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“Musicthon” Fundraiser at Galleria Fort Lauderdale

kelley_179121 — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 02:03:04 +0000

Repeats every day until Sun Jan 25 2026.

Friday, January 23, 2026 - 4:30pm to 8:00pm

Saturday, January 24, 2026 - 4:30pm to 8:00pm

Sunday, January 25, 2026 - 4:30pm to 8:00pm

https://www.galleriamall-fl.com/events

Cost:

Free

Dozens of music students from over 10 local studios will perform recitals as part of a “Musicthon” at Galleria Fort Lauderdale from January 23 – 25 to raise funds for the Broward County Music Teachers Association (BCMTA). The recitals are FREE and open to the public.

A portion of the proceeds will also benefit 4KIDS of South Florida, a nonprofit organization propelled by the vision of a home for every child, with the mission of providing hope to kids in crisis.

Students of all ages and levels will perform. Students collect donations from friends and family in support of their performance. By participating in this entertaining program, students not only enjoy performing for the public, but recognize that their fundraising efforts are helping two local non-profit organizations.

“Musicthon” Event Schedule:

Friday, January 23: 4:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, January 24: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday, January 25: 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

For over two decades, the BCMTA has held its annual “Musicthon” to raise awareness and operating funds. BCMTA is dedicated to promoting the growth and professional development of its members by providing educational resources that encourage the highest level of teaching, performance, and study of the art of music. BCMTA also provides student scholarships and competitive activities.

This year, BCMTA has chosen 4KIDS of South Florida, an organization committed to redefining foster care across the region one child at a time, with the support of the faith-based community. Whether a family is in crisis and at-risk of breaking down, siblings are coming into the foster care system, or a child requires trauma-informed therapy – 4KIDS brings hope, homes, and healing.

Recommended Age:

All Ages

Miami South Florida

Fort Lauderdale & Broward

Age:

Galleria Fort Lauderdale

2414 E. Sunrise Blvd

33304 Fort Lauderdale , FL

Phone: 954-463-4431

26° 8' 11.9904" N, 80° 6' 44.9928" W

Florida

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Activity Category:

Music

Admission Services

61 Birthday Freebies for Kids: Where Kids Get Free Food, Gifts, and Fun

Audrey M — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000

These birthday freebies for kids are free food, gifts, or special treats offered by restaurants, stores, and brands to celebrate a child’s birthday.

Birthday freebies for kids are a huge help: the sticker price for kids' birthday celebrations can be huge! So every little birthday freebie for kids is a gift to parents, too! Here, we've rounded up 61 places that offer up free stuff on your birthday.

Read on to discover how to score Starbucks birthday freebies, free burgers and ice cream, calls from favorite characters (like Paw Patrol or SpongeBob), discounts on clothes, surprise gifts, and even more birthday freebies for kids.

For more birthday freebies near you, check out your city's Guide to Free Things To Do with Kids; and when you're ready to plan that party, be sure to check out our Birthday Party Ideas Guide for Unique Goody Bag and Party Favor Ideas, 100 Kids' Birthday Party Themes, and more.

Earth Day, The Weston Way

Charlotte B — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:38:00 +0000

Saturday, April 18, 2026 - 10:00am to 1:00pm

https://www.westonfl.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/3870/228

Cost:

Free

This family-friendly event will feature educational booths, hands-on activities, arts and crafts, and a live DJ with music and giveaways.

Learn about the City’s Community Wildlife Habitat designation through the National Wildlife Federation, and how residents can register their own gardens or yards, too.

Get ready for tons of Instagram-worthy photo opportunities!

Recommended Age:

All ages

Miami South Florida

Fort Lauderdale & Broward

Events

Library Park

4255 Bonaventure Boulevard

Weston , FL 26° 3' 59.8392" N, 80° 23' 41.5032" W

Florida

Ticketed:

Activity Category:

Fairs & Festivals

Free

Outdoor & Nature

Admission Services

Family Fun Day at Morikami Gardens

Charlotte B — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:27:31 +0000

Repeats every month on February, April, May on the first Saturday until Sat May 02 2026. Also includes Sun Mar 01 2026, Sat Jun 13 2026, Wed Jul 01 2026, Sat Jul 18 2026, Sat Aug 15 2026, Sat Sep 12 2026.

Saturday, February 7, 2026 Various times

Sunday, March 1, 2026 Various times

Saturday, April 4, 2026 Various times

Saturday, May 2, 2026 Various times

Saturday, June 13, 2026 Various times

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Various times

Saturday, July 18, 2026 Various times

Saturday, August 15, 2026 Various times

Saturday, September 12, 2026 Various times

https://morikami.org/upcoming-events/family-fun/

Cost:

Included with paid admission

Discover Japanese culture at monthly Family Fun programs. These activities and workshops allow the whole family to enjoy and learn Japanese arts and crafts together, while learning about Japanese culture and customs.

