Since school doesn’t start for a few weeks, we need things to do with the kids in South Florida.
You can always check out our Summer Camp Scoop, but if you need some other ideas we have you covered.
Well, the safest place it seems these days is outside. It maybe getting hotter, but if you get up early there are some cool South Florida places to explore or a few cool events that are happeing.
Get the scoop here!
CITY OF BOCA RATON TO HOST “STEAM THROUGH SEPTEMBER” ACTIVITY TOTE GIVEAWAY
WHAT: The City of Boca Raton, together with the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton Public Library, Children’s Science Explorium, the Boca Raton Museum of Art and Team Terry Story – Keller Williams Realty of Boca Raton, will provide FREE “STEAM through September” activity tote bags, created for students ages 5-12, and their families, to engage in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) at-home and outdoor activities throughout the month.
Each tote will include five activity bags (one for each discipline) and will be available on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.
This year’s tote giveaway looks different from past years, whereby facilities across Boca Raton partnered up to create an annual City-wide “STEAM through September” scavenger hunt. From coding classes at the Boca Raton Public Library, to building rockets at the Children’s Science Explorium, the goal has always been to ignite a spark for students to continue their education in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.
WHEN: Saturday, August 29 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
WHERE: Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33486
HOW: For more information, visit www.myboca.us/STEAM or call 561-213-9263.
STORYWALK® AT PONDHAWK NATURAL AREA IN BOCA RATON
In celebration of National Park and Recreation Month, the first StoryWalk in Boca Raton has opened at the Pondhawk Natural Area next to the Spanish River branch of the Boca Raton Public Library. StoryWalk is a fun, educational activity that places a children’s storybook along a popular walking route in the community.
StoryWalk is the perfect place for the whole family to get outside, explore a local landmark, and enjoy outdoor activities.
WHERE: Spanish River Library parking lot at 1501 NW Spanish River Blvd., Boca Raton.
WHEN: Open 6AM- 9PM
WEBSITE: https://discover.pbcgov.org/erm/NaturalAreas/Pondhawk.aspx
Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park In Boca Raton
Year-round green space featuring gardens, a golf course, an aquatic park & amphitheaters.
Burt Aaronson South County Park is located at 11200 Park Access Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33498
WEBSITE: https://discover.pbcgov.org/parks/Locations/Burt-Aaronson.aspx
Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge in Boynton Beach
The Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge is a 147,392-acre wildlife sanctuary is located west of Boynton Beach, in Palm Beach County, Florida. It includes the most northern remnant of the historic Everglades wetland ecosystem
WHERE: 10216 Lee Rd, Boynton Beach, FL 33472
WHEN: 5PM -10PM
WEBSITE: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/arm_loxahatchee/
Caloosa Park In Boynton Beach
Huge park with a fishing lake & many amenities, including play equipment, sports facilities & paths.
WHERE: 1300 SW 35th Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33426
WHEN: 9AM– 9PM
WEBSITE: https://discover.pbcgov.org/parks/Locations/Caloosa.aspx
Seacrest Scrub Natural Area in Boynton Beach
Serene locale offering various trails in a wooded setting, ideal for bird & animal viewing.
WHERE: 3400 S Seacrest Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
WEBSITE: https://discover.pbcgov.org/erm/NaturalAreas/Seacrest-Scrub.aspx
DINE OUT DOWNTOWN DELRAY RESTAURANT MONTH
This event has been extended from one week to the entire month of August. You’ll discover a wide array of culinary experiences providing visitors the opportunity to enjoy great lunches and dinners in the downtown area. As of press time, indoor dining(at 50% capacity) was available.
You can also eat outdoors and do take-out orders. Another change is that there is no one set fee, with participating restaurants setting their own lower-than-usual prices. There will be Happy Hour and brunch specials and demonstrations, such as pizza making, sushi rolling and creating cocktails.
When: Aug. 1-31
Where: Various restaurants in downtown Delray Beach
Website: downtowndelraybeach.com/restaurantmonth
SANDOWAY DISCOVERY CENTER LAUNCHES WEEKLY DISCOVERY SERIES
Sandoway Discovery Center is one of South Florida’s premier coastal ecosystems and marine life centers. Our goal is to transform and inspire our visitors through experiential education and conservation.
Join us for a weekly series of discovery, geared for families with children ages 3 – 6.
