUR TOES - BALLET & DANCE 9260 W. Commercial Blvd., Sunrise oytdanceschool.com ........................ 954-478-3127
ORGANIC MOVEMENTS, INC. 2400 NW Boca Raton Blvd., Boca Raton organicmovements.net ..................... 561-395-6111
SALADINO DANCE SCHOOL 600 S. Federal Highway, #202, Deerfield Beach saladinodanceschool.com ................. 561-251-8683
STELLA’S DANCERS’ STUDIO Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Ballet & Pointe, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Acrobatics and competition teams. stellasdancers.com 9470 Griffin Road, Cooper City ........ 954-434-8401 10442 W. Atlantic Ave., Coral Springs ...................................................... 954-227-7479
MIAMI-DADE ALOUETTES DANCE ACADEMY
Dance classes for all ages. Music lessons for all ages. After school arts program. 15451 SW 137th Ave., Miami alouettesdanceacademy.com ............ 305-255-4488
DANCE EMPIRE OF MIAMI
8853 SW 132nd St., Miami danceempire.com............................ 305-232-5573
HIP HOP KIDZ
Tri-county - 10 locations Best dance program in South Florida. Boys and Girls, 5-teens. Beginner to advanced levels. hiphopkidz.net, 305-233-3555, 954-499-7729
MIAMI DANCE AND MUSIC ACADEMY 8761 SW Coral Way, Miami mdmacademy.com........................... 305-229-0806
PAN PERFORMING ARTS
13146 W. Dixie Highway, North Miami panmiami.org................................. 305-899-7730
THOMAS ARMOUR YOUTH BALLET AT THE MIAMI CONSERVATORY
5818 SW 73rd St., Miami thomasarmouryouthballet.org ............305-667-5543
TWIN DRAGONS AFTER SCHOOL CARE
Call for back-to-school specials! Dance, Acrobatics and Martial Arts. Supervised homework and activities. 12252 SW 128th Court, #110, Miami twindragonsmartialarts.com ..............305-971-8000
VLADIMIR ISSAEV'S SCHOOL OF CLASSICAL BALLET
1396-5 SW 160th Ave., Weston jamminkidsweston.com .................... 954-389-5899
KINDERMUSIK WITH MISS SUSAN Coral Springs/Parkland susanmusik.com.............................. 561-516-0362
MISS JANE’S MUSIC FOR YOUNG CHILDREN 4705 NE 11th Ave, Oakland Park missjane.com .................................. 954-564-7568
MS. ANNAMARIE’S PIANO STUDIO Serving Broward County msannamariespianostudio.com ......... 954-327-0979
MUSIC AMERICA 6852 Stirling Road, Davie musicamericatlc.net ....................... 954-986-9802
MUSIC EDUCATION CENTER 90 Indian Trace, Weston musiceducationcenter.com ............... 954-349-3511
COOL MUSIC SCHOOL Imagine School, 8200 Peters Road, Plantation coolmusicschool.net ........................ 954-232-3174
MUSIC TOGETHER musictogether.com Coral Springs .................................. 954-372-7878 Fort Lauderdale............................... 954-262-7127 Weston ........................................... 954-424-8464
MUZART - CREATIVE ARTS STUDIO 1946 Harrison St., Hollywood muzartkidz.net ................................ 954-924-1133
PRESTIGE MUSIC CENTER 7292 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderhill floridamusiclesson.com.................... 954-990-7460
ROCKSTAR RECORDING STUDIOS 548 NE 42nd St., Fort Lauderdale recordingstudioparties.com.............. 954-776-2276
SUZUKI MUSIC ACADEMY 6823 Stirling Road, Davie suzukimusicacademy.com ................ 954-797-7777
YOUNG AT ART INSTITUTE
Art Studio classes for kids, teens and adults delivered by professional artists through an interdisciplinary approach. 751 SW 121st Ave., Davie youngatartmuseum.org .....................954-424-0085
MIAMI-DADE HESS CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
Miami ............................................ 305-668-9685
KENDALL CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC 7153 SW 117th Ave., Miami kendallmusic.com ........................... 305-274-9207
LITTLE WING / SCHOOL OF ROCK The most innovatve music class for kids 2-5 yrs old. Classic Rock songs, instruments and games for rock stars. Miami, littlewing.com, 305-390-2343
MIAMI CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC 2911 Grand Ave., Suite 400A, Miami miamiconservatoryofmusic.com ........ 305-442-2283
15939 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami Beach classicalballetschool.com ................305-935-3232
MISS JANE’S MUSIC STUDIO - MUSIKGARTEN
PALM BEACH BOCA BALLET THEATRE COMPANY & SCHOOL
9533 NE 2nd Ave., Miami Shores missjanesmusic.com ........................ 305-757-6500
7630 NW Sixth Ave., Boca Raton bocaballet.org ................................ 561-995-0709
KIDS AT MUSIC
FIERCE DANCE COMPANY 51 Glades Road, Boca Raton fiercedancecompany.com ................. 561-338-7778
HIP HOP KIDZ
Tri-county - 10 locations Best dance program in South Florida. Boys and Girls, 5-teens. Beginner to advanced levels. hiphopkidz.net, 305-233-3555, 954-499-7729
MRS. P’S DANCE & ACROBATIC STUDIO 23102 Sandalfoot Plaza Drive, Boca Raton mrspsboca.com ............................... 561-488-1961
MUSIC TOGETHER Multiple locations ...................... musictogether.com 648 NW 122nd Passage, Miami kidsatmusic.com ............................. 305-297-9887
MIAMI CHILDREN’S MUSIC, INC.
2804 NE 2nd Ave., Miami shop.miamichildrensmusic.com ........305-519-0362
SCHOOL OF ROCK
For more than a decade, School of Rock has been inspiring kids to rock on stage and in life. 8783 SW 132nd St.. Miami miami.schoolofrock.com ................. 786-592-4312
SOUTH FLORIDA YOUTH SYMPHONY
Miami, sfys.net ................................305-238-2729
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SUNDAY AFTERNOONS OF MUSIC Pinecrest, sundaymusicals.org .........305-271-7150
UM MUSIC TIME University of Miami, Frost School of Music music.miami.edu............................. 305-284-3176
UM YOUNG MUSICIANS CAMP
THE FILLMORE MIAMI BEACH AT THE JACKIE GLEASON THEATER 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach gleasontheater.com ......................... 305-673-7300
LITTLE THEATRE SCHOOL 18822 NE 29th Ave., Aventura littletheatreschool.com....305-936-9795
University Of Miami, Gusman Concert Hall 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables youngmusicianscamp.com ............... 305-238-8937
MIAMI CHILDREN’S CHORUS
PALM BEACH KINDERMUSIK WITH MISS SUSAN
MIAMI CHILDREN’S THEATER
Coral Springs, Parkland and West Boca susanmusik.com.............................. 561-477-0238
MUSIC TOGETHER Multiple locations ...................... musictogether.com
MUSIKGARTEN
singingsusan.com North Palm Beach............................561-906-1001 West Plam Beach... ......................... 786-488-6126
YOUNG SINGERS OF THE PALM BEACHES 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach youngsingers.org ..............................561-659-2332
YOUTH ORCHESTRA OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
2285 Potomac Road, Boca Raton yopbc.org.........................................561-281-8600
THEATER PROGRAMS / PERFORMING ARTS VENUES BROWARD BROADWAY KIDS STUDIO
9042 W. State Road 84, Davie broadwaykidsstudio.com ...................954-693-7500
1533 Sunset Drive, Suite 215, Coral Gables miamichildrenschorus.org .................305-662-7494 miamichildrenstheater.com Dave and Mary Alper JCC, 11155 SW 112th Ave., Miami............................................. 305-274-3595 Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center, 405 University Drive, Coral Gables .. 305-274-3595
NEW WORLD SYMPHONY 500 17th St., Miami Beach nws.edu .......................................... 305-673-3330
TEATRO PROMETEO at Miami Dade College - Wolfson Campus Unique spanish language theater for ages 6-12. Providing language skills, physical activities, performance skills and more. 300 NE Second Ave., Miami teatroprometeo.org .......................... 305-237-3262
ROXY PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE 1645 SW 107th Ave., Miami roxyperformingartscenter.com ........... 305-226-0030
PALM BEACH THE ATLANTIC THEATER
6743 W. Indiantown Road, #34, Jupiter theatlantictheater.com ......................561-575-4942
DOLLY HAND CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
BROWARD CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Palm Beach State College 1977 College Drive, Belle Glade dollyhand.org .................................561-993-1160
201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale browardcenter.org ........................... 954-522-5334
DUNCAN THEATRE
CORAL SPRINGS CENTER FOR THE ARTS
4200 Congress Ave., Lake Worth ......... 561-868-3309
EISSEY CAMPUS THEATRE
2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs coralspringscenterforthearts.com ..... 954-344-5999
FORT LAUDERDALE CHILDREN’S THEATRE Galleria Mall 2542B E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale flct.org .......................................... 954-763-6882
MIRAMAR CULTURAL CENTER / ARTSPARK
2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar miramarculturalcenter.org ................954-602-4500
Located at the Palm Beach Gardens Campus of Palm Beach State College 11051 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens .......................................................561-207-5900
KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. kravis.org ..........561-832-7469 or 1-800-572-8471
LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE
PARKER PLAYHOUSE
713 Lake Ave., Lake Worth lakeworthplayhouse.org ................. ...561-586-6410
707 NE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale parkerplayhouse.com ....................... 954-462-0222
PALM BEACH DRAMAWORKS
ROSE & ALFRED MINIACI PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale miniacipac.com............................... 954-462-0222
201 Clematis St., West Palm Beach palmbeachdramaworks.org ..............561-514-4042
SHOWTIME PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE
SUNRISE CIVIC CENTER THEATRE
A fully-equipped, two-story, state-of-the-art teaching and performance facility presenting a full season of children’s and adult musical theatre. 503 SE Mizner Blvd., Suite 73, Boca Raton showtimeboca.com ...........................561-394-2626
YOUNG AT ART INSTITUTE
STANDING OVATION PERFORMING ARTS
10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise .......................................................954-747-4646 Art Studio classes for kids, teens and adults delivered by professional artists through an interdisciplinary approach. 751 SW 121st Ave., Davie youngatartmuseum.org .....................954-424-0085
MIAMI-DADE ACTOR’S PLAYHOUSE AT THE MIRACLE MILE
280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables actorsplayhouse.org ..........................305-444-9293
ADRIENNE ARSHT CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami arshtcenter.org ................................ 305-949-6722
FANTASY THEATRE FACTORY 7069 SW 47th St., Miami ftfshows.com................................... 305-284-8800
FLORIDA GRAND OPERA Admin. Office: 8390 NW 25th St., Miami fgo.org ............................................ 305-854-1643
GUSMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
174 E. Flagler St., Miami gusmancenter.org ............................ 305-374-2444
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7429 S. Military Trail, Lake Worth standingoh.com ...............................561-734-0187
SOL CHILDREN THEATRE Live theatre for children & adults. Training and coaching: Musical Theatre, Acting, Voice and Auditions & more! 3333 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton
solchildren.org .................................561-447-8829
WILLOW THEATRE AT SUGAR SAND PARK 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton willowtheatre.org ............................. 561-347-3948
SPORTS BOWLING AMF BOYNTON BEACH LANES
1190 W. Boynton Beach Blvd., Boynton Beach amf.com/boyntonbeachlanes ............561-734-1500
AMF DAVIE LANES
8200 W. State Road 84, Davie amf.com/davielanes..........................954-473-8822
BRUNSWICK MARGATE LANES
2020 N. State Road 7, Margate bowlbrunswick.com .........................954-972-4400
DIAMOND STRIKE LANES
2200 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach diamondstrikes.com ........................ 954-941-0968
GREENACRES BOWL
6126 Lake Worth Road, Greenacres gatorbowling.com ............................561-968-0100
JUPITER LANES
350 Maplewood Drive, Jupiter bowlsistercenters.com ......................561-743-9200
LUCKY STRIKE LANES 1691 Michigan Ave., Miami bowlluckystrike.com ........................ 305-532-0307
MANOR LANES
1517 NE 26th St., Fort Lauderdale manorlanesfl.com ............................954-566-7457
PALM BEACH STRIKE ZONE
6591 S. Military Trail, Lake Worth palmbeachstrikezone.com ................561-968-7000
SAWGRASS LANES
8501 N. University Drive, Tamarac sawgrasslanes.com ..........................954-722-2700
SAINT LUCIE LANES
6759 S. US Highway 1, Port St. Lucie bowlsistercenters.com .....................772-461-5390
SPAREZ BOWLING CENTER
Bowling, Billards, Arcade Games and Awesome Birthday Parties. 5325 S. University Drive, Davie sparezbowling.com ..........................954-434-9663
SPLITSVILLE BOWLING
5701 Sunset Drive, Suite 202, South Miami splitsvillelanes.com .........................305-665-5263
STRIKES @ BOCA
21046 Commercial Trail, Boca Raton strikesbocaraton.com .......................561-368-2177
STRIKERS FAMILY SPORTS CENTER
8500 NW 44th St., Sunrise strikersfamilysportscenter.com ..........954-749-1400
STRIKE MIAMI
11401 NW 12th St., Miami bowlmor.com/strike-miami ...............305-594-0200
VERDES TROPICANA
2500 N. Florida Mango Road, West Palm Beach verdestropicanabowl.com .................561-683-5424
CHEERLEADING AMERICA’S LEADERS 10242 NW 47th St., Suite 14, Sunrise americasleaders.net ......................... 954-748-5977
CHEER FLORIDA
4900 Lyons Technology Parkway, Suite 8, Coconut Creek cheerfloridaallstars.com ...................954-428-1155
FLORIDA SUPERSTARS Cheerleading, dance, baton twirling. $50 a month unlimited classes. Register online $25 starting Sept. 3. Multiple Broward and Miami-Dade locations floridasuperstars.com....................... 954-438-2075
MIAMI DOLPHINS JUNIOR CHEERLEADERS miamidolphinscheerleaders.net/youth ...................................................... 305-943-7272
TOP GUN CHEERLEADING TRAINING CENTER 13135 SW 124th Ave.,#101, Miami topguncheeranddance.com............... 305-259-5727
EQUESTRIAN ACTS 2 ACRES EQUESTRIAN CENTER 4150 Vinkemulder Road, Coconut Creek
acts2acres.com ............................... 954-326-2528
DELRAY EQUESTRIAN CENTER 14830 Smith Sundy Road, Delray Beach delrayequestriancenter.com.. ............ 561-495-4701
ESCUDERO PASO FINO RIDING SCHOOL 18690 SW 100th St., Miami ..........305-972-7650
AMF PEMBROKE PINES
EQUUS EQUESTRIAN CENTER
BIRD BOWL BOWLING CENTER
GOOD HOPE EQUESTRIAN TRAINING CENTER
1940 N. University Drive, Pembroke Pines amf.com/pembrokepines .....................954-432-550 9275 SW 40th St., Miami birdbowl.com ..................................305-221-1221
8721 Lyons Road, Boynton Beach equusequestriancenter.com .............. 917-449-4834
22155 SW 147th Ave., Miami ghetc.org .......................................305-258-2838
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DRAWING TO DIGITAL: YOUR PERFECT ART CLASS STARTS SOON! REGISTER NOW! Space is limited.