Recommended Age:

All ages

Miami South Florida

Palm Beach County

Events

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

4000 Morikami Park Road

33446 Delray Beach , FL 26° 25' 43.4748" N, 80° 9' 21.3876" W

Florida

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Activity Category:

Academic

Arts

Admission Services

MLK Weekend 2026 in Miami & South Florida: 17 Great Things To Do With Kids

Lindsey Scannell — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:51:48 +0000

It's MLK weekend. Families in Miami and South Florida can share in Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy through parades, family events, and service activities across South Florida.

Free Heart Screening Event for Youth in West Palm Beach

clips_192618 — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:42:27 +0000

Saturday, February 21, 2026 - 10:00am to 2:00pm

https://wwpf.as.me/WPBYouthHeartScreening

Cost:

Free

One in 300 youth has a detectable heart condition, and 80% of youth have no symptoms prior to a sudden cardiac arrest. In honor of American Heart Month, GOLDLAW is teaming up with Who We Play For to host a free heart screening event for children and young adults ages 10 to 25. The community event aims to screen hundreds of young people and emphasizes that “anyone can save a life” through education and awareness.

Craig M. Goldenfarb, Esq., CEO and founder of GOLDLAW and Stacy Cartechine, a heart screening director from Who We Play For, will be in attendance to educate and engage with attendees.

Who We Play For is a nonprofit dedicated to eliminating preventable sudden cardiac death in the young through providing affordable heart screenings and advocacy. The organization received a grant from the Florida Department of Health, which allows the event to be free for the local community.

During the event, team members from Who We Play For will be on site to administer electrocardiogram (ECG) screenings, which take approximately five minutes each. Paramedics from Palm Beach County Fire Rescue will educate families on CPR and AEDs and will bring trucks to demonstrate how EKG equipment is used. The event will also feature CPR/AED trainers from Every Second Counts CPR. Pre-registration is encouraged. Consent forms will be available for walk-ins.

This event is part of GOLDLAW's commitment to support the local community through ongoing initiatives. GOLDLAW will also donate an AED for a raffle.

Attendees will enjoy free sweet treats from GOLDLAW’s Sweet Justice Ice Cream Truck. The Sweet Justice ice cream truck is a symbol of GOLDLAW's commitment to giving back to the community it has proudly served for over 20 years. Serving those who serve the community, the Sweet Justice truck delivers an assortment of free ice cream to South Florida residents and heroes from Palm Beach County up the Treasure Coast to the Port St. Lucie area.

Recommended Age:

10-25 years

Age:

Westgate Parks and Recreation Center

3691 Oswego Ave.

33409 West Palm Beach , FL 26° 41' 58.9056" N, 80° 5' 50.9424" W

Florida

Ticketed:

Activity Category:

Fitness & Wellness

Free

Admission Services

American Heritage Schools Virtual Spring Open Houses

clips_192618 — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:29:03 +0000

Repeats every day until Wed Feb 04 2026.

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 - 7:00pm to 8:15pm

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - 7:00pm to 8:15pm

https://www.ahschool.com/open-house

Cost:

Free

American Heritage Schools, named No. 1 Private K-12 School in Florida by Niche, is hosting live virtual spring open house events for prospective families interested in enrolling their children at its Broward or Palm Beach campuses.

Each open house offers parents and children an opportunity to meet with the American Heritage Schools team, including the admissions directors, teachers, program directors, and principals. The Broward Campus will host its open houses on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 7 p.m. for grades PK3–6 and on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 7 p.m. for grades 7–12. The Palm Beach Campus will host its open houses on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 7 p.m. for grades PK3–5 and on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 7 p.m. for grades 6-12.

The spring open house events will start with a brief introduction from school administrators, then participants will have the opportunity to hear about American Heritage Schools’ extensive curriculum and electives from the educators. The school’s goal is to introduce guests to the campus, highly qualified team of directors, teachers, and principals, the curriculum, philosophy and culture so they can learn what makes American Heritage Schools the Best College Preparatory School in the nation.

American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus, is ranked as the No. 1 school in Florida and the No. 2 private school in the U.S. for the highest number of National Merit Scholar Semifinalists. The Palm Beach Campus is the No. 1 school in Palm Beach County, the No. 2 school in Florida, and the No. 7 private school with the highest number of National Merit Scholar Semifinalists. Their combined students from both campuses comprise 9% of all National Merit Scholars Semifinalists throughout the 6,871 public and private high schools in Florida, solidifying their reputation as leaders in education and student achievement.

This marks the 16th consecutive year that American Heritage Schools have had the highest number of National Merit Semifinalists in Florida. For 12 consecutive years, American Heritage Schools has been the No. 1 or No. 2 private school in the nation with the highest number of National Merit Semifinalists.

For more information and to reserve a spot, visit https://www.ahschool.com/open-house.

Spaces will be limited, so please RSVP as soon as possible.

If families are unable to attend one of the Virtual Spring Open Houses and/or would prefer a one-on-one virtual tour, please call the Admissions Office directly.

