Sports and recreation

Set your sights for an adventure in the South Florida wilderness. Perhaps you’ll navigate a shady path through a lush forest. Or perch yourself on a riverbank where herons are wading in the water. Tune in to the visual displays, scents and sounds of the outdoor environment. Some parks, botanical gardens and protected natural areas …

The historic Deering Estate is offering $8 general admission for the July 4th holiday, for 2025. That’s a big savings since admission is normally $18 for adults and $10 for children ages 4-14. Reduced holiday admission When: Holiday admission, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, July 4. Price: $8 Where: Deering Estate, 6701 SW …

For a price break on a fun activity in Broward, roller skating is $10 on Wednesdays in  Davie. The price includes skate rentals. The $10 deal is offered 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Galaxy Skateway.  The regular price is usually about  $15-$20 with skate rentals. Recommendation: Phone first to ensure the venue is …

All U.S. national parks offer free entry on certain holidays every year – and we’ve got the schedule for 2024. This offer includes entry at Everglades National Park and Dry Tortugas National Park, off Key West.  Schedule for 2025 These are the fee-free days at U.S. National Parks for this year: Jan. 20: Birthday of Martin …

Traditionally, July is HOT – in more ways than one! Here’s a sample list of some popular free and cheap events for you and your family. Most are free or cheap with plenty of activities for the whole family.  Fourth of July Fourth of July: Free fireworks & festivities in Palm Beach Fridays: Summer in …

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 …

Communing with nature has never been more fun and the Daggerwing Nature Center has so many opportunities for kids and their families to take advantage of the great outdoors. Admission is free; access to trails and boardwalk are free; most programs have fees usually from $5 to $10. Daggerwing features a 3,000-square-foot exhibit hall with …

AllGolf in Pembroke Pines features putt-put golf, with two 18-hole play areas. Here are the regular fees for  miniature golf: $13 Mondays – Fridays for 18 holes, $15 for 36 holes  $14 Saturdays & Sundays for  18 holes, $16 for 36 holes Discount opportunity 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Tuesdays kids 12 and younger  play …

Want to try a community bike ride? Then you might want to look into the City of North Miami’s monthly Get in Gear event.  The free rides take place once a month, usually on the second Saturday but it will vary. The next one is on Saturday, June 14. Click here to RSVP and view …

Florida Panthers scored their way into the National Hockey League top tournament and Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise is offering a watch party for the exciting game. Watch parties in 2025 include Saturday, June 14, with an entry fee of $15.  The Panthers are playing Edmonton Oilers for the top NHL trophy.  The arena in …

Whenever school is out, luckily, families in South Florida, and especially Palm Beach County, have plenty of free and cheap activities for kids during summer, both inside and outside. There are, of course beaches, most of them free to visit. Some beaches even have free parking. There also are parks, pools and splash pads, many …