Free Kids' Book from Barnes and Nobles

This summer, if your child reads eight books and fills out the 2010 Passport to Summer Reading, Barnes & Noble will give your son or daughter a free book.
To get the free book, your child must fill out the passport and track the characters’ adventures. From May 25 through Sept. 7, the young reader can swap the completed form for a book. The deal is for students in grades 1 through 6.
The list of free books to choose from includes popular characters like Curious George and Judy Moody; timeless authors like Beverly Cleary and Roald Dahl, and even a Rick Riordan book.

Half Price Games at Dave and Busters

Here’s a deal for game and arcade fans: Dave & Buster’s is offering half-price games all day on Wednesdays through the summer.
Dave & Buster’s is at 11481 NW 12th St., Miami; and 3200 Oakwood Boulevard, Hollywood.

Borders and Waldenbooks 2010 Summer Reading Program

Borders and Waldenbooks are double-dog daring kids to read more this summer. If they take part in the 2010 summer reading program and read 10 books, they’ll receive a free book (their choice of the titles below).
The offer is valid through Aug. 26 for children 12 and younger. These are the free books available as rewards for reading:
Ramona the Brave by Beverly Cleary
Miss Daisy is Crazy! by Dan Gutman
Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown
Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary
The Ruins of Gorlan by John Flanagan
Hoot by Carl Hiaasen
The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare
Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes
The River by Gary Paulson
Kristy’s Great Idea by Ann M. Martin
Barnes & Noble also has a summer reading program in which kids can earn free books.

Annual Homeschool Spelling Bee

The purpose of a spelling bee is to help students improve their spelling,increase their vocabularies,learn concepts, and develop correct English usage that will help them all their lives. This year's spelling bee location (TBA)

When: May 22th
Time: 12pm

RSVP by May 1 If you are interested, please email renayray1@yahoo.com with your child's name and grade(from Kindergarten to 8th grade). A fee of $3.00, which will go toward buying ribbons, and the participation certificates, is required of each student.

Buy One Get One Free Deal at MODS

Purchase one ticket and receive another free.
That deal is available for the Museum of Discovery & Science in downtown Fort Lauderdale.
It’s among various 2-for-1 offers during the summer with a coupon that’s featured on the website for The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau.
The 2-for-1 deals run May through September.

Free Friday at Miami Children's Museum

Every third Friday of the Month, Miami Children’s Museum has free admission from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. The program is sponsored by Target.
Events include interactive activities and crafts and storytelling. Children an also explore hundreds of bilingual, interactive exhibits related to arts, culture, community and communication.

Free Movie Fridays in Hollywood

No tickets required. Popcorn is optional.
ArtsPark in Downtown Hollywood is showing free family-friendly movies on Fridays.
Star Trek The Future Begins is on screen May 14.
ArtsPark Movie Nights events are a partnership with the Fort Lauderdale Film Festival.
The films are 8 p.m. outdoors at ArtsPark at Young Circle, on Hollywood Boulevard and US One, 954-921-3500.
Bring lawn chairs or blankets, if you’d like.

Historically Speaking - Greek Mythological Figures

Fri, May 14,

12:45pm – 3:00pm

Pinecrest Library Auditorium

This is a great public speaking opportunity for home-schoolers. Each child dresses up as a Greek Mythological figure and presents the character in the first person. For more information, contact Tory Brieant at vbrieant@aol.com.

Dive In Movie at Grapeland Water Park

The May “dive-in” movie at Grapeland Water Park will be Stuart Little 2, on Saturday, May 15. Admission is be $5 per person, and the film starts at 8 p.m.
Grapeland Water Park is at 1550 NW 37 Ave., Miami.

Musicmakers is now offering a special deal for homeschoolers!

Musicmakers is now offering a special deals for homeschoolers! Print this coupon to receive $25 off your first lesson. They are also offering Free introductory classes for Babies, Toddlers and preschoolers on Mondays 4:15 p.m. ( Music and Arts)
Karate and Self Defense on Mon. and Wed. @ 5:00 p.m.

