Family Outings in South Florida
Here's a collection of articles from South Florida Parenting about things to do and places to go with your family.
Head for one of South Florida’s indoor play areas, where fun can be had at any day of year, rain or shine.
Hooray for Indoor Play
Chill out this Summer with Ice-skating
Cold, smooth, slick ice… just the thought of it can make you feel cooler and refreshed, despite the blazing South Florida heat. Now think of the cool beauty of ice-skating, and the pleasure of being able to enjoy this icy sport year-round.
Play wet
South Florida's water parks and wet playgrounds provide cool summer fun
School's out and already the heat is on to keep the kids busy. So where do you go to cool down, have fun and get wet? Head to the nearest water park where you can forget your cares while slip-sliding your way through a hazy, hot, summer day. Here's what you need to know to have a safe and fun time.
Go Outside and play
TO INTRODUCE KIDS TO NATURE, YOU MAY NEED TO PLAY ALONG
Two local moms run side by side, discussing "the witching hour" that is dinner time: "It's so tough at dinner time. My kids get so antsy!" says one runner to another.
$25 a Day
Bargain Fun For Parents And Kids In South Florida
Finding fun in South Florida on a budget is a tough proposition. There are plenty of things to do with your kids -- science museums, water parks, skate rinks, arcades -- just very little that hits the under-$25 mark. However, there are still a few standouts (go to the beach! any beach!) that promise fun for a family of four while being gentle on your pocketbook.
Time to hit the road
Toddlers (and their moms) crave new experiences. here are some places to find them.
Feel like your toddler is outgrowing the Mommy and Me class you've been taking since she was a newborn? Tired of cleaning up the ground-in goldfish crackers from your carpet after hosting the weekly playgroup? Are you a first-time parent looking for fun, safe activities to do with your 12- to 36-month-old? If so, look no further. Whether you're looking for art studios, gymnasiums, cultural centers or just a really entertaining playground, South Florida has several places for young toddlers who enjoy being out and about. Below is a list of some of the most popular places on the local toddler scene in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.
Happy trails
Biking together can keep kids fit and bring you closer as a family
If you're tired of nagging your kids to switch off the TV and video games and to play outside and get some exercise, one way to get them on the right track, enjoy the sunshine -- and spend some quality time together -- is to embark on a family bike ride.
Forget high-seas adventure ...Explore the 'River of Turtles' in a canoe
"Head straight. When you get to the tree smack in the middle of the river, bear right. That's where you'll probably see a large gator. ... Just keep on going, and she won't bother you. She's just coming out to let you know you're on her turf. She's protecting her nest."
Ready or not …
Disaster Survival House in Deerfield Beach shows how to be PREPARED for whatever disaster may strike
For six months every year, the weather in South Florida is the envy of pretty much the rest of the nation. Visitors flock here from all over the world to enjoy the warm winter weather and comfortable climate. And then comes June 1, the beginning of a season that brings with it other, unwelcome visitors: Charley, Frances, Ivan, Jeanne, Katrina, and Wilma, to name a few recent ones.
Stars In Your Eyes
Amateur astronomer associations offer stellar evenings for South Florida families
Go ahead and touch: Children's museums provide hands-on fun
South Florida is part of a nationwide trend that shows the number of children's museums increasing dramatically in recent years.
A guide to South Florida's enchanting gardens
Walking through a garden and just being in nature can have a sort of magical effect...
