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If you’re a history buff, or just radically curious, grab your earplugs if you’ve ever wondered what a battlefield re-enactment is like.   What: Seminole War Battlefield Reenactment When: Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Loxahatchee River Battlefield Park, 9060 W. Indiantown Road, Jupiter     The public is invited …

Friendly advice for all dogs: Tell your people about Woofstock in Sunrise. Woofstock in 2025 is 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday February 1, and entry is free. It’s at Pawgrass at Welleby Park. The park is at 11100 NW 44th Street, Sunrise. Mutts may bring their well-behaved people.  Events include 10:30 am         Air K9z …

Parks are perfect for outdoor excursions with your pooch. Occasionally, parks offer extra festivities for pets and pet lovers, such as Doggie-Palooza in Plantation. The popular outdoor expo in 2025 is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, January 25. Entry fee is $2 per person. Dogs attend free. It’s at Happy Tails Park, 6600 SW …

Fix flat tires, adjust brakes and do other simple repairs on your bike at DIY repair stations at 7 parks in Weston. The fixit bike repair stations, which are free to access, include an air pump, select tools and a place to suspend the bike so the wheels spin freely. A QR label leads smart phone …

There’s a new way to get around Boynton Beach. The Coastal Cruiser service is now available on the following schedule: Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. All rides are available on-demand, and need to be booked via the Ride Circuit app on Apple …

Water Taxi on The Intracoastal Waterway runs scenic routes in Fort Lauderdale & Pompano Beach, and an express route from Fort Lauderdale to Hollywood. Information about Water Taxi and purchasing tickets is at 954-467-6677 or online.  Water Taxi routes in Fort Lauderdale Some use the yellow vessels to travel from place to place, appreciating the …

Reducing water waste is kind to your wallet. And to the planet. As an incentive to replace old toilets with fresher versions that save water, rebates are offered to eligible Broward residents. The Broward Water Partnership offers rebates of $125 per toilet when replacing an older model with a more efficient, low-flow, WaterSense-rated toilet. Eligible …

Woofing Waters Dog Park within Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach offers water-spritzing features for dogs. It’s a fun venue for water-loving pets and people who adore their dogs. Entry fees are $5 per day for up to 3 dogs in a family. On weekends and holidays, fees for Quiet Waters Park apply. Entry fees …

Water playgrounds  in Deerfield and Hollywood that are typically for kids and families are open specifically for dogs at designated K9 Water Festivals, popular with pooches and their people. At water park events for dogs, some pups step into the shallow water and stand. Others fly into the water, swim and retrieve floating toys.  Dogs …

Who wants a free tree? Miami-Dade County is once again offering the freebies as part of Adopt-A-Tree. The county program provides two trees a year per household during a special event, but you must register in advance because the giveaway is only while supplies last.  Upcoming tree giveaway: Sunday, Oct. 6 at Miami Dade College …

Welleby Park in Sunrise is sporting fun features. For kids, amenities include a nature-theme splash pad for wet fun, a playground with a rubberized safety surface, and a Safety Town play area.  For a stroll, a boardwalk runs along a lake. Dogs are welcome to nose around Pawgrass Dog Park. Welleby Park, 954-747-4600, is at …