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Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Events December 22, 2008

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Concerts
11092

Theater Under the Stars Concert Series


Bands perform music from the '30's and '40's in the open air at the Hollywood Beach Theater. Bring the family for a night of music on the beach.
954.921.3404
http://www.hol... ec/Concert.asp


Ages: All Ages
Time: 7:30pm-9pm
Cost: Free

Hollywood Beach Theatre

100 Johnson Street
Hollywood, FL33020


Exhibits
400356

Blue Man Group: Making Waves


The Blue Man Group: Making Waves exhibit encourages learning and development through sensory engagement and interactive entertainment. Children can learn to play the unique Blue Man Group instruments while learning how air and other media transmit sound.
305.373.5437
http://www.blu... om/makingwaves
Ongoing Daily 10/1/08 - 2/1/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: During regular museum hours
Cost: Free with paid admission

Miami Children's Museum

980 MacArthur Causeway
Miami, FL33132


Exhibits
386960

Oh, Seuss! Off to Great Places


Young at Art's Oh Seuss! Off to Great Places exhibit invites kids to escape into the imaginative world of Dr. Seuss with activities that include catching falling words, teetering on a circus tightrope, navigating a hot air balloon, flying while standing still, and playing rhyme games in the Green Eggs and Ham train.
954.424.0085 ex27
frontdesk@youngatartmuseum.org
http://www.youngatartmuseum.org
Ongoing Daily 10/25/08 - 5/10/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 3-14
Time: During regular museum hours
Cost: Free

Young at Art Children's Museum

11584 W. State Road 84
Fort Lauderdale, FL33325


Exhibits
374264

Inspirations of Oz Art & Ruby Slipper Collection


In commemoration of the 70th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz, MCM hosts The Inspirations of Oz Fine Art - a collection of one-of-a-kind Oz-themed paintings, drawings, and sculptures - and The Ruby Slipper Collections featuring re-interpretations of Dorothy's ruby slippers by top fashion designers.
305.373.5437
http://www.mia... rensmuseum.org
Ongoing Daily 12/9/08 - 12/22/08; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 5-19
Time: During regular museum hours
Cost: Free with paid admission

Miami Children's Museum

980 MacArthur Causeway
Miami, FL33132


Exhibits
371373

The Climate Change Show


The Climate Change Show features a cool collection of weather-related exhibits and a multimedia show that recreates many of the earth's most extreme climates inside the theater.
954.713.0940
http://www.mods.org
Ongoing Daily 9/20/08 - 1/11/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 5-19
Time: During regular museum hours
Cost: Free with paid admission

Museum of Discovery and Science

401 SW 2nd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL33312


Exhibits
371375

Runways to Rockets: Our Place in Aerospace


The interactive exhibit includes life-sized airplane cockpits and other airplane parts, and five flight simulators. Visitors can also explore the forces of flight, test the strength and flexibility of aircraft materials, and learn how GPS systems work.
954.713.0930
http://www.mods.com
Ongoing Daily; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 5-19
Time: During regular museum hours
Cost: Free with museum admission

Museum of Discovery and Science

401 SW 2nd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL33312


Exhibits
371378

Dinosaur Bone Yard


In the Bone Yard, kids can meet "Stan," a cast of the most preserved and complete T-Rex skull ever found, and check out a full cast skeleton of the "armored lizard," Ankylosaurus. The exhibit also shows how paleontologists work in the field.
954.467.MODS
http://www.mods.org
Ongoing Daily; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 5-19
Time: During regular museum hours
Cost: Free with paid admission

Museum of Discovery and Science

401 SW 2nd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL33312


Exhibits
361764

Minerals Rock! Building Blocks of the Universe


More than 50 museum-quality minerals, rocks, and ammonites from around the world make up the MODS exhibit, Minerals Rock! Building Blocks of the Universe.
954.713.0940
http://www.mods.org
Ongoing Daily; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 4-19
Time: During regular museum hours
Cost: Free with paid admission

Museum of Discovery and Science

401 SW 2nd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL33312


Exhibits
192142

Wired


An exhibit that explores how new technology has changed the way art is created. Visitors can create pictures with different backgrounds, images, and drawings, and with a title and a video recording tell the story about their art.
954.424.0085
http://youngatartmuseum.org
Ongoing Daily 1/3/07 - 12/31/08; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 3-12
Time: During regular museum hours
Cost: Free with paid admission

Young at Art Children's Museum

11584 W. State Road 84
Fort Lauderdale, FL33325


Exhibits
174194

A People's History of South Florida


An exhibit that examines the history of South Florida through five different periods: First Arrivals, International Rivalry, Southward, Expansion, New People - New Technology and Gateway of the Americas.
305.375.1621
http://www.hmsf.org
Ongoing Daily 1/30/07 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 6-12
Time: During regular museum hours
Cost: Free with museum admission

