Miami Kidz

Reptile Day
Where: Miami Science Mueseum
When: Saturday, November 5, 2011 from 10:00am – 5:00pm
The Miami Science Museum combines two of its most well known events, Snake Day and Lizard Day, to bring you Reptile Day! New this year is our Turtle and Tortoise category. Proud owners show off their pet reptiles and compete for prizes in a competition with categories such as: Best of Show, Most Unusual, People’s Pick and Junior Herpetologist. In addition to the pet reptile competition, guests will also enjoy a sampling of Insect Cuisine freshly prepared by a professional chef. Free admission for TWO with each reptile registered.

For more info on registering your reptile go to www.miamisci.org

South Miami Art Festival
Where: Sunset Drive (72nd Street), between US-1 and Red Road (57th Avenue) in South Miami.
When: Saturday & Sunday, November 5th-6th from 10:00am – 6:00pm
The South Miami Art Festival presented by Chamber South is a two-day fine arts festival held each year on the first weekend in November.  For many years the show enjoyed being the first event of the festival season in South Florida and remains a local favorite.  Each year more than one hundred and fifty artists and food vendors come from all over the Americas to downtown South Miami.  What began as an opportunity to highlight South Miami’s merchants has become a renowned family event.

www.chambersouth.com

Santa’s Enchanted Forest
Where: 7900 SW 40th Street, Miami, FL 33155
When: November 3rd – January 8th 2011
Santa’s Enchanted Forest: The world’s largest Christmas Theme Park and carnival! offers endless excitement and fun. Over 100 Rides, Shows, Games and Attractions for the family to enjoy. With a 92 foot tall Christmas Tree, hundreds of themed displays, pony rides, a petting zoo, over 3,000,000 lights, you are sure to be amazed. Don’t forget to stop by and visit Santa and tell him what you want for Christmas or you can send him a letter through our post office. All rides, shows, attractions and parking are FREE with paid admission.
Admission prices:
Adult (ages 10 and older) $25.69 plus tax & fees*
Senior Citizens (ages 65+) $17.76 plus tax & fees*
Children (ages 3-9) $17.76 plus tax & fees*
Children (ages 2 and under) Free
www.santasenchantedforest.com

Gobble If You Can – November’s Big Brushes – Saturday Art Day
When: Saturday, November 12, 2011
Morning Session 10:00am – 12:30pm
Afternoon Session 2:00pm – 4:30pm

Join us for “Gobble If You Can”!! Thanksgiving themed art activities & games!In honor of Thanksgiving ( And all we are grateful for) we will also be making crafts to donate as decorations to the Ronald McDonald House & Catholic Hospice to help brighten up patients rooms. Cost $20 per child

Call Peack Into Art @ (305) 283-2642 to reserve your spot today!

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Miami Book Fair International
Where: Miami Dade College’s Wolfson Campus, 401 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Downtown Miami
When: November 13-20, 2011. The Street Fair will be held on November 18-20.
At the Street Fair, book-lovers can browse the booths of hundreds of booksellers and exhibitors. Children can participate in tons great of activities in Children’s Alley, including storytelling, theatre performances, and arts & crafts.

Welcome to a magical world of reading and learning. This year, the Children’s Alley of the Miami Book Fair International proves that anything is possible when children read – from hanging out with Judy Moody and Stink to skipping down the yellow brick road to visit The Wizard of Oz. Kids of all ages will sing, dance, read and create during a weekend of fun that will highlight children’s books and the importance of reading at seven theme areas.

It’s a weekend of fun that never has to end for children – as long as they keep reading.

Miami Book Fair Children’s Events

Miami Book Fair International website

START Together for Preschoolers
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art : Joan Lehman Building / 770 NE 125th Street, North Miami, Florida 33161
When: Thursday, November 10, 2011 from 10-11 am
Shel Silverstein The Giving Tree – Paint Your Own Tree
Members Free;  Non-members $10

Pajama Storytime
Where: Barnes & Noble -  Kendall Village West, 12405 N Kendall Drive, Miami, FL 33186
When: Friday, November 11, 2011 @ 7:00pm
Please join us for pajama Storytime, hosted by Read 2 Succeed. There will be milk and cookies.