To Register and view the Fall catalog of course offerings go to moafl.org/academy. For more information on the Open House and Student Exhibition, contact education1@moafl.org or 954-262-0239.
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COURSES FOR GRADES 1-12 AND ADULTS REGISTER NOW AT: MOAFL.ORG/ACADEMY
09/07 Open House 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Tour our studios and learn about our various disciplines. Meet and speak with our Academy Director and Faculty members about their respective course offerings and workshops. This event is free and open to the public.
INTERIOR DESIGN / PAINTING / DIGITAL ARTS / DRAWING TEXTILES / CHARACTER DESIGN / CERAMICS PRINTMAKING / IPHONEOGRAPHY / PHOTOGRAPHY
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Student Exhibition This unique exhibition will showcase the talent and creativity of our exceptional 2013 Creative Summer Art Academy students.
The academy offers adult courses in a variety of disciplines during the day, evening and weekends. We also offer Saturday classes and after school classes for children. In addition, parents of Homeschooled children should consider Academy courses as part of their curriculum.
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HUNTING HORN STABLES 6155 SW 123rd Ave., Miami .......... 305-812-8147
LFE RIDING INSTITUTE
17331 SW 65th Court, Southwest Ranches lferidinginstitute.com .......................305-879-9244
MILLPOND FARMS 4201 Vinkemulder Road, Coconut Creek millpondfarmequestrian.com ............ 954-973-1482
PONIES AND PALMS SHOW STABLES
Beginner to advanced - Ages 5 and up. Daily riding, trail rides, painted ponies, barn management, pony show. Call for details or email at poniesandpalms@ gmail.com. 19721 118th Trail S., Boca Raton bocaswelshponiesandpalms.com .......561-487-4233
VINCEREMOS THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER
13300 Sixth Court N., Loxahatchee vinceremos.com ............................. 561-792-9900
WINTERS END RIDING LESSONS
5250 SW 130th Ave.,Southwest Ranches wintersendfarm.com ........................ 954-434-7590
EXTREME SPORTS BRIAN PICCOLO PARK VELODROME 9501 Sheridan St., Cooper City....... 954-357-5160
CORAL CLIFFS INDOOR CLIMBING GYM 3400 SW 26th Terrace, #A4, Fort Lauderdale coralcliffs.com ............................... 954-321-9898
EAST COAST EXTREME PAINTBALL 7710 Wiles Road, Coral Springs 7495 Parklane Road, Lake Worth ecepaintball.com ............................. 954-757-0222
K1 SPEED 2950 Stirling Road, Hollywood k1speed.com... ............................... 954-416-0044
TIM HUXHOLD SKATE PARK 400 Crawford Blvd, Boca Raton ...... 561-393-7818
WESTON EXTREME SKATEPARK 20200 Saddle Club Road, Weston westonfl.org ................................... 954-389-4321
XTREME INDOOR KARTING 5300 Powerline Road, Fort Lauderdale. xtremeindoorkarting.com .................. 954-491-6265
X-TREME ROCK CLIMBING 1590 N. Florida Mango Rd. West Palm Beach, FL 33409 561-656-4046 www.pbiw.org
13972 SW 139th Court, Miami x-tremerock.com.............................. 305-233-6623
FITNESS PROGRAMS ARKA YOGA & ARTS FOR KIDS
Improve attention, memory, language, stress management, ADHD. Develop bridge brain connection by combining movement/breathing. 12302 SW 128th Court, #103, Miami arkayogaforkids.com ........................ 305-987-3245
CITY OF NORTH MIAMI YOUTH ATHLETICS northmiamifl.gov ............................. 305-892-8639
FITWIZE4KIDS
9705 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs fitwize4kids.com ..............................954-323-2216
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JUMPIN' JAMBOREE
Miami's largest indoor inflatable playground & party place. 7 giant unmatched inflatables & video arcade. 6000 NW 97th Ave., #1, Doral jumpinjamboree.com ........................305-599-3288
JUNGLE ZONE PARTY AND LOUNGE
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The place to celebrate your next party or event. Book with us today! 8347 NW 36th St., Suite 4, Doral ....305-455-4795
KIDOKINETICS
Multiple locations kidokinetics.com .............................954-385-8511
KIDS FITNESS PALACE
8861 SW 132nd St., Miami kidsfitnesspalace.com .....................305-270-7333
THE LITTLE GYM Serving the tri-county area ..............thelittlegym.com
MY GYM South Florida's best fitness programs & birthday parties for kids 6 weeks to 13 years old! my-gym.com
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Experience the Planetarium Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring cosmos. Buehler Planetarium features a 40-foot dome using a Definiti fulldome video system that lets you see the night sky as it should be seen— without city lights. Attend day or evening shows designed to educate and entertain. Planetarium shows available at a low cost to the public. Teachers are encouraged to arrange field trips for their classes. For reservations and further information, call 954-201-6681. A. Hugh Adams Central Campus 3501 S.W. Davie Road, Building 16 Davie, FL 33314
12252 SW 128 CT #110 Miami, FL 33186
305-971-8000 www.TwinDragonsMartialArts.com
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Aventura ......................................... 305-933-0496 Coral Gables ................................... 305-285-9440 Doral .............................................. 305-500-9688 Kendall........................................... 305-270-0230 Plantation ....................................... 954-382-0222
GOLF ALL GOLF
At C.B. Smith Park Two 18-hole minature golf courses! Golf range, batting cages and Birthday parties too! 950 N. Flamingo Road, Pembroke Pines allgolf.com...................................... 954-441-1333
COOPER COLONY GOLF COURSE 5050 SW 90th Ave., Cooper City coopercolonygolf.com ..................... 954-434-2181
INVERRARY COUNTRY CLUB 3840 Inverrary Blvd., Lauderhill Inverrarygolf.com ............................. 954-733-7550
JACARANDA GOLF CLUB 9200 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation golfjacaranda.com ........................... 954-472-5836
GYMNASTICS AMERICAN TWISTERS GYMNASTICS 6805 Lyons Technology Circle, Coconut Creek americantwisters.com .................... 954-725-9199
CATS GYMNASTICS catsgymnastics.com Jupiter............................................ 561-744-2111 Wellington ...................................... 561-795-3393
CORAL REEF GYMNASTICS & CHEER 15851 SW 41st St., Suite 100, Weston coralreefgymnastics.com .................. 954-430-1530
FLORIDA GYMNASTICS TRAINING CENTER
405 University Drive, Coral Gables .......................................................305-460-5615
INTERNATIONAL GYMNASTICS 18640 SW 104th Ave., Miami
internationalgymnasticsmiami.com ...... 305-259-0677
AMERICAN TAEKWONDO ACADEMY
2026 NE 155th St., North Miami Beach campkarate.com .............................305-945-4445
AMERICAN TKA
NOVA GYMNASTICS
8604 State Road 84, Davie americantka.com ............................954-472-2554
National, Regional & Florida State Champions! Birthday parties, After care, Tumbling, Gymnastics, Circus, Parkour, Zipline, Bungee & lots more! 2280 SW 71st Terrace, Davie novagymnastics.com ........................ 954-476-3154
3190 S. State Road 7, Unit 12A, Miramar panamericangoju.com .....................954-985-5523
PARK AVENUE GYMNASTICS Gymnastics classes for boys and girls of all ages and levels. Trampoline & Tumbling, Birthday parties and more! parkavenuegymnastics.com 12239 SW 53rd St., Cooper City...... 954-434-0099 1728 N. Commerce Parkway, Weston 954-659-8717
AMERICAN TIGERS KARATE
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437 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach supremeata.com .............................954-946-1522
BETTER FAMILIES THROUGH TAE KWON DO
5754 Bird Road, Miami betterfamilies.com ..........................305-663-1882
RISING STAR GYMNASTICS
BLACK BELT KENPO ACADEMY
6500 West Rogers Circle, Boca Raton risingstarsgym.net .....................……561-998-4225
BLACK BELT STUDIOS
SOUTH FLORIDA CIRCUS ART SCHOOL 15161 NE 21st Ave., North Miami Beach sfcas.com ...................................... 954-540-1344
TAG USA GYMNASTICS
1951 N. Commerce Parkway, Weston taggymnastics.com ...........................954-384-9393
TWISTERS GYMNASTICS
3100 NW Boca Raton Blvd., #308, Boca Raton twistergymnastics.com... .................561-750-6001
UNIVERSAL GYMNASTICS
13439 SW 131st St., Miami universalgymnastics.us... ................305-233-7770
WEST BROWARD GYMNASTICS ACADEMY
6301 W. Atlantic Ave., Margate ........954-971-3877 12940 State Road 84, Davie morethankicks.com.........................954-370-0001
DYNAMIC FAMILY MARTIAL ARTS
12940 State Road 84, Davie dynamicfamilymartialarts.com .........954-370-0001
DYNAMIC TAEKWON DO ACADEMY
12239 SW 53rd St., Cooper City Dynamictkd.com ............................954-434-0099
FKA MARTIAL ARTS
We specialize in teaching kids, adults, teens and after school programs that rock! Call today 7352 W. Atlantic Blvd., Margate fkamartialarts.com ...........................954-973-0222
FLORIDA AIKIKAI
13115 SW 89th Ave., Miami fgtc.net .......................................... 305-251-4414
409 SW 136th Ave., Davie wbgymnastics.com .......................... 954-382-1767
730 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale floridaaikikai.com ............................954-562-1093
FORT LAUDERDALE STARS GYMNASTICS
MARTIAL ARTS
1375 Shotgun Road, Weston imperialmartialarts.com ................. 954-217-6006
730 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale ftstars.com .....................................954-828-5682
GYM KIDZ gymkidzmiami.com
2038 NE 155th St., North Miami Beach .....................................................305-944-4277
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AMERICAN PRIDE MARTIAL ARTS
2670 N. University Drive, Suite 206, Sunrise americanpridemartialarts.com ...........954-578-1000
IMPERIAL MARTIAL ARTS
JOHN WAI KUNG FU ACADEMY
222 S. University Drive, Plantation floridakungfu.com ............................954-382-2228
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AFTERCARE BIRTHDAY PARTIES! TUMBLING BUNGEE TEAM TRIALS
CIRCUS CAMP
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954.476.3154
2280 SW 71 Terrace • Davie, FL 33317 (Just off Universityy Drive & I-595) Licensed & Insured
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JUN KIM'S MARTIAL ARTS CENTER
10024 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise junkimsmartialarts.com ....................954-741-8000
KARATE AMERICA
11 locations throughout the tri-county area kidmartialartsinflorida.com ...............305-558-7252
MAGNAN MARTIAL ARTS
12039 SW 132nd Court, Unit 22, Miami magnanmartialarts.com...................305-971-3668
MASTER SANG’S TNT MARTIAL ARTS
mastertntacademy.com Miami Beach ...................................305-724-0289 Miami Gardens ................................305-724-0289 Aventura ..........................................305-785-2286 Pembroke Pines ...............................954-483-5057 Coral Gables ....................................954-483-5057 Coconut Creek .................................305-785-2286
MOTI HORENSTEIN’S MIXED MARTIAL ARTS 18425 NE 19th Ave., North Miami Beach mhka.com ......................................305-935-1855
NEE’S KUNG FU BLACK BELT ACADEMY
12594 Pines Blvd., Suite 103, Pembroke Pines neeskungfu.com ..............................954-433-9881
OH'S TAE KWON DO & MARTIAL ARTS
1653 N. Hiatus Road, Pembroke Pines ohstaekwondo.com ...........................954-432-6999
PARK'S MARTIAL ARTS FEDERATION
kickatparks.com Sunrise............................................954-693-3636 Cooper City ......................................954-769-1899 Pembroke Pines ...............................954-885-4999 Coral Springs ...................................954-345-1555 Parkland ...............................800-246-KICK (5426) Boca ...............................................561-300-5666
PERFECT BALANCE FITNESS & MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY
perfectbalancemiami.com South Miami ....................................305-669-8445 Kendall ...........................................786-242-1075 Doral ...............................................305-418-8710
POWER AND GLORY KARATE
2000 NW 146th Ave., Suite 8, Pembroke Pines pgkkicks.com .................................954-436-4822
ROD’S SHIM MYUNG DO
11735 SW 147th Ave., Unit 31, Miami rodsmartialarts.com ........................305-383-5867
SHAOLIN KUNG FU ACADEMY
20841 Johnson St., Bay 101, Pembroke Pines theshaolinacademy.com ...................954-450-4666
SOUTH FLORIDA MIXED MARTIAL ARTS
15920 SW 92nd Ave., Miami ...........305-232-0662
STEPHEN’S KARATE AND BOXING
1730 Costa Del Sol, Boca Raton stephenskarate.com..........................561-394-4492
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Professional, experienced and qualified instructors. Add supplies your child needs to succeed! 12252 SW 128th Court, #110, Miami twindragonsmartialarts.com ..............305-971-8000
UNLIMITED POWER THROUGH MARTIAL ARTS
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SKATING GALAXY SKATEWAY
7500 Southgate Blvd., North Lauderdale galaxyskateway.net ..........................954-721-0580
GLACIER ICE AND SNOW 751 SW 121st Avenue, Davie, Florida 33325 954-424-0085 • YoungAtArtMuseum.org Funding is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau. Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.
