If you’re a parent in South Florida you would probably love to introduce your kids to art, culture, and science. The problem is you may be worried that bringing them to an adult-orientated place like a museum will prove disastrous. Relax! There are many great museums in South Florida specifically built to entertain and educate rambunctious kids of all ages. Here’s a guide to the best family-friendly museums in South Florida

Children’s Museum

If you live in West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, or even in Palm Beach Gardens the Miami Children’s Museum is worth the trip. Especially because you can spend the whole day there and leave with your kids quietly napping in the backseat all the way home. This fabulous kid-friendly space has been in operation…

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The Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway stretches for nearly 3,000 miles along the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf Coasts. The sparkling, bright blue waterway in this area is between the coastline of a series of barrier islands.  It is a favorite route for sightseeing boats and boating activities because of its calm waters.

The Manatee Queen is a treasure in Jupiter.  The vessel is well-kept and operated by the Captain. During the narrated tour, the Captain explains some local history of Jupiter, such as the background of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse as he makes his way up the Intracoastal Waterway.  Cruise alongside incredible Jupiter Island highlighting some of notable homes. Spot a manatee or two swimming under the waterway or noteworthy birds that are…

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If you live in the Palm Beaches, you and your family have the opportunity to canoe the Grassy Water Preserve every Saturday as the City of West Palm hosts a group tour along the 23 square-mile stretches of water while a guide tells paddlers about the history and ecology of the area. The cruise is through one of Florida's cleanest reservoirs on the preserve which also serves as a source of drinking water to residents of West Palm Beach.

It's only $10 for adults and $5 for kids ages 6 and over to participate in the fun! You'll need to sign up with a partner because it takes 2 to paddle in a canoe. The cruise starts at 10 a.m. and takes about an hour and a half to complete. You're asked to check-in at 9 a.m. at the Nature Center, which by the way, is…

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The Royal Poinciana Plaza hosts their Weekend Wellness Series every Saturday morning in the West Courtyard. The outdoor fitness series features different types of classes that rotate between the community fitness partners, Squeeze Pilates Palm Beach, Belles Total Body and Liv Fitness.

Stop by before or after the outdoor fitness session, where several shops and restaurants in the plaza have special deals for those who participate in the program. Celis Produce Juice Bar offers 20% off juices, smoothies and bowls from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. MDBeauty Labs by Dr. Dadurian offers two types of Wellness Shots: a Vitamin B12 for $25 dollars and Vitamin D shot for $50 dollars from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. Sant Ambroeus offers a Spa Breakfast which features an egg white…

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It’s a perfect time to take your kids or grandkids camping in Jonathan Dickinson State Park.

Jonathan Dickinson

Jonathan Dickinson State Park is a beautiful nature preserve spanning from northern Palm Beach County to Martin County. Within the park there is a multitude of different habitats each containing unique plants and animals. With so many habitats here in Jonathan Dickinson State Park, visitors can come to the park over and over again and may see a completely new environment every visit. To camp here is an experience you and your family won’t forget! The park offers over 90 different campsites in its Pine Grove Campground and over 50 in its River Campground. Each campsite offers water, electricity, public tables and grills and restroom…

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Head to the Downtown Palm Beach Gardens for their weekly outdoor concerts on Friday and Saturday nights.

The free weekly outdoor concert is held in the Center Court of the shopping and lifestyle center. The musical lineup features regional and local bands performing the latest hits. The bands play everything from country, classic rock, pop, jazz, oldies, blues, R&B, and everything in between.

The concerts start at 6 pm to 9 pm in the Center Court of the outdoor center.

March 2020 Outdoor Concert Series Schedule:
Friday, March 13th: Sucker Punch
Saturday, March 14th: Roaring Kelly Band
Friday, March 20th: Shadow Creek
Saturday, March 21st: Casey Raines
Friday, March 27th: Mark Telesca Band
Saturday, March 28th: Altered Roots

Before or after the concert, make…

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Looking for something to do with the entire family? Try an escape room!

You’ve probably spent countless hours in front of a television, movie theatre screen or computer screen watching a hero save the world or solve a mystery. Time for you to give it a turn! The escape room game concept offers an escape from everyday life.    

The concept of the escape room is like this. You and your team are locked in a room and have 60 minutes to complete the challenges (mission) and escape. Escaping within the hour will require teamwork, quick thinking, resolve and a sense of urgency. From the moment you step into your game, you’ll be totally immersed in our world. West Palm Beach has a location called West Palm Beach Escape Rooms, at 209 South Olive Avenue.

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Head to Juno Beach this Saturday morning to help keep our beaches clean. March 1st was the first day of Sea Turtle Nesting Season and Juno Beach is one of the most populated sea turtle nesting spots in the world.

Along the nearly 10 miles of sandy beach, thousands of sea turtles lay their eggs in the sand. The nests usually contain roughly 100 eggs and require 45 to 60 days to hatch. Juno Beach is one of the most populated locations for sea turtle nesting. Loggerheads, Greens and Leatherbacks Sea Turtle nests are often found along the beach from March 1st through the end of October.

This Saturday, March 14th, a group from Blue Friends is hosting their monthly Beach Clean Up. The beach clean ups occur on the third Saturday of every month.

Beach Clean Up…

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Explore and enjoy natural South Florida by canoeing or kayaking and getting a workout at the same time.  Quietly glide through the calm and cool waters of Jonathon Dickinson State Park, 16450 S.E. Federal Highway, Hobe Sound, on a kayak or canoe. This is a relaxing journey, ideal for observing a manatee in its natural habitat. whitetail buck, turtles, varieties of birds as well. Imagine observing water lilies, air plants, Spanish moss, turtles sunning on the bank, and varieties of birds such as great blue heron or osprey.

As we’ve been told, location is everything! Kayak through the magical setting of mangroves where you can catch pelicans nesting. A stroll back in time to experience what the early pioneers of Florida saw. You can sign up for a…

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This weekend, Downtown Abacoa is having a Children’s Festival and Summer Camp Expo hosted by Macaroni Kid’s. Come out this Sunday afternoon and enjoy a fun filled family day.

The day will include family-friendly businesses, a chance to meet some people from the local schools and browse through the numerous summer camps that will be held this summer. More than 30 amazing summer camps will be there to discuss and provide information.

The day will also include arts and crafts, live entertainment, interactive games, dance groups, bands, youth singers, choirs, bounce houses and much more. There will also be several chances to win a free summer camp from many of the camps that will be at the event.

Children’s Festival and Summer Camp Expo Details:
When: Sunday,…

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