Historical Museum of Southern Florida

101 West Flagler St.
Miami, FL33130


Films
371345

African Adventure 3D: Safari in the Okavango IMAX


African Adventure 3D: Safari in the Okavango (PG) explores the Okavango Delta's amazing maze of lagoons, channels, and islands and the many animals that call the secluded area home.
954.713.0940
http://www.mods.org
Ongoing Daily 8/1/08 - 12/31/08; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 7-18
Time: Call or check website for IMAX showtimes.
Cost: IMAX only: Adults $12; Children (2-12) $10; IMAX and exhibits: Adults $16; Children (2-12) $13

Museum of Discovery and Science

401 SW 2nd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL33312


Films
371347

Sea Monsters 3D: A Prehistoric Adventure - IMAX


Sea Monsters 3D: A Prehistoric Adventure (PG) follows a team of paleontologists as they trace the life cycle of a dolichorynchops and the creatures she encounters such as long-necked pleisosaurs, giant turtles, enormous fish, ferocious flippered crocs, sharks, and mosasaurs.
954.713.0940
http://www.mods.org
Ongoing Daily 8/1/08 - 12/31/08; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 7-18
Time: Call or check website for IMAX showtimes.
Cost: IMAX only: Adults $12; Children (2-12) $10; IMAX and exhibits: Adults $16; Children (2-12) $13

Museum of Discovery and Science

401 SW 2nd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL33312


Films
333811

Wild Ocean 3D - IMAX


Wild Ocean 3D (PG) chronicles the massive oceanic feeding frenzy that takes place off the coast of South Africa each year as billions of fish migrate up the KwaZulu-Natal Wild Coast, and how commercial fishing has upset the balance of nature.
954.713.0940
http://www.mods.org
Ongoing Daily 5/22/08 - 12/31/08; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 7-18
Time: Call or check website for IMAX showtimes.
Cost: IMAX only: Adults $12; Children (2-12) $10; IMAX and exhibits: Adults $16; Children (2-12) $13

Museum of Discovery and Science

401 SW 2nd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL33312


Films
315011

Grand Canyon Adventure 3D: River at Risk - IMAX


Grand Canyon Adventure 3D: River at Risk (PG) takes viewers on an exhilarating river-rafting trip along the Colorado River.
954.713.0940;http://www.mods.org
Ongoing Daily 3/28/08 - 12/31/08; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 7-18
Time: Call or check website for IMAX showtimes.
Cost: IMAX only: Adults $12; Children (2-12) $10; IMAX and exhibits: Adults $16; Children (2-12) $13

Museum of Discovery and Science

401 SW 2nd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL33312


Holiday Seasonal
401565

Original Christmas Classics at Dadeland Mall


Families can see screenings of popular animated Christmas specials Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, and Santa Claus is Comin' to Town on high definition plasma screens daily.
305.665.6226
http://www.simon.com
Ongoing Daily 11/28/08 - 12/24/08; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: 10am & 3pm
Cost: Free

Dadeland Mall

7535 N. Kendall Drive
Miami, FL33156


Holiday Seasonal
401567

Original Christmas Classics at Miami Int'l Mall


Families can see screenings of popular animated Christmas specials Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, and Santa Claus is Comin' to Town on high definition plasma screens daily.
305.593.1775
http://www.simon.com
Ongoing Daily 11/28/08 - 12/24/08; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: 10am & 3pm
Cost: Free

Miami International Mall

1455 NW 107th Avenue
Miami, FL33172


Holiday Seasonal
397936

Magical Snowfall


Helped by children wielding magic wands, real snow descends on the mall's Ramblas Plaza. Children 12 and under can pick up their wands an hour before each show. (There's no snow November 27, December 24, 25, and 31.)
305.DOLPHIN
http://www.shopdolphinmall.com
Ongoing Daily 11/26/08 - 1/4/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 2-12
Time: Mon-Thu 7pm; Fri-Sun 7pm & 9pm
Cost: Free

Dolphin Mall

11401 NW 12 Street
Miami, FL33172


Holiday Seasonal
397296

Winter Nights & Lights


The park is transformed into a winter wonderland with magical marine light sculptures, holiday shows and exhibits, the Kids' Winterfest area, fireworks, and a nightly snowfall.
305.361.5705 ex 225
http://www.miamiseaquarium.com
Ongoing Daily 12/20/08 - 1/3/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: 9:30am-8pm (closes 6pm Dec. 24, 25 & 31)
Cost: Free with paid admission

