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Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Events July 1, 2009

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Concerts
11094

On the Broadwalk


Musical performances ranging from 1950's rock & roll, to Motown, or country. The theme for this night of music at the beach is variety is the spice of life!
954.921.3404
http://www.hol... ec/Concert.asp
Ongoing Each Wed 5/20/01 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions.

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

Hollywood Beach Theatre

100 Johnson Street
Hollywood, FL33020


Exhibits
507389

Tillamook Cheddar Mid-Career Retrospective


Canine art fans can check out works by New York City Jack Russell Terrier Tillamook "Tillie" Cheddar, who is considered the world's preeminent dog artist.
954.921.3274
http://www.art... turecenter.org
Ongoing Daily 6/19/09 - 9/16/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 3-19
Time: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12n-4pm
Cost: Free with paid admission

Art and Culture Center of Hollywood

1650 Harrison Street
Hollywood, FL33020


Exhibits
511964

Megalodon: The Largest Shark That Ever Lived!


MSM visitors can learn about the ancient, 60-foot megalodon, the largest shark that ever lived, in a traveling exhibit featuring a life-size, walk-through megalodon sculpture and a displays that highlight the evolution, biology and misconceptions regarding giant prehistoric sharks.
305.646.4200
http://www.miamisci.org
Ongoing Daily 2/1/09 - 1/31/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 3-18
Time: During regular museum hours
Cost: Free with paid admission

Miami Science Museum

3280 South Miami Avenue
Miami, FL33129


Exhibits
511927

CSI: Crime Scene Insects!


MSM's CSI: Crime Scene Insects! focuses on forensic entotomology, and shows how flies, maggots, and beetles and other insects are used to reveal critical details of a crime scene.
305.646.4200
http://www.miamisci.org
Ongoing Daily 6/6/09 - 1/31/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 8-18
Time: During regular museum hours
Cost: Free with paid admission

Miami Science Museum

3280 South Miami Avenue
Miami, FL33129


Exhibits
498732

Amazing Feats of Aging


Amazing Feats of Aging is a carnival-themed exhibit featuring more than 20 hands-on displays that explore the science of aging, explaining what happens to our bodies and brains as we grow older, and is there anything that can be done to slow the process. Companion exhibits The Wild World of Aging and The Amazing Aging Brain offer insights into animal lifespans as well as the effects age has on the human brain.
561.832.1988
http://www.sfsm.org
Ongoing Daily 5/23/09 - 8/23/09; check with location for exceptions.

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

South Florida Science Museum

4801 Dreher Trail North
West Palm Beach, FL33405


Exhibits
449131

Majestic Beauty


Artist Alex Yanes' exhibit, Majestic Beauty, consists of rich, colorful images of endangered or threatened animals native to Florida.
info@miamichildrensmuseum.org
http://www.mia... rensmuseum.org
Ongoing Daily 4/25/09 - 8/30/09; 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
504934

Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog


The bilingual exhibit, inspired by the PBS Kids TV show Clifford the Big Red Dog, offers numerous "paws-on" adventures. Kids can slide down the tail of a nine-foot-high Clifford; use a conveyor belt to fill Clifford's big dog bowl with bones; find "bone"-ifide treasures at T-Bone's Beach; take an order at Samuel's Fish and Chips; make artwork inside Clifford's Doghouse; dress up as Cleo, T-Bone, Clifford; and more.
305.373.5437
http://www.mia... rensmuseum.org
Ongoing Daily 6/27/09 - 10/11/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 2-12
Time: During regular museum hours
Cost: Free with paid admission

Miami Children's Museum

980 MacArthur Causeway
Miami, FL33132


Exhibits
507901

The Endless Renaissance


Historical works from the Bass Museum are paired with contemporary works on loan from local and national collections in a juxtaposition of past and present.
http://www.bassmuseum.org
Ongoing Daily 4/17/09 - 8/16/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 3-19
Time: During regular museum hours
Cost: Free

Bass Museum of Art

2121 Park Avenue
Miami, FL33139


Exhibits
507904

Framing the Altarpiece


Framing the Altarpiece celebrates the re-installation of one of the Bass's masterpieces, The Coronation of the Virgin and showcases altarpieces from Italy, Spain, Germany, and the Netherlands.
http://www.bassmuseum.org
Ongoing Daily 6/27/09 - 9/13/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 8-19
Time: During regular museum hours
Cost: Free with paid admission

Bass Museum of Art

2121 Park Avenue
Miami, FL33139


Exhibits
494537

Robots: The Interactive Exhibition


Characters from the animated feature film Robots demonstrate how robots affect our everyday lives, and the part they'll play in our future. Visitors can also learn more about how robots work, see displays featuring famous 'bots, and climb aboard the metal ball robot transporter seen in the film.
954.713.0940
http://www.mods.org
Ongoing Daily 5/16/09 - 9/7/09; 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
499921

Alice's Wonderland ... A Most Curious Adventure


A 1,500-square-foot exhibition based on Lewis Carroll's classic Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Children can crawl through a rabbit hole to enter a world of optical illusions and puzzle solving, create a Mad Tea Party, and manipulate time with a crazy clock.
954.424.0085 ex27
frontdesk@youngatartmuseum.org
http://www.youngatartmuseum.org
Ongoing Daily 5/30/09 - 9/27/09; 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
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
350630

Barbie's Back and She's 50!


