Free Sunday’s in August @ Fairchild Gardens
Where: Fairchild Gardens
When: Sunday, August 1, 2010 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 vendors and free tram rides on these special Sundays.
Summer Exhibition of Giants in the City
Where: Miami Beach Botanical Gardens
When: Begins: Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010 @ 10:00am – 1:00pm Closes: Friday, August 7th, 2010 @ 7:00pm – 11:00pm
The 2010 Summer Exhibition of Giants in the City, an inflatable sculpture public Art Project by founder and curator Alejandro Mendoza features 22 giant sculptures fabricated in nylon, inflated, and supported upright by a continuous supply of air through the interior.
A family day on Tuesday, August 3 from 10AM to 1PM includes arts and craft projects for youngsters, tours and interactive performances with the giant sculptures. Sponsored by Irreversible Magazine.
The exhibit closes with a giant reception on Friday, August 6, 7 to 11PM with music and refreshments.
Curious George Live
Where: Bank United Center
When: Friday, August 6th – Sunday, August 8th
CURIOUS GEORGE LIVE! is the new can’t miss live stage musical that will delight your whole family! Curious George is the inquisitive and loveable little monkey who takes everyone along on intriguing problem-solving adventures. Live on stage in his World Premiere musical tour, Curious George swings and flips his way through a fun-filled story that takes the audience from home to Rome. You and your children will laugh out loud, tap your toes, sing and dance along as you follow Curious George on his quest to win the Golden Meatball Contest. It’s a story about friends helping friends because of one very special “secret ingredient”! Bring your family on this loving, happy adventure with the one and only Curious George, coming soon to your hometown! Click the link below for tickets.
www.curiousgeorgelive.com
Nickelodeon Presents Storytime Live!
Where: Broward Center
When: Friday, August 6th – Sunday, August 8th
Nickelodeon presents their newest, biggest, most exciting live show ever – STORYTIME LIVE! Come play along with your favorite preschool pals live on stage. Leap into Fairytale Land with “Dora the Explorer,” journey through Filthingham with “The Backyardigans,” hop into Wonderland with “Wonder Pets!,” and join the Monkey King’s celebration with “Ni Hao, Kai-lan.” Hosted by Moose and Zee, Nickelodeon’s musical adventure, STORYTIME LIVE features four of the top-rated preschool shows on television today and is sure to be the hit live show you and your family have been waiting for!
Click the link below for tickets.
www.nicklivetour.com/tickets
Back To School Splash 2010
Where: The Falls, 8888 SW 136 Street, Miami, FL 33176
When: Saturday & Sunday, August 7th & 8th, 2010 @ Noon – 5 p.m.
South Florida Parenting presents its 6th annual Back to School Splash at The Falls; a free event for families with kids 12 and under. The event draws thousands of families who enjoy a free “splash of summer fun” while shopping for their back-to-school needs at The Falls. The Falls Shopping Center is anchored by Macy’s and Bloomingdales, and is home to many kids’ retailers, such as Gap Kids, Justice, and Stride Rite, as well as Regal Cinema and restaurants. FREE! US1 & SW 136th Street in Miami.
Zumba for Kids
Where: Miami Children’s Museum
When: Saturday, August 7 th 2010 @ 2:00 p.m.
Join our Zumba Master Trainer for this 30 minute high energy and motivating Zumba class. It offers unique moves and combinations that allow the Zumba participants to dance away their worries. It is based on the principle that a workout should be “FUN AND EASY TO DO”.
MCM Kids Cooking Club
Where: Miami Children’s Museum
When: Saturday, August 7th, 2010 @ 3:30pm
The MCM Kids Cooking Club brings you healthy recipes your family can try at home. Each month is a different chef and a different healthy recipe. Please check back every month to confirm time & date.
1st Sat. of every month, 3:30pm.
Target Free Third Friday
Where: Miami Children’s Museum
When: Friday, August 20th, 2010 @ 3:00pm – 9:00pm
MCM and Target invite you to celebrate every month with fun interactive activities and crafts, storytelling and much more! You can also explore hundreds of bilingual, interactive exhibits which are related to arts, culture, community and communication for FREE!
Every 3rd Friday of the Month , 3pm-9pm.
P.L.A.Y. Days at Deering Estate
Where: Deering Estate
When: Saturday, August 21st,2010 @ 10:00am – 5:00pm
The Deering Estate at Cutler will host Fee-Free “P.L.A.Y.” Days on Saturday, August 21st from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Visitors must enter the Estate before 4:00 pm. The main gate ticket booth closes at 4:00 p.m.).
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 stroll through the Artist Village where the Deering Estate’s Artists-in-Residence create and display works of art in their studios. The GroveHouse Artist Exhibit will also be on display in the Richmond Cottage. Spend the entire day and have a picnic on the main lawn facing Biscayne Bay. Hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, cookies and soft drinks will be available for an additional fee. Food provided by the Mango Café at Fruit and Spice Park.