Miami Seaquarium

4400 Rickenbacker Causeway
Key Biscayne, FL33149


Holiday Seasonal
393498

Holiday Fantasy of Lights


After last year's cancellation, one of the South Florida's most popular holiday events is back with three miles of animated and static holiday light displays and more than a million twinkling lights. Families can go online for a downloadable Holiday Fantasy of Lights coloring book.
954.623.6556; 954.968.3885
hfol@brandano.com
http://www.hol... sdrivethru.com
Ongoing Daily 11/20/08 - 1/4/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: 6pm-10pm
Cost: Mon-Wed $9/vehicle; Thu-Sun & holidays $12/vehicle

Tradewinds Park

3600 West Sample Road
Pompano Beach, FL33073


Holiday Seasonal
392333

Santa 's Wonderland at Bass Pro


Kids can wander through Santa's Wonderland, an activity village where they can engage in target practice at soft gun and Red Ryder laser arcades, test drive remote control cards, see old-time model train displays, and write letters to Santa and create a holiday craft. During their visit, kids can also whisper their holiday wishes to the man in red and receive a free 4"x6" photo of themselves sitting on Santa's lap. (Photo packages available at an additional cost.)
407.563.5200
http://www.basspro.com
Ongoing Daily 11/9/08 - 12/24/08; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 0-12
Time: Village open during regular store hours; Santa photos Mon-Fri 5pm-9pm, Sat 10am-9pm; Sun 12n-5pm (extended hours begin Nov. 27)
Cost: Free

Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World

200 Gulf Stream Way
Dania, FL33004


Holiday Seasonal
392334

Santa 's Wonderland at Bass Pro


Kids can wander through Santa's Wonderland, an activity village where they can engage in target practice at soft gun and Red Ryder laser arcades, test drive remote control cards, see old-time model train displays, and write letters to Santa and create a holiday craft. During their visit, kids can also whisper their holiday wishes to the man in red and receive a free 4"x6" photo of themselves sitting on Santa's lap. (Photo packages available at an additional cost.)
407.563.5200
http://www.basspro.com
Ongoing Daily 11/9/08 - 12/24/08; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 0-12
Time: Village open during regular store hours; Santa photos Mon-Fri 5pm-9pm, Sat 10am-9pm; Sun 12n-5pm (extended hours begin Nov. 27)
Cost: Free

Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World

11551 NW 12th Street
Miami, FL33172


Holiday Seasonal
397937

The Snow Globes Featuring the Polar Express


Dolphin Mall transforms the second floor of Ramblas Plaza into an interactive experience based on The Polar Express. Children can play in the engine room, get "snowed in" inside the giant snow globe, and stop for a photo aboard a train set. Santa also is available for photos and wish lists. Families who elect to purchase a deluxe photo package receive a free MB flash drive containing their photos and a $25 Shutterfly gift card.
305.DOLPHIN
http://www.shopdolphinmall.com
Ongoing Daily 11/7/08 - 12/24/08; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 2-12
Time: During regular mall hours
Cost: Free; photo package prices vary

Dolphin Mall

11401 NW 12 Street
Miami, FL33172


Holiday Seasonal
384026

Santa's Enchanted Forest


Miami's seasonal Christmas theme park features 100 rides, shows, games and attractions, plus a circus, petting zoo, music, and nine stages with live entertainment. Get $2 off park admission by downloading the online discount coupon.
305.893.0090
http://www.san... ntedforest.com
Ongoing Daily 11/6/08 - 1/4/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: 5pm-12m
Cost: Adults $22.90; Seniors (65 and older) $15.90; Children (ages 9-2) $15.90, (under 2) free; Season passes also available

Tropical Park

7900 SW 40th Street (Bird Road)
Miami, FL33155


Holiday Seasonal
379148

George Balanchine's The Nutcracker


The traditional holiday ballet features a cast of more than 100 professional dancers and students from Miami City Ballet, glorious costumes, a live orchestra, and magical special effects. The show takes place in the Ziff Ballet Opera House. Purchase tickets in advance.
866.949.6722
http://www.arshtcenter.org
Ongoing Daily 12/19/08 - 12/23/08; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 5-18
Time: Fri, Mon & Tue 7:30pm; Sat & Sun 2pm & 7:30pm
Cost: $19.75-$65

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts

1300 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL33132


Kids' Auditions
397267

Mulan Jr. Auditions


The Showtime Dance and Performing Arts Theatre invites kids to audition for its upcoming production of Mulan Jr., the tale of a Chinese maiden who goes to war and becomes one of her country's greatest heroes. Call for audition information.
954.394.2626
http://www.showtimeboca.com
Ongoing Daily except Tue 11/24/08 - 2/28/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 7-15
Time: 5pm-8pm
Cost: Unknown

