Parent Park Events

Base City:

Arts & Crafts
Beaches
Day & Weekend Trips
Fishing
Museums
Science & Planetariums
Water Parks & MORE

All Sports Arts & Crafts - Programs Arts & Crafts- Drop Ins Cooking Dance Gymnastics - Open Gym Gymnastics - Programs Library Martial Arts Music Instruction Science Storytime Swimming Tennis Theatre

Arts & Crafts - Programs
Arts & Crafts- Drop Ins
Dance
Gymnastics - Programs
Martial Arts
Swimming
Theatre & MORE

Concerts

Fairs & Special Events

American Stars in Concert - 12/17/2008 It's the holiday season and what a perfect time for four former American Idol finalists such as Dianna Garmo, Kimberly Locke, David Hernandez and Chikezie Eze to come together with a brand new production in a theatrical season. You will relive...

Celine Dion Presents Taking Chances World Tour - 1/23/2009 Celine Dion's 2008-09' 'Taking Chances' Tour is coming to the American Airlines Arena! After five years of sold out performances in Las Vegas Celine Dion is coming to South Florida for a fantastic live performance. This is an event you cannot miss!

Madonna: Sticky & Sweet Tour - 11/26/2008 The one and only Madonna will be making her only South Florida stop with her Sticky & Sweet Tour on Wednesday, November 26th, 2008 at the Dolphin Stadium! Madonna, a multi-Grammy award winner and recent inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame...

Party On the Plaza with Stella - 11/22/2008 Mercedes Benz of Palm Beach is sponsoring this wonderful concert. If you love Blues and Rock then you will love this concert! A lovely evening with the family enjoying the beautiful November weather in South Florida as you listen to blues into the...

Fairs & Special Events

Broward County Fair - 11/20/2008 - 11/30/2008 The Broward County Fair is the place to be! This year, have your thrills at the Thrills & Spins Arena where you can see the Fearless Flores act. They will perform jaw-dropping feats, several times daily, in their multi-faceted shows...

Family Fun Days at the Little Farm - 11/29/2008 - 11/30/2008 Spend of day of family fun at the The Little Farm where kids can go on Pony Rides, pet the animals in the Petting Farm, and go on a Tour of the Butterfly Garden and Farm! No reservations are necessary, you can just drop by. Remember to bring your...

Winter Children's Fair - 12/30/2008 During Winter Break from school, come on over to Patch Reef Park for the Winter Fair extravaganza. There will be free entrance to the park, entertainment and arts & crafts. Refreshments will be available for sale.

Festivals

10th Anniversary Lauderdale By the Sea Craft Festival - 11/22/2008 - 11/23/2008 This craft show is taking place in the town of Lauderdale by the Sea, known best for its warm tropical breezes and amazing ocean views. You'll find various types of fine crafts including clay work, glass and bead work, painting and more!

2008 Woodstock 28th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival - 12/6/2008 - 12/7/2008 This festival features arts and crafts displays, as well as, plant and nursery areas. Enjoy holiday shopping, as well as, the strolling entertainment, international foods, rides and children's events. Santa Claus is even stopping by to say 'Hi!'

Kellogg's Kidz Kitchen: Fun and Fit as a Family - 2/21/2009 - 2/22/2009 South Beach Diet will be holding it's Fun and Fit as a Family event featuring Kellogg's Kidz Kitchen at Jungle Island this year. This is a two-day long mini-festival that teaches kids and their families how to make healthy choices. Families will...

Oshogatsu - New Year's Festival! - 1/11/2009 During Oshogatsu, families are invited to ring in new beginnings Japanese-style with traditional and unique pastimes, games and customs. The indoor/outdoor event will feature: Mochitsuki, or the popular pounding of the rice and making of mochi...

Film

Movies by Moonlight: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory - 12/6/2008 Come along and follow Charlie Bucket with four other children and their parental guests who've all won a golden ticket to the mysterious factory owned by the ever eccentric Willy Wonka and let's not forget about his famous helpers the...

Sunday Morning Movies-Toy Story 2 - 12/7/2008 Come join Woody, Buzz and all their friends in Toy Story 2. This film is sure to entertain the entire family with action, adventures and loads of laughs.

Wild Ocean 3D-IMAX - 8/8/2008 - 12/31/2008 Africa's Wild Coast WILD OCEAN is an explosive, giant screen film about man and nature that captures one of the world's greatest spectacles. Each year a massive feeding frenzy takes place in the oceans of South Africa as billions of fish migrate...

Holiday Events

Holiday Fantasy of Lights - 11/21/2008 - 1/4/2009 Holiday Fantasy of Lights is back this year, bigger and better than ever! Pack the family in the car and head on over to Tradewinds Park for a drive-through light spectacular for all ages, with dozens of illuminated holiday displays. Start a new...

Santa's Enchanted Forest - 11/6/2008 - 1/4/2009 Santa's Enchanted Forest: The world's largest Christmas Theme Park and FREE Carnival! Ride over 100 carnival rides. Enjoy shows, play games and experience a variety of attractions for the entire family. View the breathtaking 92 foot tall Christmas...

The Nutcracker- Presented by Boca Ballet - 11/28/2008 - 11/30/2008 The Nutcracker Ballet is based on the story "The Nutcracker and the King of Mice" written by E.T.A. Hoffman. Boca Ballet presents this timeless story of a young German girl, Clara, who dreams of a Nutcracker Prince and a fierce battle against a...