Family Fun Days :Zot Artz Day
Where: History Miami : 101 West Flagler Street , Miami, FL 33130
When: Saturday, November 12, 2011 from 12:00pm – 5:00pm
All kids are included in this fun-packed day of activities led by our guests Zot Artz – Arts For All. Learn about our magic city while making giant roll-out posters about Miami and the nature that surrounds us.

Adults $8
Seniors and Students with ID $7
Children (6-12) $5
Children under 6 FREE

www.mocanomi.org

Happy Paws Pet Expo
Where: Bergeron Rodeo Grounds : 4271 Davie Road Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
When: Saturday, November 12, 2011 from 10:00am – 6:00pm
Welcome to South Florida’s most diverse and exciting pet lover’s event ever! Happy Paws is a pet-lovers paradise – two-full days of non-stop action and entertainment throughout the day! Pack up the kids and Fido and come on down for a weekend of fun and festivities.

Admission includes complete access to all areas of the Happy Paws Pet Expo, including the live entertainment and exhibitors area. Additional fees apply for the Doggie Fun Zone, pony rides, face painting, hamster ball, balloons characters, vendor products other services etc. The Bergeron Rodeo Grounds food court offers an array of meals, snacks, deserts and beverages for your enjoyment. Come Early and Stay Late!

Ramble
Where: Fairchild Gardens
When: Friday, November 11th – 13th, 2011 from 9:30am – 4:30pm
Celebrate seven decades of South Florida history at our 71st Annual Ramble!
The Ramble is South Florida’s most loved garden party.  Experience the blend of old and new with art, antiques, rare books, a farmers market, the largest plant sale in South Florida, and much more.

Here is a list of what’s being offered at this year’s Ramble:

• Plants—With more than 15,000 plants, it is the largest sale of the year in South Florida.
• Antiques and Collectibles—Fabulous finds for anyone interested in acquiring items of quality, beauty and distinction.
• Design: Fairchild — Green design and furniture show. More info: http://bit.ly/shsARd
• Garden & Artist Marketplace— Large selection of garden-related items.  Original paintings, watercolors, photographs, sculptures and ceramics.
• Old & Rare Books—Thousands of books covering a wide range of subjects including an incredible selection of botanical and art books. Donate books.
• Delicious Food—Gourmet food trucks, conch fritters, local artisan ice cream and more.
• Live Music—Enjoy fantastic local and visiting musicians including the unique sights and sounds of the Dutch Waterpoorter Street Organ.
• Farmer’s Greenmarket—Herb booth, farmers organic produce, fresh baked goods, jams, honey and more.
• Garden of Chocolate—A world of chocolate from cacao plants to homemade chocolate cookies.
• Nell’s Tea Garden—Tea service, umbrella tables and ladies in lovely hats serving teas of many flavors.
• Kid Way—Educational displays, live performances, carnival games, arts and crafts, face painting and more!.
• Science Trail—Speak to the scientists of Fairchild and learn about what they do. Along the Science Trail on the Mulch Path.

Wimpy Kid Launch Party
Where: The Bookstore in the Grove :3399 Virginia St # 620, Coconut Grove, FL 33133
When: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 @ 6:30pm
Come and help us launch the next book in the bestselling series! The newest in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series is: Cabin Fever! We’ll be reading from the book and having some fun give-a-ways!
www.thebookstoreinthegrove.com

Family Movie Night
Where: Pinecrest Gardens
When: Friday, November 18, 2011 @ 7:30pm
Come one come all to a fabulous time for the entire family including fresh popped popcorn, softdrinks, hot dogs and other delicious snacks.  The featured films will include the latest releases in a safe and magical environment for the younger audience.  Enjoy full theatre amenities…outdoors.  Make it a family tradition on Fridays at Pinecrest Gardens.
$5 General Admission

“Thanksgiving” Tree Week
Where: Miami Childrens Museum
When: Saturday, November 19th – Wednesday, November 23rd 2011 4:30 p.m.
Please join MCM in celebrating Thanksgiving by telling us what you are thankful for. We will have our “Thanksgiving” Tree and leaves in the Cone for guests to write what they are thankful for and place it on the tree. We will also having different Thanksgiving activities at 4:30pm each day before thanksgiving.

