Yo Gabba Gabba Live in Miami Sunday October 31st

Yo Gabba Gabba Live: There Is A Party In My City is coming to Miami on October 31st. There will be two showings at 12:30 pm and 4 pm at the American Airlines Arena, and make sure to come early as there will be trick-or-treating and Halloween activities.

While this is not a free event, it is going to be a lot of f un, and my family will be there. 

The Yo Gabba Gabba live show in Miami is an interactive experience, as audience members will get a chance to see their favorite characters come to life. DJ Lance Rock, Brobee, Foofa, Plex, Muno and Toodee will be entertaining on stage, and hip-hop legend Biz Markie will join Yo Gabba Gabba to teach kids how to beat box with “Biz’s Beat of the Day”, and it will be a show filled with music and dance that your little ones will recognize.

Free Halloween Events in South Florida

There are lots of free Halloween events in South Florida this weekend.

To mention a couple of my favorites:

October 29th

Event: Free Scary Face Pancakes at Ihop 
When: October 29th 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Cost: FREE 
Location: Participating Ihop restaurants.
Event Details: Free "create your own" Scary Face Panckaes to trick-or-treaters 12 and younger.
Event Website: www.ihop.com

October 30th

Event: Tri Rail - Rail Fun Day (Dania Beach)
When: October 30th 11 am - 3 pm
Cost: FREE 
Location: Tri Rail's Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Station at Dania Beach (Located west of I-95 off Griffin Road next to Bass Pro Shops.
Event Details: Magic show, face painting, clowns, carnival-style games, food sampling, cookie decorating, arts and crafts, prizes and giveawats, kids Halloween Costume Contest
Bonus: Ride Tri-Rail to the event and receive a free gift (must present a valid ticket dated Oct. 30th, valud for the first 350 ticket holders.
Event Website: http://www.tri-rail.com/rider_info/RailFunDay/

October 30th UPDATE CANCELLED

Event: Monster Truck or Treat (Hollywood, FL)
When: October 30th, 10 a.m - 2 p.m.
Cost: FREE 
Location: David Park Community center, 510 N. 33rd Court, Hollywood, Fl.

Event Details: Enjoy safe Halloween fun for children of all ages with treats. Explore enormous vehicles, get aboard and up close to city vehicles from the police, fire and parks departments ass well as local trucking companies. Games, activities and crafts for the kids. 

Contact info: 954-967-4236

Event Website: http://www.hollywoodfl.org/parks_rec/southwest_parks.htm

October 30th

Event: ArtsPark Boo Bash (Hollywood, FL)
When: October 30th, 7 - 10 p.m.
Cost: FREE 
Location: ArtsPark at Young Circle, Hollywood Boulevard and U.S. 1, Hollywood, Fl.

Event Details: Enjoy safe Halloween fun for children of all ages at the ArtsPark at Young Circle.
Childrens activites and Candy.

Contact info: 954-921-3500

Event Website: http://www.hollywoodfl.org/parks_rec/special_events.asp

October 30th and 31st

Event: Scare Broward (Coral Springs, FL)
When: October 30th and 31st, 8 p.m.
Cost: FREE 
Location: 2648 NW 94th Ave., Coral Springs, Fl (Residential neighborhood)

Event Details: Haunted House with live actors. A ghostly maze of terror, free candy. Ages 10 and older.

Contact info: 954-261-9730

Event Website: info@scarebroward.com

Sombrero Beach in Marathon - The Best Beach in the Florida Keys?

On our weekend camping trip to the Florida Keys, my family discovered a new beach in the Florida Keys. Sombrero Beach in Marathon looked quite a bit like a paradise beach, and it is clearly a contender to the best beach in the Florida Keys award.

We stayed at Key Largo Kampground in Key Largo, but the weather was dim and overcast with rain clouds continuing to move over Key Largo, so we decided to drive towards sunshine. We were looking for a nice beach, but Long Key Beach, which we intended on going to was muddy according to the park rangers. They sent us about 18 miles further south to Marathon, and they certainly knew what they were doing.

Sombrero Beach in Marathon is located on Sombrero Boulevard in Marathon (turn right at the light after Publix/Kmart).

Key Largo Kampground, Key Largo, Florida Keys

This past weekend my family and I went camping in the Florida Keys, something we have done many times over the years. The Florida Keys are a great way to escape the hustle of Miami, and I love finally being able to see the stars clearly again.

The camping trip was a bit spontaneous, so we had a list of campgrounds with us, and our plan was to drive until we found one with a reasonable price that had an opening. Our first choice was Key Largo Kampground, as it is located right next to John Pennenkamp State Park, but since the campground at John Pennenkamp is closed due to construction until 2011, we were afraid that Key Largo Kampground was filled up.

