Family events

A long weekend is in store for South Florida families with the Memorial Day national holiday on Monday, and public school students in Broward County get an extra day of fun, thanks to an employee planning day today. The real fun begins Saturday, however, with the reopening of Jungle Island, the new “Power of Poison” exhibit at the Frost Museum of Science, and the Air and Sea Show on Miami Beach. In Broward County, families can seek the sun at the Great American Beach Party on Fort Lauderdale Beach. In Palm Beach County, get a look behind the scenes with an overnight family adventure at the Palm Beach Zoo. Our picks for the top events for families this weekend include the following:

Salute to Heroes Week, through Monday, 10

a.m.-6 p.m. All veterans, police, fire, law enforcement, EMT personnel, military personnel and electric company workers receive free admission to Miami Seaquarium with a valid I.D., and up to four guests get half-price admission. Miami Seaquarium, 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami. miamiseaquarium.com/

Kids Day Off, today, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Activities for kids in grade K-5. Bring a bagged lunch, two snacks and plenty to drink. $30-$43, must register in advance. Plantation Central Park, 9151 NW Second St., Plantation. Animal Keeper For A Day, today, 10:30 a.m. Work behind the scenes with animal care staff and volunteers to clean exhibits and provide enrichments to the animals at the nature center. $10, reservations required. Daggerwing Nature Center at Burt Aaronson South County Region Park, 11435 Park Access Road, Boca Raton. pbcnature.com

Night at the Museum, today, 6-9 p.m. The “Be the Builder” themed evening includes a spectroscope craft, popsicle spoon catapult design, building contests with Lego prizes, aquatic animal encounters and night sky viewing in the observatory. $9.95-$13.95. South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach. sfsciencecenter.org/

Snooza-pa-ZOO-za, today, 7 p.m. Kick off your Memorial Day weekend with a family overnight at the zoo, including animal encounters, a nocturnal tour and themed activities. The event also features a pizza snack and continental breakfast. $40-$50. Palm Beach Zoo, 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. palmbeachzoo.org Family Fun Fridays, 7-9 p.m. The weekly event features interactive DJs, dancing, games and character appearances. The theme is Mickey’s Sing Along. Free. Gulfstream Park & Casino, 901 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. gulfstream park.com Fishing Clinic For Kids, Saturday, 9-11 a.m. Children ages 12 and younger are invited to the hands-on clinic that will teach the basics of fishing. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Register through today. . Free. Veterans Memorial Park, 7044 NW First St., Margate. margatefl.com Memorial Day Weekend KidzFest, Saturday through Monday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Families can enjoy special guided tours, bounce houses, kids’ entertainment, games, crafts, vendors, food and the Borowski Art Glass exhibit, “Fables and Fairytales.” $12.95-$19.95. Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie. flamingogardens.org/ Jungle Island in Miami, beginning Saturday. Jungle Island, which has been closed since Hurricane Irma, reopens Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. with the new Aerodium outdoor skydiving simulator and new water elements throughout the park. Tickets $49.95 or $42.95 for ages 3-10. Jungle Island is at 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail in Miami. Jungleisland.com

Air & Sea Show, Saturday and Sunday. The event along Ocean Drive between 11th and 14th streets in Miami Beach includes military equipment, exhibitions, demonstrations, fly-bys, precision exercises and a display village 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The Music Explosion on Saturday night, 6-10 p.m., features Shaggy, along with MAX and Kent Jones, plus the U.S. Air Force Max Impact Band and Honor Guard Drill Team, a night-pyro parachute demonstration and fireworks on the beach. Free. usasalute.com/

Great American Beach Party, Saturday, 10

a.m.-8:30 p.m. Music, live performances, arts and crafts vendors, classic car show, military tribute, walk of fame induction, kids’ zone, sand castle contest, art show and movie screening. Free. The Fort Lauderdale Beach Hub, A1A and Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale. myfortlauderdale beach.com

Reading Rocks! Family Reading Fest, Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Giveaways, arts and crafts, a book exchange, geocaching, face painting, a bilingual storytime, refreshments and more. The park’s regular weekend gate fee of $1.50/person (ages 6 and older) will be in effect. Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach. broward.org/ calendar

Fushu Daiko, Saturday, 1 p.m. The local group performs traditional Japanese taiko drumming. $15-$20. Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. miamichildrensmuseum.org Shrek the Musical, Saturday and Sunday. Presented by Area Stage Company. Suitable for ages 6 and older. $15-$35. Area Stage Company, 1560 S. Dixie Highway, Coral Gables. areastage company.com/

Downtown Delray Beach Craft Festival,

Saturday and Sunday. Features paintings, jewelry, glass work, pottery, a green market with gourmet sauces, handmade soaps, and live orchids Free. Delray Beach Tennis Center, 201 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. artfestival.com/calendar/festival

Margate’s Dive-In Movie, “The Wild Life.”

Saturday, 7 p.m. Moviegoers can splash around while enjoying the film. Hot dogs, chips and drinks available for purchase. $1-$2. Calypso Cove Aquatic Center, 6200 Royal Palm Blvd., Margate. margatefl .com

“Boss Baby,” Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Free. Canyon Amphitheater, 8802 Boynton Beach Blvd., Boynton Beach. discover.pbcgov.org/parks/amphitheaters/Pages /default.aspx ArtsPark Big Screen Concert Film: The Rolling Stones, Saturday, 8:30-11 p.m. “Havana Moon.” Free. Lawn seating is available. Hollywoodfl.org