Each 30-minute program will explore a different topic, from bugs to pythons, plants to butterflies. Then stay for a stroll through Sandoway Discovery Center and Discover More!
TICKETS: Purchase a session of 4 classes for $30 or a single class for $8. The program fee covers materials and admission for one child. Accompanying adults and non-participating siblings 3 and up are $6.
Members are free but need to reserve a spot.
The program will take place outdoors (weather permitting) and is limited to 5 families per class.
RSVP is required. To reserve a spot, send us an e-mail at shoshana.sandoway@gmail.com with the number of people in your party, the dates you’d like to attend and time requested – 9:30 AM OR 10:15 AM. We’ll confirm your spot via e-mail and payment will be accepted upon arrival.
WHERE: 142 South Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach, FL 33483
Tel: 561.274.7263 * E-mail: contact@sandoway.org . www.sandoway.org
WHEN: Thursdays at 9:30 AM and 10:15 AM
Session I Session II Session III Session IV
Reptiles Ocean Physics Backyard Explorers
September 3 October 1 October 29 December 3
September 10 October 8 November 5 December 10
September 17 October 15 November 12 December 17
September 24 October 22 November 19 December 24
NATURE CONNECTS: ART WITH LEGO BRICKS AT FLAMINGO GARDENS In Davie
Visitors of all ages will enjoy the craftsmanship of 13 displays created by more than half a million LEGO bricks, all nestled throughout the Arboretum at Flamingo Gardens.
Some of the creations include a deer with a doe, a peacock, a monarch butterfly on a milkweed plant, a hummingbird on a trumpet flower and an eight-foot long dragonfly with a wingspan to mach. Yes, it’s outdoors, but you’ll still need to mask up.
When: Now through Sept. 13
Where: Flamingo Gardens, Davie
Web: flamingogardens.org
LIGHTHOUSE SUNSET TOUR IN JUPITER
Climb to the top of a lighthouse and take in spectacular sunset views. You’ll also get an inside look at the nuts and bolts of a working lighthouse watch room.
Tours are limited to 10 people and face coverings are required. Children have to be 48 inches tall and be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are required and have to be purchased online.
Paid attendees will receive a free Tommy Bahama voucher, good for an appetizer, drink or dessert at the Harbourside Jupiter restaurant.
When: All four Wednesdays in August (5th, 12th, 19th and 26th)
Where: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, Jupiter
Web: jupiterlighthouse.org
FORT LAUDERDALE SCAVENGER HUNT: BY THE NEW RIVER
Download an app and take this self-guided scavenger hunt. It will be easy to social distance and there are no inside locations. Walk from landmark to landmark to discover art, culture and history.
Search plaques, statues and art to solve riddles that can only be found on location.
When: Any day you want, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Along the New River in Fort Lauderdale
Web: letsroam.com
“Power Up” is Maker’s Paradise with Drones and Battlebots at the Science Center Announces Interactive Exhibit in West Palm Beach
The new Power Up exhibit at the South Florida Science Center is now open until September 13, 2020. Guests can race drones, control flight simulators, watch Battlebots and let their imagination run wild with 3D printers in the space set up in the exhibit hall. It is every parent’s dream to let their children’s imagination loose worry-free without fear of a drone disappearing over a lake or in the neighbor’s yard, and parents can rest easy knowing their kids are in a protected environment.
“We want to make sure the learning continues outside the classroom and provide a safe place for kids this summer,” said Kate Arrizza, President and CEO of the Science Center. “We are grateful to our exhibit partners like Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) for helping us bring our guests’ imaginations to life.”
Interacting with today’s tech is safe with guidelines enforcing social distancing and mask wearing along with rigorous cleaning procedures.
Exhibit partners include FPL, Witch Doctor Shaman, The Maker Effect Foundation and Resource Depot.
WHERE: 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach, FL 33405
WHEN: Mon – Fri: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sat – Sun 10:00am – 6:00pm
WEBSITE: https://www.sfsciencecenter.org/
Kids Rule the Jungle at Palm Beach Zoo in August
Kids age 13 and under are FREE all month long!
Now through August 31, for each full-price adult admission, two children age 13-and-under are free.
Palm Beach Zoo’s winding shaded pathways and refreshing Fountain Plaza splash pad make it a great place to visit during the long summer days.