Homeschool discounts are 10% for groups, 25% for individuals who sign up for multiple classes and an additional 10% discount for siblings!

They offer the highest quality of enrichment programs that will teach: patience, confidence and poise, perseverance and commitment, friendship, coordination, self-respect and satisfaction, creativity and self-expression, pride in achievement, concentration, fun and relaxation. Students have unlimited access to a music theory web-based playground that, could be accessed any time, day or night from their studio or your home.

Musicmakers teacher staff is carefully selected to have a minimum of a BA degree in their teaching field and are background checked. References and resumes are available upon request.
More information can be viewed at http://www.usmusicmakers.com/

Musicmakers
954 480 6789
704 East Atlantic Blvd.
Pompano Beach, Fl 33060

Lowe's Build and Grow Workshop

Lowe’s hosts free make-and-take crafts for kids.
During these Build-&-Grow clinics, kids can try their hand at putting together a variety of simple projects. The next workshop will be Saturday, May 8. Mother's Day is right around the corner! Bring your child to Lowe's and they can build an awesome Trellis Planter. It makes a perfect Mother's Day gift!

Funtastic Friday in Hollywood

The Funtastic First Fridays For Kids event in downtown Hollywood features free family activities.
Music and other entertainment are among the highlights at Anniversary Park, 20th Avenue and Hollywood Boulevard, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, May 7.
If the family works up an appetite, take advantage of the Kids Eat Free deals at participating restaurants in Hollywood from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
For more information, phone 954-921-3016.

Mother's Day Opera Concert

Miami Beach’s Arts in the Parks, a free family-friendly arts program, is presenting free music and other arts events this spring.
The final events is at 5 p.m. Sunday, May 9, at Flamingo Park, Meridian Avenue and 13th Street, when the Florida Grand Opera presents a Mother’s Day concert.

Free Family Fun Day at the Historical Museum of Southern Florida

The Historical Museum of Southern Florida has a free family fun day the second Saturday of every month. You can see the schedule for future events here.
For more information, call 305-375-1492.

Miami Art Museum offers Free Family Fun Day

The Miami Art Museum is free for families from 1 to 4 p.m. the second Saturday of every month.
The free monthly program features hands-on activities for children and adults. Second Saturdays also include occasional live music, storytelling, guided tours, gallery games and dance performances.

Children's Trust Family Expo

The Children’s Trust will host its free 2010 Family Expo 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 8, at the Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition Center, 10901 Coral Way.
Children and parents can enjoy activities such as face painters, clowns, stilt walkers, magicians, storytellers, arts and crafts, bounce houses, rock climbing walls, music, dance performances and workshops, plus get information about injury prevention, vaccinations, programs for children with special needs, Pre-K registration, KidCare health plans, summer and after-school programs and more.

Kids Bowl Free during the Summer at AMF

Register online to take advantage of free bowling for kids.
The participating businesses include
* AMF Davie, 8200 W. State Road 84, Davie. 954-473-8822.
* AMF Pembroke Pines, 1940 N. University Drive, Pembroke Pines, 954-432-5500.
The offer, which runs through the summer, entitles participants to two free games a day.

Miami Seaquarium is Offering Special Deals in May.

Visit the Miami Seaquarium between now and May 31 and get a free annual pass with paid admission, good for visits through Dec. 31. This deal is for Florida residents only.
Until May 28, AAA members can get one free admission with membership, plus 10 percent off admission for up to five more people. This can’t be combined with any other offer.
And, through May 16, you can get two tickets for the price of one. This offer also can’t be combined with other offers, so you’ll have to decide which deal is best for you.

Symphony in Hollywood Park

Hollywood’s ArtsPark is offering an evening at the symphony. Admission is free.
The Symphony of the Americas performs 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 2 at 6 p.m. in ArtsPark, at US 1 and Hollywood Boulevard. For info, phone 954-927-9851.