Sunday Afternoons of Music – Peter & The Wolf
Where: UM Gusman Hall : 1314 Coral Gables , FL
When: Sunday, November 20, 2011 @ 3:00pm
Enjoyed for so many years by children of all ages, the classic story, Peter & the Wolf, comes to life as the cast of characters are portrayed by instruments of the University of Miami Frost Symphony Orchestra (75 members). Musical selections suited for children, including an introduction to the four families of the orchestra, complete a family tradition that should not be missed. Peter’s adventures will be narrated by our celebrity storyteller Martin Bookspan.
Grownups $12.00, Children $10.00
Lap children no charge. Ages 2 and up ticket purchased required.

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MONSTER SPLASH NIGHTTIME BASH
Where: Miami Seaquarium : 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway Key Biscayne, FL 33149
When: October 28 – 31, 2011 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Little ghosts and goblins get set for big fun at Miami’s biggest kid-friendly Halloween Extravaganza – Monster Splash Nighttime Bash returning for its 17th year on October 28 – 31, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.  With more ghoulish treats and ghostly fun than ever before, this year’s event features trick-or-treating at Sharky’s Sweet Tooth Station; kiddie rides and bounce houses at the Little Monsters Play Area; the Monsters in the Mangrove Haunted Walk; Flipper’s Dance Party and the only place in Miami to enjoy Halloween themed marine animal shows. Purchase tickets at participating Walgreens and receive a 20 percent discount.

Special admission price for the Nighttime Bash is only $24.95 plus tax after 5:00 p.m. for adults, and $19.95 plus tax for children (ages 3 to 12 years) after 5:00 p.m.

Miami Children’s Museum
When: Friday, October 28, 2011 @ 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Let’s start our Halloween Celebration early with Frankenstein Friday-a day dedicated to Frankenstein and his friends. There will be fun crafts, games and more.

Skeleton Saturday
Where: Miami Children’s Museum
When: Saturday, October 29, 2011 @ 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Bone up on your dance moves as we keep this party shaking with Skeleton Saturday. Create your own pasta skeleton, spooky story time, cultural connections and more. Costumes always welcome.

Monster Mash Celebration
Where: Cool De Sac : Dolphin Mall & Sunset Place
When: Fri Oct 28  – Sat Oct 29, 2011
Celebrate Halloween with us!  Cool Monster Mash Dance, and Games!
Come in costume and save $2.00 off admission!

MiChiMu’s Halloween Celebration
Where: Miami Children’s Museum
When: Sunday, October 30, 2011 @ 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Come out to the Miami Children’s Museum as we celebrate Halloween in style. Dress in costume and enjoy the holiday atmosphere. The activities include trick or treating, Halloween crafts, Mad Science, games and more!

Don’t forget to wear your Halloween costume!

Pumpkin Patch @ The Little Farm
Where: The Little Farm
When: October 8 – 31, 2011
Mon-Fri 3-7 PM
Sat & Sun 10AM-7PM
Pumpkins, pony rides,petting farm & scarecrow kits
NO ENTRY FEE,NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
PUMPKINS: $4- $24
PONY RIDES:$2
PETTING FARM:$3
SCARECROW KITS / HARVEST DECOR:$2 -$25
REFRESHMENTS: $1

Zoo Boo
Where: Metro Zoo
When: October 29 & 30, 2011 @ 11:00am – 4:00pm
Included with zoo admission, families and kids ages 12 and under are invited to trick-or-treat in costumes, participate in costume contests, watch special performances, make Halloween crafts, see our wild animals get their Halloween goodies, and more!  Music and games with fun prizes will be provided by Radio Disney AM 990 and The Coast 97.3 FM.

