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70 Things to Do in South Florida This Summer!

June 23, 2016
1. Visit the turtles (and even adopt one!) at Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach.
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Catch a storytime at Busch Wildlife Center in Jupiter.
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Ride the carousel and train at Downtown at the Gardens in PBG.  
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Kids can bowl for free at Jupiter Lanes in Jupiter.
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Learn about South Florida Gardening and Landscaping at the Unbelievable Acres Botanical Garden in WPB.
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Play at the beach that seems like it was made for kids and have a picnic at Dubois Park in Jupiter.
7. Learn about ecosystems at Grassy Waters Preserve in West Palm Beach.
8. Play in the fountains at Harbourside Place in Jupiter.
9. Try to hit a hole in one at Lighthouse Cove Adventure Golf in Jupiter.
10. Spend time with the animals at Palm Beach Zoo in WPB.
11. Ride down the lazy river or the kiddie pools at Calypso Bay Waterpark in Royal Palm Beach.
12. Go ice skating at Palm Beach Ice Works in West Palm Beach.
13. Enjoy the waterslides and make a splash at Rapids Waterpark in West Palm Beach.
14. Learn about Jupiter's history at Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum in Jupiter.
15. Ride the Diva Duck Boat tours in West Palm Beach.
16. Drink coffee while your little ones play at Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Café in Palm Beach Gardens.
17. See a live production at Maltz Jupiter Theater in Jupiter.
18. Check out the new Discovery Room and catch a planetarium show at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium in WPB.
19. Have your own adventure at Lion Country Safari in Loxahatchee.
20. Play with your favorite characters at PLAYMOBIL FunPark in PBG.
21. Shop for great deals at Palm Beach Outlets in WPB.
22. Enjoy the art collections and try a class at Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach.
23. Watch a live performance at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach.
24. Catch a baseball game at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter.
25. Engage, interact, and learn at Schoolhouse Children's Museum & Learning Center in Boynton Beach.
26. Check out over 80 species of life at Butterfly World in Coconut Creek.
27. Bring the entire family to explore the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale.
28. Learn about exotic birds at the Parrot Island Sanctuary in Miami.
29. Explore wildlife at Monkey Jungle in Miami.
30. Get creative at Armory Art Center in WPB.
31. Visit killer whales at Miami Seaquarium in Miami.
32. Travel
south for big fun at the Miami Zoo in Miami.  
33. Enjoy an evening cruise on Palm Beach Eco Tours in West Palm Beach.
34. Take a guided trip of the Loxahatchee River with Canoe Outfitters of Florida in Jupiter.
35. Participate in one of the children or family programs at the Boca Raton Museum of Art in Boca Raton.
36. See an exhibit at the Boca Raton Children's Museum in Boca Raton.
37. See sea turtles, sharks, butterflies, and other wildlife at the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca Raton.  
38. Learn about history at the Flagler Museum in Palm Beach.
39. Go swimming with dolphins at Dolphin World in Miami.
40. Watch candy production and pick up a treat at Hoffman's Chocolate Factory in Lake Worth.
41. Learn how to scuba dive at the Jupiter Dive Center in Jupiter.
42. Kayak with sea turtles at Jupiter Outdoor Center in Jupiter.
43. Tour the Everglades on an airboat with Loxahatchee Everglades Tours in Parkland.
44. Visit rescued and rehabilitating native animals at McCarthy's Wildlife Sanctuary in WPB.
45. Explore Palm Beach County's largest and oldest botanical garden at Mounts Botanical Garden in West Palm Beach.
46. Watch a drag race at Palm Beach International Raceway in Jupiter.
47. Learn about the Everglades ecosystem or take an airboat ride at the Sawgrass Recreation Park in Weston.
48. Go on a guided snorkeling tour at the Singer Island Outdoor Center in Riviera Beach.
49. Visit the Children's Library at the Society of The Four Arts in WPB.
50. Learn about marine & freshwater life at Sandoway House Nature Center in Delray Beach.
51. Step back in time and take a walking tour at the Historical Society of Palm Beach County in WPB.
52. Marvel at the architectural wonder, Coral Castle in Miami. 
53. Watch a live alligator presentation on an airboat tour at Everglades Holiday Park (Home of the Gator Boys Alligator Rescue) in Fort Lauderdale.
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Have a play date exploring the Young at Art Children's Museum in Fort Lauderdale.
55. Enjoy the ultimate movie experience watching the huge 60-ft. x 80-ft. screen at the AutoNation IMAX Theater in Fort Lauderdale.
56. Go star-gazing at the Buehler Planetarium & Observatory in Davie.
57. Search for treasure while cruising the Fort Lauderdale Waterway at the Bluefoot Pirate Adventures in Fort Lauderdale.
58. Unwind with the family at the Cool de Sac Gulfstream children's entertainment center in Hallandale Beach.
59. Take a trolley tour throughout Downtown West Palm Beach with Molly's Trolleys.
60. Take a guided family tour of Vizcaya Museum & Gardens in Miami.
61. Go exploring at Red Reef Park in Boca Raton.
62. Take a walk through history at Yesteryear Village in WPB.
63. Walk a nature trail at Okeeheelee Park in WPB.
64. Swim at Venetian Pool in Coral Cables.
65. Go jumping at Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline in Ft.Lauderdale.
66. Visit Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach.
67. Take a sight-seeing Jungle Queen tour in Ft.Lauderdale.
68. See wildlife at Flamingo Gardens in Ft. Lauderdale.
69. Get the ultimate thrill at Xtreme Action Park in Ft.Lauderdale.
70. See gators at Everglades Alligator Farm in Homestead.