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CHILDREN
Thursday 12/30
WINTER CAMP
The Miami Science Museum presents two weeks of fun-filled, educational activities during MiaSci Winter Camp. Occupy your kids over winter break with some of the museum's one-day offerings exploring science topics, including "Animal Safari," "Detective's Perspective" and "Excited About Energy." Before and after care available. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Ends Dec. 31. Miami Science Museum, 3280 S Miami Ave., Coconut Grove. $45 members and $55 others per child per day or $200 members and $250 others for a week. Details: (305) 646-4264 or www.miamisci.org.
"DINO ISLAND"
Roam among Jurassic reptiles at the Miami Children's Museum's "Dino Island" exhibit. The 2,500-square-foot, custom-built set is home to nine lifelike dinosaurs. Ends Jan. 2. Miami Children's Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Watson Island. Museum entrance is $15 for adults and children, $12 for Florida residents, free for children under one year. Details: (305) 373-5437 or www.miamichildrensmuseum.org.
LET IT SNOW
Outside may be sunny, but it's snowing inside at Dolphin Mall. Each night through the end of the year, magical wands will be handed out to young attendees so that at the stroke of 7 p.m., snowfall will start with a flick of the wand. Dolphin Mall, 11401 NW 12th St., Ramblas Plaza, Doral. Details: www.shopdolphinmall.com.
AQUATIC ANTICS
Miami Seaquarium transforms into a winter wonderland for its annual Winter Nights & Lights Celebration. Includes nightly "snowfall," fireworks and holiday-themed shows like "Flipper & the Nutcracker" and "Salty Saves the Holidays." 9:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Miami Seaquarium, 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Virginia Key. $25.95 children. $35.95 adults. Details: (305) 361-5705 ext. 225 or www.miamiseaquarium.com.
Friday 12/31
"NOON YEAR'S EVE"
Kids can celebrate New Year's early at the "Noon Year's Eve" celebration and countdown hosted by Radio Disney. Features a live performance by Kicking Daisies, a four-member pop-punk band that was season three winner of Radio Disney's "Next Big Thing." Part of the Orange Drive series of events. 11 a.m. countdown begins. 12:30-1:30 p.m. concert. Orange Drive Arena, Ocean Drive and Seventh Street, Miami Beach. $10. Details: www.orangedr.com.
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