We ended up being very lucky, as Key Largo Kampground did have several available tent spots, and we received a spot in close proximity to the pool, the restrooms and the clubhouse. The price at Key Largo Kampground was considerably better than the nearby campgrounds, and I had only found good reviews online, so we were excited and ready to camp.

Free Florida Events in October - Things To Do In Miami, Broward and Palm Beach.

This is a list of free Florida events in October, take a look maybe there is a free event for your family. There are lots of free events for families in Miami, Broward and Palm Beach.

Tuesday, October 12th

Event: Happy Harvest (West Palm Beach) 
When: October 12th 3 p.m. (Every Friday)
Cost: FREE 
Location: Okeechobee Boulevard Branch Library, 5689 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach.
Event Details: Join us for an old fashioned apple-picking, pumpkin patching good time with books about all things autumn and a special scarecrow craft. Ages 5-7. (45 min.) Preregister.
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Event Website: http://www.pbclibrary.org/thismoobb.htm#child

Friday, October 15th

Event: Funtastic Friday (Hollywood) 
When: October 15th, 5 - 9 p.m. (Every Friday)
Cost: FREE 
Location: ArtsPark at Young Circle, Hollywood Boulevard and U.S. 1, Hollywood, Fl.  
Event Details: Bring your kids to a free family social event, featuring an outdoor movie, bounce house, face painters, games for the kids & more !
Contact info: 954-921-3500
Event Website: http://www.hollywoodfl.org/parks_rec/special_events.asp

Friday, October 16th

Event: Card Board Boat Race (Hollywood) 
When: October 16th, 8 a.m. 4 p.m.
Cost: FREE 
Location: Hollywood Marina, 700 Polk Street, Hollywood, FL

Event Details: The Hollywood Marina hosts the annual Cardboard Boat Race. Participants may build their race boats at home and bring them or cardboard will be on hand at the Marina for those who wish to build their boats on site. Free hot dogs and sodas. Trophies will be given to winners and participation ribbons for all racers.

Contact info: 954-921-3500
Event Website: http://www.hollywoodfl.org/parks_rec/special_events.asp

Friday, October 22nd

Event: Funtastic Friday (Hollywood) 
When: October 22nd, 5 - 9 p.m. (Every Friday)
Cost: FREE 
Location: ArtsPark at Young Circle, Hollywood Boulevard and U.S. 1, Hollywood, Fl.
Event Details: Bring your kids to a free family social event, featuring an outdoor movie, bounce house, face painters, & more !
Contact info: 954-921-3500
Event Website: http://www.hollywoodfl.org/parks_rec/special_events.asp

October 24th

Event: Life with Dogs Fall Festival (Parkland) 
When: October 24th 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: FREE 
Location: The Waterway Shoppes, 7499 N. State Road 7, Parkland
Event Details: Fall Festival with pumpkins, family photos, costume contests, puppy adoptions, freebies from Boomers, food, music and more.
Contact: 954-232-0011
Event Website: http://www.lifewithdogsfund.org/

Yo Gabba Gabba Live: There Is A Party In Miami - A Fun South Florida Family Event

Yo Gabba Gabba Live: There Is A Party In My City is coming to Miami on October 31st. There will be two showings at 12:30 pm and 4 pm at the American Airlines Arena, and make sure to come early as there will be trick-or-treating and Halloween activities.

While this is not a free event, it is going to be a lot of fun, and my family will be there. 

The Yo Gabba Gabba live show is an interactive experience, as audience members will get a chance to see their favorite characters come to life. DJ Lance Rock, Brobee, Foofa, Plex, Muno and Toodee will be entertaining on stage, and hip-hop legend Biz Markie will join Yo Gabba Gabba to teach kids how to beat box with “Biz’s Beat of the Day”, and it will be a show filled with music and dance that your little ones will recognize.

During the Dancey Dance segments special guests will teach us all a brand new dance move. Past guests have included Sarah Silverman, Snoop Dogg, DMC from Run DMC, and Jon Heder, and since each show features a different guest, I sure am excited to see who will show up at the Miami show.

$1 From Every Ticket Sold To Benefit Habitat for Humanity Local Affiliate In Each Tour City.

For complete tour, ticket, and VIP package information, visit www.yogabbagabbalive.com.

(Children under one year of age will be admitted free to sit on a parent’s lap.)

I am hosting a Yo Gabba Gabba giveaway on my review & giveaway blog Frugality Is Free. You can win a Yo Gabba Gabba book, cd and dvd. For more information check out the Yo Gabba Gabba giveaway @ Frugality Is Free.

Disclaimer: I will be receiving tickets to the Yo Gabba Gabba Live Show courtesy of Yo Gabba Gabba Live and The American Airlines Arena.