Howl-O-Ween at Pinecrest Gardens
Where: Pinecrest Gardens
When: Saturday, October 29, 2011
Pet Fair : 12:00pm – 5:00pm $3 Adults & $2 Children 2-17. Children under 2 and pets are free.
Flashlight Tour : 6:45pm Free
Family Movie: 8:00pm $ 5 General Admission
Pet Parade : $10 donation per 4 legged participant.

Enjoy a Halloween “prequel” with a day full of activities for everyone in the family especially your four legged friends. The celebration begins with a Pet Fair featuring pet adoption agencies, vendors, activities like the DOGGIE FUN ZONE PERFORMANCE COURSE designed to take your dog on a thrill ride in a fully enclosed activity area.   Continue a funtastic day with a costume parade for humans and pets including prizes for the first place four legged winners in different categories.  Smell the air…hear the sounds….starting at 6:45 p.m. watch the gardens come to life during a GHOSTLY Flashlight Tour through the Gardens that will surely be a treat for all of the senses.   Finally, end the day with some of the best popcorn in town and a family flick featuring Disney’s Spooky Buddies under the stars in our beautiful Banyan Bowl.

6th Annual Halloween Event
Where: Miami Springs Golf & Country Club at 650 Curtiss Pkwy, Miami Springs FL 33166
When: Saturday, October 29, 2011 @ 6:00pm – 10:00pm
There will be fun for everyone including a HAUNTED EGG HUNT at 6:30pm for the little Goblins, RIDES that are sure to give you a THRILL, a HAUNTED HAY Ride if you dare & a COSTUME CONTEST for ALL at 7:00pm. Be sure to save the date you don’t want to miss out on this ghostly affair!!!

If you have any questions please call Patti Bradley at 305-805-5075/5076

Winn-Dixie Pumpking Decorating
Where:Winn-Dixie Store #243 541 West 49th Street, Hialeah, Fla. 33012 & Winn-Dixie Store #251 3275 SW 22nd Street ,Miami, Fla. 33145
When: Sat., Oct. 29, with workshops scheduled at 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. & Sun., Oct. 30, with workshops scheduled at 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: WINN) gets into the Halloween spirit and welcomes children to participate in festive pumpkin decorating workshops at select stores. As part of the workshops, children ages three to 13 will have the opportunity to decorate bright orange pumpkins with assorted paints and will receive a Winn-Dixie Halloween-themed apron and hat. In addition, children will also have the chance to transform into their favorite characters by getting their faces painted. The workshops, which begin at 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., respectively, will last approximately 20 to 30 minutes and will accommodate the first 20 children present.

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 Reading Ready Toddle Story Time
Where: Miami Dade Public Library – Palmetto Bay Branch : 17641 Old Cutler Rd, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
When: Friday, August 5, 2011  @ 10:00 AM
Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers.

Phineas & Ferb Movie Premier Party
Where: Cool De Sac Dolphin Mall
When: Friday, August 5, 2011 @ 7:00pm
Friday, August 5th 6pm – 9pm & Dolphin Mall
Come bring the kids out for the Phineas and Ferb Movie Premier Party!
We will have a Where’s Perry? Contest that begins at 7pm, along with games, prizes and Phineas and Ferb activities throughout the evening.
There’s 104 of Summer Vacation, Come out and spend it with Cool-de-sac!

Free Sundays at Fairchild
Where: Fairchild Gardens
When: Sunday, August 7, 2011 from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
A day at Fairchild is a day in paradise. Where else can you visit a tropical rainforest, view world class art, dine at an award winning café and do it all surrounded by the unparalleled beauty of nature? Only at Fairchild.

Spend a day exploring 83 acres of tropical palms, cycads, flowering trees and breathtaking vistas. Don’t miss plant sales, live music, yoga, food trucks, and free tram tours (limited seating) on these special Sundays.

Live Music (Garden House)
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Join us for the rhythms and beats of a  powerful drum circle.

