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CHILDREN

Thursday 9/4

CELEBRATING CHILDHOOD
   The Miami Children's Museum celebrates its fifth anniversary with fun and games relating to all of its exhibits. Up to Sept. 5, birthday activities start at 3 p.m. Activities start at noon Sept. 6 and 7. 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami Beach. $12 for nonmember adults and children. Details: (305) 373-5437 or www.miamichildrensmuseum.org.
NIGHT AT THE ROXY
   The Roxy Theater Group is hosting an after-school program for children 5-14 offering homework assistance, educational activities, arts and crafts, and a drama program culminating in an end-of-year musical. 2:30-6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Roxy Performing Arts Center, 1645 SW 107th Ave., Sweetwater. $25 registration fee, $15 per week for children in grades K-5, $10 per week for children in grades 6-8. Details: (305) 226-0030 or www.roxyperformingartscenter.com.

Saturday 9/6

TIGHTS FOR TOTS
   The Miami City Ballet School is offering a series of six master classes for children age 12-15. 2-3:30 p.m. Miami City Ballet, 2200 Liberty Ave., Miami Beach. Registration required. $15 per class. Details: (305) 929-7007 or www.miamicityballet.org.

Sunday 9/7

BARNACLES, BIRDS, BOOKS AND BOATS
   The Barnacle Historic State Park is celebrating literacy month with a day of educational games, activities and prizes. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The Barnacle Historic State Park, 3485 Main Hwy, Coconut Grove. Admission is free with a library card, library book or book donation. $1 regular admission. Details: (305) 442-6866 or www.miamidade.gov/parks.

Wednesday 9/10

KIDS' CLASSES
   The ArtCenter/South Florida is sponsoring art classes for children throughout the fall. The center is offering classes in fashion illustration, painting and general art. 4-6 p.m. Day depends on class. $130 for members, $145 for nonmembers. ArtCenter/South Florida, 924 Lincoln Road, Suite 205, Miami Beach. Details: (305) 674-8278 or www.artcentersf.org.

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