Dogs and their people are welcome to attend Home Fur Dogs Expo in Parkland. Entry and parking are free. The expo in 2024 is 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 18, at Barkland Dog Park, 9245 Ranch Road 33067. The event includes pet vendors, entertainment, and rescue organizations with dogs for adoption. Pet food and …
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Organizers of Kids To Parks Day events are offering enticing activities nationwide to promote outdoor play. Plantation is featuring a Kids To Parks Day event, which in 2024 is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 18, with free entry. The event in Plantation includes: lawn games rec truck nature activity sidewalk drawing music The …
Water safety information and free access to swim in the pool are featured at a Water Safety Day event at a public pool in Davie. The event in 2024 is 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 18, with free entry. Refreshments are provided. The event includes a DJ, kids activities, and water safety information. …
Pools, water parks and water playgrounds in Broward offer refreshing fun. Some venues, especially municipal pools, offer entry without spending a wad of money. You can find splash pads with free entry, pools and water parks that don’t cost much, and even some water parks that offer discounts in the afternoons. If you’re looking …
Watch family-friendly films for free outdoors at ArtsPark in Hollywood. Movies are usually 8 p.m. Fridays, with occasional exceptions. It’s wise to verify the event is on prior to venturing out. Feel free to use your own portable seats and blankets. ArtsPark is on Hollywood Boulevard and Federal Highway, Hollywood 33020. Single-use plastic items like …
Oakland Park Parks and Recreation Division is offering water games, slides and activities for Kids to Parks Day. Kids To Parks Day is a national event promoting outdoor play. Oakland Park free Kids To Parks Day event in 2024 is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Wimberly Field. Parking is free. The …
With the surf and ocean air offering delightful ambience, Friday Night Sound Waves offers free live entertainment at Las Olas Oceanside Park in Fort Lauderdale. Usually artisan vendors and food and drink vendors are featured at the Sound Waves events. At 5 p.m., you can play games on the lawn. Music is from 6:30 to …
If you’re thinking about going out for dinner, perhaps you’ll venture to a park. Food truck fare is featured at Volunteer Park in Plantation. Food trucks are at the park 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, and usually include live entertainment or a DJ, activities and local artisan vendors if you’d like to do some …
Pull out your favorite swimwear. The water playground at Quiet Waters Park offers occasional extra events and opportunities for discounts. Splash Adventure is an interactive shallow water playground with slides and spritzy features. Quiet Waters Park is at 401 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach 33442. Splash Adventure Photo/Broward Parks & Recreation Water playground fees & …
For an interesting twist on nightlife activities, register for evening nature walks at Broward parks. Some parks occasionally offer night hikes in forests, prairies, on shorelines and other intriguing outdoor spaces. On the tour, you’ll savor distinctive nocturnal sights, scents and sounds of evenings in the wild. It’s a nice idea for a romantic date, …
Florida is offering its residents an opportunity to purchase storm supplies without paying state sales tax, which is 6 percent. You’ll save at least $6 on every $100 you spend. Two sales tax holidays are offered in 2024 for hurricane supplies, including lots of everyday products. The sales tax holidays in 2024 are June 1 …