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.