The 4th of July conjures up thoughts of ice pops, BBQ, and beachside frollicking.  It is the consummate summertime holiday.  The pinnacle of the season.  How your family spends the 4th of July solidifies in your child's mind what the 4th is supposed to be for the rest of their lives (no pressure! LOL).  

What's the best way to cap off this major national Independence Day celebration?  No matter how you spend your day, you've got to end it with some fabulous FIREWORKS!

Please click on events you are interested in to read more about it!  Many of the DATES listed for these events may represent the 1st day of a multi-day event so be sure to check the details.

For decades the Annual Miami International Auto Show has been a wonderful event for car enthusiasts and potential car buyers alike.  Families can check out multiple cars from various manufacturers all in one place which saves lots of time in the car search process.

South Florida Finds attended a Hard Hat tour with the president of the new Patricia and Phillip Frost Science Museum in Museum Park, Miami this weekend.  We were able to walk thru the construction site and find out about all the thrilling plans for the new museum.

Spread over an area of 2200 acres, Billie's Swamp Safari gives you a glimpse of typical subtropical wetlands. Situated on the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, Florida, it has the best collection of native and exotic wildlife. It is rated highly by many reputed travel and recreation enthusiasts for its family friendly recreation amenities. Book a daily Swamp Buggy Eco-Tour and/or an Airboat Ride to discover for yourself every nook and corner of the Billie's Swamp Safari. 

Miami and the Keys are mostly known for partying and nightlife especially on MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND.  Yacht parties and a huge South Beach party are just about all you find when you search Google for events in the area.

Palm Beach Memorial Day

South Florida Finds has collected Memorial Day events across Broward county for our readers and listed them in the order that they will occur on Monday, May 30th 2016.  If these locations aren't closest to you, contact your local town to see if they will be having a special ceremony this year at the city's memorial.  Flag folding, presentation of colors, wreath laying, patriotic music, parades and so much more are offered this year.

Mom's have kissed the scrapes, cooked, cleaned, and been on the Mama Clock around the clock.  On this one day each year we take pause to appreciate all that MOM has done for us and how much she means to us year round.  Mother's Day is the day when we hope to lighten Mom's load and fill her day with love, affection and special treats.  South Florida Finds has once again pulled together some wonderful ideas for giving Momma a special day here in South Florida.  Don't forget to include grandparents and other special ladies in the kids' lives on this special occaision.

The unrelenting South Florida HEAT is already here and in just a couple months the kids will be on SUMMER BREAK!  South Florida Finds knows families will want to make the most of these precious summer months while not completely emptying the bank account. The best deal HANDS DOWN are the hundreds of public parks and beaches which you can explore right here on South Florida Finds.