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The Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach was founded more than 40 years ago, but the challenges it faces today have not only been compounded by the effects of recent climate change but also by the increase of red tide and toxic blue-green algae on sea creatures and ocean ecology. Situated on one of the …

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If you like to shop or are just looking, Fort Lauderdale Art Walk  is an outdoor event featuring local artists, artisans  and other vendors, food for purchase and entertainment. Fort Lauderdale Art Walk is usually 6 p.m. to about 11 p.m. the last Saturday of the month, in the area around 844 NE 4th Avenue, …

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Sports enthusiasts and families are drawn to Weston Regional Park for its array of features.  The park amenities include shaded playground roller hockey rinks beach tennis pickleball sand volleyball picnic shelters lighted exercise path bike DIY repair station EV vehicle station basketball and athletic  fields The park offers a variety of free occasional events, including …

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Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 6 to 9 p.m., Rock the Plaza at Ocean Palm Plaza, Boynton Beach, will feature free live music, vendors and a variety of special offers from local businesses. Community members who attend the events to listen to live music and enjoy family-friendly activities will also become familiar with local and new …

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Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre has teamed up with Coral Gables Commissioner Kirk Menendez to introduce a new generation to some classic, legendary flicks. Tickets are free; order online. Don’t delay, limited seating, get yours while they last. What: “Iron Man” When: Sunday, April 28, 2024, at 5 p.m. Upcoming screenings include: Iron Man – …

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Fern Forest is featuring a native plant sale with vendors selling varieties of foliage that are preferable for South Florida yards. A plant sale in 2024 is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 27, and entry is free. Native plants are often preferable financially and environmentally. They usually are don’t require excess watering and …

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The long-running, popular – and free – Jazz at MOCA has been a fixture in the North Miami community and Miami’s music scene for more than two decades. The monthly event presented by the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami features an exciting lineup of South Florida musicians playing on the last Friday of every …

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Did you know Miami Children’s Museum offers Sensory Saturdays? On the second Saturday of the month, the museum creates a specially focused experience for children with disabilities and their families including modified lighting, sound adjustments and other features. The event is 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Families can enjoy the day with a stage performance …

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The folks at citytheatre.com are hosting “City Reads,” featuring live musical accompaniment and professional actors reading fast and funny short plays exploring various topics. After the readings, attendees are invited to stick around for a lively community conversation. Admission is free, refreshment prices vary. Click here for info on Key Biscayne. Here is the lineup …

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The Museum of Contemporary Art in North Miami is the place to check out groundbreaking and thought-provoking exhibitions and catch live jazz acts on the last Friday of the month during the free Jazz at MOCA. However, it’s also where to go for other free events. April & May 2024 Schedule: Friday, April 26 from 7-10 …

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While lots of parks in South Florida are relatively flat, Vista View Park in Davie is distinctive for its relatively tall terrain, with parts about 65 feet above sea level. Entry to Vista View  is free on weekdays. On weekends and holidays, the fee is $3 per vehicle for up to 8 people or $20 …

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