The Cornell Museum of Art & American Culture celebrates the birthday of one of America's top pop culture icons, Barbie, with a display of hundreds of dolls and accessories.
561.243.7922
http://www.old... rg/cornell.asp
Ongoing Daily except Mon, Sun 6/25/09 - 10/25/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 5-18
Time: During regular museum hours
Cost: Free with paid admission

Old School Square Cultural Arts Center

51 North Swinton Avenue
Delray Beach, FL33444


Exhibits
512009

Les Petites Maisons


The Les Petites Maisons exhibit is a collection of 40 hand-crafted miniature vignettes by artists Pamela O'Brien, Karen Barone, Katie Hahner, and Brenda Levenson.
561.243.7922
http://www.old... rg/cornell.asp
Ongoing Daily except Mon, Sun 6/25/09 - 10/25/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 5-18
Time: During regular museum hours
Cost: Free with paid admission

Old School Square Cultural Arts Center

51 North Swinton Avenue
Delray Beach, FL33444


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
507876

Transformers Revenge of the Fallen on IMAX


MODS' IMAX Theater presents Transformers Revenge of the Fallen: The IMAX Experience (PG-13), featuring select scenes presented in IMAX format.
954.713.0940
http://www.mod... /showtimes.htm
Ongoing Daily 6/24/09 - 7/28/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 10-19
Time: See website for times
Cost: Film & Exhibits: Adults $16, Children (2-12) $13; Film only: Adults $12; Children (2-12) $10

Museum of Discovery and Science

401 SW 2nd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL33312


Films
499721

Everyone's Hero (G) & Kung Fu Panda (PG)


On Tuesdays and Wednesdays families can choose between free screenings of Everyone's Hero (G) & Kung Fu Panda (PG) as part of Regal theatres Free Family Film Festival. Tickets are available at the theater box office on the day of the show; seating, available on a first come, first served basis, is limited to theater capacity.
954.771.4375
http://www.reg... lschedule.aspx
Ongoing Daily 6/30/09 - 7/1/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 5-18
Time: 10am
Cost: Free

Cypress Creek Stadium 16

6415 North Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL33309


Films
499759

Everyone's Hero (G) & Kung Fu Panda (PG)


On Tuesdays and Wednesdays families can choose between free screenings of Everyone's Hero (G) & Kung Fu Panda (PG) as part of Regal theatres Free Family Film Festival. Tickets are available at the theater box office on the day of the show; seating, available on a first come, first served basis, is limited to theater capacity.
954.771.4375
http://www.reg... lschedule.aspx
Ongoing Daily 6/30/09 - 7/1/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 5-18
Time: 10am
Cost: Free

Cypress Creek Stadium 16

6415 North Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL33309


Films
499761

Charlotte's Web (G) & Shrek the Third (PG)


On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, families can choose between free screenings of Charlotte's Web (G) & Shrek the Third (PG) as part of Regal theatres Free Family Film Festival. Tickets are available at the theater box office on the day of the show; seating, available on a first come, first served basis, is limited to theater capacity.
305.221.3402
http://www.reg... lschedule.aspx
Ongoing Daily 6/30/09 - 7/1/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 5-18
Time: 10am
Cost: Free

Palace 18

11865 SW 26th Street
Miami, FL33175


Films
499770

Charlotte's Web (G) & Shrek the Third (PG)


On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, families can choose between free screenings of Charlotte's Web (G) & Shrek the Third (PG) as part of Regal theatres Free Family Film Festival. Tickets are available at the theater box office on the day of the show; seating, available on a first come, first served basis, is limited to theater capacity.
305.251.7448
http://www.reg... lschedule.aspx
Ongoing Daily 6/30/09 - 7/1/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 5-18
Time: 10am
Cost: Free

Southland Mall Stadium 16

20505 South Dixie HighwaySuite 1301
Miami, FL33189


Films
499774

Everyone's Hero (G) & Kung Fu Panda (PG)