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4601 N. Federal Highway, Lighthouse Point glaciericeandsnow.com ....................954-943-1437
KENDALL ICE ARENA 10355 Hammocks Blvd., Kendall kendallicearena.com ...................... 305-386-8288
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PALM BEACH ICE WORKS Group ice skating lessons - Mon., Wed. or Sat. Birthday parties on ice, holiday camps and family open skate. 1590 N. Florida Mango Road, West Palm Beach pbiw.org.......................................... 561-656-4046
PINES ICE ARENA 12425 Taft St., Pembroke Pines pinesicearena.com .......................... 954-704-8700
SAVEOLOGY ICEPLEX 3299 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs saveologyiceplex.com ..................... 954-341-9956
SUPERWHEELS SKATING 12265 SW 112th St., Miami superwheelsmiami.com ................... 305-270-9386
SWIMMING AQUASAFE SWIM SCHOOL
Private swim classes at your home or community pool. Serving Miramar, Pembroke Pines, Weston and Plantation. ......................................954-673-2339
BRITISH SWIM SCHOOL • Endorsed by the University of Miami as a national model • Includes homework help • Convenient locations, safe and affordable • Convenient schedule: Mon. - Fri. / 2pm - 6pm • Available during holidays & teacher work days • Managed by recreation professionals Call 311 or visit
www.miamidade.gov/parks
for information on a camp near you
Survival of the littlest. Saving lives since 1981. Franchise opportunities available. 2088 N. University Drive, Sunrise britishswimschool.com ..................... 954-747-7251
FLA AQUATICS Multiple locations flaswim.com ............954-468-5590/888-FLA-SWIM
HAPPY FINS SWIM SCHOOL Drowning is preventable! Register today to begin your journey to water safety and fun! Boca Raton, swimhappyfins.com, 561-454-9818
HURRICANE AQUATICS
University of Miami, 1306 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables. hurricaneaquatics.net ...........305-284-4713
LITTLE SWIMMERS Learn to swim in 5 lessons. Private/Group lessons. All levels & ages. Mommy & Me and pool parties. AR/ CPR certified - 25 yrs. experience. Miami and Broward county - Multiple locations littleswimmers.net, 305-383-SWIM, 954-646-SWIM
MIAMI WATER SPORTS COMPLEX
Happy Fins Swim School
Amelia Earhart Park, 401 E. 65th St., Hialeah miamiwatersportscomplex.com .......................................... 305-476-WAKE (9253)
QUALITY SWIMMING Locations in Coconut Creek, Boca Raton and Boynton Beach. qualityswimming.com ........... 561-487-8276
THE SWIM ACADEMY Locations in Broward and Palm Beach counties theswimacademy ............................ 954-384-4500
SWIM GYM Multiple locations ................................swimgym.net
SWIM KIDS SWIMMING SCHOOL
Key Biscayne Community Center 10 Village Green Way, Key Biscayne ............................................... swimkidschool.com
JUNGLE ZONE PARTY AND LOUNGE
SWIM WITH MR. BLUE Locations in Coral Springs and North Lauderdale swimwithmrblue.com... .................... 954-956-9955
WARREN HAWKINS AQUATIC CENTER
INDOOR PARTY PLACE FOR YOUR SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS AND EVENTS.
1501 N. Australian Ave., West Palm Beach ...................................................... 561-804-4961
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2585 Glades Circle, Weston allamericanbasketballschool.com ...... 954-472-2663
TEAM SPORTS ALL AMERICAN BASKETBALL SCHOOL AMERICAN YOUTH SOCCER ORGANIZATION ................................................................. ayso.org
(561) 454-9818
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DANNY BERRY’S DIAMOND BACK BASEBALL
www.swimhappyfins.com
11155 SW 112TH AVE., MIAMI dannyberry.com .......................305-271-9000 x241
13135 SW 124th Ave., #102, Miami golplanetsoccer.com ........................ 786-273-5479
8347 N.W. 36th St. Suite 4 Doral
Drowning prevention and swimming lessons from 10 months and up
junglezonepartylounge@gmail.com
Private Lessons
All Special Events! Over the Edge, Sophisticated, Creative Ideas, Personal Attention
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GOL PLANET SOCCER INDOOR TRAINING HOLLYWOOD WILDCAT SOCCER CLUB hollywoodwildcats.com
Boggs Field, Sheridan St. and 23rd Ave. .......................................................954-929-2287 Dowdy Field, Dixie Highway and Johnson St. .......................................................954-929-2287
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Meet Our Renowned Staff Now Enrolling For Fall Classes Ages 3 - Adults
Artistic Director Rome Saladano
Marina Saladano
• Ballet • Jazz • Tap • Lyrical • Modern • Hip Hop • Acro • Musical Theatre • Ballroom Dancing • Competition • Voice • Zumba • Birthday Parties Call For A Free Trial Class
561-338-7778
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THE BEST
LIL’ SLUGGERS
TALK KIDS
lilsluggersbroward.com..................... 954-680-6861
Full immersion language programs for children 3 to 12 years old. Highly qualified instructors. 19032 NE 29th Ave., Aventura talk-kids.com .................................. 305-931-9515
RED BERRY’S BASEBALL WORLD
DAN CE PRO GRA M F LO R I D A IN SOUTH
7455 SW 125th Ave., Miami redberry.net ................................... 305-279-2668
SOCCER TOTS
TAMARAC YOUTH FOOTBAL tamaracfootball.com................954-721-5131
WEST BROWARD YMCA YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL ...................................................... 954-424-9622
WESTERN AREA LITTLE LEAGUE (WALL) ......................................................wallbaseball.org
Boys & Gir ls Ages 5-TTe eenage
WESTON WARRIORS LACROSSE
westonwarriorlacrosse.com ................754-264-2405
WESTON WARRIORS TACKLE FOOTBALL
Call or Go Onliner! to Registe
Locations in various parks ..................cityofwpb.com
DELRAY BEACH TENNIS CENTER 201 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach jcdsportsgroup.com ......................... 561-243-7360
FRANK VELTRI TENNIS CENTER
9101 NW Second St., Plantation plantationtennis.org..........................954-452-2530
HOLLYWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT hollywoodfl.org ................................ 954-967-4237
HOWARD PARK TENNIS CENTER 1302 Parker Ave., West Palm Beach ...................................................... 561-804-4950
JANE FORMAN TENNIS ACADEMY Two locations janeformansports.com ...................... 305-235-9200
JIMMY EVERT TENNIS CENTER Holiday Park, 701 NE 12th Ave., Fort Lauderdale ...................................................... 954-828-5378
KIRK MONROE TENNIS CENTER 3101 Florida Ave., Miami ................ 305-461-6806
Performing Arts Theatre THE LITTLE MERMAID 13 WEEK PERFORMANCE CLASS
September 12 – December 12, 2013 Working in groups grades K-5 (ages 5-11) Class Enrollment is limited
Every Thursday from 3:30 – 5:00pm Cost is $30 per week payable at enrollment PERFORMANCE DATE: December 12, 2013
PETER PAN
A Musical Revue
10 WEEK PERFORMANCE CLASS
September 21 – November 23, 2013 Every Saturday 10-11am - Grades Pre-K & Kindergarten 11am-12pm Grades 1-3 Cost is $25 per week payable at enrollment PERFORMANCE DATE: November 23, 2013 Voted South Florida Parenting Call (561) 394-2626 or visit
Best Children’s Theatre www.showtimeboca.com In South Florida 503 SE Mizner Blvd., Suite 73 • Boca Raton, FL 33432
We offer:
• Jazz • Lyrical • Tap • Contemporary • Musical Theatre • Acro • Ballet • Combo • Pointe • Modern • Hip-Hop • Competition Est. 1992 • Princess Team Birthday Parties “Newly expanded and renovated studio” “Registering for
Fall Session Now”
FREE
Fall Registration With this ad for new students only, Expires 9/30/13
3461 N. Hiatus Rd. • Sunrise, FL 33351 • 954-746-0822
LE PETIT TENNIS INC. lepetittennis.com ........................... 561-829-7168
MARKHAM PARK 16001 W. State Road 84, Weston markhampark.com ........................... 954-357-8868
MIAMI ELITE TENNIS ACADEMY 8840 SW 123rd Court, Miami metennis.com ................................. 305-632-2604
PENNY SUGARMAN TENNIS CENTER AT SANS SOUCI 1795 Sans Souci Blvd., North Miami ...................................................... 305-893-7130
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2100 Collins Ave., Miami Beach bassmuseum.org ................................ 305-673-7530 Mizner Park, 501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton bocamuseum.org ............................ 561-392-2500
CORAL SPRINGS MUSEUM OF ART 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs csmart.org ..................................... 954-340-5000
HIBEL MUSEUM OF ART 5353 Parkside Drive, Jupiter hibel.com/museum.htm ................... 561-622-5560
LOWE ART MUSEUM 1301 Stanford Drive, Miami miami.edu/lowe .............................. 305-284-3535
MIAMI ART MUSEUM 101 W. Flagler St., Miami miamiartmuseum.org ....................... 305-375-3000
MIAMI CHILDREN'S MUSEUM MCM offers 14 interactive and bilingual galleries, seasonal camps and daily programming. 980 Macarthur Causeway, Miami miamichildrensmuseum.org.....305-373-KIDS(5437)
MUSEUM OF ART-FORT LAUDERDALE The museum has a permanent collection of over 6,000 works. Autonation Academy of Art + Design. One E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale moafl.org ....................................... 954-525-5500
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART 770 NE 125th St., North Miami mocanomi.org ................................ 305-893-6211
NORTON MUSEUM OF ART 1452 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach norton.org ..................................... 561-832-5196
THE SOCIETY OF THE FOUR ARTS Two Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach fourarts.org .................................... 561-655-7227
THE WOLFSONIAN-FIU 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach wolfsonian.org ................................. 305-531-1001
YOUNG AT ART
751 SW 121st Ave., Davie youngatartmuseum.org .....................954-424-0085
CULTURE FOREIGN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION CAMP LINGUA
MUSEUMS-CULTURE & HISTORY AFRICAN-AMERICAN RESEARCH LIBRARY AND CULTURAL CENTER
After school program - Private tutoring - Spanish workshops. Weston and Davie camplingua.com ............................. 954-642-2267
AH-TAH-THI-KI SEMINOLE MUSEUM
2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale ...................................................... 954-357-6282
LYCEE FRANCO-AMERICAIN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, 34725 W. Boundary Road, Clewiston ahtahthiki.com ............................... 877-902-1113
Immerse your child in a French-speaking environment without leaving Florida! Lycee Franco-Americain offers afterschool French classes on their internatl french language immersion school's campus. 8950 Stirling Road, Cooper City lyceefrancoam.org ........................... 954-237-0356
THE ANCIENT SPANISH MONASTERY
MULTILINGUAL LANGUAGE & CULTURAL SOCIETY French and Russian classes. Grades 1-12. Convenient schedule & downtown location. Small class size. 210 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach multilingualsociety.org ..................... 561-228-1688
STEP BY STEP LANGUAGES vivaelespanol.com ........................... 305-666-6609
Encoredancetheatre@aol.com • www.encoredancetheatre.com
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BOCA MUSEUM OF ART
CITY OF PALM BEACH
10 LOCATIONS IN DADE, BROWARD AND PALM BEACH COUNTIES
MUSEUMS-ART ART & CULTURE CENTER OF HOLLYWOOD
TENNIS BRIAN PICCOLO PARK RACQUET CENTER Miami, caselytennis.com ................. 305-962-2633
www.HipHopKidz.net
Amazing books and resources available to all Broward County residents! Come check us out Broward County nova.edu/library/main....................... 954-262-5477
BASS MUSEUM OF ART
CASELY’S TENNIS
305-233-3555 or 954-499-7729
NSU LIBRARY
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9501 Sheridan St., Cooper City....... 954-437-9983
BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED LEVELS AVAILABLE
LIBRARIES
............................................ soccertotsbroward.com
16711 W. Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach spanishmonastery.com ..................... 305-945-1461
AUDUBON HOUSE 5530 Sunset Drive, Miami tropicalaudubon.org ........................ 305-667-7337
THE BARNACLE HISTORIC STATE PARK 3485 Main Highway, Coconut Grove floridastateparks.org/thebarnacle....... 305-442-6866
BOCA RATON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 498 Crawford Blvd., Boca Raton cmboca.org ..................................... 561-368-6875
BONNET HOUSE 900 N. Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale bonnethouse.org ............................. 954-563-5393
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Locations to serve you Year Round Heated Pool (Killian Palms Location)
• 25+ Years Experience • All Levels & Ages • American Red Cross • Private & Group WSI Certified Lessons • CPR Certified • Mommy & Me • Pool Parties Visit Our Website
www.littleswimmers.net 305.383.SWIM • 954.646.SWIM
Congregation Beth Adam South Florida Center For Humanistic Judaism KINDERGARTEN THROUGH BAT/BAR MITZVAH, CONFIRMATION YOUTH GROUP
Join our exciting Children’s Education Program Humanistic Judaism teaches: personal responsibility, Jewish traditions, the importance of the modern family and being an active member of our Jewish community. We celebrate the joys of our Jewish heritage and identity with songs, ceremonies and celebrations.
The Children’s Education Program Offers • Kindergarten thru Bar/Bat Mitzvah • Affordable tuition/scholarships • Small class sizes • Confirmation • Classes meet twice a month • Teen Programs & Youth Groups We teach Jewish culture, history, traditions, and Hebrew language studies
Come for your mind - stay for your heart Our Sunday School is open to visitors to come and experience our Humanistic curriculum. Open House Sunday Aug. 18th, 9AM, Classes 10 AM-noon at the Jewish Federation, Boca Raton. For Information contact BJ (561) 443-1769, www.bethadam.com, or email to info@bethadam.com, visit us on Facebook.
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CASON COTTAGE MUSEUM 5 NE First St., Delray Beach delraybeachhistory.org/cason_cottage.aspx ..................................................... 561-274-9578
CORAL CASTLE MUSEUM 28655 S. Dixie Highway, Miami coralcastle.com ............................... 305-248-6345
DELRAY BEACH CULTURAL LOOP
Back to School:
Yoga = Successful Child!!!
A 1.3 mile walking trail linking historic sites and cultural museums in Delray Beach. ........................................................delrayconnect.com
FLAGLER MUSEUM 1 Whitehall Way, Palm Beach flaglermuseum.us ............................ 561-655-2833
GOLD COAST RAILROAD MUSEUM 12450 SW 152nd St., Miami gcrm.org ......................................... 305-253-0063
HISTORY MIAMI 101 W. Flagler St., Miami historymiami.org ............................ 305-375-1492
THE HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL 1933-1945 Meridian Ave., Miami Beach ...................................................... 305-538-1663
IGFA WORLD FISHING CENTER & MUSEUM
Join us to improve Attention, Memory, Language, Stress Management, ADHD & More
Develop Bridge Brain Connection by Combining Movements and Breathing. Back to School Promotion at
arkayogaforkids.com
300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach igfa.org .......................................... 954-922-4212
INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME One Hall of Fame Drive, Fort Lauderdale ishof.org ........................................ 954-462-6536
JEWISH MUSEUM OF FLORIDA - FIU Come see "Growers, Grocers & Gefilte Fish: A Gastronomic Look at Florida Jews & Food" 10/15/13 through 10/5/14. 301 Washington Ave., Miami Beach jewishmuseum.com ......................... 305-672-5044
JUPITER INLET LIGHTHOUSE & MUSEUM
Ages from 2.5 and up Ph: 305.987.3245 2455 and call today to reserv reserve your Mat. E-mail: arkayogart@gmail.com 12302 SW 128 CT, Suit 103 • Miami, FL 33186
The only inclusion based Hebrew School for children with special needs!