Free Yoga (Garden House)
11:00 a.m.Rina Yoga teachers will be offering classes for the whole family. Bring your own mat and towel  and wear comfortable, loose clothing.

Local Food Trucks (Cycad Circle)
Enjoy enticing flavors prepared by Miami’s best food trucks. MexZican Gourmet will be serving authentic Mexican food created by Chef Ze Carlos Jimenez. Sakaya Kitchen will dish up savory Asian eats inspired by Chef Richard Hales. Stop by Real Sorbet and Totally Bananas for frozen treats to help you cool off on the warm summer day.

The Falls Super Sale Weekend: Tax Free!
Where: The Falls : 8888 SW 136 Street Miami, FL 33176
When : Friday, August 12 – 14, 2011
Before packing up the backpacks and heading back to class, back-to-school shoppers are encouraged to take advantage of great promotions offered by mall retailers during the Super Sale Weekend and take advantage of tax free purchases, beginning Fri., August 12, and lasting through Sun., August 14, at The Falls. Florida’s Tax Free Weekend affords shoppers a unique opportunity to get back into the swing of things for the upcoming school season.
www.simon.com

Back to School Splash
Where: The Falls : 8888 SW 136 Street Miami, FL 33176
When: Saturday & Sunday, August 6th & 7th, 2011 @ 12:00pm – 5:00pm
This weekend event will feature free activities including stage entertainment, hand-on crafts, paddle boats, inflatable rides, water and fishing games and a dunk tank.  A Pirate’s Cove Treasure Hunt will heat up some adventure and dozens of family-friendly exhibitors will provide kids’ activities, free samples and loads of fun to beat the heat and get ready for school!  The highly anticipated event draws loads of children and parents who look forward to enjoying a splash of summer diversions while shopping for their back-to-school needs at The Falls.
Back to School Splash activities will include:

• A real-size hamster ball ride, “car wash” bounce house, paddle boats, water slide and shoot ‘n shower basketball toss
• Design your own pirate hat or princess crown, courtesy of South Miami Hospital
• Children can bandage and cuddle bears that need some TLC at the Holtz * Children’s Hospital’s Teddy Bear Clinic!
• Build your own sand castle presented by Navarro Discount Pharmacy
• Come out and visit with everyone’s favorite monkey, Curious George
• Tropical lei craft activity sponsored by Jackson South Hospital
• Enjoy live entertainment on stage with MC James Changefield, including live music, magic and game shows
• Enjoy performances by Hip Hop Kidz and Polynesian Proud

www.sun-sentinel.com/features/south-florida-parenting

Tax Free Weekend at International Mall
Where: Miami International Mall : 1455 NW 107^th Avenue, Doral, Fla. 33172
When: Friday, August 12 – 14, 2011
Miami International Mall is celebrating the start of the school year with great promotions. Shoppers will enjoy super savings on the latest must-have fashions during tax-free weekend and will enjoy additional deals from many mall retailers during the Clearance Sidewalk Sale.
Families can also enjoy activities that are sure to get kids excited to pack their backpacks and head to class with the “Green is Cool for School” event. The free event will feature balloon art, giveaways, face painting and etiquette tips from Alicia Faccio.

Sat., August 13, 2011 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Green is Cool for School

Back to School Fun Fest
Where: Dolphin Mall: Ramblas, Entry 3 : 11401 NW 12th St, Miami , FL 33172
When: Saturday, August 13, 2011 @ 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Dolphin Mall will usher in the new school year with their annual Back to School fun fest on Saturday, August 13th from Noon to 5 p.m. at the center’s Ramblas Plaza area. Dolphin Mall’s Back to School’s Fun Fest includes special character sing-a-long shows, magic show, musical entertainment, face painters, games, hula hoop contests, balloons, giveaways and more.
Dolphin Mall will distribute an exclusive back to school deal flyer at the event featuring discounts as well as provide a free backpack with a purchase of $250 or more.  Customers must present same-day receipts totaling $250 or more at the information booth located in Ramblas Plaza to receive a free backpack. Customers can take advantage of the special backpack offer August 1st through August 21st or while supplies last. Limit one backpack per customer.
www.shopdolphinmall.com

