Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Events December 23, 2008
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| Concerts 11093 | Dancing Under the MoonlightLive musical performances cater to classical dance styles, such as the fox trot or cha cha, and more contemporary line dancing. The kids will love trying out some of these old dances, and who's to say ... maybe the hustle will make a comeback! 954.921.3404 http://www.hol... ec/Concert.asp Ages: All Ages Time: 7:30pm-9pm Cost: Free |
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| Exhibits 400356 | Blue Man Group: Making WavesThe 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 |
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| Exhibits 386960 | Oh, Seuss! Off to Great PlacesYoung 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 |
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| Exhibits 371373 | The Climate Change ShowThe 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 |
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| Exhibits 371375 | Runways to Rockets: Our Place in AerospaceThe 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 |
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| Exhibits 371378 | Dinosaur Bone YardIn 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 |
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| Exhibits 361764 | Minerals Rock! Building Blocks of the UniverseMore 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 |
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| Exhibits 350626 | STUFF: Vintage Items from the '40s, '50s, and '60sMuseum galleries are transformed into rooms reflecting various eras, showcasing household items, toys, collectibles, and art, including a 1940s living room, a 1950s kitchen, and a teenage bedroom, circa the 1960s. 561.243.7922 http://www.old... rg/cornell.asp Ongoing Daily except Mon 11/25/08 - 2/8/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-18 Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 350629 | Florida Girls and Boys and Their ToysA traveling exhibit from Tallahassee's Museum of Florida History showcases popular toys through the ages. 561.243.7922 http://www.old... rg/cornell.asp Ongoing Daily except Mon 11/25/08 - 2/8/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 192142 | WiredAn 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 |
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| Exhibits 174194 | A People's History of South FloridaAn 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 |
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| Films 371345 | African Adventure 3D: Safari in the Okavango IMAXAfrican 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 |
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| Films 371347 | Sea Monsters 3D: A Prehistoric Adventure - IMAXSea 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 |
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| Films 333811 | Wild Ocean 3D - IMAXWild 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 |
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| Films 315011 | Grand Canyon Adventure 3D: River at Risk - IMAXGrand 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 |
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| Holiday Seasonal 405741 | The NutcrackerCinema Paradiso presents a 90-minute film showcasing a reinterpreted version of the popular holiday ballet performed by the Mariinsky Ballet in the Russian theater where the ballet first premiered in 1892. Bring a ticket stub from the Art Ballet Theatre of Florida's presentation of the Nutcracker at Parker Playhouse and receive $3 off general adult admission. 954.525.3456 http://www.FLIFF.com Ongoing Daily 12/23/08 - 1/4/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-19 Time: Tue & Wed 6pm; Fri (Dec. 26) 7pm (Jan 2) 6pm; Sat (Dec. 27) 12n & 7:30pm (Jan. 3) 12n & 6:30pm; Sun (Dec. 28) 1pm & 5:45pm (Jan 4) 1pm & 7:30pm Cost: $15; Members $10; Children (16 & under) $8 |
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| Holiday Seasonal 401564 | Original Christmas Classics at Coral Square MallFamilies 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. 954.755.5550 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 |
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| Holiday Seasonal 401565 | Original Christmas Classics at Dadeland MallFamilies 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 |
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| Holiday Seasonal 401567 | Original Christmas Classics at Miami Int'l MallFamilies 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 |
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| Holiday Seasonal 397936 | Magical SnowfallHelped 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 |
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| Holiday Seasonal 397296 | Winter Nights & LightsThe 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 |
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| Holiday Seasonal 397278 | Crafts, Cartoons, and CookiesKids can create crafts, watch cartoon, and munch on snacks. Registration is not required. 561.347.3900 http://www.sugarsandpark.org 12/23/08 Ages: 4-10 Time: 11am-1pm Cost: $5 |
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| Holiday Seasonal 397279 | Winter Cake DecoratingKids can design and create a cake with a winter theme to take home for the holidays. Registration is required. 561.347.3900 http://www.sugarsandpark.org 12/23/08 Ages: 4-10 Time: 11am-1pm Cost: Residents $10; Non-residents $11.50 |
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| Holiday Seasonal 393498 | Holiday Fantasy of LightsAfter 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 |
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| Holiday Seasonal 392333 | Santa 's Wonderland at Bass ProKids 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 |
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| Holiday Seasonal 392334 | Santa 's Wonderland at Bass ProKids 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 |
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| Holiday Seasonal 397937 | The Snow Globes Featuring the Polar ExpressDolphin 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 |
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| Holiday Seasonal 384026 | Santa's Enchanted ForestMiami'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 |
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| Holiday Seasonal 379148 | George Balanchine's The NutcrackerThe 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 |
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| Nature & Outdoors 505778 | Humpy's Camel RidesZoo 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 - 12/30/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-18 Time: 11am-4pm Cost: $5 plus paid zoo admission |
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| Nature & Outdoors 316851 | ZSI Animal Meet-and-GreetsKids 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 |
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| Nature & Outdoors 238478 | Daily Nature WalksFamilies 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 Ongoing Daily 1/1/06 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 10am Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Nature & Outdoors 238488 | Guided Kayak ToursFamilies are invited for a guided kayak tour of the estuary, Lake Worth lagoon, and Munyon Island to see great blue herons, osprey, manatees, and more. Tours are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Hourly, half day, and full day kayak rentals available. 561.624.6952 http://www.floridastateparks.org Ongoing Daily 1/1/06 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Times vary, depending on tide; call for details. Cost: Single and double kayak rentals are $20-$35 |
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| Nature & Outdoors 231835 | Samburu Giraffe Feeding StationKids can feed delicious veggie treats to the zoo's giraffes. 305.255.5551 http://www.miamimetrozoo.com Ongoing Daily 1/1/07 - 12/30/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 1-18 Time: 11am-4pm Cost: $2 plus zoo admission |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 174335 | Global VillageThe 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 |
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