500 Capt. Armour's Way, Jupiter jupiterlighthouse.org ........................ 561-747-8380
MORIKAMI MUSEUM & JAPANESE GARDENS 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach morikami.org .................................. 561-495-0233
MY JEWISH DISCOVERY PLACE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM 6501 W. Sunrise Blvd., Plantation sorefjcc.org .................................... 954-792-6700
MUSEUM OF POLO & HALL OF FAME 9011 Lake Work Road, Lake Worth polomuseum.com ........................... 561-969-3210
NATIVE VILLAGE
Family
3551 N. State Road 7, Hollywood facebook.com/The-Native-Village ..........954-961-4519
PIONEER FLORIDA MUSEUM Volunteers
THE RICHARD AND PAT JOHNSON PALM BEACH COUNTY HISTORY MUSEUM
Supporters/ Community
300 N. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach historicalsocietypbc.org ...................561-832-4164
Chabad Hebrew School The Kulanu Circle • Hands on, creative, and individualized learning, engaging every child to make Judaism alive and relevant • Special Education professionals who are warm, passionate, and caring; 1:5 teacher to student ratio, along with a Friendship Circle volunteer. • Inclusion program philosophy, allowing each child to participate with all children and perform mitzvoth, socialize, and learn with other Jewish children. • Great Bar & Bat Mitzvah instruction and preparation to help children prepare for Bar & Bat Mitzvah in a meaningful way.
For more information please call 305-234-5654 or e-mail: Nechama@chabadofkendall.org
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CHILDREN’S SCIENCE EXPLORIUM Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton scienceexplorium.org ....................... 561-347-3912
MIAMI SCIENCE MUSEUM 3280 S. Miami Ave., Miami miamisci.org ...................................... 305-646-4200
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY & SCIENCE 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale mods.org ....................................... 954-467-6637
SOUTH FLORIDA SCIENCE MUSEUM 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach sfsm.org ........................................ 561-832-1988
AFTER-SCHOOL/ ENRICHMENT BRAIN BALANCE ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS
We can help kids overcome their academic, social and behavioral challenges. ADHD - Learning Disabilities - Processing disorder and Aspergers. 6836 SW 40th St., Suite B, Miami brainbalancecenters.com ................. 305-665-9444
IMACS OF SOUTH FLORIDA Take your child's logical reasoning skills to the next level! Schedule a free placement class. Grades 1-12. Serving Plantation, Boca Raton, Weston, Aventura and Fort Lauderdale imacs.org ........................................ 954-791-2333
SOMERSET ACADEMY
Tuition-free K-12 charter schools in Palm Beach, Broward and Dade........... somersetacademyschools.com
PARKS AND NATURE CLASSES BROWARD ANNE KOLB NATURE CENTER 751 Sheridan St., Hollywood .......... 954-357-5161
BRIAN PICCOLO PARK 9501 Sheridan St., Cooper City........ 954-357-5150 ...................................................... 954-357-8100
C.B. SMITH PARK 900 N. Flamingo Road, Pembroke Pines ...................................................... 954-357-5170
EVERGLADES HOLIDAY PARK 21940 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale ...................................................... 954-434-8111
FERN FOREST NATURE CENTER 201 Lyons Road S., Coconut Creek ...................................................... 954-357-5198
HAMPTON PINES PARK 7800 Hampton Blvd., North Lauderdale ...................................................... 954-726-0274
HUGH TAYLOR BIRCH STATE PARK 3109 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale ...................................................... 954-564-4521
SCHOOLHOUSE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
6503 N. Ocean Drive, Dania ........... 954-923-2833
JOHN U. LLOYD BEACH STATE RECREATION AREA
129 E. Ocean Ave, Boynton Beach schoolhousemuseum.org .................561-742-6780
MARKHAM PARK
SOUTH FLORIDA RAILWAY MUSEUM
MIRAMAR LAKESHORE TENNIS PARK
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach .................................................................sfrm.org
SPADY CULTURAL HERITAGE MUSEUM 170 NW Fifth Ave., Delray Beach spadymuseum.org............................ 561-279-8883
SPORTS IMMORTALS MUSEUM 6830 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton sportsimmortals.com........................ 561-997-2575
STRANAHAN HOUSE 335 SE Sixth Ave., Fort Lauderdale stranahanhouse.org.......................... 954-524-4736
VIZCAYA MUSEUM & GARDENS 3251 S. Miami Ave., Miami vizcayamuseum.org ........................ 305-250-9133
A partnership between The Chabad of Kendall & Pinecrest, the Ruderman Family Foundation, The Sholem Epelbaum Chabad Hebrew School, and Friendship Circle; Sponsored in loving memory of Clayton Fieg and Moshe Sholom Ben Yudel Dovid – Dr. Morry Fox.
Planetarium dome shows for all ages. Group rates for schools - Call to book! Birthday party packages too! 3501 SW Davie Road, Davie iloveplanets.com ............................. 954-201-6681
SANDOWAY HOUSE NATURE CENTER
142 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach sandowayhouse.org .........................561-274-7263
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YESTERYEAR VILLAGE 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach southfloridafair.com ........................ 561-790-5232
16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise.... 954-357-8868
8501 S. Sherman Circle, Miramar .......................................................954-436-1953
MULLINS PARK
10000 NW 29th St., Coral Springs ....... 954-345-2200
PLANTATION HERITAGE PARK 1100 S. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation .... 954-357-5135
QUIET WATERS PARK 401 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach ...................................................... 954-357-5100
SAWGRASS NATURE CENTER & WILDLIFE HOSPITAL 3000 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs ............................................ 954-752-WILD(9453)
SECRET WOODS NATURE CENTER 2701 W. State Road 84, Dania Beach ...................................................... 954-357-8884
TOPEEKEEGEE YUGNEE (T-Y) PARK 3300 N. Park Road, Hollywood ....... 954-357-8811
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MIAMI BEACH NATURE CENTER
DELRAY MUNICIPAL BEACH
3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek ...................................................... 954-357-8870
South Pointe Park, 1 Washington Ave., Miami Beach ................................. 305-361-5421
Atlantic Avenue at State Road A1A ...... 561-243-7250
TREE TOPS PARK
MIAMI DADE PARKS - FIT 2 PLAY
GRASSY WATERS NATURE PRESERVE 8264 Northlake Blvd., West Palm Beach grassywaterspreserve.com............... ..561-804-4985
3900 SW 100th Ave., Davie ............ 954-357-5130
MIAMI-DADE AMELIA EARHART PARK & BILL GRAHAM FARMING VILLAGE 401 E. 65th St., Hialeah ................ 305-685-8389
ARCH CREEK PARK AND NATURE CENTER 1855 NE 135th St., North Miami .... 305-944-6111
A.D. BARNES PARK Sense of Wonder Nature Center 3701 SW 72nd Ave......................... 305-662-4124
BISCAYNE NATIONAL PARK 9700 SW 328th St., Homestead ...................................................... 305-230-7275
BLACK POINT MARINA AND PARK 24775 SW 87th Ave. ...................... 305-258-4092
CASTELLOW HAMMOCK PRESERVE AND NATURE CENTER 22301 SW 162nd Ave., Miami ....... 305-242-7688
DEERING ESTATE AT CUTLER 16701 SW 72nd Ave, Miami deeringestate.com ........................... 305-235-1668
ENCHANTED FOREST ELAINE GORDON PARK 1725 NE 135th St., North Miami .... 305-895-1119
FAIRCHILD TROPICAL BOTANIC GARDEN 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables fairchildgarden.org .......................... 305-667-1651
HOMESTEAD BAYFRONT PARK 9698 SW 328th St., Homestead ...... 305-230-3034
JUNGLE ISLAND Home to the world's most incredible animals! Your next adventure is on Jungle Island. 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami jungleisland.com ............................. 305-400-7000
MATHESON HAMMOCK 9610 Old Cutler Road, Miami .......... 305-665-5475
After-school program. Making children healthier by making fitness fun. Includes homework help. Affordable. Call for a program near you. miamidade.gov/parks ........................................311
MILANDER PARK 4700 Palm Ave., Hialeah ................ 305-557-6770
MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS Biscayne Nature Center 6767 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne .. 305-361-6767
OLD CUTLER HAMMOCK NATURE CENTER
GREEN CAY WETLANDS AND NATURE CENTER 12800 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach. ...................................................... 561-966-7000
GUMBO LIMBO NATURE CENTER 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton gumbolimbo.org .............................. 561-338-1473
HOWARD PARK Parker Avenue south of Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach ........................... 561-804-4950
Bill Sadowski Park, 17555 SW 79th Ave., Miami ...................................................... 305-255-4767
JAMES A. RUTHERFORD PARK
OLETA RIVER STATE RECREATION AREA
JOHN D. MCARTHUR BEACH STATE PARK
3400 NE 163rd St., North Miami Beach ...................................................... 305-919-1846
PELICAN HARBOR SEABIRD STATION 1275 NE 79th St. Causeway, Miami ...................................................... 305-751-9840
TROPICAL PARK 7900 SW 40th St. .......................... 305-226-8316
PALM BEACH ARTHUR R. MARSHALL LOXAHATCHEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 10216 Lee Road, Boynton Beach fws.gov/loxahatchee ........................ 561-732-3684
BLOWING ROCKS NATURE PRESERVE
574 S. Beach Road, Hobe Sound .......................................................561-744-6668
BOAT CLUB PARK Intracoastal Waterway at Northeast 21st Ave., Boynton Beach ............................... 561-742-6000
BUSCH WILDLIFE SANCTUARY 2500 Jupiter Park Drive, Jupiter buschwildlife.com ........................... 561-575-3399
DAGGERWING NATURE CENTER 11200 Park Access Road, Boca Raton ...................................................... 561-629-8760
600 NE 24th St., Boca Raton ......... 561-393-7810
10900 Jack Nicklaus Drive, North Palm Beach ..................................................... .561-624-6952
JOHN PRINCE PARK 4759 S. Congress Ave., Lake Worth pbcgov.com/parks/camping/johnprincepark ...................................................... 561-582-7992
JONATHAN DICKINSON STATE PARK
16450 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound .......................................................772-546-2771
JUPITER ACTIVITY CENTER 200 Military Trail, Jupiter ............... 561-746-5134
LAKE WORTH MUNICIPAL BEACH/POOL State Road A1A ............................. 561-533-7367
LANTANA MUNICIPAL BEACH 100 N. Ocean Blvd. ....................... 561-540-5000
LOGGERHEAD MARINELINE CENTER OF JUNO BEACH Loggerhead Park, 14200 U.S. Highway 1, Juno Beach..................................... 561-627-8280
OCEANFRONT PARK
6415 N. Ocean Blvd., Ocean Ridge .....................................................561-742-6225
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FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE
HERON LAKES FAMILY CENTER
MOUNTS BOTANICAL GARDEN
Providing social, recreational and educational programs for children & young adults with special needs. 8700 SW 112th St., Miami friendshipcirclemiami.org .....................305-234-5654
5601 Coral Ridge Drive, Coral Springs sorefjcc.org ..................................... 954-346-0002
6990 N. Ocean Blvd.,Ocean Ridge.............561-276-3990 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach mounts.org. .................................... 561-233-1757
PALM BEACH COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION pbcgov.com/parks ........................... 561-966-6600
PATCH REEF PARK 2000 Yamato Road, Boca Raton....... 561-367-7035
PEANUT ISLAND PARK 6500 Peanut Island Road, Riviera Beach ...................................................... 561-845-4445
PHIL FOSTER PARK 900 E. Blue Heron Blvd., Riviera Beach ...................................................... 561-966-6600
PINE JOG ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER 6301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach pinejog.org ...................................... 561-686-6600
RED REEF PARK 1400 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton ....561-393-7815
RIVERBEND PARK
9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter .......................................................561-966-6600
SANDOWAY HOUSE NATURE CENTER 142 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach sandowayhouse.org .......................... 561-274-7263
SOUTH BAY RV CAMPGROUND 100 Levee Road, South Bay pbcgov.com/parks/camping/southbay ...................................................... 561-992-9045
SOUTH COUNTY REGIONAL PARK 11200 Park Access Road, Boca Raton ...................................................... 561-966-6600
SOUTH INLET PARK BEACH 1298 S. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton .... 561-966-6600
SOUTH OLIVE PARK COMMUNITY CENTER 345 Summa St., West Palm Beach ...................................................... 561-804-4945
SPANISH RIVER PARK 3001 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton ...................................................... 561-393-7840
SUGAR SAND PARK 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton ...................................................... 561-347-3900
TIM HUXHOLD SKATE PARK 400 Crawford Blvd., Boca Raton ...... 561-393-7818
VETERANS’ PARK 802 NE First St., Delray Beach ........ 561-243-7350
WAKODAHATCHEE WETLANDS 13026 Jog Road, Delray Beach pbcgov.com/waterutilities/wakodahatchee ...................................................... 561-493-6000
WEST JUPITER RECREATION CENTER 6401 Indiantown Road, Jupiter ....... 561-694-5430
WESTGATE PARK AND RECREATION CENTER 3691 Oswego Ave., West Palm Beach ...................................................... 561-694-5455
COMMUNITY CENTERS/ ORGANIZATIONS BROWARD
FRENCH and RUSSIAN classes for children at Multilingual Society 210 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach
561-228-1688
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS bgcbc.org Pompano Beach ............................. 954-941-2697 Hollywood ...................................... 954-983-0626 Fort Lauderdale (NFL YET Center) .... 954-585-6351 Fort Lauderdale (NW Second St.) ..... 954-463-6392 Fort Lauderdale (Broward Blvd.) ....... 954-797-7097 Lauderhill ...................................... 954-731-3552 Carver Ranches .............................. 954-967-8787 North Lauderdale ........................... 954-726-3927 Davie (SW 133rd Ave.) ................... 954-236-2790 Davie (NW 33rd St.) ....................... 954-433-9000
MIAMI-DADE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
8500 Jog Road, Boynton Beach jcconline.com ................................. 561-740-9000
MICHAEL-ANN RUSSELL JCC
18900 NE 25th Ave., North Miami Beach marjcc.org .................................... 305-932-4200
SAMUEL & HELENE M. SOREF JCC 6501 W. Sunrise Blvd., Plantation sorefjcc.org. .................................... 954-792-6700
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENTS BROWARD COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION broward.org/parks ...........................954-357-8100
CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH
PALM BEACH BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS
miamidade.gov/parks ........................................ 311
bgcpbc.org West Palm (Marine Drive)................ 561-683-3392 West Palm (Pinewood Ave.) ............. 561-881-9565 Boca Raton .................................... 561-994-7551 Delray Beach ................................. 561-279-0251 Belle Glade .................................... 561-992-5399 Wellington ..................................... 561-790-0343 Riviera Beach................................. 561-842-5234
LGBT SUPPORT SUNSERVE & PFLAG YOUTH AND FAMILY SUPPORT
Support services for LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Question youth and those who love them. Broward County, sunserve.com, 954-764-5150
RELIGIOUS ADOLPH & ROSE LEVIS JCC
9801 Donna Klein Blvd., Boca Raton levisjcc.org ..................................... 561-852-3200
ALVIN S. GROSS ACTIVITY CENTER 748 Riverside Drive, Coral Springs sorefjcc.org ..................................... 954-344-6790
CONGREGATION BETH ADAM
Beth Adam is founded on humanistic principles. We stress the importance of family, tradition and education. Boca Raton, bethadam.com ..............561-433-1760
DAVE & MARY ALPER JCC
11155 SW 112th Ave., Miami alperjcc.org..................................... 305-271-9000
DAVID POSNACK JCC 5850 S Pine Island Road, Davie dpjcc.org ........................................ 954-434-0499
MIAMI DADE COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION
PALM BEACH COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION pbcgov.com/parks ........................... 561-966-6625
SCOUTS BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA sfcbsa.org ...................................... 954-584-4200
GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEAST FLORIDA COUNCIL gssef.org ........................................ 954-739-7660
GIRL SCOUTS OF TROPICAL FLORIDA COUNCIL girlscoutsfl.org ............................... 305-253-4841
YMCA YMCA OF BROWARD COUNTY
Child care, summer camp, holiday care East Broward ..................................954-334-9622 Fort Lauderdale................................954-467-2444 Fort Lauderdale................................954-623-5555 Lauderdale Lakes/Lauderhill .............754-322-3600 Parkland ..........................................954-384-9622 Pembroke Pines ...............................954-761-5437 Hollywood .......................................954-989-9622 Sheinberg Family Y of Weston ..........954-424-9622
YMCA OF GREATER MIAMI
ymcamiami.org ................................305-357-4000
YMCA OF PALM BEACH YMCA.net West Palm Beach ............................ 561-968-9622 Boca Raton ..................................... 561-395-9622 Boynton Beach................................ 561-738-9622
YWCA GREATER MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
GREATER MIAMI JEWISH FEDERATION
YWCA-miami.org ..............................305-377-9922
Stanley C. Myers Building, 4200 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. jewishmiami.org .................. 305-576-4000
YWCApbc.org ...................................561-640-0050
Sol Children ChildrenTheatre Theatre announces the only one of it’s kind in Boca Raton MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE Open for young actors aged 7 – 12 … please only sign up for this workshop if you want to learn, have fun and perform in a fully-staged musical directed by Boca’s best instructors! sign up early!!!! Only accepting 20 students … s REGISTRATION: Tuesdays, We Wednesdays & Thursdays W 3:30 – 7:30pm m at Sol Children Theatre REGISTRATION N CLOSES: September 20
NEW students receive 25% discount.