Bon Festival
Where: Morikami Museum & Gardens
When: Saturday, August 13, 2011  @ 4:00pm – 9:00pm
Obon, or the Bon Festival, is a traditional Japanese observance held over a three-day period in the summer.  Obon signifies a time when the spirits of deceased family members are believed to return for a brief visit to the world of the living.  Obon is a joyous as well as solemn occasion, serving to honor ancestors and thank them for contributing to the quality of life enjoyed by the living.
Visit their website for more details.
www.morikami.org

You Tube: Bon Festival at Morikami Museum

Second Saturdays are Free for Families
Where: Miami Art Museum
When: Saturday, August 13, 2011 @  1:00pm – 04:00pm
A fun-filled afternoon to explore the museum, learn something new and create art with family. Presented by MetLife Foundation. Additional support provided by Salon Miami. For more information contact Education@miamiartmuseum.org or 305.375.4073.

MCM Kids Cooking Club with Christina
Where: Miami Children’s Museum
When: Saturday, August 20th 2011 @ 2:30 p.m.
The MCM Kids Cooking Club brings you healthy recipes you can try at home with your kids.

Fee Free “P.L.A.Y” Days
Where: Deering Estate
When: Saturday, August 20, 2011
As part of the Deering Estate’s annual FEE-FREE “P.L.A.Y.” DAYS, guests can enjoy free admission to the Deering Estate at Cutler on the following Saturdays:
Bring your family and friends and enjoy complimentary admission as well as hands on eco-art activities, science discovery programs, and historic house tours – all for free! Guests can take a stroll through the Artist Village where the Deering Estate’s Artists-in-Residence create and display works of art in studios.

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Pirate Weekend at Miami Seaquarium
Where: Miami Seaquarium
When:Saturday, July 2 – Monday, July 4, 2011
The first 150 children each day will receive a swashbuckling gift and those sporting their favorite pirate garb will pay only $10 plus tax for admission with a paid adult. Those who complete Davy Jones’ treasure hunt are in for an especially sweet treat. The park also will feature guest appearances by Salty, its resident pirate, before the exhilarating pirate high wire show.
Pirates Weekend is a part of the “Swashbuckling Summer” program. Running all summer long, the program features exciting daily high wire acts by the pillaging “Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean,” a Giant Water Slide that is over 25 feet tall and a Pirate Skeleton Walk with friendly pirates that are guaranteed to put a smile on kid’s faces. Guests should also prepare to hit the deck as Pirates take over the Top Deck Dolphin Show.
Admission: Adult $36.95 + tax / Child(Ages 3-9) $26.95 + tax

Disney’s Mulan @ Miami Children’s Theater
Where: Miami Children’s Theater: 11155 SW 112th Ave, Miami, FL 33176
When: Friday, July 8th – Saturday, July 9th
Broadway Bound is hard at work on Mulan. The show, directed by Christine Vega and choreographed by Tara Plyler, is going to be beautiful, lyrical and thoroughly entertaining. Mulan will be performed three times for the public July, 8 and 9th. To purchase tickets click here…

Family Fun Nights
Where: International Mall: 1455 NW 107th Avenue, Doral, Fla. 33172
When: Friday, July 8, 2011 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Workout with Little Gym. Miami International Mall continues to entertain shoppers with summer happenings each Friday throughout July and mid-August. During Friday Family Fun Nights, families will enjoy live performances from area organizations and participate in fun, interactive activities.

