techniques. All materials provided. Ages 7-11. 3:30 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Branch Library, 500 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach. Call 561-790-6030. RSVP required. Eyes to the Skies. Explore the night sky with our amazing telescope or bring your own. (Weather permitting). 8:15 p.m. at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Call 561-347-3900 or visit Sugarsandpark. org. Free. Learning Money Smarts. Children in grades 3 to 5 can learn about the importance of saving and spending money wisely. 4 p.m. at the Palm Beach County Main Library, 3650 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach. Call 561-233-2600. Registration required. Superhero Stories. Who is your superhero? Come dressed as your favorite superhero, share stories, and make a superhero craft. For ages 4-7. 3:15 p.m. at the Gardens Branch Library, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. Call 561-626-6133 to register.
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part in this resource fair, featuring entertainment, giveaways, children’s activities, and more. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Roosevelt Gardens Park, 2841 NW 11th St., Fort Lauderdale. Call 954-357-8700. Free. Butterfly Gardening. Learn how to identify and attract butterflies to your backyard, pick the proper plants, see nectar and larval host plants, and more. 1 p.m. at Butterfly World, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. Call 954-977-4434. Free with paid admission, $24.95 adults, $19.95 children ages 3-11, age 2 and under free. Dog Expo. This event will shine the spotlight on Spot, or Fido or Fluffy. Expect Vendors such as veterinarians, pet sitters, kennels, food, supplies, and groomers. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Windmill Park, 700 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek. Call 954-545-6682. Extreme Aquathon and Family Fitness Day. This event is a combination of fitness classes for adult participants and an Extreme Aquathon for youth partici-
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