4 PERFORMANCES: Friday March 28 Saturday March 29 Sunday March 30
TUITION: Oncee per lifetime per family registration fee of $50 Tuition Tuitt per participant only $450 for 18 weeks!!! BEST VALUE IN BOCA! B
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After-school programs offered from various locations in North Miami Beach. 17051 NE 19th Ave., North Miami Beach citynmb.com .......................................305-948-2957
The NEW session starts on Sept 9
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bgcmia.org 2805 SW 32nd Ave. ....................... 305-446-2654 10915 NW 14th Ave. ..................... 305-758-5753 9475 N. Kendall Drive .................... 305-279-3013 7090 NW 22nd Ave. ....................... 305-694-4889 1245 Michigan Ave......................... 305-673-7760
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Sunday, Sept. 1 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Kids Puppet Theater. Enjoy a fun puppet show for children 10 and under. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Bayfront Park, 301 N. Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-358-7550 or bayfrontparkmiami.com. Free. Up Past Bedtime Movie. Snuggle with family and friends under a blanket for a movie at the park. Be sure to get there at 7 when gates open. Snack on some popcorn during the movie and don’t forget to work modest pajamas. Arrive before 8:15, there will be no entry to the park after then. 7 p.m. The Barnacle Historic State Park, 3485 Main Highway, Coconut Grove. 305-442-6866. General admission, $6; Children 2-5, $3; children under 2, free.
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Beat the Heat Hike. This hour long hike leads adventurers through scrub, pine flatwoods and cypress habitats to examine how animals and plants adapt to the summer heat. Be sure to wear sunscreen and bring water. Registration is required. 8-9 a.m. Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach. 954-357-5100 or QuietWatersPark@broward.org . Free.
PALM BEACH COUNTY Canoe the Slough. Come paddle through the Everglades and learn about the ecology and history of the area. Guests should bring water, a hat, and sunscreen. 1-3 p.m. Grassy Waters Preserve, 8264 Northlake Blvd., West Palm Beach. 561-804-4985 or wpb.org/grassywaters. Adults, $12; Children, $4.
Learn to Kayak. Beginners will receive instruction from representatives at Adventure Times Kayaks in a land-based course that gives beginners the skills necessary for kayaking. Reservations are highly recommended. 10-11 a.m. Amphitheater, John D. MacArthur Beach State, 10900 Jack Nicklaus Drive, North Palm Beach. 561-624-6952. Park admission, $5 per car.
Monday, Sept. 2 PALM BEACH COUNTY Lighthouse Chickee Chats. Bring a small mat or blanket for 45 minutes of story time and craft activities focusing on Florida history and local plants and animals. For children 10 and under. Registration required. 10:30 a.m. Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, 500 Captain Armour’s Way. 561-747-8380 ext. 101 or jupiterlighthouse.org. Free.
Tuesday, Sept. 3 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Family Night. Parents can bring their kids for an evening of bilingual story time and crafts. 6:30-7:30 p.m. JFK Library Branch, 190 W. 49 St., Hialeah. 305-8212700 or hialeahfl.gov. Free. LEGO Monthly Model Mini Build. Bring children 6-14 for a monthly LEGO building activity. Kids will learn how to build a cool mini model and take it home. 5 p.m. LEGO Store Aventura, 19501 Biscayne Blvd. 305-7927395 or stores.lego.com. Free.
editor’s picks Saturday, Sept. 7 Miami Children’s Museum’s 10th Birthday Party Celebration. Join Miami Children’s Museum as we celebrate our 10th birthday with birthday games, activities and surprises all based on the number 10, including hopscotch, a waterballoon toss, three-legged races, a MiChiMu Dance Party with different cultural dances, balloon animals, face-painting and cake. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. 305-373-5437, miamichildrensmuseum.org. Miami-Dade residents can get a reduced admission of $10 for the entire month of September. Event cost is $10 and includes access to all the museum’s exhibits.
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Grandparents Day. Celebrate grandparents with some family fun, including creating a family tree, making a scrapbook, writing a postcard, taking a family photo and having the grandchildren interview their grandparents. Noon-5 p.m., The Flagler Museum, 1 Whitehall Way, Palm Beach. 561-655-2833 or FlaglerMuseum.us. Adults, $18; youth 13-17, $10; children 6-12, $3. Children younger than 6, free.
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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MEETUP.COM PLAYGROUP Tuesdays. This is an opportunity for structured mom-child activity and for children to play while their mothers exchange parenting advice and share experiences. 1-4 p.m. The Gathering Place, 5810 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami. 786-953-6417 or theplacewegather. com. Annual membership, $15.
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BROWARD COUNTY Storybook Adventures. Children 3-5 can enjoy stories and activities. 10:30-11 a.m. Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines. 954-5389996. Free.
PALM BEACH COUNTY A Story ‘n More. Children 2-4 can experience books through interactive performances, singing, movement and props. There will be an art activity with each session. 11:15 a.m.-noon. Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center, 129 East Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. 561-742-6780 or schoolhousemuseum.org. Free with paid museum admission.
Wednesday, Sept. 4 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Family Grandparents Day Storytime. Celebrate Grandparents Day with stories for the whole family. 6:30-7:15 p.m. Palm Springs North Branch Library, 17601 NW 78th Ave., Miami. 305-8208564. Free. Free Day at Fairchild. Enjoy the tropical rainforest, award-winning dining and great art for free. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables. 305-6671651or fairchildgarden.org. Free. Free Storytelling. Children and families are welcome to participate in a unique learning experience. Kids will have the opportunity for story time in addition to learning critical thinking skills. They will learn the components of a story and how to use them to develop their senses. 6-7 p.m. Mary Brickell Village, 901 S. Miami Ave., Miami. 305-381-6130 or marybrickellvillage.com. Free. Mommy and Me. This program is for children 2-5 and their parents to bond over animal interactions, fun activities and silly crafts. Advanced reservations are suggested. 10 a.m.-noon or 1-3 p.m. at Miami Seaquarium, 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway. 305-361-570, ext. 526, or education@msq.cc. Parent and child, $12; Additional parent or child, $6.
BROWARD COUNTY Family Storytime. Bring kids 3 and up for an evening of books and fun. Caregivers should remain with the child and are encouraged to join in on the fun. 6:30-7 p.m. Richard C. Sullivan Public Library, 500 NE 26th St., Wilton Manors. 954-390-2195 or wiltonmanors.com. Free. Stories for a Starry Night. This presentation for children in fourth grade and older, as well as adults, features stories and information about the objects that are currently visible in our evening sky, such as bright stars, planets and constellations. After the show, guests are welcome to gaze at the sky through a telescope at the observatory. 7 p.m. at Buehler Planetarium and Observatory, Broward College Central Campus, 3501 SW Davie Road, Davie. Call 954-201-6681. $4.
PALM BEACH COUNTY American Girl: Rebecca. Kids 6-12 can celebrate American Girl Rebecca with games and crafts about her
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Fridays. For just $5, anyone 17 and younger is invited to check out a collection of approximately 1,200 automotive vehicles spanning the decades, including military vehicles, James Bond cars and Batmobiles. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dezer Collection Auto Museum, 2000 NE 146th St., North Miami. 305-354-7680 or dezercollection.com. Adults, $25 per building; Seniors, $15 per building.
FAMILY STUDIO Saturdays. Children 5-12 can explore the different themes in the art gallery and then create their own artwork in the Reynolds Classroom. Space is limited and registration is required. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Norton Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. 561-8325196, ext. 1196, or norton.org. General admission, $12; Students, $5. Children 12 and under and members receive free admission. There is an $8 materials fee for nonmembers and $6 for members.
TRAIN RIDES Saturdays and Sundays. Enjoy 20-minute train rides on the Edwin Link Children’s Railroad. 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Gold Coast Railroad Museum, 12450 SW 152nd St., Miami. 305-2530063 or gcrm.org. Rides, $3; Museum admission: Adults, $8; Children 3-12, $6; Children 1 and younger, free.
Fridays. Enjoy family fun with a DJ, face painter, games, bounce houses and more. 5-8 p.m. Arts Park at Young Circle, Hollywood Blvd. and U.S. 1, Hollywood. 954-921-3500 or visithollywoodfl.org/events.aspx. Free.
BE KIND TO ANIMALS Sundays. Meet a native or exotic animal, learn about how animals live in the wild, how we can best interact with them and how our choices affect their quality of life. 11-11:20 a.m. Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital, 3000 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs. 954-752-9453, sncrobin@aol.com or sawgrassnaturecenter.org. Free. MATH AND LOGIC ENRICHMENT - PLANTATION Sept. 7, 10, 19. This class is designed for children 6-11. Parents will have the opportunity to see how their children think and respond to new ideas. Registration is required. 10 a.m. IMACS Plantation, 7435 NW 4th St. 954-791-2333 or imacs.org. Free. MATH AND LOGIC ENRICHMENT - WESTON Sept. 11, 20, 21. This class is designed for children 6-11. Parents will have the opportunity to see how their children think and respond to new ideas. Registration is required. 10 a.m. IMACS Weston, 2585 Glades Circle. 954-791-2333 or imacs.org. Free.
PALM BEACH COUNTY ANIMAL FEEDINGS Wednesdays-Saturdays. Gather around the alligator tank and learn about a baby gator while he is being fed on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Come learn about snakes while they are being fed on Thursdays and the striped skunk George on Fridays. 3:15-3:30 p.m. Daggerwing Nature Center, 11200 Park Access Road, Boca Raton. 561-629-8760. Free. MATH AND LOGIC ENRICHMENT – BOCA RATON Sept. 12, 14, 18. This class is designed for children 6-11. Parents will have the opportunity to see how their children think and respond to new ideas. Registration is required. 10 a.m. IMACS Boca Raton, 23172 Sandalfoot Plaza Drive. 561-470-1178 or imacs.org. Free.
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BROWARD COUNTY WONDERSCAPES Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. These workshops children 5 and younger feature Earth-friendly art with recycled materials on Mondays, live music, instruments, singing and movement on Wednesdays and an interactive literary adventure on Fridays. 11:30 a.m.noon. Young At Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave., Davie. 954-424-5022 or youngatartmuseum.org. Adults, $13; Children 1 and older and seniors 62 and older, $12; Members, free.
NATURE EXPLORERS Wednesdays. There is a different theme each week at this hand-on adventure, full of craft projects, live animal interaction, fun stories and other educational activities for children 3-5. 10-11 a.m. Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital, 3000 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs. 954-752-9453, sncrobin@aol. com or sawgrassnaturecenter.org. Members, $5; Nonmembers, $8.
Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, except April 13. In this 30-minute program geared at children 5-12, a trained volunteer teaches participants about sea turtle rescue and release and common injuries and illnesses that affect these endangered animals. Wed. and Fri., 3:30 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Loggerhead Marinelife Center, 14200 U.S. Highway One, Juno Beach, 561627-8280, ext. 107, info@marinelife.org or marinelife.org. Free.
ROOTS AND SHOOTS CLUB Wednesdays. In conjunction with Jane Goodall’s worldwide kids’ activist group, children will create hands-on local service projects that show care and concern for the environment, animals and the human community. Each meeting includes a project and peacerelated activities. Registration is required. Children 5 to 9, 3-4 p.m.; Children 10 to 16 , 5-6 p.m. Sunflower Creative Arts, 2601 Saint Andrews Blvd., Boca Raton. 561-482-3412 or sunflowercreativearts.org. Free.
