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Events with content that help children and adults expand their knowledge!

Jr Vet Kids Lab

The Children’s Research Station presented by the Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Foundation exercises science skills in children through an experiential lab. Geared at children ages up to 12, the junior veterinary lab accommodates up to 10 children at a time during daily half hour programs, taking participants from sea turtle rescue to release.

SPLASH Water Safety Event

"Make a S.P.L.A.S.H." Water Safety event will be held at the Wellington Aquatics Complex on June 3th from 9am to 12pm and is FREE to the public.  Pediatric residents from Palms West Hospital and first responders from Palm Beach County Fire Rescue will be on-hand to discuss water safety related issues. Wellington lifeguards along with Palm Beach County Fire Rescue personnel will also demonstrate a near-drowning scenario. Multiple vendors will be on site to discuss the importance of safety in and around the water.

Fit Kids Day

Fit Kids Day was created by kids for kids, in coordination with the Pinecrest Parks and Recreation Department, to bring awareness to childhood obesity. The 6th annual Fit Kids Day event will be held Saturday, May 6th  from10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Evelyn Greer Park, 8200 SW 124th Street. The day is tailored to introduce children to sports so they spend more time outside being active while having fun. There will be color run and obstacle course.

Super Heroes Weekend

The Museum of Discovery & Science (MODS) in Fort Lauderdale will have a Super Heroes Weekend on Mother's Day weekend this year...seems fitting to us since most Mothers are pretty much super heroes in disguise.  Below are the differrent Super Powers that will be explored during this weekend event!

Invisibility - Keep your eyeon the cup as we explain why water marbles can disappear right before your eyes and then watch as we make them reappear.

Earth Day at Legion Park

Earth Day @ Legion Park – Saturday, April 23rd

What to know before you go:

• The Upper Eastside Farmers Market will feature even more great vendors at the event and will continue until 3:00 PM.

• VolunteerCleanUp.org will be hosting shoreline clean ups every half hour beginning at 1:00 PM. (1:00 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:00 PM, 2:30 PM). Please wear closed toed shoes and sign the waiver.

• All homeowner associations will have a table. If you would like to volunteer at your neighborhood’s table, let them know.

Bike Safety Day in Wilton Manors

Join the City of Wilton Manors, the Wilton Manors Police Department and the City’s Community Affairs Advisory Board in celebration of National Bike Month at the annual Bike Safety Day event! There will be bike safety give-a-ways*, while supplies last, a fun bike-safety obstacle course, bike registrations and safety inspections, and presentations. *Give-a-ways are limited to Wilton Manors residents with proof of residency - a copy of a driver’s license listing a Wilton Manors address or a utility bill.

 

C3: Comics, Caricatures and Cartoons

In true pop culture flair, the Coral Springs Museum of Art presents C3, an all-day, family-friendly, fine art event featuring comics, caricatures and cartoons. Guests will enjoy appearances from acclaimed artists in this genre, including master caricature artist Jota Leal and digital caricaturist Angie Jordan. The event will also feature works by award-winning animator Jim Jenkins, the creator of “Doug,” a popular animated television series and feature film.

Annual Take-A-Kid Fishin' Rodeo

Come to the 34th Annual Take a Kid Fishin' Rodeo and give the kids an event they won't forget!

$9.00 fee for all participants

Included with the Registration Fee is:

-Lunch (hot dog, chips, soda)

-Bait (live red worms)

-T-shirt (while supplies last)

-All the fun you can handle

 

Three age groups:

-5 and under

-6 to 8

-9 to 12

(All ages must be accompanied by an adult)

 

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