Environmental Expo on the Beach

The Miami Beach Botanical Garden’s free annual environmental expo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 1, will focus on how to live a greener life with a panel discussion, sale of native plants, workshop on water conservation and a workshop on making a rain barrel.
To pre-register for a rain barrel, call 305-248-3311 Ext 225.
Speakers will include:
Jim McMaster, Department of Environmental Resource Management.
Sebastian Eilert, LEED Accredited architect and interior designer.
Alan Towsley of Sun Work, a specialist in solar energy.
Ronald Mossman, adjunct professor, FIU College of Architecture.
Barbara McAdam of Miami-Dade Extension Service with a rain barrel workshop.

Kids' Crafts at Lowe's and Home Depot

Lowe’s and Home Depot hosts free make-and-take crafts for kids.
During these Build-&-Grow clinics, kids can try their hand at putting together a variety of simple projects.
The next workshop will be Saturday, May 1, when the kids will make a school house.
Home Depot hosts a free kids’ workshop the first Saturday of the month. This month’s project, 9 a.m. to noon May 1, is a picket fence planter.

P.A.C.E. Homeschool Book Fair & Workshops

FREE - Homeschool Book Fair & Workshops
Friday, May 21, 2010 - 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Riverside Baptist Church 10775 S.W. 104 Street, Rooms 213-217

VENDORS:
• Math-U-See of Florida 888 426 5597
• Bogo Books (formerly Faithful Book Shop) - 941 921-5863 - www.bogobooks.com - bogobooks@verizon.net
• Classical Conversations
• Usborne Books - Genovive Eponine Paul -786-318-4616 email: widleneponine@yahoo.com
• Florida Virtual School
• Miami-Dade College
• Many tables of used homeschool materials
LUNCH - Pre-payment for lunch is REQUIRED. Lunch will be provided by our friends at Chick-Fil-A.
– You may pre-order either a chicken sandwich, chicken nuggets, or chicken strips for $2.50 each. You MUST
order and prepay ahead of time!!! Mail your checks made payable to P.A.C.E. to Julie Diaz, 8450 SW 36 Street,
Miami, FL 33155. Chips, soda, water, cookies, and other snacks will be available for $.75 each -no pre-order
necessary for these items.
More information is available at:http://www.pacemiami.org/images/Microsoft_Word_-_special_events.pdf

P.A.C.E. Homeschool Promotion Ceremony

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PROMOTION CEREMONY IS FOR ALL
GRADES, FROM PRE-K2 – SENIORS IN HIGH SCHOOL!
P.A.C.E. PROMOTION CEREMONY
Theme - “Winter Wonderland”
Saturday, May 15, 2010
10:00 a.m. to noon
(suggested arrival time 9:30 a.m.)
At the Riverside Baptist Church Sanctuary
10775 SW 104 Street

May 15. 2010 , at Riverside Baptist Church Sanctuary.
We will start the festivities PROMPTLY at 10:00 a.m. There will be special entertainment, and awarding of
promotion certificates and other awards to ALL P.A.C.E. STUDENTS from PK-2 through high school. Our
graduating Kindergarten class and any graduating Seniors will wear the traditional cap and gown. There will be
an additional $2 charge for the dated, keepsake tassel for the kindergarten class but the Kinder gown will be
provided. Seniors must provide their own cap, gown, and tassel.
The cost will be $1 for adults and non-P.A.C.E. students, and $3 for P.A.C.E. graduates. Children under 2½
years of age who are not graduating are free. Payment is due at the time the reservation is made.
All families interested in participating must pre-register, indicating the child’s full name as they wish it to
appear on the promotion certificate, and the grade which the child is completing this year. For Pre-school
students, please indicate PK-2, PK-3, or PK-4. P.A.C.E. will prepare the Promotion Certificates; however, each
parent must sign their child’s certificate as teacher.