“SAFE SUMMER” AT MIAMI INTERNATIONAL MALL
Where: Miami International Mall (Center Court): 1455 NW 107th Avenue, Miami, FL 33172
When: Saturday, July 9, 2011 at 2:00pm – 4:00pm
A fun and free educational day awaits kids of all ages at Miami International Mall, as the Simon Kidgits Club hosts a “Safe Summer” event. Fun for the whole family, the “Safe Summer” event will help parents teach their children to play it safe by featuring safety demonstrations and allowing kids the opportunity to interact with the City of Doral Police Department. Participants will also enjoy a special appearance by the Love Bird, mascot of the soon-to-be-opened Arturo’s Restaurant inside the mall. There will be fun, summer giveaways including visors and sand bucket sets.
FREE to Kidgits Club members

Contact Miami International Mall at (305) 593-1775
The Simon Kidgits Club’s Safe Summer event is free to members. Families can sign up for the Kidgits Club, during regular mall hours, for an annual membership fee of $5. Membership includes a Kidgits Club membership card and T-shirt, scheduled entertainment and activities for families, a Birthday Club (including birthday card and gift redemption certificate), unique programs and offers, discounts and a quarterly newsletter. For more information, visit www.simon.com/kidgits.

Pirate Adventure @ The Falls
Where: The Falls at the Space #396 (near Bloomingdale’s)8888 SW 136 Street, Miami, FL 33176
When: Saturday, July 9, 2011 at 2:00pm – 4:00pm
The Falls, one of the largest open-air shopping, dining and entertainment complexes in the United States, is inviting South Florida families to invade the high seas at The Falls during a wild “Pirate Adventure,” a Simon Kidgits Club pirate-themed event, on Saturday, July 9.  During this special event, a pirate magician will astound the crowd with a jaw-dropping magic show.  The Falls will treat all pirates-in-training to their own pirate booty bag, complete with loads of free loot, including pirate swords, eye-patches, coin necklaces, buckaneer bandanas and rings, while supplies last.
“Pirate Adventure” is one of several programs and events held throughout the year at The Falls for members of the Simon Kidgits Club, which focuses on health, wellness, education, safety and entertainment for children.
FREE for Kidgits members; $5 for general public. Families can sign up for the Kidgits Club, during regular mall hours, for a membership fee of $5. Membership includes a Kidgits Club membership card and T-shirt, scheduled entertainment and activities for families, a Birthday Club (including birthday card and gift redemption certificate), unique programs and offers, discounts and a quarterly newsletter. For more information, visit www.simon.com/kidgits.

Family Fun Nights
Where: International Mall: 1455 NW 107th Avenue, Doral, Fla. 33172
When: Friday, July 15, 2011 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Evening features the CB Music Lab, a laboratory designed to create music and expand the artistic horizons of the youth. Miami International Mall continues to entertain shoppers with summer happenings each Friday throughout July and mid-August. During Friday Family Fun Nights, families will enjoy live performances from area organizations and participate in fun, interactive activities.

Mango Festival
Where: Fairchild Gardens
When: Saturday, July 9, 2011 – Sunday, July 10, 2011 from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Fairchild’s 19th Annual International Mango Festival will celebrate the Mangos of Hawaii. Visit the festival to shop Curator Choice mango trees and fresh fruit, enjoy mango lectures and smoothies, view the world’s largest display of mangos, take part in the world’s only mango auction and buy mango merchandise and botanical art. There will also be mango culinary demonstrations, our one of a kind mango brunch, a fantastic International Fruit Market and fun activities for kids.
It’s all about mangos at Fairchild’s International Mango Festival.
Admission: Free for Fairchild Members and children 5 and under.
Non-members: $25 for adults, $18 for seniors 65 and up and $12 for children 6-17.
Eco-discount: If you walk, ride your bike or take public transportation to Fairchild, receive $5 off admission for adults and $2 off admission for children. Members, remember to bring your Rewards Card to earn your gift passes!
Military Discount: We are pleased to offer active military personnel free admission. In addition, admission for spouses is $20 and children $10. Please present Military IDs.