On Tuesdays and Wednesdays families can choose between free screenings of Everyone's Hero (G) & Kung Fu Panda (PG) as part of Regal theatres Free Family Film Festival. Tickets are available at the theater box office on the day of the show; seating, available on a first come, first served basis, is limited to theater capacity.
954.771.4375
http://www.reg... lschedule.aspx
Ongoing Daily 6/30/09 - 7/1/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 5-18
Time: 10am
Cost: Free

Cypress Creek Stadium 16

6415 North Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL33309


Films
499809

Arctic Tale (G) & Igor (PG)


On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays families can choose between free screenings of Arctic Tale (G) & Igor (PG) as part of Regal theatres Free Family Film Festival. Tickets are available at the theater box office on the day of the show; seating, available on a first come, first served basis, is limited to theater capacity.
954.846.1707
http://www.reg... lschedule.aspx
Ongoing Daily 6/30/09 - 7/1/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 5-18
Time: 10am
Cost: Free

Regal Sawgrass Stadium 23

2600 NW 136th Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL33323


Films
499739

Charlotte's Web (G) & Shrek the Third (PG)


On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays families can choose between free screenings of Charlotte's Web (G) & Shrek the Third (PG) as part of Regal theatres Free Family Film Festival. Tickets are available at the theater box office on the day of the show; seating, available on a first come, first served basis, is limited to theater capacity.
954.923.4321
http://www.reg... lschedule.aspx
Ongoing Daily 6/30/09 - 7/2/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 5-18
Time: 10am
Cost: Free

Oakwood Stadium 18

2800 Oakwood Boulevard
Hollywood, FL33020


Films
499781

Charlotte's Web (G) & Shrek the Third (PG)


On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays families can choose between free screenings of Charlotte's Web (G) & Shrek the Third (PG) as part of Regal theatres Free Family Film Festival. Tickets are available at the theater box office on the day of the show; seating, available on a first come, first served basis, is limited to theater capacity.
305.596.6647
http://www.reg... lschedule.aspx
Ongoing Daily 6/30/09 - 7/2/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 5-18
Time: 10am
Cost: Free

Kendall Village Stadium 16

8595 SW 124th Avenue
Miami, FL33183


Films
499789

Charlotte's Web (G) & Shrek the Third (PG)


On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays families can choose between free screenings of Charlotte's Web (G) & Shrek the Third (PG) as part of Regal theatres Free Family Film Festival. Tickets are available at the theater box office on the day of the show; seating, available on a first come, first served basis, is limited to theater capacity.
305.255.5491
http://www.reg... lschedule.aspx
Ongoing Daily 6/30/09 - 7/2/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 5-18
Time: 10am
Cost: Free

The Falls 12

9000 SW 136th Street
Miami, FL33176


Films
499799

Mr. Bean's Holiday (G) & Madagascar 2 (PG)


On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays families can choose between free screenings of Mr. Bean's Holiday (G) & Madagascar 2: Escape to Africa (PG) as part of Regal theatres Free Family Film Festival. Tickets are available at the theater box office on the day of the show; seating, available on a first come, first served basis, is limited to theater capacity.
954.430.2566
http://www.reg... lschedule.aspx
Ongoing Daily 6/30/09 - 7/2/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 5-18
Time: 10am
Cost: Free

Westfork Stadium 13

15977 Pines Boulevard
Hollywood, FL33027


Films
499603

Madagascar 2: Escape 2 Africa (PG)


AMC Summer MovieCamp invites kids and parents to enjoy G and PG movies for just $1 at the AMC Aventura 24 and AMC Mall of the Americas 14 on Wednesday mornings throughout the summer. This week's film: Madagascar 2: Escape 2 Africa (PG). Tickets are available one week in advance at the box office only; doors open one hour before scheduled Summer MovieCamp showtimes.
888.262.4386
http://www.amctheatres.com
7/1/09

Ages: 5-12
Time: 10am
Cost: $1

AMC Theatres

AMC Aventura 2419501 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL33180


Nature & Outdoors
397178

Guided Hammock Walk


Families can take a guided walk on Gumbo Limbo's elevated quarter-mile boardwalk. Children must be accompanied by an adult; advance registration is suggested, but not required.
561.338.1473
http://www.gumbolimbo.org
Ongoing Each Wed; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 3-19
Time: 10am
Cost: Free

Gumbo Limbo Nature Center

1801 N. Ocean Boulevard
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
440514

Fishing with the Pros


Bass Pro reps demonstrate casting techniques and talk about the different bait options available for fresh and saltwater fishing in an all-ages program at the Dania store.
954.929.7710
http://www.basspro.com
Ongoing Each Wed, Sat 1/3/09 - 12/18/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 3-19
Time: Wed 6:30pm; Sat 2:30pm
Cost: Free

Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World

200 Gulf Stream Way
Dania, FL33004


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


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