For more information:http://www.pacemiami.org/images/Microsoft_Word_-_special_events.pdf

Second Annual Homeschool Science Fair

Friday, April 30, at 12:45 PM

THE SECOND ANNUAL HOMESCHOOL SCIENCE FAIR

Pinecrest Library Auditorium

5835 SW 111 StreetPinecrest, FL 33156

The children have been working hard on their projects, and they're eager to show them off. Even if your kids are not participating, come and share in the fun. Please arrive promptly at 12:45.

Bank of America - Museums on US

It’s the first weekend of the month, and that means Bank of America customers can visit museums free through the bank’s Museums On Us program. Just show your Bank of America credit or debit card Saturdayor Sunday and you’ll get free admission to more than 120 museums and attractions in cities across the United States.
In Broward County, you’ll find deals for free admission to the Fort Lauderdale Museum of Discovery and Science ,the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale plus Young At Art Children’s Museum in Davie.
In Miami-Dade, you can use your card for free admission to the Miami Art Museum, Miami Children’s Museum, Miami Science Museum and the Museum of Contemporary Art in North Miami and the Bass Museum of Art in Miami Beach.
In Palm Beach County, you can make a free visit to the South Florida Science Museum in West Palm Beach.
You can also get free visits to museums in the Jacksonville and Tampa Bay areas.
Don’t forget to check whether the museums have special holiday hours.

Hollywood Trolley Festival

Hollywood is launching its Hollywood Trolley with some free activities.
The free event is 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 30 at Hollywood Beach at Johnson Street, and includes entertainment, trolley rides and a treasure hunt with prizes. Phone 954-924-2980 for info about this event.
For information about the Hollywood Trolley, look at the website or phone 954-921-3551.

Fort Lauderdale Children's Theater

Whether or not you purchase tickets to the show, you’ll be treated to some selections of the perfomance for free.
That’s if you go to Barnes and Noble, 2051 N. Federal Hwy on Saturday, May 1, 11 a.m.
The Fort Lauderdale Children’s Theatre is presenting selections from its show, which features Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella.
The full show is May 14 to 16 at Dillard Center For the Arts, 2501 NW 11th St., Fort Lauderdale.

Kids Can Earn a Free Book at Barnes & Nobles

Barnes and Noble is offering a nice incentive to encourage your child to read this summer with their Passport to Summer Reading Program.
Kids read any eight (8) books of their choosing.
Kids use the Passport to Summer Reading to document the places visited in each book. A parent/guardian signs the Passport when it’s complete.
Kids bring their completed Passport to any B&N store between May 25 and September 7, 2010.
Kids will receive a coupon for a free book, to be chosen from a list of paperback titles.*
For details on the program, visit Barnes & Noble online.

Lincoln Road and Coconut Grove Art Walks

Two free neighborhood art walks will be Saturday, May 1.

The Coconut Grove Art Stroll is at the Promenade at Mayfair, 2911 Grand Ave., 7 to 11 p.m. The event includes art, food, drink, live music and dance performances, and painting lessons for children. Print the flyer off the MySpace page to enter to win a Miami skyline photo.
The Lincoln Road Art Walk is is 7 to 10 p.m. at the locations of Art Center South Florida on Lincoln Road in South Beach.

Free Theater Weekend at Kids Fest

Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre presents a weekend of free family theater noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 1, and Sunday, May 2, at the Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables, 280 Miracle Mile.
The 15th Annual National Children’s Theatre Festival Kids Fest Family Weekend will showcase the new musical Young King Arthur, which is playing at the Miracle Theatre through May 27.
Kids Fest will also feature the Broadway musical A Chorus Line performed by Actors’ Playhouse’s youth performing troupe, plus a chance to practice backstage crafts, learn magic, juggling and comedy and hear scary stories and meet famous characters.
Reservations are suggested. Call 305-444-9293 or email