Showtime Dance and Performing Arts Theatre

503 SE Mizner Blvd.Suite 73
Boca Raton, FL33432


Nature & Outdoors
505778

Humpy's Camel Rides


Zoo visitors can climb aboard a camel at the Mercantil Commercebank Children's Zoo.
305.251.0400
http://www.miamimetrozoo.com
Ongoing Daily 1/1/07 - 12/30/20; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 4-18
Time: 11am-4pm
Cost: $5 plus zoo admission

Miami Metrozoo

12400 SW 152nd Street
Miami, FL33177


Nature & Outdoors
316851

ZSI Animal Meet-and-Greets


Kids can get up-close and personal with an array of zoo residents and native wildlife during daily meet-and-greets at the Mercantil Commercebank Children's Zoo stage.
305.255.5551
http://www.miamimetrozoo.com


Ages: 2-18
Time: 11:30am & 3pm
Cost: Free with paid admission

Miami Metrozoo

12400 SW 152nd Street
Miami, FL33177


Nature & Outdoors
238478

Daily Nature Walks


Families are invited to take part in a daily one-mile nature walk through John D. MacArthur Beach State Park's four distinct habitats. Reservations are not required.
561.624.6952
http://www.floridastateparks.org


Ages: 5-18
Time: 10am
Cost: Free with park admission

John D. MacArthur Beach State Park

10900 Jack Nicklaus Drive
North Palm Beach, FL33408


Nature & Outdoors
238488

Guided Kayak Tours


Families are invited for a ranger-guided kayak tour of the estuary, Lake Worth Cove, and Munyon Island to see great blue herons, osprey, manatees, and more. Tours are on a first-come, first-served basis. Hourly, half day, and full day kayak rentals available.
561.624.6952
http://www.floridastateparks.org


Ages: 5-18
Time: Times vary depending on tide; call for details.
Cost: Single and double kayak rentals are $20-$35

John D. MacArthur Beach State Park

10900 Jack Nicklaus Drive
North Palm Beach, FL33408


Nature & Outdoors
231835

Samburu Giraffe Feeding Station


Kids can feed delicious veggie treats to the zoo's giraffes.
305.255.5551
http://www.miamimetrozoo.com


Ages: 1-18
Time: 11am-4pm
Cost: $2 plus zoo admission

Miami Metrozoo

12400 SW 152nd Street
Miami, FL33177


Nature & Outdoors
586747

Daily Tank Feedings at Gumbo Limbo


Naturalists share facts about the crustaceans, turtles, sharks, and other residents of Gumbo Limbo's salt water tanks while carrying out daily feedings. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
561.338.1473
http://www.gumbolimbo.org
Ongoing Daily; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 2-18
Time: Sun-Fri 2:30pm; Sat 11:30am
Cost: Free

Gumbo Limbo Nature Center

1801 N. Ocean Boulevard
Boca Raton, FL33432


Ongoing Exhibits
174335

Global Village


The Global Village exhibit takes children on a journey to the far corners of the earth, from an African Village to an Archeological Dig in Israel. Kids make their own passports and write stories and create music and art to document their trip.
954.424.0085
http://youngatartmuseum.org
Ongoing Daily; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 3-12
Time: During regular museum hours
Cost: Free with paid admission

Young at Art Children's Museum

11584 W. State Road 84
Fort Lauderdale, FL33325


Ongoing Exhibits
174336

Earthworks


An exhibit that encourages kids to "Go Green" and learn the importance of recycling. After climbing in the cab of the recycling truck, kids can tour a recycling sorting center and learn how Broward County's four-part solid waste system operates.
954.424.0085
http://youngatartmuseum.org
Ongoing Daily; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 3-12
Time: During regular museum hours
Cost: Free with paid admission

Young at Art Children's Museum

11584 W. State Road 84
Fort Lauderdale, FL33325


Ongoing Exhibits
174337

Kenny's Closet


Artist Kenny Scharf introduces children to the wild world of Pop-Surrealistic art. The exhibit includes day-glo black light environments that inspire visitors to create their own artwork. Examples of Scharf's work, based on his series displayed at museums around the world, are also included.
954.424.0085
http://youngatartmuseum.org
Ongoing Daily 1/3/07 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 3-12
Time: During regular museum hours
Cost: Free with paid admission

Young at Art Children's Museum

11584 W. State Road 84
Fort Lauderdale, FL33325


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