Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in South Florida family events**

Martin Luther King Day weekend is upon us, and your South Florida family fun guide is here to help you spend it with those you love. A chili cook off, food trucks and more await you.

• Friday, January 17, 2020

Food Trucks Fridays at Fiesta Tropical Park: “Best South Florida community event and family’s festival to all ages to enjoy on every Fridays from 5pm to 10pm with plenty of free parking!!! Bring your blankets and chairs . Tell your neighbors and friends to join us for great evening of fun to all and happiness with great South Florida food trucks, music, bouncehouse, kids activities.” For more information, click here.

Teen Open Hang in Miami Lakes: “The Miami Lakes Youth Center will be hosting fun and exciting programs for Middle and High School students at “The Spot”, located at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive from 6PM to 8PM. OPEN HANGS -Attention Middle & High School students! Join us at The Spot for Open Hang Night! Our Youth Center is equipped with a billiard table, table tennis, indoor basketball shootout game, Microsoft Xbox One Console, Nintendo Wii and more! Bring your friends & come hang out with us for a night full of fun and games!” For more information, click here.

• Saturday, January 18, 2020

35th Annual KISS Chili Cook Off: “Over the last 34 years some of the biggest names in Nashville have headlined KISS Country 99.9 Chili Cook Off and this year, to celebrate our 35th anniversary we’re bringing you two headliners for the price of one! Kane Brown AND Old Dominion!” For more information click here.

Mindful Games for Children 5-10: “Dreamcatchers for the Soul has developed fun interactive games to help our children play mindfully. Children will discover group activities and awareness practices. Children will learn how to breathe, body scan, make peace with the voices in their head without any judgement. They will also learn to self-regulate, practice the pause and to just let things be. The Practice of the mirror game will be explored, and they will learn the importance of paying attention, to focus and retain information. Improvisation will also be a part of the games so that children can learn, how to deal with real life situation. Various thumballs will be used that pose valuable questions dealing with real life challenges such as anger. Mindful activity cards will be part of these classes Most important they will learn love and kindness, not only for themselves but for others.“ For more information, click here.

• Sunday, January 19, 2020

Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Celebration at Sunrise Civic Center and Aquatics Center: “Join us on January 19th for a full day of art and culture honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Sunrise Civic Center Theatre and Art Gallery! Features include: 📣 Youth Poetry Workshop from 9:30am to 1:30 pm—This intensive poetry-writing workshop is open to students age 13 to 18. Each poet will receive breakfast, lunch, a t-shirt, a book, and writing supplies– and will view the City’s 2:00 p.m. screening of “Race.” There is no cost to participate, but space is limited and pre-registration is required. Call (954) 747-4646 to sign up. 📣 Family Film: "Race" at 2pm—This inspiring film is based on the incredible true story of Jesse Owens, the legendary athletic superstar, whose quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrust him onto the world stage of the 1938 Olympics. “Race” was produced by Focus Features, is rated PG-13, and stars Stephan James and Jason Sudeikis. Seating is limited. Up to four free general admission tickets are available per family. Call (954) 747-4646 for information. 📣 "A Journey Continues": Art Gallery Reception at 6pm—In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History Month, the City of Sunrise recognizes the stories of hope and resilience, and the continued journey, of the African diaspora. We are surrounded by public figures and neighbors who exemplify this legacy. Celebrate with us as we pay tribute with a must-see exhibition featuring work by local artists. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served. 📣 Jazz Concert & Poetry Night at 7pm—Enjoy live music – including a performance by the award-winning Dillard Center for the Arts Jazz Ensemble – enriched by the words of youth poets. Seating is limited: Up to four free general admission tickets are available per family. Call (954) 747-4646 for details.” For more information, click here.

Picnic in the Park at Deering Estate: “Spend a relaxing day with your family and friends at the Deering Estate! Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the main lawn, explore the grounds and take a guided tour of the historic houses and natural areas. Guests can also enjoy the final day of Affair en Plein Air, a juried, outdoor painting experience with GroveHouse Artists from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Artists will be painting scenes on-site and in the “open and full air” at the Deering Estate.” For more information, click here.

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