Miami Dade Library - Storytelling Festival

Storytellers from around the world will spin tales at the Miami-Dade Public Library System’s free Art of Storytelling International Festival 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 1, at Main Library, 101 W Flagler Street.
The festival will also feature the Geeta Dias Bollywood Indian Dancers, the Momentum Dance Company, Ife-Ile Afro-Cuban dancers, Esquilo Prieto’s Capoeira Dancers, steel band music, a Bahamian Junkanoo parade, a teen zone with video gaming competition, magic shows, face-painting, arts and crafts, giveaways and more. You can find the full schedule of events here.
Free parking will be available at the Miami-Dade Cultural Center Garage, 50 NW Second Ave., and the Hickman Garage, 270 NW Second St.

Dance Now Performance on Sunday

Dance Now Ensemble will present a free afternoon of dance at 5 p.m. Sunday, May 2, at the North Beach Bandshell, Collins Avenue and 73rd Street.
The performance is part of the Miami Dance Festival and will include a sneak preview of Dance Now’s 10th season finale.

Free Concert in Miami Shores

Beatlesque, a South Florida Beatles tribute band, will perform a free concert at 5 p.m. Sunday, May 2, at the Miami Shores Community Center’s North Playing Fields.
Bring a blanket, picnic and the kids, but no pets. The Optimist Club will sell snacks, and Jewels the clown will do face painting.

May 1 is Free Comic Book Day!

Saturday, May 1, is Free Comic Book Day. All you have to do is show up, and you get a free comic book.
Participating stores in Miami-Dade are Superheroes Unlimited #2, 1788 NE 163rd St.; North Miami Beach; Macs Comics & Collectibles, 2678 SW 87th AVE., Miami; and Outland Station, 12540 SW 120th St., Miami.

In Palm Beach County, the only participating store is P.P.F. Comics, 1387 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. You can get free comics at participating stores in Broward.
To find stores in other areas, use the store locator.

Free Concert - Rock Odyssey - May 8

FREE OUTDOOR EVENT!

Saturday, May 8 @ 11:30 a.m.Thomson Plaza for the Arts
The Adrienne Arsht Center presents Family Fest, a free series featuring family-friendly out-of-doors activities and performances! Your entire family will have a blast at this fun-filled day full of music, dancing, hands-on demonstrations, and mini-workshops. The activities will provide engaging opportunities for parents to share with their children, while introducing "up-close" involvement in the performing arts.
No tickets are needed for this portion of the event.Rock OdysseySaturday, May 8 @ 2:00 p.m. John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall
High adventure and high comedy are combined in this rock musical from Emmy winning composer, Billy Straus, Kleban award winning writer, Stephen Cole and directed by three time Parent's Choice award winner, Douglas Love.
Follow our hero, Odysseus, as he fights his way home to reunite with his wife and son. Beautiful stagecraft, special effects and a rockin' Miami based cast pump up the volume on this original spin on Homer's classic tale for families to enjoy together. To reserve your free tickets please call the box office at 305.949.6722.
This is a free event, but tickets must be reserved for attendance.

Educational Films for Kids - Africa

FILMS FROM AFRICA
COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD

Mali...13 min

Rwanda ...13 min

Madagascar.. .13 min

In each film a child shows aspects of their daily life, including food, school, climate, transportation and recreation. Recognize the richness and diversity of different countries and cultures as well as those commonalities of human life that unite children, families and communities around the world

THE TYRANT & THE CHILD(Burkina Faso / 15 min)

A short animation from an African story, featuring a tyrannical king who treats the residents of his village cruelly. When he tries to slaughter all the elderly folk, one boy, Raogo, devises a plan to overthrow him.Following the film the kids will participate in a discussion about the films and then do Arts and Crafts

Saturday, May 1 - 10amat Cinema Paradiso503 SE 6th Street Downtown, Fort Lauderdale