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» fairs & festivals LABOR DAY BIRD FESTIVAL Sept. 9. Celebrate Florida’s birds with live bird exhibits, birding classes and special birding tours by birding expert Paddy Cunningham. There will also be activities for the whole family and Wildlife Curator Laura Wyatt will have special Birds of Prey presentations. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie. 954-473-2955 or flamingogardens.org. General admission, $9; children 4-11, $5. Free admission for members and children 3 and under. There will be an additional cost for the Narrated Tram Tour. LITERACY FAIR Sept. 14. Bring the family out for this event promoting literacy. There will be authors, performers, refreshments, food trucks, characters, music, arts and crafts, and more. Noon-4 p.m. JFK Library Branch, 190 W. 49 St., Hialeah. 305-821-2700 or hialeahfl.gov. Free.
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weekend with music, art and the planting of Pinwheels for Peace. On Saturday, there will be a day of peace featuring peace-related music, dance, poetry, skits and more. 7:45 a.m. Coral Springs Peace Garden, 2855 Coral Springs Drive. 954-344-1063. Free.
FALL ANTIQUE SHOW Sept. 21-22. Come out for Police Athletic League fundraiser featuring dealers throughout South Florida who will be showing off their antiques. Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Cultural Community Center, 410 SE Third St., Hallandale Beach. 954-457-1466.
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Russian and American heritage. Registration is required. 4 p.m. Acreage Branch Library, 15801 Orange Blvd., Loxahatchee. 561-681-4100. Free.
Thursday, Sept. 5 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Bark and Read. Join Flora, licensed therapy greyhound, for stories and petting time. 3:30-4:30 p.m. West Kendall Regional Library, 10201 Hammocks Blvd. 305385-7135. Free.
BROWARD COUNTY Full-Day Program at the Park. Kids 6-17 can enjoy an entire day of open play, games, music, computer access, sports, special events and more. Participants must bring their own lunch and snacks. Registration is required. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunview Park, 1500 SW 42nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 954-791-1040 or broward.org. Free.
Friday, Sept. 6 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Kids Puppet Theater. Enjoy a fun puppet show for children 10 and under. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Bayfront Park, 301 N. Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-358-7550 or bayfrontparkmiami.com. Free.
BROWARD COUNTY ArtsPark Movie Night. Bring lawn chairs or blankets to watch “The Princess Diaries.” 8-9:30 p.m. ArtsPark at Young Circle Amphitheater, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood. 954-921-3500. Free. Brunch & Movies. Enjoy a nice brunch with a movie. 10 a.m. Davie Town Hall, 3801 S. Pine Island Road. 954327-3940 or davie-fl.gov. $4.
PALM BEACH COUNTY Movie Time. Bring the whole family for a fun movie. 1 p.m. Highland Beach Municipal Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach. 561-278-5455 or ci.highlandbeach.fl.us. Free. Safari Nights. Enjoy a night out at the zoo with a different family friendly theme each night. Expect lots of
children’s entertainment, animal encounters and special performances of the Wings Over Water bird show and the Wild Things stage show. 5:30-9 p.m. Palm Beach Zoo, 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. General admission, $18.95; Seniors 3-12, $16.95; Children 3-12, $12.95. Members and children under 3 receive free admission. Tot Time. Bring children 18 months to 4 to enjoy play stations, crafts and snacks. 10 a.m.-noon. Community Center, Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 561-347-3900. $5.
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opportunity to build a fun craft. Registration Is required. 9 a.m.-noon. Home Depot. Various locations. homedepot. com. Free. First Saturday. Enjoy a day of fun with 30 historic trains and interactive displays. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Gold Coast Railroad Museum, 12450 SW 152 St., Miami. 305-2530063 or gcrm.org. Free. Pinwheels at the Museum. Enjoy an entire day of family bonding at the museum. Get creative by decorating pinwheels. 3 p.m. Coral Springs Museum of Art, 2855 Coral Springs Drive. 954-340-5000 or csmart.org. $4. Splashers Kids Club. Come out for character appearances, a magician, musical entertainment, face painting, giveaways and other activities. 3-5 p.m. Dolphin Mall, 11401 NW 12th St., Doral. Visit dophinmall.com. Free. St. Mary Magdalene Fish Fry. This second annual event will feature plenty of fish to eat for a good cause. Funds will help the youth group, St. Laurence Chapel homeless shelter and others. 5-9:30 p.m. St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church, 1400 Riverside Drive, Coral Springs. 954-753-1400 or stmandm.org. Adults, $12; children, $6; couples, $20.
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» theater, shows & concerts ANVITA September 1. This adaptation of the famous fairy tale “Sleeping Beauty” features Indian Classical Dances. Experience the story in a whole new way. Sat., 6 p.m. Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. $20-$40.
DUCK IN THE TRUCK September 7. Come out for a unique show featuring Speaker the Wonder Dog as he encounters a dinosaur-dragon. Sat., 2-3 p.m. Puppetry Arts Center of the Palm Beaches, 94 NE 2 Ave., Delray Beach. 561-243-4330 or puppetcenter.org. General admission, $6.50; cash only.
prince sent to rescue a feisty princess. Expect a lot of laughs, fun dancing and beautiful scenery. This adaptation will surely thrill. Reservations are required. Sat., 2 p.m. Showtime Boca, 503 SE Mizner Blvd., Suite 73, Boca Raton. Call 561-394-2626. General admission, $14; children under 12, $10.
DISNEY ON ICE: PRINCESSES AND HEROS September 25-29. Explore the world of princes and princesses in this spectacular ice show where love prevails. Watch Prince Eric break Ursula’s spell
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September 14. See the famous fable about a great race between a slow tortoise and the arrogant hare. The story will be modernized with the mention of television coverage and lessons on nutrition and exercise. Sat., 2-3 p.m. Puppetry Arts Center of the Palm Beaches, 94 NE 2 Ave., Delray Beach. 561-2434330 or puppetcenter.org. General admission, $6.50; cash only.
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September 19-22. Explore the world of princes and princesses in this spectacular ice show where love prevails. Watch Prince Eric break Ursula’s spell to reclaim his true love, Ariel. See Prince Philip defeat the evil Maleficent and awaken Sleeping Beauty. Take a trip on a magic carpet and explore a whole new world with Princess Jasmine and Aladdin. The show will feature high jumps and acrobats as the tales of Cinderella, Belle, Snow White, Rapunzel and Tiana are played out on ice. Thurs., 7 p.m.; Fri., 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m. and 3 and 7 p.m.; Sun., 1 and 5 p.m. BB&T Center, 1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise. Call 954-835-8000 or visit Ticketmaster.com. $16-$52.
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to reclaim his true love, Ariel. See Prince Philip defeat the evil Maleficent and awaken Sleeping Beauty. Take a trip on a magic carpet and explore a whole new world with Princess Jasmine and Aladdin. The show will feature high jumps and acrobats as the tales of Cinderella, Belle, Snow White, Rapunzel and Tiana are played out on ice. Wed.-Fri., 7 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m. and 3 and 7 p.m.; Sun., 1 and 5 p.m. American Airlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. $16-$52.
SESAME STREET LIVE! CAN’T STOP SINGING September 27-29. See Elmo get ahold of a magic wand, turning Sesame Street into a full-blown musical with dances and musical montages. Listen to Baby Bear and Grover sing their highs and lows while Cookie Monster pays homage to his favorite treat. Witness Bert and Ernie conversing
4-5:30 p.m. Saturdays. ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood. 954-921-3500 or hollywoodfl.org. Free. Family Fun Day. This annual event features swimming, diving boards, fire trucks, snorkeling, games, raffle prizes and more. All proceeds from the raffle will benefit Tomorrow’s Rainbow. 4:30-7:30 p.m. Pompano Aquatic Center, 820 NE 18th Ave., Pompano Beach. 754-2460665 or SplashesandSmiles@gmail.com. Free. Kids’ Fishing Derby. Children 5-15 are invited to participate in a fishing derby. They should bring a fishing pole and bait. There will be prizes for the best catch in each category. Beginners are welcome to join in. 8:3010:30 a.m. Welleby Park, 11100 NW 44th St., Sunrise. 954-747-4600 or sunrisefl.gov. Free.
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Grandparents Day with a fun event for both adults and kids. Create an easy-care faerie garden container to take home. Be sure to bring garden gloves and some little
September 27-November 15. Come and see this adaptation based on the books by James Marshall & Harry Allard. The story follows Miss Nelson’s unruly class confronting their worst nightmare as Viola Swamp steps in to substitute. The kids will learn valuable lessons as they search for their missing teacher. Sat., 2 p.m. Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables. 305-444-9293 or actorsplayhouse. org. $10.
TALES OF TOGETHERNESS September 28. This show is based on the children’s books “Big Al” and “The Crayon Box that Talked.” Expect hand, rod, found object and shadow puppetry while learning lessons of tolerance. Sat., 2-3 p.m. Puppetry Arts Center of the Palm Beaches, 94 NE 2 Ave., Delray Beach. 561-243-4330 or puppetcenter.org. General admission, $6.50; cash only.
“helpers.” Registration is required. 1-3 p.m. Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. 561-233-1757. Members, $35; nonmembers $40; children under 12, free.
Kids Choice Sports, Dance and Fitness Open House. Come out for a great afternoon with free trial classes, demonstrations, giveaways and more. Parents and kids can meet the coaches and sign up for classes. 2-6 p.m. Rising Stars Gymnastics, Inc., 6500 W. Rogers Circle, Suite 1000, Boca Raton. gokidschoice.com or 561-998-4225. Free. 6500 W. Rogers Cir #1000 Boca Raton, Fl 33487 Lego Builders Club. Hang out with other builders and creative fun projects. For children 6-12. Registration is required. 2 p.m. Acreage Branch Library, 15801 Orange Blvd., Loxahatchee. 561-681-4100. Free. Newbie Canoe. Beginners can learn the basics of canoeing and paddle through the Everglades. Guests should bring water, a hat, and sunscreen. 10 a.m. Grassy
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» exhibits for families NEW THIS MONTH DINOSAURS IN MOTION EXHIBIT OPENING WEEKEND. Sept. 28 and 29. Celebrate the opening of the new exhibit with lots of fun activities. For “DinoStrut,” kids will stomp heir feet and see what sort of tracks they leave behind. For “Chocolate Fossils,” kids will channel their inner paleontologist by excavating chocolate chips from cookies. During “Be a Paleontologist,” kids will search dig pits for fossilized bones. There will also be a shark tooth necklace activity, a paper mache egg activity and more. Noon-4 p.m. Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. 954-467-6637 or mods.org. Adults, $14; Seniors, $13; Kids 2-12, $12; Kids 1 and younger and members, free.
ARTISTIC LICENSE: A MDCPS ART TEACHER EXHIBIT Sept. 6-30. This exhibit is presented by Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ Visual Art Department, “Artistic License.” The gallery will showcase works from master artists Ray Azcuy, Pablo Cano, Alejandro Mendoza, Lucinda Linderman as well as art educators. Tues.-Fri., noon-6 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Closed Mondays. Coral Gables Museum Corp., 285 Aragon Ave. 305-603-8067 or coralgablesmuseum.org. Adults, $7; students and seniors, $5; children 6-12, $3. Free for children under 6.
AFRICAN DIASPORA Sept. 20-Nov. 9. Miami’s Urban Collective’s ArtAfrica and Palm Beach County’s Collaboration artists have teamed up to feature the work of contemporary regional artists inspired by the African Diaspora. Artists include Adonnis Parker, Bayunga Kialeuka, Dinizulu Gene Tinnie, Todd Eliott Mansa and Anthony Burks Sr. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sat., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Armory Art Center, 1700 Parker Ave., West Palm Beach. 561-832-1776, registrar@armoryart.org or armoryart.org. Free.
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WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE: MAURICE SENDAK IN HIS OWN WORDS AND PICTURES Through Sept. 15. This interactive exhibit takes visitors into the world of some of author Maurice Sendak’s most beloved books. In the Chicken Soup Bowl & Kitchen section, slide into a bowl of foam soup and rice or bake an imaginary meal in a scene out of “In the Night Kitchen.” Visit the Wild Things Fun Mirror and step into the costumes of your favorite characters. At Rose’s Stoop, read some of your favorite books on the front steps of Rosie’s Brooklyn Brownstone, as seen in “Really Rosie.” Finally, enjoy the Musical Masterpiece section where visitors can design their own masterpieces while listening to classical music. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Young At Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave., Davie. 954424-0085. General admission, $13; seniors and children over 1, $12; Broward Residents, $11.
CREATE Through Sept. 22. This major group project features over 20 years of work by artists involved with Creativity Explored, Creative Growth Art Center and the National Institute for Art and Disabilities Art Center (NIAD). Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., Nonn-5 p.m., First Wed. of each month, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Boca Museum of Art, 501 Plaza Real. 561-392-2500 or info@bocamuseum.org. Adults, $8; Seniors, $6; Students, $5. Children 12 and under and members are free.
BLOCK BY BLOCK: INVENTING AMAZING ARCHITECTURE Through Oct. 13. Visits will have the opportunity to see a LEGO recreation of 10 landmark skyscrapers from around the world. The buildings include the World Trade Center in New York, the Seattle Space Needle, Burj Khalifa in Dubai and Taipei 101 in Taiwan. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Norton Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. 561-832-5196, ext. 1196, or norton.org. General admission, $12; Students, $5. Children 12 and younger and members are free.
DINO ISLAND Through Jan. 5. Explore the prehistoric world with dinosaurs in this fun new exhibit. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. 305-646-7220, ext. 266, or cvila@elcmdm.org. Free.
Through Sept. 8. Visitors will have the rare chance to see the original drawings of this stable in American popular culture. This is the largest exhibit of original drawings, featuring more than 70 cartoon strips over the course of five decades. In the Peanuts Play Area, visitors will get the chance to make their own cartoon creations. On June 8, the opening day party will have Peanuts-themed music, a discussion and demonstration, prizes and raffles and a Snoopy dog house. There will also be chocolate chip cookies and root beer, Snoopy’s favorites. Mon.Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., Noon-5 p.m. Art and Culture Center of Hollywood. 1650 Harrison St. 954-921-3274 or info@artandculturecenter. org. Adults, $10; Students, seniors and children 4-17, $6. Free for members and children 3 and under.
