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Family Outings Best Family Festival or Event South Florida Parenting
These South Florida events are "musts" for your calendar. Your family will be thrilled -- year after year after year! MIAMI-DADE COUNTY GOLD The Miami-Dade County Fair and Exposition 10901 Coral Way, Miami Event dates: March 15-April 1, 2007 Admission: adults, $8; children, $7; rides additional. 305-223-7060, www.fairexpo.com One of the largest fairs in the nation, "The Fair " has been a South Florida favorite for 55 years. The 18-day event, with a plethora of rides, games, food and shows and close to 50,000 student and adult exhibits, offers something for the entire family to enjoy. New this year was the Super Sportsfest, an interactive experience for the sports fanatic, including baseball, football, basketball, hockey, soccer and golf. New rides designed with the younger set in mind and new shows, such as the Sea Lion Splash and the Grizzly Falls Bears, indicate that The Fair isn't resting on its laurels. SILVER Coconut Grove Art Festival In the streets of Coconut Grove Event dates: February Admission: adults, $5; children under 12, free. 305-447-0401, www.coconutgroveartsfest.com BRONZE Santa's Enchanted Forest 7900 SW 40th St., Miami Event dates: November-January Admission: adults, $19.63; children 9 and under and seniors, $14.02; children 2 and under, free. 305-559-9689; www.santasenchantedforest.com PALM BEACH COUNTY GOLD Meet Me Downtown Downtown Boca Raton along Federal Highway from Mizner Boulevard to Palmetto Park Road Event dates: first week of March Admission: free 561-395-4434, www.bocaratonchamber.com This festival is a great way to have fun with the family and raise money for education, since proceeds go to the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce's Golden Bell Education Foundation, which has contributed close to $765,000 to Boca Raton school programs. As visitors stroll the streets browsing and purchasing jewelry, crafts and other items, kids clamor for the children's area in Sanborn Square. There, they enjoy bounce houses, face-painting, balloon creations, a giant slide, animal presentations and much more. This year, the festival added a classic auto show to the mix. Of course, festival food is part of the allure and there's plenty of it. Guests won't mind splurging knowing that their money is helping to improve local education. SILVER Eggstravaganza Yesteryear Village South Florida Fairgrounds 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach Event dates: March 17-18, 2007 Admission: $7 800-244-8447; www.sfparenting.com (Produced by South Florida Parenting) BRONZE South Florida Fair 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach Event dates: Jan. 12-28, 2007 Admission: varies by day and activity. 561-793-0333; www.southfloridafair.com BROWARD COUNTY GOLD Love Jen Family Festival NSU's Mailman Segal Institute Jim & Jan Moran Family Center Village 3301 College Ave., Fort Lauderdale Event date: Feb. 3, 2007, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: free 954-262-6900 More than just a fun family outing, Love Jen supports programs and services that help families cope with cancer. Established in memory and celebration of the life of Jennifer Masi, who died of cancer at age 14, event proceeds have benefited cancer victims and their families for the past 16 years. Far from solemn, the festival grows more fun every year with interactive games, crafts, rides, stage shows and exhibits. This year, a climbing tower was added and Wannado City was part of the fun. SILVER South Florida Parenting Holiday Show Bank Atlantic Center 1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise Event dates: Nov. 11-12, 2006 Admission: $7 800-244-8447, www.sfparenting.com BRONZE Renaissance Festival Quiet Waters Park 401 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach Event dates: February-March Admission: adults, $20; children 6-12, $7; children under 6, free. 954-771-7117; www.ren-fest.com Back to Family Outing Awards Back to Main Awards Page |
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