Cinema Paradiso is located at 503 SE 6 Street in downtown Fort Lauderdale, a block and a half east of the Broward County Courthouse on the south bank of the New River. Parking is free in the Courthouse Parking Garage.FAB! Films for Kids is a free program presented the first Saturday morning of each month by The Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival at Cinema Paradiso. It is sponsored by Funding Arts Broward. For more info visit http://www.fliff.com/ or on other FAB! Programs visit http://www.fundingartsbroward.org/If interested in reserving space for a group, please contact Hal Axler at haxler@aol.com or call 954-760-9898 x101

Used Book Sale at Nova Library

Used books, videos and DVDs are among the bargain items available in this library event.
This Used Book Sale offers a trio of opportunities to shop for the assortment of materials, which includes paperbacks, kids books and video materials. The sale is 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 29; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday April 30; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday May 1.
The event is at Nova Southeastern University Library in Davie, 3301 College Ave., Davie, 954-262-5477. Cash and checks are accepted.

Celebrate Earth Day at Boynton Beach

In celebration of Earth Day, the City of Boynton Beach has organized multiple free activities on Saturday, May 1, 2010.
Everything will be centered around cleaning up Oceanfront Park, but the day will also include a special turtle talk, various children’s activities, free t-shirts (limited supply), a food drive (bring your non-perishables), and free Publix reusable shopping totes (while they last).
The event will take place on Saturday, May 1 from 8:00 – 10:30 am at Oceanfront Park, 6415 N Ocean Blvd, Ocean Ridge. Volunteers should meet at the pavillion in the lower parking lot, and of course come prepared — with water, sun screen and a hat.
If you would like to volunteer, you are asked to pre-register by emailing Gary Solomon or visiting Sand Sifters online.

Free Music and Art at Viernes Culturales

Viernes Culturales (Cultural Friday) in Little Havana is celebrated the last Friday of the month.
Art, free concerts, food tastings and general free fun are on tap from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Southwest Eighth Street between 14th and 17th avenues.
Check the schedule for details and special gallery events.

Free Outdoor Jazz at MOCA

The last Friday of the month brings a free jazz concert at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 770 NE 125 St. North Miami.
April’s artist is Negroni’s Trio with special guest artist Ed Calle.
The museum is open by donation from 7 to 10 a.m. Admission is always free for children under 12, North Miami residents and city employees.

31 Cent Scoop Night at Baskin Robbins

Baskin Robbins’ 31-cent Scoop Night is back from 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, April 28.
Participating stores will sell scoops of ice cream (limit 3 per person) for 31 cents each as part of a benefit promotion for firefighter charities. As part of the promo, The Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation is donating $100,000 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

May is Miami Museum Month

May is Miami Museums Month, and that means deals for both residents and visitors.
If you’re a resident of Miami-Dade County, membership at one participating museum gives you free admission to all the others in May.
If you’re a visitor, you can get two for one admission. To get the buy one, get one free deal, you have to show an ID with proof of residence outside Miami-Dade.
Art Center/South Florida is having a free kick-off party Saturday, May 1, as part of the Lincoln Road Art Walk.
Participating museums are:
Art Center/South Florida
Bakehouse Art Complex
Bass Museum of Art
Black Police Precinct & Court House Museum
The Haitian Heritage Museum
Historical Museum of Southern Florida
Jewish Museum of Florida
Lowe Art Museum
Miami Art Museum
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
Miami Children’s Museum
Miami Science Museum
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)
The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum
The Wolfsonian—FIU

Webster Dictionaries for $1!