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Waters Preserve, 8264 Northlake Blvd., West Palm Beach. 561-804-4985 or wpb.org/grassywaters. Adults, $6; Children, $2. Playground Playdate. Parents can bring their children for a monthly play date with activities, giveaways, and the latest news on upcoming events. 11 a.m. Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 561-3473948. Free.
Sunday, Sept. 8 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Barnacle, Books, Birds & Boats. Celebrate Adult and Family Literacy Month fun for the whole family. There will be educational activities, games, prizes, ranger story time and more. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The Barnacle Historic State Park, 3485 Main Highway, Coconut Grove. 305442-6866. Event is free with $2 park admission. Family Sundays. Come out for a day of family fun as the Miami Marlins take on the Washington Nationals. Guests can enjoy pregame activities including face painters, inflatables and interactive games. Radio Disney AM 990 will provide music for the event. Get there early for Snapshot Sunday which allows guests the chance to take a picture with a player. After the game, kids 12 and under can run the bases in the Diamond Dash. 11:30 a.m. 501 Marlins Way, Miami. 305-480-1300 or marlins.com. Activities are free but must have tickets to the game for Diamond Dash and Snapshop Sunday. Kids Puppet Theater. Enjoy a fun puppet show for children 10 and under. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Bayfront Park, 301 N. Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-358-7550 or bayfrontparkmiami.com. Free.
PALM BEACH COUNTY Grandparents Day. Celebrate grandparents with some family fun. Activities include creating a family tree, making a scrapbook, writing a postcard, taking a family photo and having the grandchildren interview their grandparents. Noon-5 p.m., The Flagler Museum, 1 Whitehall Way, Palm Beach. 561-655-2833 or FlaglerMuseum.us. Adults, $18; youth 13-17, $10; children 6-12, $3. Children under six receive free admission. Kayak Expedition. Set out on a journey to explore the remote areas of the preserve. Hat, water, sunscreen are recommended. Guests should bring water, a hat, and sunscreen. 10 a.m. Grassy Waters Preserve, 8264 Northlake Blvd., West Palm Beach. 561-804-4985 or wpb.org/ grassywaters. Single kayak, $20; tandem kayak, $30.
Monday, Sept. 9 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Girl Scout Flower Garden. Boys and girls are invited to join Ms. Sharen for storytime and a craft. 3:304:30 p.m. Palmetto Bay Branch Library, 17641 Old Cutler Road. 305-232-1771. Free.
BROWARD COUNTY Mother Goose Time. Children up to 36 months can enjoy songs, stories and activities with a caregiver present. 10-10:30 a.m. Deerfield Beach Percy White Branch Library, 837 E. Hillsboro Blvd. 954-357-7680. Free.
Tuesday, Sept. 10 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Family Night. Parents can bring their kids for an evening of bilingual story time and crafts. 6:30-7:30 p.m. JFK Library Branch, 190 W. 49 St., Hialeah. 305-8212700 or hialeahfl.gov. Free.
BROWARD COUNTY Storybook Adventures. Children 3-5 can enjoy stories and activities. 10:30-11 a.m. Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines. 954-5389996. Free.
PALM BEACH COUNTY A Story ‘n More. Children 2-4 can experience books through interactive performances, singing, movement and props. There will be an art activity with each session. 11:15 a.m.-noon. Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center, 129 East Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. 561-742-6780 or schoolhousemuseum.org. Free with paid museum admission.
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CREATIVE ARTS FOR KIDS FOR KIDS AGES 6-12 First Saturday of every month, 2-4 pm Art making projects modeled after contemporary artists and modern masters. Members: $12; Non-Members: $18 Discounts for siblings. Scholarships available. RSVP recommended For more information & to apply, visit www.mocanomi.org or call 305.893.6211
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MOCA Education programs are funded in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment of the Arts, with the additional support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Council, the Miami-Dade Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. MOCA Art Institute is funded by a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation as part of its Knight Arts Challenge. The MOCA Art Institute is funded by The Children’s Trust. The Trust is a dedicated source of revenue established by voter referendum to improve the lives of children and families in Miami-Dade County.
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Wednesday, Sept. 11 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Miami Marlins Kids Eat Free Night. Join the Miami Marlins as they take on the Atlanta Braves. Kids eat fee but must be accompanied by an adult. In honor of September 11, it is also Patriot Day/First Responders Appreciation Night. 7:10 p.m. 501 Marlins Way, Miami. 305-480-1300 or marlins.com. Ticket prices vary.
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PALM BEACH COUNTY Baby Steps. Bring children 3 months to walking for socializing and activities. Parents can share activities with baby such as exercises, fingerplays, songs, mirror play and more. Sept. 11-Oct. 16 at 9:30-10 a.m. Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center, 129 East Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. 561-742-6780 or schoolhousemuseum.org. Members, $30; Nonmembers, $35.
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Character Storytime. Bring children 5 and under for interactive storytime and fun activities courtesy of Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. 10 a.m. Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura. 305-935-1110 or aventuramall.com. Free.
BROWARD COUNTY Nature Tots. Bring children 2-4 for an hour of stories, songs, or arts and crafts, ending with a short nature walk. Registration is required. 10-11 a.m. Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 Lyons Road South, Coconut Creek. 954-3575198 or fernforest@broward.org. $5.
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of the human body. Each week, they will participate in a fun experiment that follows the scientific method. Sept. 12-Oct. 17 at 3:30-4:30 p.m. Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center, 129 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. 561-742-6780 or schoolhousemuseum.org. Members, $30; Nonmembers, $35. The World Around Us. Bring children 3-5 for a special course preparing them for kindergarten. Each week will have different topics ranging from dinosaurs to butterflies to astronauts to firemen. Sept. 12-Oct. 17 at 10:30-11:15 a.m. Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center, 129 East Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. 561-742-6780 or schoolhousemuseum.org. Members, $30; Nonmembers, $35.
Friday, Sept. 13 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Kids Puppet Theater. Enjoy a fun puppet show for
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children 10 and under. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Bayfront Park, 301 N. Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-358-7550 or bayfrontparkmiami.com. Free.
BROWARD COUNTY ArtsPark Movie Night. Bring lawn chairs or blankets to watch “The Little Mermaid.” 8-9:30 p.m. ArtsPark at Young Circle Amphitheater, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood. 954-921-3500. Free.
PALM BEACH COUNTY More! Silly Science. Children 2-4 will learn the wonders of science including measuring, mixing and exciting experiments. Sept. 13-Oct. 18 at 10:30-11:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center, 129 East Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. 561-742-6780 or schoolhousemuseum.org. Members, $30; Nonmembers, $35. Screen on the Green. Bring the family for a movie on the lawn. 8 p.m. The Waterfront, 101 South Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach. 561-822-1515 or wpb.org. Free.
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Back to School Fun. Join Robert Hermen’s for a fun magic show celebrating the start of a new school year. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Key Biscayne Branch Library, 299 Crandon Blvd. 305-361-6134. Free. Boy Scout and Girl Scout Weekend. Scouts will have the chance to win free admission to the Boy Scout and Girl Scout Campout for up to 15 people. 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. at Miami Seaquarium, 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway. 305-361-570, ext. 526, or education@msq.cc. $12 for scouts and half of admission for accompanying guests. Family Day. Come out to the museum for fun kid’s activities and performances. 2-4 p.m. Coral Gables Museum Corp., 285 Aragon Ave. 305-603-8067 or coralgablesmuseum.org. Free.
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PALM BEACH COUNTY of kayak fishing including what equipment, tackle and gear are necessary to catch the big one. Reservations are highly recommended. 1-3 p.m. Amphitheater, John D. MacArthur Beach State, 10900 Jack Nicklaus Drive, North Palm Beach. 561-624-6952. Park admission, $5 per car. Storytime With Ronald McDonald. Join him for an afternoon of reading. This kicks off National Library Card Sign-Up Month. There will be McDonald’s coupons while supplies last. 1-2 p.m. City Hall Annex, 414 Lake Ave., Lake Worth. 561-533-7354. Free.
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have the chance to win free admission to the Boy Scout and Girl Scout Campout for up to 15 people. 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. at Miami Seaquarium, 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway. 305-361-570, ext. 526, or education@msq.cc. $12 for scouts and half of admission for accompanying guests. Kids Puppet Theater. Enjoy a fun puppet show for children 10 and under. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Bayfront Park, 301 N. Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-358-7550 or bayfrontparkmiami.com. Free. ZooRun 5K. Participate in this run benefiting West Kendall Baptist Hospital and the Zoological Society of Florida. There will be a 5K run and a Kids Dash for children 2-9. Participants receive free admission to Zoo Miami, a premium shirt, a themed finisher medal and post-race food. There will also be a 50% discount for friends and family. Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152 St., Miami. 305-255-5551 or zoomiami.org. Free for participants.
BROWARD COUNTY “Where the Wild Things Are” Closing Party. Come out and celebrate the closing of the fun exhibit with art activities, dress sup, story time and more. Noon-6 p.m. Young At Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave., Davie. 954-424-0085 or youngatartmuseum.org. Free with paid museum admission.
PALM BEACH COUNTY Weekend Movie Madness. Bring the whole family to watch “The Croods.” 11 a.m. Sugar Sand Park Community Center, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 561347-3900 or ci.boca-raton.fl.us. $1 per person (includes popcorn and drink).
Monday, Sept. 16 BROWARD COUNTY Mother Goose Time. Children up to 36 months can enjoy songs, stories and activities with a caregiver present. 10-10:30 a.m. Deerfield Beach Percy White Branch Library, 837 E. Hillsboro Blvd. 954-357-7680. Free.
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Tuesday, Sept. 17 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Family Night. Parents can bring their kids for an evening of bilingual story time and crafts. 6:30-7:30 p.m. JFK Library Branch, 190 W. 49 St., Hialeah. 305-8212700 or hialeahfl.gov. Free. Llama Llama & the Bully Goatfree. See the story come to life as author Anna Dewdney participates in a special reading. 6 p.m. Books & Books Coral Gables, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. 305-442-4408 or booksandbooks.com/coralgables. Free.
BROWARD COUNTY Storybook Adventures. Children 3-5 can enjoy stories and activities. 10:30-11 a.m. Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines. 954-5389996. Free.
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props. There will be an art activity with each session. 11:15 a.m.-noon. Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center, 129 East Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. 561-742-6780 or schoolhousemuseum.org. Free with paid museum admission.
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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Comedy with a Twist of Limon. Come out for a unique variety show by the Fantasy Theatre Factory. There will be juggling, puppetry and magic with colorful sets, props and costumes. 3-4 p.m. Edison Center Branch Library, NW 62nd St., Miami. 305-757-0668. Free.
BROWARD COUNTY Stories for a Starry Night. This presentation for children in fourth grade and older, as well as adults, features stories and information about the objects that are currently visible in our evening sky, such as bright stars, planets and constellations. After the show, guests are welcome to gaze at the sky through a telescope at the observatory. 7 p.m. at Buehler Planetarium and Observatory, Broward College Central Campus, 3501 SW Davie Road, Davie. Call 954-201-6681. $4.
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PALM BEACH COUNTY Baby Steps. Bring children 3 months to walking for socializing and activities. Parents can share activities with baby such as exercises, fingerplays, songs, mirror play and more. Sept. 11-Oct. 16 at 9:30-10 a.m. Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center, 129 East Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. 561-742-6780 or schoolhousemuseum.org. Members, $30; Nonmembers, $35.
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The World Around Us. Bring children 3-5 for a special course preparing them for kindergarten. Each week will have different topics ranging from dinosaurs to butterflies to astronauts to firemen. Sept. 12-Oct. 17 at 10:30-11:15 a.m. Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center, 129 East Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. 561-742-6780 or schoolhousemuseum.org. Members, $30; Nonmembers, $35.
Friday, Sept. 20 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Kids Puppet Theater. Enjoy a fun puppet show for children 10 and under. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Bayfront Park, 301 N. Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-358-7550 or bayfrontparkmiami.com. Free.
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PALM BEACH COUNTY Safari Nights. Enjoy a night out at the zoo with a different family friendly theme each night. Expect lots of children’s entertainment, face painting, games and crafts, animal encounters and shows. 5:30-9 p.m. Palm Beach Zoo, 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. General admission, $18.95; Seniors 3-12, $16.95; Children 3-12, $12.95. Members and children under 3, free.
Saturday, Sept. 21 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Fee-free PLAY Days. Enjoy free admission to the Estate to “P.L.A.Y.”- Preservation, Learning, Adventure, Year-Round. Enjoy the many tours, educational programs and special events. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 SW 72nd Ave., Miami. 305-235-1668 ext. 233. Free.
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first grade and older can create a ceramics piece to take home. Be there at 6 p.m. to join the “Pizza Crowd” where the whole family can enjoy a pizza for $6. Reservation is required. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cooper City Community Center, 9000 SW 50th Place. 954-434-4300 ext. 233 or coopercityfl.org. $10 per family. Additional $10 fee per child for project materials.
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Signing Stories. Bring children 5 and under for American Sign Language storytelling and activities for the entire family. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. South Miami Branch Library, 6000 Sunset Drive, South Miami. 305-667-6121 or mdpls.org. Free.
BROWARD COUNTY Model Steam Train Rides. Ride the Tradewinds and Atlantic Railroad on the half-mile track around a scenic lake. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tradewinds Park & Stables, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. 954-357-8870 or 954-978-1134. Rides, $1; Park entrance fee, $1.50 per person 6 and older. Rocky Mountain Express Opening Weekend. Celebrate the opening of the new IMAX documentary with a weekend of special activities, including listenting to a story, building bridges using recycled materials, making a marshmallow train treat, learning about model trains and listening to music. Noon-4 p.m. Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. 954-4676637 or mods.org. Adults, $14; Seniors, $13; Children 2-12, $12; Children 1 and younger and members, free.
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time held outside the gift store. Selected readings will be available for purchase afterward. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Loggerhead Marinelife Center, 14200 U.S. Highway One, Juno Beach, 561-627-8280, ext. 107 or rmott@ marinelife.org. Free.
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Kids Puppet Theater. Enjoy a fun puppet show for children 10 and under. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Bayfront Park, 301 N. Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-358-7550 or bayfrontparkmiami.com. Free. Old Time Dance. Come out to the park for some fun and dancing to traditional American music. Dances include contras, circles, squares and waltzes. Guests are welcome to bring a picnic. Be there at 6 p.m. when gates open. 6:30-10 p.m. The Barnacle Historic State Park, 3485 Main Highway, Coconut Grove. 305-442-6866. General admission, $10; children under 10, Free.