Teddy Bear Picnic
Where: Miami Children’s Museum
When: Sunday, July 10th 2011 @ 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
We are having our very own Teddy Bear Picnic at the museum. So come on by with your favorite furry bear friend and join us in some arts & crafts, games and much more! Bring in a Teddy Bear and receive a special gift.
Admission $15
Florida Resident $12
Children under 1 year FREE
Members Complimentary

Storytime
Where: South Regional/ Broward College Library  7300 Pines Boulevard  Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
When: Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 10:30a.m-12:00p.m.
WPBT2/Kidvision, in association with JetBlue, PBS Kids and Broward County Library System, will host an intimate story time event to help keep children reading throughout the summer. Attendees will enjoy a reading by a local author, a performance by PBS Kids host, Mr. Steve and appearances by PBS Kids characters, Hooper and Super Why. The event is free and open to the public. The event is part of the Soar with Reading program, a free literacy program launched by PBS Kids and JetBlue to keep children reading and beat the summer learning slide.

Family Fun Nights
Where: International Mall: 1455 NW 107th Avenue, Doral, Fla. 33172
When: Friday, July 22, 2011 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Theatrical performance by the Alegria Performing Arts Center. Miami International Mall continues to entertain shoppers with summer happenings each Friday throughout July and mid-August. During Friday Family Fun Nights, families will enjoy live performances from area organizations and participate in fun, interactive activities.

Family Fun Nights
Where: International Mall: 1455 NW 107th Avenue, Doral, Fla. 33172
When: Friday, July 29, 2011 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
High energy Zumba dance session with Fit By Haydee Studio. Miami International Mall continues to entertain shoppers with summer happenings each Friday throughout July and mid-August. During Friday Family Fun Nights, families will enjoy live performances from area organizations and participate in fun, interactive activities.

Think It- Build It!
Where: Miami Children’s Museum
When:Saturday, July 30th 2011 @ 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Join us as we use our imaginations and become construction workers for the day. From the development of projects to the cleanup, we will have different activities that cover every aspect of building.

Cirque Du Soleil: Alegria
Where: Bank Atlantic Center: 2555 NW 136th Ave, Sunrise, FL 33323
When:

• Wednesday, July 20 at 7:30pm
• Thursday, July 21 at 7:30pm
• Friday, July 22 at 3:30pm and 7:30pm
• Saturday, July 23 at 3:30pm and 7:30pm
• Sunday, July 24 at 1:00pm and 5:00pm
• Tuesday, July 26 at 7:30pm
• Wednesday, July 27 at 7:30pm
• Thursday, July 28 at 7:30pm
• Friday, July 29 at 7:30pm
• Saturday, July 30 at 4:00pm and 8:00pm
• Sunday, July 31 at 1:00pm and 5:00pm

Alegría is a Cirque du Soleil classic and an internationally acclaimed production that has entertained more than 10 million people worldwide. Alegría is a Spanish word that means happiness, joy and jubilation and features an international cast of 55 performers and musicians from 17 countries and showcases breathtaking acrobatics. Acts include the Synchro Trapeze and the intense and high-energy Aerial High Bars in which daring aerialists fly to catchers swinging more than 40 feet above the stage. The vibrancy of youth is alive in Power Track, a brilliant display of synchronized choreography and tumbling on a trampoline system hidden under the stage floor. In Russian Bars, artists fly through the air and perform spectacular somersaults and mid-air turns, landing on bars perched on the sturdy shoulders of catcher

Category 1, 2, 3
Adults: From $35 to $79
Children (12 & under): From $28 to $64
Military, Seniors & Students: From $31.50 to $67.5

Tickets are available for all performances at www.cirquedusoleil.com/alegria or by calling 1-800-745-3000.

Cirque Eloize
Where: Adrienne Arsht Center: 1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132
When: July 26 – August 7, 2011
Tickets start at $25 and may be purchased through the Adrienne Arsht Center box office by calling (305) 949-6722, or online at www.arshtcenter.org

An exciting, moving, and unforgettable modern circus blending the daring soundtrack of rock, hip-hop, and electronica with the romantic heart of West Side Story, iD showcases the unique talents of a troupe of over 16 international artists—masters of hand-to-hand acrobatics, contortion, in-line skating, hip-hop, modern dance, break dance, and Cyr wheel all leading up to a stunning finale on the one-of-a-kind video trampowall. Click here to watch a video: http://www.arshtcenter.org/cirqueid

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