Band Camp for Homeschoolers

Broward Music Workshop is proud to offer a full concert band experience to homeschool students. This is the only program of its kind in Broward County, Florida. They will be offering two exciting programs this summer at Summit Questa Montessori School: Discover Band and Advanced Band. The Discover Band program is designed to help students choose the correct instrument for them. On day one, All County Music will be doing an instrument fitting for all students. Every student will be able to try each of the band instruments. Once a decision has been made, two weeks will be spent learning the basics of the chosen instrument. All County Music has waived the rental fee for participants while they are in camp! The Advanced Band is open to students who have been studying their instrument for at least one year. To register please visit: http://www.browardmusicworkshop.com/

The Wizard of Oz Exhibit at Miami Children's Museum

You can be off to see "The Wizard of Oz" at the Miami Children's Museum, showing at traveling educational exhibit based on the classic film. This interactive fantasy adventure takes children and families over the rainbow and into the movie itself. You will travel from the sepia-toned Gale Farm to the colorful Land of Oz. Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for children and Florida residents; free for children under 1 year. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. The exhibit runs through May 9.Location:
Miami Children's Museum 980 MacArthur Causeway Miami, FL Phone: 305-373-5437 more information: http://www.miamichildrensmuseum.org/

Miami Metro Zoo The World of Giant Insects

Animated robotic insects are enlarged 40 to 600 times their actual size. The exhibit includes a praying mantis, stick insect, beetles, caterpillar, and a locust. Other interactive displays include enlarged mosquitoes, honeybees, and a dragonfly. The exhibit runs through Aug. 1. The zoo is open daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission is $15.95 plus tax for adults; $11.95 plus tax for kids.Location:
Miami Metrozoo 1 Zoo Blvd. (12400 SW 152nd St.) Miami, FL Phone: 305-251-0400 more information: http://www.miamimetrozoo.com/

Children Just Like Me Exhibit at Young at Art Museum

The Children Just Like Me exhibit celebrates culture and lifestyle diversity through the stories of 11 children from around the world. The exhibit runs through May 23. Museum admission is $8; $7.50 for seniors(62+) and free for children under 2. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday.Location:
Young At Art Children's Museum 11584 W. State Road 84 Davie, FL Phone: 954-424-0085 more information: http://www.youngatartmuseum.org/

Grossology Exhibit at MODS

Get grossed out while learning about bodily functions at the museum's new exhibit, "Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Bod." Through animatronics, kids can take the Tour du Nose, climb a large-scale replica of human skin, help Burp-Man expel the gas in his stomach and learn the physics of flatulence. The exhibit runs through May 2. The museum is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $11 for adults; $10 for seniors; $9 for kids 2 to 12; free for kids under 2.Location:
Museum of Discovery & Science 401 SW Second St. Fort Lauderdale, FL Phone: 954-467-6637 more information: http://www.mods.org/

Meet the author of 'The Birthday Ball'

Lois Lowry, author of the awarding winning books 'Number the Stars' and 'The Giver' among others, will offer a multimedia presentation of her new book, 'The Birthday Ball'. Tickets are free, but limited. The store will also offer tickets for the signing line.Location:
Books & Books 236 Aragon Ave. Coral Gables, FL Phone: 305-442-4408 more information: http://www.booksandbooks.com/

Boomers Physics & Science Educational Workshops

Date: Monday April 26, 2010 Time: 12:00 pm-2:00 pm. Meet at 11:50 am outside of museum. We will go in as a group. Give yourself time for driving and parking. Where: Boomers Park Avenue 1700 NW 1st Street Dania Beach , FL 33004 (954) 921-1411 Cost: $21.50 per child; adults free. Please RSVP raquelrojas123@gmail.com

Physics & Science Educational Workshops
The Boomers’ Educational Workshop is just the thing students need to help them learn, HANDS ON.

THE EINSTEIN $19.95
On the day of the scheduled trip to Boomers, the students will receive two rides on the roller coaster, as well as a tutorial on and underneath the coaster. One ride each on the Wave Rider and Frog Hopper. two Laser Tag sessions, one Game of Bowling and UNLIMITED Mini Golf. Lunch is also included with one slice of cheese pizza,
chips, and a beverage!

Field Trip Curriculum can be seen at:

http://www.boomersparks.com/site/dania/educational/ELEMENTARYv2.pdf

Free Ice Cream at Carvel on April 29

On April 29, Carvel will be giving away free ice cream. Enjoy one 3.5 oz cup of Carvel’s new low fat ice cream and one of the twelve flavors shots.