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and Atlantic Railroad on the half-mile track around a scenic lake. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tradewinds Park & Stables, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. 954-357-8870 or 954-978-1134. Rides, $1; Park entrance fee, $1.50 per person 6 and older. Rocky Mountain Express Opening Weekend. Celebrate the opening of the new IMAX documentary with a weekend of special activities, including listenting to a story, building bridges using recycled materials, making a marshmallow train treat, learning about model trains and listening to music. Noon-4 p.m. Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. 954-4676637 or mods.org. Adults, $14; Seniors, $13; Children 2-12, $12; Children 1 and younger and members, free.
PALM BEACH COUNTY World Rhino Day. Watch the rhinos get special enrichments or browse the gift shop for rhino-themed items. Be sure to check out the rhino craft at the education station. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Lion Country Safari, 2003 Lion Country Safari Road, West Palm Beach. 561-793-1084 or lioncountrysafari.com. General admission, $28.50; Seniors 65 and up, $25.50; Children 3-9, $21; Toddlers 0-2, Free. Parking fee, $6 per vehicle.
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Monday, Sept. 23 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Gary Midnight’s Magic Show. Bring the family for a special magic show. 6-6:55 p.m. Miami Beach Regional Library, 227 22nd St. 305-535-4219. Free.
BROWARD COUNTY Mother Goose Time. Children up to 36 months can enjoy songs, stories and activities with a caregiver present. 10-10:30 a.m. Deerfield Beach Percy White Branch Library, 837 E. Hillsboro Blvd. 954-357-7680. Free.
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Tuesday, Sept. 24 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Family Night. Parents can bring their kids for an evening of bilingual story time and crafts. 6:30-7:30 p.m. JFK Library Branch, 190 W. 49 St., Hialeah. 305-8212700 or hialeahfl.gov. Free.
BROWARD COUNTY Storybook Adventures. Children 3-5 can enjoy stories and activities. 10:30-11 a.m. Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines. 954-5389996. Free.
PALM BEACH COUNTY A Story ‘n More. Children 2-4 can experience books through interactive performances, singing, movement and props. There will be an art activity with each session. 11:15 a.m.-noon. Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center, 129 East Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. 561-742-6780 or schoolhousemuseum.org. Free with paid museum admission. Roadtrip Across America. Children 6-9 will take a fun trip across America, learning a different state’s local art, history, geography and what makes it unique. Sept. 17-Oct. 22 at 3:30-4:30 p.m. Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center, 129 East Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. 561-742-6780 or schoolhousemuseum.org. Members, $30; nonmembers, $35.
Wednesday, Sept. 25 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Miami Marlins Kids Eat Free Night. Join the Miami Marlins as they take on the Philadelphia Phillies. Kids eat fee but must be accompanied by an adult. Celebrating the end of the season, there will also be a Blowout Sale. Purchase items at discounted prizes. 7:10 p.m. 501 Marlins Way, Miami. 305-480-1300 or marlins. com. Ticket prices vary.
BROWARD COUNTY Stories for a Starry Night. This presentation for children in fourth grade and older, as well as adults, features stories and information about the objects that are currently visible in our evening sky, such as bright stars, planets and constellations. After the show, guests are welcome to gaze at the sky through a telescope at the observatory. 7 p.m. at Buehler Planetarium and Observatory, Broward College Central Campus, 3501 SW Davie Road, Davie. Call 954-201-6681. $4.
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Thursday, Sept. 26 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Bedtime Storytime. Kids are invited to wear their best pajamas for an evening of stories, songs and more. 7-7:40 p.m. Kendale Lakes Branch Library, 15205 SW 88th St., Miami. 305-388-0326. Free.
PALM BEACH COUNTY Biology of Me. Kids 6-9 will learn the ins and outs of the human body. Each week, they will participate in a fun experiment that follows the scientific method. Sept. 12-Oct. 17 at 3:30-4:30 p.m. Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center, 129 East Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. 561-742-6780 or schoolhousemuseum.org. Members, $30; Nonmembers, $35.
Friday, Sept. 27 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Dive In Movies. Bring the kids for a splash in the pool. After, enjoy a special viewing of the movie ‘Ghostbusters.” 5:30 p.m. Grapeland Water Park, 1550 NW 37th Ave., Miami. Call 305-960-2950. $5. Star Wars. Calling all Jedi Masters to join the Miami Marlins as they take on the Detroit Tigers. Watch out for Darth Vader and his Storm Troops who will be walking
BROWARD COUNTY ArtsPark Movie Night. Bring lawn chairs or blankets to watch “Hotel Transylvania.” 8-9:30 p.m. ArtsPark at Young Circle Amphitheater, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood. 954-921-3500. Free.
PALM BEACH COUNTY Cosmic Science Night. Come out for an interesting look at the sky. Activities include out of this world encounters, presentations, labs, crafts and more. 6-9 p.m. South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach. 561-832-1988 or sfsciencecenter.org. General admission, $13.50; seniors 62 and up, $12; Children 3-12, $10. Admission is free for members.
Saturday, Sept. 28 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Girl Scout Council Membership Rally. Enjoy a day of family fun with crafts, swimming, bounce house, games and more. 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Camp Choee, 11347 SW 160 St., Homestead. Visit girlscoutsfl.org. Free.
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remote areas of the preserve. Hat, water, sunscreen are recommended. Guests should bring water, a hat, and sunscreen. 10 a.m. Grassy Waters Preserve, 8264 Northlake Blvd., West Palm Beach. 561-804-4985 or wpb.org/ grassywaters. Single kayak, $20; tandem kayak, $30. Saturday Craftastic Family Movie. Come out for a great family movie and kid-friendly craft to take home. 9:30 a.m. Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach, 411 Clematis St. 561-868-7703. Free.
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Sunday, Sept. 29 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Family Sundays. Come out for a day of family fun as the Miami Marlins take on the Detroit Tigers. Guests can enjoy pregame activities including face painters, inflatables and interactive games. Radio Disney AM 990 will provide music for the event. Get there early for Snapshot Sunday which allows guests the chance to take a picture with a player. After the game, kids 12 and under can run the bases in the Diamond Dash. 11:30 a.m. 501 Marlins Way, Miami. 305-480-1300 or marlins.com. Activities are free but must have tickets to the game for Diamond Dash and Snapshop Sunday. IDEA @ the Bass: Family Day. Bring the family for a creative day featuring fun activities including art projects, scavenger hunts, preschool art station and free prizes. 2 p.m. Bass Museum, 2121 Park Ave., Miami Beach. 305-673-7530 or bassmuseum.org. Free.
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PALM BEACH COUNTY Lion Country Safari’s 46th Birthday. Watch the animals get special birthday-themed enrichments through out the day. At noon, sing “happy birthday” and grab some cake while supplies last. Be sure to check out the birthday craft at the education station. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Lion Country Safari, 2003 Lion Country Safari Road, West Palm Beach. 561-793-1084 or lioncountrysafari. com. There will be a special admission price on this day.
Monday, Sept. 30 BROWARD COUNTY Mother Goose Time. Children up to 36 months can enjoy songs, stories and activities with a caregiver present. 10-10:30 a.m. Deerfield Beach Percy White Branch Library, 837 E. Hillsboro Blvd. 954-357-7680. Free.
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Tell Me a Story With Carrie Sue Ayvar. Experience tales that flow from Spanish to English, connecting people, languages and cultures. 3:30 p.m. Gardens Branch Library, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. 561-482-4554. Free.
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socializing and activities. Parents can share activities with baby such as exercises, fingerplays, songs, mirror play and more. Sept. 11-Oct. 16 at 9:30-10 a.m. Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center, 129 East Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. 561-742-6780 or schoolhousemuseum.org. Members, $30; Nonmembers, $35.
around the park. Be sure to get there at 5:30 p.m. for fun Star Wars activities and photo opportunities with different characters from the movie. Tweet your Star Wars Night photos during the game for a chance to win prizes. 7:10 p.m. 501 Marlins Way, Miami. 305-480-1300 or marlins. com. $20. Tickets benefit “Stand Up to Cancer.”
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childbirth education and yoga to increase your energy and stamina and reduce fatigue and tightness. Registration required, as is doctor or midwife approval. Bring water and a yoga mat. 10-11:30 a.m. The Gathering Place, 5810 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 786-953-6417 or theplacewegather.com. $20. Childbirth Preparation Series, Sept. 3, 10 and 17. A three-class series that covers inductions, cesarean birth, postpartum care, advantages and disadvantages of breast feeding, transition to parenting, baby care and more. There will also be a hospital tour and a Q&A with a pediatrician. 6-9 p.m. Room 3149, Mercy Hospital, 3663 S. Miami Ave., Miami. $150. Breastfeeding Class, Sept. 4. Learn about breast feeding techniques and discuss the benefits of breast feeding. 6-7:30 p.m. North Shore Medical Center, 1100 NW 95th St., Miami. 800-984-3434 or northshoremedical.com. Free. Infant CPR and Home Safety, Sept. 5. Learn CPR and precautions for a hazard-free home for your new baby. 7-9:30 p.m. Sixth floor conference center A and B, Mercy Hospital, 3663 S. Miami Ave., Miami. $50. Doula Circle, Sept. 6. This monthly support group is for trained women with experience in childbirth who continually provide physical, emotional, and informational support to moms in labor and their partners. 7:30-9:30 p.m. The Gathering Place, 5810 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 786-953-6417 or theplacewegather.com. Free. Empty Arms: Pregnancy & Infant Loss, Sept. 23. This group offers support and counseling for families that have experienced the death of a baby. The group meets on the fourth Monday of each month. 7-9 p.m. The Gathering Place, 5810 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 786-953-6417 or theplacewegather.com. Free. Daddy Duties 101, Sept. 24. Learn how to properly hold, dress, feed and burp a baby, as well as put on diapers, give a sponge bath, use a bulb syringe and take a temperature. The class also teaches about the emotions of a new mom. Fathers must bring a doll for practice. 7-8:30 p.m. South Miami Hospital, 6200 SW 73rd St. 786-662-5026 or southmiamichildbirth@ baptisthealth.net. $25.
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Come discuss your questions and concerns about breastfeeding with other moms. 12:301:30 p.m. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Family Center Conference Room, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, 1005 Joe DiMaggio Drive, Hollywood. 954-265-5831. Free. Prenatal Yoga, Wednesdays. Learn how to control breathing and safely stretched muscles stressed from pregnancy. Registration is required. Ask your physician if this class is appropriate. Be sure to bring a padded mat and water. 6-7:30 p.m. Plantation General Hospital, 401 NW 42nd Ave. 888-256-7724. $50 for four classes. Baby & Me, Sept. 3 and 17. Registered physical therapists teach parents of infants 6 weeks to 1 ways to stimulate the baby’s physical, social and cognitive development. Be sure to bring a mat, quilt or beach towel, water and a snack. 12:301:30 p.m. Plantation General Hospital, 401 NW 42nd Ave. 888-256-7724. $5. Childbirth Preparation, Sept. 3, 10, 17 and 24. This class will provide the latest information
on pregnancy, labor and postpartum recovery. Information includes relaxation methods, comfort measures and breathing techniques to help prepare for labor. Attendees will also learn about epidurals, medications, episiotomies and cesarean sections to help make informed childbirth choices. 6:30-9 p.m. Memorial Regional Hospital, 3501 Johnson St., Hollywood. 954-2655930. $50 per couple. Infant Safety and CPR, Sept. 3, 8, 16 and 22. Learn about safety and first aid, including accident prevention, CPR and how to put in a car seat. Family and friends are welcome. Mon. and Tues., 6-9 p.m.; Sun., 1-4 p.m. Memorial Hospital West, 703 N. Flamingo Road, Pembroke Pines. 954-844-7110. $20 per couple. Babysitting Basics, Sept. 5. Designed for children 11 to 15, this class teaches skills to help prepare them to care for infants and children safely. Teens must be accompanied by an adult. 3-6 p.m . Joe DiMaggio Family Resource Center, Memorial Regional Hospital, 3501 Johnson St., Hollywood. 954-265-5930. Cost is $20 per family. Infant Massage for Postpartum, Sept. 7. An infant massage therapist will teach you to enhance bonding, diminish colic and facilitate healthy development with infants 7 weeks to 7 months old through massage. Cost includes book and massage oil. Bring your baby and a towel or pad. 10 a.m.-noon. Memorial Hospital West, 703 N. Flamingo Road, Pembroke Pines. 954-844-7110. $50. Grandparents Class, Sept. 24. This class provides grandparents with current information on childbirth, baby care and baby safety. 7:30-10 p.m. Tuesday at Memorial Hospital West, 703 N. Flamingo Road, Pembroke Pines. Call 954-8447110. Cost is $20 per couple.
PALM BEACH COUNTY Breast-feeding Support Group, Mondays. A certified lactation consultant will provide guidance and support for a successful and rewarding breast-feeding experience. 1-2 p.m. Good Samaritan Medical Center, 1309 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach. 561-650-6023 or goodsamaritanmc.com. Free. Bootcamp for New Dads, Sept. 7. This three hour workshop will teach new dads about forming a new family, caring for a new mom and becoming a dad. 9 a.m.; Sat., 10-10:30 a.m. Good Samaritan Medical Center, 1309 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach. 561-650-6023 or goodsamaritanmc.com. $20. Family & Friends CPR Class, Sept. 7 and 23. Learn adult, child and infant CPR, as well as airway obstruction removal. Mon., 6:45-9 p.m.; Sat., 3-5:15 p.m. Ahlbin Building Meeting Room 2, Jupiter Medical Center, 1210 S. Old Dixie Highway. 561-263-2676 or obed@ jupitermed.com. $25 for individual; $40 per couple. Saturday Childbirth Class, Sept. 7 or 28. Offers information about labor and delivery, postpartum care, epidurals, C-sections and natural births. Participants will also tour the birthing suites. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. OB Education Room, Jupiter Medical Center, 1210 S. Old Dixie Highway. 561-263-2676 or obed@jupitermed.com. $80 per couple. Doula 101, Sept. 9. An overview of what doulas do, the benefits of hiring one, how dads/partners work together with them and finding the right one for your family. 6-7 p.m. Good Samaritan Medical Center, 1309 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach. 561-650-6023 or goodsamaritanmc.com. Free.
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We are just down the road… with the expertise and experience you trust. There’s only one healthcare system in South Florida exclusively for children, Miami Children’s Hospital. And now we bring you the best in pediatric care through our expanding network of conveniently located outpatient and urgent care centers. A world leader in pediatric care, right in your own backyard. www.mch.com/outpatientcenters
Outpatient Centers You Want The Best For Your Children. Dan Marino Outpatient Center 2900 S. Commerce Parkway 954-385-6200 Doral Outpatient Center 3601 NW 107th Avenue 786-624-3672 Midtown Outpatient Center 3915 Biscayne Boulevard 786-624-6000 Miramar Outpatient Center Miramar Square 12246 Miramar Parkway 954-442-0809
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