Sports and recreation

All U.S. national parks offer free entry on certain holidays every year – and we’ve got the schedule for 2022. This offer includes entry at Everglades National Park and Dry Tortugas National Park, off Key West.  Schedule for 2023 These are the fee-free days at U.S. National Parks for this year: Jan. 16: Birthday of Martin …

Families of all ages are invited to Gopher Tortoise “Shell-a-bration Day,” 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, April 8. No reservations needed. Event is free. Help celebrate the preserve’s most unique inhabitant — the Gopher tortoise, with walks, displays, and activities focused on this threatened species that is a common native to South Florida’s back yards. Enjoy …

Discount alert: Palm Beach County residents receive reduced admission of $5 per person, on the second Saturday of each month; children 17 and under get in for FREE. Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Upcoming: April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, Aug. 12, Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11 …

Refreshing fun is offered at pools, water parks and water playgrounds in greater Fort Lauderdale. Some pools and water parks, including water parks and water playgrounds are open occasionally, including during Spring Break. Entry fees for some public pools & water parks is relatively inexpensive. Some water parks offers deals, such as reduced fees in …

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. Parks naturalist from South Florida Sierra Taliaferro offers some information on the delightful activity. “All …

Any reptile or amphibious creature fans out there? Join Deering Estate naturalist on a ‘Herp Tour’ throughout the property’s restricted natural areas. This program offers a chance to understand our reptilian and amphibious neighbors in wild and urban habitats. The next tour is taking place, Saturday, May 13 from 7-9 p.m. The event begins with …

While similar items have been available in some schools the past few years, this is the first time a Book Vending Machine, from the Palm Beach County Library System, has been Introduced for public availability. It’s called Library to Go, the latest community resource for library card members to access materials off site. Library to …

Delightful outdoor spaces are part of the appeal of South Florida.  For walking, biking & rollerblading, lots of folks love Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. The Broadwalk features Hollywood Bandshell offering free live entertainment. Hollywood Beach Broadwalk The promenade runs along the Atlantic Ocean with the rolling surf and breezy palms on one side and businesses, restaurants …

Did someone say Road Trip? If you’re up for a scenic drive from South Florida northward, here’s a perfect excuse to hit the road for a day trip to the Indian River Lagoon in Vero Beach. The Environmental Learning Center is hosting LagoonFest 2023 on Saturday, April 1, on the lagoon island campus, 10 a.m.-3 …

If you’re on a quest to discover a place where you can take the kids and enjoy the day for next to nothing, then the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center is definitely a place for the whole family to enjoy an authentic outdoor Florida adventure. And best of all, it’s free! There is no charge for …

Happy Earth Day! With an emphasis on protecting the planet, South Florida features a variety of fun Earth Day fests and other events focusing on the environment. Often, the events are free and include entertainment and fun for the whole family. Some feature free plants, seeds or trees, while supplies are available. Earth Day is …