Sports and recreation

  Deerfield Island is a natural area on the Intracoastal Waterway in north Broward that’s accessible by boat. Free water shuttle excursions to Deerfield Island Natural Area are weather permitting, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.  The free boat shuttle service usually runs from a dock at Sullivan Park, 1701 Riverview Road, Deerfield Beach, at 10 a.m., …

The colorful carousel with 30 hand-carved horse reproductions inspired by 19th-century designs in this Boca Raton park is celebrating its 20th anniversary with limited edition tokens and FREE Sunday rides all September long. Free carousel rides When: Sundays in September, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Where: Sugar Sand Park, Boca Raton, 300 S. …

Would you like to learn about the Miccosukee Tribe and other indigenous communities while enjoying a free cultural event with vendors, demonstrations, rides, and more? Well, mark your calendar because there is a two-day celebration, the tribe’s annual American Indian Day Festival, will be held this year at the Miccosukee Indian Village: Saturday & Sunday, Sept. …

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 …

The popular and free Southern Cross Observation Deck is open in Miami-Dade at Bill Sadowski Park. The public is invited to visit with amateur astronomers from 7:30 to 10 p.m. each Saturday, weather permitting. A sense of wonder and discovery draws our eyes to the night sky. When you gaze up at the night sky, …

For fun, free outdoor excursions, lots of people delight in nature walks in parks.  For extra fun, direct your attention on birds. If you’re interested in bird watching or birding, libraries in Broward and greater Palm Beach loan equipment for free.  Sierra Taliaferro, a parks naturalist in Broward, offers some information on the delightful activity. “All …

The kids are in school, summer is fading and fall is just around the corner. But that doesn’t mean the fun needs to stop. Here’s a sample of some free and cheap happening around the county during the month of September. Click links for details and revisit this page as we continue to add more …

Enhance a walk in the park with a story along the way. Waters Edge Park in Tamarac features a story trail. Story trails, also referred to as story walks, are outdoor exhibits featuring pages from a storybook displayed along a path. It’s a free activity for families with kids — and a great way to …

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, …

The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach hosts seasonal special events that feature taiko drumming performances and other activities, including a seasonal sunset stroll. For more details, visit Sunset Stroll – Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. The seasonal Sunset Stroll is a rain-or-shine event, April-September.  Check back with us to find out when …

Celebrate Halloween with the animals! Annual Halloween Celebration at Busch Wildlife What: Trick-or-treating, Trivia, Tattoos, & more When: Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, 17855 Rocky Pines Road, Jupiter Cost: Free Website Trick-or-treat along the nature trails while supplies last, after joining the staff for the following special …