The Snow Globes featuring The Polar Express - 11/7/2008 - 12/24/2008 In it's fourth year the Snow Globes have become a wonderful must see holiday tradition at the mall! The Polar express is the theme this year and it allows all visitors to experience the whimsical train with multi sensory sights and sounds.

Musicals

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang - 11/18/2008 - 11/30/2008 Ever wonder if cars can really fly? Well, you'll believe a car can fly when you come to The Broward Center for the Performing Arts and see Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is everything you could want in a musical and more...

Disney's Beauty and the Beast by Broadway Musical Theatre - 12/13/2008 - 12/14/2008 Broadway Musical Theatre invites you to presence the magic of Broadway in the Disney's Classic "Beauty and the Beast". Adapted from the Academy Award-winning animated film, this adored spectacle has thrilled over 20 million people worldwide! You...

Max & Ruby-Family Fun Series - 1/19/2009 - 1/25/2009 Theatreworks USA presents a lovable new musical full of fun sibling rivalry between bunny siblings Max and Ruby. Ruby, a seven-year old rabbit wants to put on a show as a special gift to Grandma. She tries enlisting her little brother Max but he...

The Magic Tree House: The Musical - 5/3/2009 This musical is based on the wonderfully entertaining children's books The Magic Tree House. This musical takes Jack and Annie's on adventure to the stage for your entire family to enjoy! A brother and sister team have to travel to Camelot...

Performing Arts

A Kid's Life Goes to School-Family Fun Series - 2/7/2009 See your favorite characters, Zach and Zoe, from A Kid's Life, go to school! You'll also meet new friends like 'Megabyte', the class computer genius and 'Motor-mouth' who reads and spells faster than anyone. This performance is great fun for...

Amber Brown Is Not a Crayon-Family Fun Series - 12/13/2008 Audiences will laugh and cry in this funny and moving story told in the voice of the feisty and lovable Amber Brown. She and Justin Daniels were the best of friends until Justin has to move away and they are suddently faced with feelings of sadness..

Lady Bug Action Hero - 12/3/2008 Lady Bug: Action Hero!, is the story of a brave little lady bug and the animal friends that live with her in the forest. Dance Alive! State Touring Company of Florida, presents this magical ballet that will entertain you. You will love Lady Bug...

Leo Lionni's Swimmy-Frederick, Inch by Inch-Family Fun Series - 11/23/2008 This show is based on children's author, Leo Lionni's stories and feature an assortment of puppetry styles and lighting techniques resulting in a gentle storytelling style. Swimmy, a tiny fish, cleverly devises a plan to fend off danger. In Inch...

Shows & Exhibits

Blue Man Group Making Waves - 10/25/2008 - 2/1/2009 Miami Children's Museum is excited to present the national traveling exhibit, Blue Man Group. This exhibit is designed to bring together science and art. Similar to their shows, the Blue Man Group Making Waves exhibit will take the whole family...

Cirque du Soleil - Corteo - 11/13/2008 - 11/30/2008 Cirque du Soleil returns to Miami with the live touring show Corteo. Proudly presented by iShares, Corteo comes to South Florida under the trademark blue and yellow Grand Chapiteau (Big Top) at Bicentennial Park. Corteo, which means cortegee in..

Gallagher - 11/21/2008 Bring your raincoat as comedy legend Gallagher showers his audience with humor and other things! His style is not only messy but he incorporates intelligent social comedy with witty political comedy. All mixed up is a wonderful and humorous night...

Harlem Globetrotters 2009 World Tour - 2/28/2009 See the world famous Harlem Globetrotters in an exciting show of basketball tricks, hilarious comedy, fan interaction, all presented by some of the world's greatest athletes and entertainers, such as the reigning Clown Prince of Basketball, Big...

Sporting Events

March Madness 2009 NCAA - Men's Basketball Championship 1st & 2nd Rounds - 3/20/2009 - 3/22/2009 Miami will be the site for March Madness 2009 NCAA Division for Men's Basketball Championship 1st and 2nd Rounds! Two of these teams will advance to the NCAA Sweet 16. Pre-Sale to Request Tickets runs through June 1st, 2008.

WWE Raw Live! - 1/2/2009 The wait for WWE South Florida fans is over...John Cena, former WWE Champion, returns live and will face "Legend Killer" Randy Orton, along with "The Animal" Batista in a triple threat match where only one can be victorious. Also in South Florida...

Variety

Breakfast with the Animals - 11/22/2008 What more could your kids ask for? A yummy breakfast followed by some exciting and amazing animal encounters and a morning tram ride tour of the zoo right as it opens! Call today to reserve your spot so you don't miss out on the fantastic event...

Coconut Creek Youth Club - 8/10/2008 - 12/31/2008 The Coconut Creek Youth Club is intended for children ages ten to fourteen. Children in the weekly youth program enjoy sports, arts and crafts, field trips, and volunteer opportunities.

Fun with Food: Waffle Day! - 11/21/2008 Waffle lovers, come on out to Schoolhouse Children's Museum for Waffle Day! Everyone's favorite breakfast food is now more fun than ever! Make colorful faces with yummy waffles in this morning program. An incredible, edible craft of fun!

Tellabration - 11/22/2008 - 11/23/2008 The Willow Theatre hosts this annual tradition. Tellabration is celebrated around the globe, gathering storytellers who will captivate audiences with a myriad of stories. Each story will take you away on an adventure. All promise to be full of wit...