– Instead of throwing tissue paper away, save it for crafts on a rainy day! My daughter is in a craft phase where she wants to cut everything. So, we used the tissue paper from her birthday presents and cut small squares and glued them onto white craft paper. Use your imagination and come up with different designs. Here are a couple of our ideas. Hopefully you will try this craft with your kids and post pictures on our Facebook page.
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August 1st Summer Session!
The summer is almost over but the there are still come summer camp sessions available for your kids. No matter the age, if your kids love music than this is the camp for them.
August 1-5, 2011 – Ages 4-7
Monday – Friday 9:30am – 2:30pm
One week camp includes activities such as : music appreciation, music & rhythm class and music related arts & crafts.
Cost: $300
August 1-12, 2011 – Ages 8-15
Monday – Friday 10:00am – 3:00pm
Two week camp includes activities such as : composition, instrument lessons, band workshops & recording.
Cost: $700
August 1-18, 2011 – Ages 13-18
Monday – Thursday 4:30pm – 7:30pm
Three week camp includes activities such as : improvisation, technique, composition and production classes. Prior experience needed.
$650
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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:
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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301 North Biscayne Blvd, Miami FL 33132
When: Monday, July 4th, 2011
Free Admission
Free Kids Zone: 3:00 – 7:00pm
Fireworks: 9:00pm
Location: Crandon Boulevard (Parade)
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
When: Monday, July 4th, 2011 @ 11:00am – 12:00am
The parade along Crandon begins at 11:00am
followed by a picnic @ Village Green Park Fireworks at the beach at sunset
All events free of charge
Crandon Boulevard (Parade)
Village Green (Picnic)
Beach (Fireworks at Sunset)
6100 SW 67th Avenue, South Miami, FL 33143
When: Monday, July 4th, 2011
Fireworks start at: 8:50pm – 9:30 pm
Free!!
Classic Car Show:
Sunday, July 3rd, 2011 @ 6:00pm- 10:00pm Location: Miami Springs Circle ( End of Westward Dr. )
Independence Day parade :
Monday, July 4th, 2011 . Starts at 10:00am Location: Recreation Center 1401 Westward Dr, Miami Springs FL 33166
BBQ & Kids water slides :
11:00am – 1:00pm Location: Miami Springs Country Club 650 Curtiss Pkwy , Miami Springs FL 33166
Fireworks:
Monday, July 4th, 2011 @ sundown ( Make sure to get there early to get a good spot) Location: Miami Springs Golf Course 650 Curtiss Pkwy , Miami Springs FL 33166
Make plans today to join Island Queen Cruises on 4th of July! Our Biscayne Lady yacht will begin boarding at 7:00pm to 8:00pm and depart around 8pm and will be cruising until 10:00pm. There will be a professional DJ onboard playing dance music until the fireworks begin. Patriotic music will be played during the fireworks show.
www.islandqueencruises.com/4thofJulyCruiseMiami
JC Bermudez Park, 3000 NW 87 Ave.
10 a.m. parade begins at Costa Office Park (HSBC Building) at 9800 NW 41 St.
Picnic , concert & face painting
Monday, July 4th, 2011 @ 7:00pm
fireworks at 9 p.m.
The Barnacle Historic State Park: 3485 Main Highway Coconut Grove, Florida 33133
Monday, July 4, 2011 from 11:00am – 4:00pm
Begin your Fourth of July celebration with an Old-Fashioned Picnic at The Barnacle. Kids can make their own kites, toy boats, and paper dolls in order to understand how different children’s lives were a hundred years ago. Prizes are awarded to those kids that complete a historical scavenger hunt. Bring your own picnic or buy burgers, hot dogs, and veggie dogs here. Music will be provided by internationally known singer/songwriter Joel Zoss from 11:30am to 3pm. After the event here, cap off your ‘Fourth’ with fireworks at nearby Peacock Park.
Admission $5, ages 6 -11 $3, 5 and under free
http://floridastateparks.org/thebarnacle
Jungle Island:1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami, Florida 33132
Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 6:30pm
This 4th of July, join Jungle Island’s salute to America’s Armed Forces with a fireworks and BBQ bash! Escape the heat and watch the City of Miami’s fireworks spectacular from the terrace of Jungle Island’s Treetop Ballroom. You will also enjoy an all-you-can-eat mouthwatering BBQ buffet, family entertainment including music and dancing and last but not least, interactive visits from some of Jungle Island’s animal friends!
Adults: $22.95; Children (ages 3-10): $14.95 Military& Veterans: $5 (w/proper ID)
*Price includes event admission and dinner. Online reservations required at jungleisland.com/tickets by 5pm on July 2nd.
Miami Children’s Museum: 980 MacArthur Causeways, Miami, Florida 33132
Monday, July 4th 2011 @ 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate 4th of July in style. There will be art, watermelon, water games and more! We will even have our own signing of the Declaration of Independence with Ben Franklin! And don’t forget to wear Red, White and Blue to win a prize!
Enjoy a traditional American BBQ hosted by our restaurant Mister Collins…featuring live entertainment and movies for the kids with unlimited popcorn and ice cream. FIREWORKS (the best spot in MIAMI) display will be provided by the Village of Bal Harbour on the Jetty right behind ONE at 9:00PM.
* Breakfast Buffet 7:00AM – 11:30AM $35.00PP/$20 Child ( 11 years and under)
* Lunch 11:30AM – 5:00PM
* 4th of July BBQ 5:00PM – 10:00PM $65.00PP/$35 Child (11 years and under
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