The Zoo reopened to the public on June 5, after being closed for 80 days due to COVID-19. During Palm Beach County’s Phase 1 reopening, the Zoo is limiting attendance to allow each guest 100 square feet of space to physically distance from other guests. Indoor locations remain closed during this phase and several hand sanitizer stations are available.
The Zoo has enhanced its daily cleaning protocols for high touch surfaces and restrooms.
In addition, the Tropics Cafe launched a mobile ordering platform allowing guests to remotely order food, pay and pick up at a scheduled time at the cafe window. This helps minimize touch points and face to face interactions.
WHERE: 1301 Summit Boulevard
West Palm Beach, Florida 33405-3035
(561) 547-9453 (WILD)
WHEN: AUGUST 2020
TICKETS: Tickets to the Zoo are available online at https://www.palmbeachzoo.org/tickets, and advanced purchase is recommended for a touchless entry.
CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH ANNOUNCES “SHOW ON THE GO”
Weekly Drive-in Entertainment Opportunities Will Rotate Between Dreher Park and Currie Park
The City of West Palm Beach’s Community Events Department is launching a new drive-in entertainment option called “Show on the Go.”
The “show” will be drive-in movies, with added entertainment, such as trivia before the movie, and the “go” refers to the rotating nature of the event (which will alternate between Dreher and Currie Parks).
The weekly series starts on Saturday, August 8 at Dreher Park with a screening of “Despicable Me 3” (PG). Of note, the movie will take place across from the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society, on the south side of Summit Blvd.
The current movie schedule is:
- August 8: Despicable Me 3 (PG) – Dreher Park
- August 15: Grease (PG) – Currie Park
- August 22: Sonic the Hedgehog (PG) – Dreher Park
- August 29: 50 First Dates (PG-13) – Currie Park
What: The City of West Palm Beach’s Community Events Department is launching a new drive-in entertainment option called “Show on the Go.” The “show” will be drive-in movies, and the “go” refers to the rotating nature of the event (which will alternate between Dreher and Currie Parks).
Saturday, August 22 is Sonic the Hedgehog (PG)
The world needed a hero — it got a hedgehog. Powered with incredible speed, Sonic embraces his new home on Earth — until he accidentally knocks out the power grid, sparking the attention of uncool evil genius Dr. Robotnik. Now, it’s supervillain vs. supersonic in an all-out race across the globe to stop Robotnik from using Sonic’s unique power to achieve world domination.
When: Saturday, August 22; gates open at 6 p.m. and the movie starts at 7 p.m.
Where: Dreher Park – Dreher Trail South; West Palm Beach, FL 33405 (across from the Palm Beach Zoo on the south side of Summit Blvd.)
How Much: General admission tickets are $10 per vehicle and $30 for VIP, plus a small processing fee. The VIP option includes front row parking, or as close as possible, plus a family four-pack of popcorn, non-alcoholic beverages, and candy. Tickets MUST be purchased in advance. Additionally, refreshments will be available for purchase and delivered directly to the attendee’s vehicle.
For more info, to read all rules and to purchase tickets: visit www.wpb.org/events, call (561) 822-1515 (TTY: 800-955-8771) or follow the City of West Palm Beach on Facebook @CityofWPB and on Twitter and Instagram @westpalmbch.
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What: The City of West Palm Beach’s Community Events Department is launching a new drive-in entertainment option called “Show on the Go.” The “show” will be drive-in movies, and the “go” refers to the rotating nature of the event (which will alternate between Dreher and Currie Parks).
Saturday, August 29 is 50 First Dates (PG-13)
Henry sets his heart on romancing Lucy, but she has short-term memory loss; she can’t remember anything that happened the day before. So every morning, Henry has to woo her again. Her friends and family are very protective, and Henry must convince them that he’s in it for love.
When: Saturday, August 29; gates open at 6 p.m. and the movie starts at 7 p.m.
Where: Currie Park – 2400 N. Flagler Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33407)
How Much: General admission tickets are $10 per vehicle and $30 for VIP, plus a small processing fee. The VIP option includes front row parking, or as close as possible, plus a family four-pack of popcorn, non-alcoholic beverages, and candy. Tickets MUST be purchased in advance. Additionally, refreshments will be available for purchase and delivered directly to the attendee’s vehicle.
For more info, to read all rules and to purchase tickets: visit www.wpb.org/events, call (561) 822-1515 (TTY: 800-955-8771) or follow the City of West Palm Beach on Facebook @CityofWPB and on Twitter and Instagram @westpalmbch.
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