The holidays are in full swing!
To make it easier for you to find all your favorite events, we’ve compiled a handy holiday guide so you have everything in one place. Visit SouthFloridaParenting.com and look for our holiday happenings list.
Note: Before heading out to an event, call or visit the event website listed to verify information. Event info is subject to change without notice and cancellations may occur due to weather.
Top event picks for this weekend include:
Meet & Greet with “Paw Patrol” Characters & Coral Springs PD, Saturday, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Sound the siren because Chase and Marshall from “Paw Patrol” will be at Toy Express in Coral Springs to greet customers and take photos. A uniformed Coral Springs Police Department officer will also be at the store (12:30-1:30 p.m.) to take photos with children, hand out stickers, and give kids a tour of a patrol car. Bring a toy to donate to the Angel Tree program. Free. 6325 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs. For more information, call 954-755-2075.
Slime City Miami, Friday – Jan. 20, various times
This pop-up experience will allow fans to play with the iconic green goo. It’s an immersive experience dedicated to all things slime. There are eight themed spaces, including the Great Wall of Slime, Slime Lab and Slime Bubble-Torium. $25-$35. (There are add-ons available.) Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. The entrance is located on the upper level near Zara. For more information, visit nickslimecity.com
“Annie,” Thursday through Saturday, 7:30 p.m. (Sensory-friendly performance on Saturday at 1:30 p.m.)
This fun-filled adventure follows Annie through New York City as she searches for the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of the evil Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. $15-$20. Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. For more information, visit browardcenter.org or call 954-462-0222.
Meet the Orchestra, Saturday, 10:30 a.m.
Kids can attend a dress rehearsal, meet the musicians and participate in an “instrument petting zoo” where they learn about and try out instruments. They will learn about the staff, how to read music and more. The event is free for children and $5 for adults. The Roberts Theater at St. Andrews School, 3900 Jog Road, Boca Raton. For more information, visit thesymphonia.org or call 561-376-3848.
“Beauty and the Beast,” Wednesday through Dec. 15
JCAT Youth presents the classic fairytale. The story tells of Belle and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. $18-$35. The J’s Cultural Arts Theatre, Michael-Ann Russell JCC/Sanford L. Ziff Campus, 18900 NE 25th Ave., North Miami Beach. For more information, visit jcctheatre.com or call 866-811-4111.
A Magical Cirque Christmas, Sunday, 7 p.m.
Experience the magic of Christmas with dazzling performers and cirque artists, accompanied by holiday music. You’ll be wowed by acrobatic skills, juggling and gravity-defying performances. $41.73-$84.53. Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs. For more information, visit thecentercs.com or call 954-344-5990.
Aviation Expo, Saturday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Event will feature flight simulators provided by the US Air Force, drone demonstrations, robotic competitions, helicopter rides and much more. Free. Amphitheater at Miramar Regional Park, 16801 Miramar Parkway. For more information, call 954-602-3198.
“Ayiti, The Pearl of Antilles,” Saturday, 1 p.m.
Families will be transported on a Haitian folklore journey performed by local Haitian-American musician Inez Barlatier. Kids and parents will explore themes of community and gratitude through captivating songs, storytelling and visual arts. $15. Miami Theater Center, 9806 NE Second Ave., Miami Shores. For more information, visit mtcmiami.org or call 305-751-9550.
Shakespeare in the Park: “Hamlet in the Hood,” Sunday, 4 p.m.
Enjoy an afternoon in the park and watch the Miramar Community Theatre put on a performance filled with comedy and fun for the entire family. Arrive 30 minutes early and enjoy face painting for children 12 and younger. Free. Shirley Branca Park, 6900 Miramar Parkway. For more information, call 954-602-4519.
“Spring Awakening,” Sunday, 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Inside Out Theatre Company will perform the musical “Spring Awakening.” It explores topics of communication between children and parents and what happens when those around us fail to listen. Topics include depression, teen suicide, academic pressure, child abuse, sexuality and adolescent discovery. The 6:30 p.m. show will be translated using American Sign Language (ASL). $18. Sunrise Civic Center Theatre, 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd. For more information, visit sunrisefl.gov or call 954-747-4646.
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