Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Events July 25, 2009
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| Exhibits 507389 | Tillamook Cheddar Mid-Career RetrospectiveCanine 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Exhibits 498732 | Amazing Feats of AgingAmazing 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 |
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| Exhibits 449131 | Majestic BeautyArtist 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 |
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| Exhibits 504934 | Adventures with Clifford the Big Red DogThe 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 |
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| Exhibits 507901 | The Endless RenaissanceHistorical 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 |
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| Exhibits 507904 | Framing the AltarpieceFraming 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 |
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| Exhibits 494537 | Robots: The Interactive ExhibitionCharacters 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 |
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| Exhibits 499921 | Alice's Wonderland ... A Most Curious AdventureA 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 |
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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 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 |
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| Exhibits 512009 | Les Petites MaisonsThe 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 |
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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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| Fairs & Festivals 499840 | Butterfly DaysFamilies can learn to identify South Florida's butterfly species and get to know which plants attract butterflies, and tour the gardens with a butterfly expert. Admission is free for Fairchild members. 305.667.1651 pfrank@fairchildgarden.org http://www.fairchildgarden.org Ongoing Daily 7/25/09 - 7/26/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-18 Time: 9:30am-4:30pm Cost: Adults $20; Seniors $15; Children (6-17) $10, (5 & under) free |
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| Films 507876 | Transformers Revenge of the Fallen on IMAXMODS' 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 |
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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 - 12/30/20; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-18 Time: 11am-4pm Cost: $5 plus zoo admission |
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| Nature & Outdoors 440514 | Fishing with the ProsBass 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 |
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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 239525 | Guided Reef TourFamilies are invited for a guided snorkeling tour of the park's near-shore reefs. Participants must bring their own snorkeling gear and be experienced swimmers and snorkelers. Advance registration is required. 561.624.6952 http://www.floridastateparks.org Ages: 10-19 Time: 10am-12n Cost: Free with park 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 Ages: 5-18 Time: 10am Cost: Free with park admission |
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| Nature & Outdoors 238488 | Guided Kayak ToursFamilies 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 |
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| Nature & Outdoors 576928 | Star Gazing at Fox ObservatoryThe South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association hosts an evening of stargazing at Markham Park's Fox Observatory. 954.389.2000 http://www.broward.org/parks Ongoing Each Sat 1/5/08 - 1/29/11; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-19 Time: Dusk-12m Cost: Free; park entrance fee in effect |
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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 Ages: 1-18 Time: 11am-4pm Cost: $2 plus zoo admission |
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| Nature & Outdoors 231042 | Crandon Park's Kayak AdventureKayakers can explore the sea creatures that inhabit the fossilized reef, including colorful tropical fish, spotted eagle rays, cushion stars, and herons. Reservations are required. 305.365.3018 http://www.miamidade.gov Ages: 9-19 Time: 9:30am-12n Cost: $30/person |
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| Nature & Outdoors 586747 | Daily Tank Feedings at Gumbo LimboNaturalists 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 |
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| Nature & Outdoors 22747 | SCAS Saturday Nite LiveThe Southern Cross Astronomical Society hosts free stargazing sessions every Saturday night at Bill Sadowski Park. Attendees should bring chairs, snacks, and bug cream (aerosol sprays can damage the sensitive telescope mirrors). Bring your own telescope or scan the skies through SCAS equipment. Groups of 20 ore more are asked to call in advance. 305.661.1375 http://scas.org/sadowski.html Ongoing Each Sat 2/3/01 - 2/3/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: 8pm-10pm Cost: Free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 12689 | Guided Trail RidesGiddyup over to this terrific park for a one-hour guided trail ride. Closed-toe shoes are required. Children must be 9 years of age or at least 52 inches tall to ride and must have an adult present to register for a ride. Double riding is not permitted. Rides close 30 minutes prior to departure time. Paid reservations are accepted in person the morning of the ride starting at 8:30 a.m. at the General Store. 954.968.3875 Ongoing Each Sat, Sun 6/26/01 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 9-18 Time: Every 45 minutes from 9:30am-3:30pm Cost: $25/person per hour |
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| Nature & Outdoors 12691 | Pony RidesGive the little ones a chance to get in the saddle. Bring your camera! Ongoing Each Sat, Sun; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 1-6 Time: 10am-4pm Cost: $1.50/ride |
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| Nature & Outdoors 12693 | Trail RidesWhile the little ones enjoy a pony ride bigger kids can head out on a horse trail ride. Get along little doggies! 954.370.3750 http://www.broward.org Ongoing Each Sat, Sun 6/26/01 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 7-18 Time: 10am-5pm Cost: $25/half hour; $35/hour |
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| Nature & Outdoors 12695 | Pony RidesLet your younger kids enjoy a ride, while the bigger ones hit the trails. Don't worry, tickets are sold in bulk, so the rides can keep going and going. Ongoing Each Sat, Sun; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-9 Time: 11am-3:30pm Cost: $2 per ride; $6 for four rides |
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| Nature & Outdoors 12696 | Aquarium ExposeGet a closer look at the 3500 gallon saltwater aquarium in the exhibit hall, learn about its inhabitants, and witness feeding time. Ongoing Each Sat, Sun; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 2pm-3pm Cost: Exhibit Hall entry: $1/person |
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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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| Ongoing Exhibits 174336 | EarthworksAn 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 |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 174337 | Kenny's ClosetArtist 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 |
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| Ongoing Library Programs 242744 | A Story and a CraftJoin other kids at the library for a story and craft activity. 305.638.6086 http://www.mdpls.org Ongoing Each Sat 1/1/04 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-8 Time: 1pm-2:30pm Cost: Free |
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