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Wonderade Punch List
South Florida Weekend
Friday, Oct 16
Showers are likely both days, with a 90% chance Saturday and 77% Sunday, so plan indoors with a backup. The Science Behind Pixar and the Kids' Graffiti Drawing Class run both days, and the Shenandoah Pool accessible swim class starts Saturday.
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The weather read
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Saturday
84° / 75°
Showers, 90% rain.
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Sunday
79° / 76°
Showers, 77% rain.
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Punch List rule this weekend: 90% chance of rain, so this is an indoor day with a backup for every plan.
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Saturday plan |
 Morning |
An accessible swim class at Shenandoah Pool is a welcoming way to get kids in the water. Book ahead, and check the time since none is listed.
Shenandoah Park Aquatic Facility · Price not listed · Indoors · Book ahead
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 Afternoon |
Kids get hands-on with the math, engineering and tech behind Pixar movies through dozens of interactive experiences. It's included with museum admission, so make a full afternoon of Frost Science.
Frost Science · Admission is included with all museum tickets, priced at $24.95 for children (ages 4-11) and $29.95 for adults. Free for ages 3 and under. · Indoors
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 Afternoon |
Local artists teach kids graffiti drawing inside the Museum of Graffiti, a cool way to wait out the rain. Check the class time first.
Museum of Graffiti · $17 · Indoors
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Also Saturday: Surfside Farmers Market sits steps from the shoreline at 96th Street, with a free beach yoga class in the morning, so check for a rain call first. (Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun)
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Sunday plan |
77% chance of rain, so this is an indoor day with a backup for every plan.
| Morning |
The Shenandoah Pool accessible swim class runs again Sunday morning. Book ahead and confirm the time first.
Shenandoah Park Aquatic Facility · Price not listed · Indoors · Book ahead
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| Afternoon |
If Saturday was full, Sunday afternoon is a great time to see how Pixar makes movies with science. Check hours first, since no time is listed.
Frost Science · Admission is included with all museum tickets, priced at $24.95 for children (ages 4-11) and $29.95 for adults. Free for ages 3 and under. · Indoors
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| Afternoon |
Another chance at the kids' graffiti drawing class, led by local artists indoors. Check the time before heading over.
Museum of Graffiti · $17 · Indoors
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Also Sunday: Surfside Farmers Market runs Sundays too, steps from the beach at 96th Street with free beach yoga, so check for a rain call before you go. (Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun)
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Heads up: Miami Fall Food Truck & Music Fair 2026 takes over Tropical Park Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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Dinner, sorted · ALDI
Pork Night
Protein value: about 26 g protein per $
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An ALDI pork butt roast gives you about 26 g protein per $, the best value in this week's ads. One slow roast feeds the whole table, with Gala apples on the side and leftovers for sandwiches. |
| Fresh Boneless Half Pork Butt Roast |
$2.99 Per Lb. |
| Pennsylvania Gala Apples 3-lb. Bag |
$1.99 |
| Chef's Cupboard Chicken Pot Pie or Steak & Potato Soup 18 oz. |
$1.99 |
Ad prices good through Tuesday, Oct 20.
How to cook it: Rub the roast with salt, pepper and garlic, then cook it low and slow in the oven or a slow cooker until it pulls apart with a fork. Shred it and serve with sliced apples.
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Runner-up dinner · Publix
Burger Night
Publix ground pork is a great protein value this week, about 22 g protein per $. Pork burgers are juicy and quick, and the kiwi pineapple fruit salad makes an easy side. Publix Ground Pork 80/20, Ground Fresh Daily ($3.49 lb, about 22 g protein per $), Publix Kiwi Pineapple Fruit Salad Mix Small, Medium, or Large Size cont. ($4.99 lb).
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The weekend bonus
Grab two bags of Sprouts pumpkin or sunflower seeds and set up a rainy-day snack bar where kids mix their own trail mix from the pantry. Let each kid name their blend.
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Quick grocery wins |
| Fresh Family Pack Ground Chicken 48 oz. ALDI · about 30 g protein per $ |
$7.99 |
| Fresh Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops ALDI · about 24 g protein per $ |
$3.99 Per Lb. |
| Sprouts Boneless Pork Tenderloin or Sliced Belly Sprouts Farmers Market · about 16 g protein per $ |
$5.99/lb |
| Plainville Farms 85% Ground Turkey 16 oz Winn-Dixie · about 15 g protein per $ |
$4.99 |
Ads run Oct 14 to Oct 20. Prices can vary by store, so check your local ad. Protein figures use USDA values and the weight stated in the ad.
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Next week: 61% chance of rain Monday. We'll plan indoor backups.
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