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Entry to Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca Raton is free

Gumbo Limbo Nature Center

If you’re on a quest to discover a place where you can take the kids and enjoy the day for next to nothing, then the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca Raton is definitely a place for the whole family to enjoy an authentic outdoor Florida adventure. And best of all, admission is free! Some …

Hurricane preparedness: How to build an emergency kit

Hurricane season begins June 1 and ends Nov. 30. The aftermath of a hurricane can be devastating and leave you and loved ones without basic necessities. Here’s a  helpful guide to creating an essential and basic emergency supply kit. It’s recommended you pack these items in weather-proof duffel bags or plastic bins – or a …

Haitian Heritage events & other things to do in Pompano Beach

Festivals, live entertainment and hands-on activities are among the variety of events offered in Pompano Beach.  Lots of events are free. They’re ideal for dates, families and solo excursions. Events in Pompano Beach include 2025 events Haitian Heritage events Films An event featuring Haitian films hosted by Haitian filmmaker Al’Ikens Planche is 6 p.m. Friday, …

Free Kids to Parks Day events in Pembroke Pines

Pembroke Pines recreation department is offering free swimming and free tennis for Kids To Parks Day. Kids To Parks Day is a nationwide event promoting parks and recreation activities for kids and families.  In 2025, the event is May 17 at participating parks. Events in Pembroke Pines include Free Tennis Activities 9 a.m. – 12 …

Free Kids To Parks Day festivities in Plantation

v The Kids To Parks Day event is at Ward Recreation, 301 NW 46th Avenue, Plantation. Parking is free. Phone 954-452-2510 for information. Other Kids To Parks Day events Free Kids To Parks event in Pembroke Pines Kids to Parks Day in Wellington Kids to Parks Day in Miami-Dade Other Parks in South Florida Picturesque parks …

Biking & walking in Boca Raton

Whether you’re a walker or a biker, the City of Boca Raton has your back. Did you know there is an extensive network with 84 miles of bike lanes, shared pathways and trails for cyclists and pedestrians throughout the City of Boca Raton? Through the Bicycles/Pedestrians Program, they aim to: Engineer: Design, improve, and enhance …

Best festivals, entertainment & events in May in Broward

Plenty of festivals, live entertainment and events in Broward are delightfully free or relatively inexpensive.  They’re great for dates, families and solo excursions. Grab your favorite reusable water bottle and go. Events in May 2025 in Broward Free outdoor film & food trucks in Tamarac Delight in a free outdoor flick at 8 p.m. Friday, …

‘May the Fourth’ event in Broward

You don’t need to be from a galaxy far away to delight in this event. Some organizations and recreation departments offer  “Stars Wars Day” festivities for May the 4th, a whimsical wordplay on the iconic phrase associated with the blockbuster movies. Festivities in Broward include     Star Wars event in Hollywood PlastiCon Expo  with …

How to celebrate ‘Kids to Parks Day’ in Miami-Dade

The National Park Trust‘s annual Kids to Parks Day – created to encourage families to explore the great outdoors – happens yearly on the third Saturday in May. On Saturday, May 17, 2025, spend the day at local, state, and national parks and public lands at park events that promote discovery and exploration in the …

Tamarac offers free outdoor films with food trucks & bounce houses

Family films, bounce house and food vendors are included at outdoor events offered in Tamarac. Entry is free for Movies in the Park. Food trucks, face painting and bounce houses are at 6:30 p.m. and the films are at 8 p.m at different venues. Events in 2025 include: Friday, March 14 Tamarac Sports Complex, 9901 …

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