Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Events July 4, 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 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 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 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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| 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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| Holiday Seasonal 515426 | Fourth of July CelebrationFamilies can pack a picnic basket and head to Palm Beach County's second annual Independence Day celebration, featuring live music by CK Band and a fireworks show set to music. 561.488.8069 http://www.pbcgov.com 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 515440 | Fourth of July CelebrationThe City of Deerfield offers two days of Independence Day activities, including beachside concerts on Friday and Saturday, plus kids' activities and a fireworks spectacular on Saturday. 954.480.4433 http://www.deerfield-beach.com Ongoing Daily 7/3/09 - 7/4/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Fri 7pm-10pm; Sat 1pm-10pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 514533 | Fourth of July CelebrationFamilies can celebrate the holiday with hands-on art projects, water games, and a special Declaration of Independence signing. Wear red, white, and blue to be eligible to win a prize. 305.373.5437 http://www.mia... rensmuseum.org 7/4/09 Ages: 2-14 Time: 11am-4pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Holiday Seasonal 514179 | 2-for-1 Admission to MAMThe Miami Art Museum celebrates Independence Day with a two-for-one admission special. http://www.miamiartmuseum.org 7/4/09 Ages: 5-18 Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Adults $8; Seniors $4; Students (with ID) and Children (12 & under) free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 510423 | City of Sunrise July 4th CelebrationThe City of Sunrise and the BankAtlantic Center serve up an Independence Day celebration featuring live music, food and merchandise vendors, kids' entertainment including a rock climbing wall, bounce houses, face painting, a Thomas the Tank Engine train, a patriotic parade from Sunset Strip and NW12th Street to City Park, and a 9pm fireworks show. http://www.www.sunrisefl.gov 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 6pm-10pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 429893 | Old-Fashioned Fourth of July PicnicFamilies can enjoy an old-fashioned picnic complete with activities such as lawn games, kite making, knot-tying demonstrations, music, and more at the 19th century pioneer home site. Attendees are encouraged to dress in period costumes and bring picnic baskets and blankets. 305.442.6866 http://www.Flo... rg/TheBarnacle 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 11am-4pm Cost: $5; children (6-12) $2, (under 6) free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 514178 | Independence Day CraftKids can create a special currency-inspired self portrait that places their own face in the spot where George Washington's image usually appears, then return to the bookstore on July 11 to see their work displayed in the "Dollar Bill Gallery." Kids who return on July 11 to claim their artwork receive $1 off any store purchase. 305.864.4241 http://www.booksandbooks.com 7/4/09 Ages: 2-12 Time: 11am Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 368740 | Fourth of July BazaarFamilies can explore a 60-acre botanical garden, see native animals such as panthers, bobcats, otters, alligators, and tortoises; watch live wildlife encounter shows; tour the historic 1930s Wray Home; and shop for jewelry, arts and crafts, photography, antiques, collectibles, and more. Bring cameras to have photos taken with George and Martha Washington. 954.473.2955 http://www.flamingogardens.org 7/4/09 Ages: 2-18 Time: 9:30am-4:30pm Cost: Adults $17; Children (4-11) $8.50 (under 4) free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 508268 | Fourth of July CelebrationThe Grove-wide Independence Day celebration features live music, a kids' activity area, and a 9pm fireworks show. 305.422.7270 http://www.coconutgrove.com 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 4pm-10pm; fireworks 9pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 508265 | America's Birthday BashMiami's celebrated Fourth of July bash features live music and a kids' zone with inflatables, games, rides, face painting, and more. The event is capped off by a fireworks display over Biscayne Bay. 305.358.7550 http://www.bayfrontparkmiami.com 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: kids' zone 3pm-7pm; fireworks 9pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 508264 | Pembroke Pines Fourth of JulyPembroke Pines' July 4th celebration features free games, rides, and other activities, plus live entertainment, and a fireworks show. Food is available for purchase. http://www.ppines.com 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 6pm-9pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 501206 | Red, White & BoomFamilies can celebrate Independence Day with a day filled with music - including performances by Braily, Carols Manuel, Charlie Cruz, El Pikete, Gabriel Antonio, Gente de Zona, Kevin Ceballo, Qwote, and others - and a 9:30pm fireworks show. 305.685.8389 http://www.miamidade.gov 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 1pm-10pm Cost: Free admission; parking $10/car |
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| Holiday Seasonal 508259 | Fourth of July on the BeachFamilies can celebrate Independence Day on Hollywood Beach with kids activities, patriotic and popular music at the Hollywood Beach Theatre, and offshore fireworks at 9pm. 954.921.3404 http://www.hollywoodfl.org 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 11am-10pm Cost: Free |
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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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