Broward Campus

Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. for grades PK3–6 (Virtual Live Only)

Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. for grades 7–12 (Virtual Live Only)

Palm Beach Campus

Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. for grades PK3–5 (Virtual Live Only)

Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. for grades 6-12 (Virtual Live Only)

Recommended Age:

All

Miami South Florida

Fort Lauderdale & Broward

Age:

Virtual FL 38° 47' 40.542" N, 106° 32' 5.4168" W

Florida

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Activity Category:

Academic

Open Houses & Trial Classes

Admission Services

Miami International Mall Touch A Truck Event

svalega_178599 — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 21:57:47 +0000

Saturday, March 14, 2026 - 11:00am to 1:00pm

https://www.simon.com/mall/miami-international-mall/stores/management-office/str...

Cost:

Free

Get close to all kinds of cool trucks, including first responder, construction, military vehicles and more, at the fourth annual Touch A Truck event at Miami International Mall. Kids of all ages (yes, that includes adults) can explore, honk horns, and even sit in the driver's seat of these massive machines.

It's a hands-on experience you won't want to miss! So mark your calendars and bring the whole family for a day of fun and excitement on March 14th from 11 AM to 1 PM.

Recommended Age:

4-10 years

Age:

Miami International Mall

1455 Northwest 107th Avenue

33172 Doral , FL

Phone: 305-593-1777

25° 47' 9.042" N, 80° 21' 55.5624" W

Florida

Ticketed:

Activity Category:

Exhibitions

Free

Admission Services

“Shifting Perspectives,” an Art and Photography Exhibit honoring Black History Month at History Fort Lauderdale

kelley_179121 — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:05:37 +0000

Repeats every day until Sat Feb 28 2026.

Sunday, February 1, 2026 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

Monday, February 2, 2026 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

Thursday, February 5, 2026 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

Friday, February 6, 2026 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

Saturday, February 7, 2026 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

Sunday, February 8, 2026 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

Monday, February 9, 2026 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

Thursday, February 12, 2026 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

Friday, February 13, 2026 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

Saturday, February 14, 2026 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

Sunday, February 15, 2026 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

Monday, February 16, 2026 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

Thursday, February 19, 2026 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

Friday, February 20, 2026 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

Saturday, February 21, 2026 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

Sunday, February 22, 2026 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

Monday, February 23, 2026 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

Thursday, February 26, 2026 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

Friday, February 27, 2026 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

Saturday, February 28, 2026 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

https://historyfortlauderdale.org

Cost:

This exhibit is free. Admission is required for other museum access. $15 for adults; $12 for seniors; and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Free for members, military personnel, and children aged six and under.

History Fort Lauderdale, committed to preserving our collective heritage, promoting historical literacy, and fostering a sense of pride and stewardship for the vibrant tapestry of our region’s history, is proud to present “Shifting Perspectives,” a new art and photography exhibit honoring Black History Month.

This year’s free annual exhibit will feature works rooted in social justice, the Black experience, women’s stories, and nature from artist Constance Ivanaplus archival photographs from the History Fort Lauderdale collection and an art show and sale from Dillard Center for the Arts’ Advanced Placement (AP) students and instructors, from February 1 – 28. A meet and greet with the artists will take place on Sunday, February 1, at from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., at the New River Inn Museum of History building on History Fort Lauderdale’s campus.

Recommended Age:

All Ages

Miami South Florida

Fort Lauderdale & Broward

Age:

New River Inn

231 SW 2nd Ave

33301 Fort Lauderdale , FL

Phone: (954) 463-4431

26° 7' 8.9652" N, 80° 8' 45.3192" W

Florida

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Activity Category:

Arts

Exhibitions

Films & Photography

Free

Admission Services

Alpha Miami Information Session

cristi.constantin_203518 — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:57:21 +0000

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:00am

https://alpha.school/miami/#events

Cost:

Free

Step beyond traditional academics and discover how Alpha’s approach is redefining school. At this showcase, you'll experience how students excel in core subjects in a fraction of the time—and spend the rest of the day building life skills that truly prepare them for the real world.

At Alpha, students aren’t waiting for the future, they’re creating it.

Why Attend?

Experience a Day-in-the-Life — See firsthand how Alpha students complete academics in record time and then light up in workshops that unlock creativity, resilience, and joy.
Meet the Guides — Alpha guides don't lecture—they mentor. Their focus is motivation and emotional support, so kids push through challenges and grow in confidence. Parents often call this the most life-changing part of Alpha.
See "2X" Learning in Action — From AI-powered tutoring to collaborative life-skills projects, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how kids learn twice as much in just two hours a day—and actually love it.
Connect with Families Like Yours — Meet parents who share your values of excellence, innovation, and preparing kids for the future. Leave inspired by what's possible for your child.

Recommended Age:

Parents of K-10 students

Age:

Alpha School Miami

8000 SW 56th St

33155 Miami , FL

Phone: (786) 864-0687

25° 43' 0.8724" N, 80° 19' 31.2852" W

Florida

Ticketed:

Activity Category:

Free

Parenting

Admission Services