Rides & Games

Come in costume, bring a swim suit, or both. Only in South Florida do you still get to play in the pool in October! Enjoy safe family-friendly wholesome activities on Halloween this year. Activities will be held both in and out of the water. Bring your treat bags and collect candy at the Trick-or-treating activity.  Wear out the little ones in the bounce house.  Before they head home get their face painted, enjoy some popcorn, and more. For ages 6 and UP.  Admission is free!

Head to Broward County for a tastte of Caribbean flair!  This October 1st, Saturday, there will be a colorful kid-friendly Junior Carnival inLauderhill at Central Broward Regional Park.  Make a day of it by bringing the kids' swimwear for fun at the splash playground located at this park and follow it up with the Carnival activities that start at 1 p.m.  Good food and 10 different live performing bands will highlight the event.  Don't miss the high-energy vivid parade that starts at 2pm.

Have the best of both worlds!  Enjoy the snow and the awesome South Florida weather at the Piles of Smiles event in Sugar Sand Park, Boca Raton.  Bundle the kids up in thick jackets, gloves and scarves.  The City of Boca Raton will have SNOW for the kids to enjoy!  Make snowballs and snow angels or just marvel at the oddity.  New England can keep their weather but we'll borrow their snow for a few hours of fun.  Games and rides will also be available.

Head over to the Delray Marketplace for their Family Fun Day event on select Wednesdays this summer.  Families can enjoy a trackless train, water slides and more!  Be sure to stay for a movie or bowling under the ample air conditioning or pick up a bite to eat at a nearby restaurant.  Have errands to run?  Grab so school clothes for the kids or head over to Publix for tonight's dinner!  The event runs from 3pm to 6 pm and has different themes each time.  

June 8th

July 13

August 10th

Bring your favorite American Doll out for a special meal with Grandma or Grandpa!  The American Girl store in Miami will offer a package meal in their private room off the Bistro.  Choose an appetizer, main dish, beverage and dessert from their usual menu (see a SAMPLE menu here).  Spend the day making special memories with your granddaughter!

4th of July Spectacular on Fort Lauderdale Beach will be a holiday to remember. Celebrate America's Independence Day at the City of Fort Lauderdale's free 4th of July Spectacular presented by Zimmerman Advertising!  The Independence Day Celebration will feature a patriotic extravaganza featuring live bands, a kids zone, beach games, contests, family activities and a dazzling fireworks display. The 4th of July Spectacular takes place on Monday, July 4 from 12:00 to 9:30 p.m.

Celebrate the Fourth of July by attending the City of Pembroke Pines Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Show at the Pines Recreation Center Festival Grounds, 7400 Pines Boulevard on Saturday, July 4, 2015 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission and Parking are FREE!

Festival Grounds open at 6 pm. In addition, there will be the Food Truck Roundups, free rides for children, a children’s area, a live band and also our spectacular Fireworks Show which begins at 9 p.m.

Kick off Broward County Libraries' Summer Learning Program and celebrate Juneteenth at  Northwest Branch Library's annual Blues and Sweet Potato Pie Juneteenth Festival. This fun, free, all-ages event is scheduled for Saturday, June 17^th from 11AM to 5PM at Apollo Park, located at 1580 NW 3^rd Ave., Pompano Beach, FL 333060, adjacent to the Northwest Branch Library.

Celebrate the little things in life at the Miami Family Event, a weekend full of entertainment and fun for the entire family! This health and wellness expo will be filled with exciting events and activities, including: cooking classes, raffles and contests, live performances and surprise appearances.

The Children's Trust Family Expo, is a FREE day-long family festival at the Miami-Dade Fair and Expo Center on Saturday, September 10, 2016. It features activities and entertainment for the entire family in an effort to provide parents direct contact with health and social services, as well as educational opportunities. The event attracts more than 20,000 visitors a year.