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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 …

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Mia the manatee at Manatee Lagoon is having a party and you’re invited. Mia’s Summer Celebration will be a sun-soaked extravaganza where the spirit of the summer season comes alive. Families can enjoy exciting activities to refreshing treats, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. What: Mia’s Summer Celebration When: Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 10 …

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Marco-Polo — Spish-Splash, come on in, the water’s fine. Grab your swimsuits, it’s time for some aquatic fun under sunny South Florida skies. While some pools, like those at the YMCAs, are usually open year-round, others, such as water parks with slides and many municipal or community pools, tend to be seasonal. The good news …

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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 …

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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, …

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Welcome to Kids to Parks Day with Nature Cat! Join South Florida PBS for a fun-filled day of exploring nature at Biscayne National Park. Let your kids connect with the great outdoors and learn about the environment in a hands-on way. When: Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 10 a.m.  Location: Convoy Pointe, 9700 SW 328th …

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Manatee Lagoon on Riviera Beach in Palm Beach County has been a must-see place for residents and visitors since it was built in 2016. It is more than just a museum with exhibits and gift shop, it also hosts programs, lectures and show films to educate the public on its ecological mission to help preserve …

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Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk offers a delightful stretch along the New River for sightseeing, photography and romantic walks.  Riverwalk runs along the river from about Southwest Fifth Street east toward Federal Highway, incorporating Esplanade Park. It also serves as a scenic venue for food festivals and live jazz.   Riverwalk Photography Tips Jason Leidy, who’s with Middle …

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