Free Family Movies Fridays Hollywood

ArtsPark in Downtown Hollywood is showing free family-friendly movies on Fridays.
ArtsPark Movie Nights events are a partnership with the Fort Lauderdale Film Festival.
The films are 8 p.m. outdoors at ArtsPark at Young Circle, on Hollywood Boulevard and US One, 954-921-3500.
Bring lawn chairs or blankets, if you’d like.

Free Arbor Day Event in Hallandale

Hallandale Beach is offering a free event for Arbor Day and Earth Day.
The event includes kids activities, displays and hand-out information on recycling and other earth-friendly topics. Free trees and rain barrels, while limited supplies are available, are for Hallandale Beach residents only.
The event is Saturday, April 24 10 a.m. to noon at Ingalls Park, 735 SW First St., Hallandale Beach. For information, phone 954-457-1452.

Miami Metro Zoo - Party for the Planet - April 24 & 25, 2010

Join us for Party for the Planet as we celebrate Earth Day April 24 & 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Miami Metrozoo will showcase a large flowering tree show and sale, courtesy of the Tropical Flowering Tree Society, which has donated more than 3,000 trees to Miami Metrozoo. Meet numerous vendors who will show you how to become and remain “green.”
During Party for the Planet, guests can enter the zoo free of charge if they turn in a cell phone as part of our ECO-CELL phone recycling program. Not only will they enter the zoo free these two days, but they will also help save gorillas! Cell phones include coltan, a mineral extracted in the deep forests of Congo in central Africa, home to the world's endangered lowland gorillas. Fueled by the worldwide cell phone boom, Congo's out-of-control coltan mining business has in recent years led to a dramatic reduction of animal habitat and the rampant slaughter of great apes for the illegal bush-meat trade. By turning in your cell phone, we can hopefully reduce the need for additional coltan … and help protect the gorillas.
Zoo visitors will not be the only ones having fun at Party for the Planet. Our animals will also be getting special treats made from recycled and/or natural materials like newspapers, cardboard tubes, bamboo, old tires, fire hoses and more.
Animal treats schedule during Party for the Planet April 24 - 25:

11:00 a.m. Bengal tigers will enjoy scented shredded paper.11:30 a.m. Orangutans will rip open phone books with treats hidden inside.12:00 p.m. Giant river otters will play with PVC toys.12:30 p.m. Meerkats will be given a “tree of life” enrichment item.1:30 p.m. Asian elephants will bounce around a large papier maché Earth boomer ball.1:30 p.m. Pygmy hippos will roll empty beer kegs in their pool.2:15 p.m. Okapi will browse feeders made out of recycled items.3:00 p.m. African elephants will grab and play with fire hose cubes.3:30 p.m. Red river hogs, warthogs and warty pigs will eagerly open boxes filled with their favorite treats.

At Party for the Planet, The Jorge Alfano Jazz Trio will present their smooth world music April 24, and the Brazilian Samba Group’s interactive dances and percussion rhythms of Brazil will entertain guests April 25. Both events will take place at Amazon & Beyond and are included with zoo admission.

As part of our green efforts, about 90% of retail packaging at the zoo will completely degrade whether disposed of properly or discarded as litter. Catering and food concessions service disposables like flatware, napkins, & cups are compostable, biodegradable, or include recycled content.

Where's the Science Event at Sugar Sands Park

Join the Children's Science Explorium as we engage your senses and explore the science of everyday life. Participate with hands on activities, exhibits, demonstrations and entertainment.

http://www.sugarsandpark.org/cseWhereScience.html

Library Book Fair Offering Bargain Prices

Select from an assortment of used books, DVDs and other literary items.
The literary materials are available at bargain prices at the Book Fair, Saturday, April 24, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Book Fair is presented by the Friends of the Carver Ranches Library, 4735 SW 18th St., West Park. For information, phone 954-985-1945.