Sports and recreation

Saturday, June 6 is World Ocean Day and Miami Beach is where you want to be, 81 St. and Ocean Drive beach to be exact for a free family-friendly Beach Activation Day  from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Spend the morning enjoying activities like swimming, paddleboarding, watching a bird release, a beach cleanup and getting educated …

Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter invites the public to participate in special summer activities. Daily admission is by donation (no set amount) to help sustain the facility and support animal conservation. Special summer activities: Summer Sunday Tiny Tales Storytime: Every Sunday at 10 a.m. from June 7 through Aug. 9, little nature lovers ages can …

There are plenty of activities at Loggerhead Marinelife Center, 14200 U.S.-1, Juno Beach. Admission is free, however some of the programs do have participation fees. Here are some popular ones for all ages. Explore Loggerhead Marinelife Center at your own pace with an individual audio device and campus map. Available daily for $6. Book now. …

Take the family out to a Miami Marlins ballgame with these great deals all season long. You can enjoy baseball for as little as $1 for kids’ tickets on select Monday nights.  During the summer, tickets are just $5 for everyone Monday through Thursday. Seniors can even get free entry on certain days. The Marlins …

The Broward Sheriff’s Office is presenting a Bike Safety Rodeo for youngsters 4 to 12 and their families in Tamarac. The Bike Safety Rodeo with bike ride in the park in 2026 is 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. May 30 and entry is free. Bring your own bikes and helmets. The event includes  bike inspections helmet …

Take a walk on the wild side … and discover what’s hiding in the lush Florida wetlands at Grassy Waters Preserve in West Palm Beach. Critter & Craft: Scales and Tales Are you ready for a fun, family-friendly day at the Nature Center to meet Citrus, an Everglades rat snake, and his other scaly friends? …

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 Natu ere Center in Boca Raton is definitely a place for the whole family to enjoy an authentic outdoor Florida adventure. Sunday, June 7, from 11 a.m. to …

If you’re looking to soak  in the outdoors in South Florida, Fern Forest in north Broward is a lush oasis for nature walks and occasional free astronomy programs with telescopes. Delight in the scenic setting on your own or register for a guided hike. Most events are free or relatively inexpensive. Entry into the natural …

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 …

Think it’s too hot to garden? Perhaps you want to plant radishes, turnips and arugula right inside your South Florida home.  It’s doable, according to a horticulture program representative. Maybe you’ll be inspired. Ideally, you’ll be richly rewarded with a delicious sense of accomplishment and tasty freshly harvested produce. We asked for tips from a …

Summer heat means there’s plenty of time to do what Floridians love to do best – play in the water! Marco-Polo — Splish-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, …