Nature

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.  Click here to RSVP. Dates for upcoming rides are July 12, Aug. 9, Sept. …

  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., …

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, especially for fall that are free for all ages. HallowMarine Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free Friday Hikes Fridays at …

“Who let the dogs out? Woof! Woof!” Here’s a two-day event for golden retrievers and their owners that is also open to the public and it’s happening on the last weekend of October. Event includes a costume parade and auction on Friday and beach activities with a picnic supper on Saturday at Jupiter Dog Beach …

Since there is no school on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, for students in Palm Beach County public schools, the City of Boca Raton is inviting families to its first-ever “Rec Pop-Up Day.” This is a day for you and your child to have an opportunity to explore, play, and create fun stuff for free! Rec …

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 …

While the autumn air in South Florida can’t compare to being up North, the spirit of the season is just as vibrant and that means that no matter what the temperature, it’s always a great time to visit an annual pumpkin patch. Pumpkins are delightfully versatile. They’re not only food, but they’re also decorative, and …

Enjoy wildlife viewing, bay vistas, self- and staff-guided access to museums, plus other activities. Deering Estate is part of the Biscayne Bay IBA (Important Bird Area) and Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail, a 2,000-mile, self-guided trail traversing 500 sites located throughout Florida and selected for their excellent bird watching, wildlife viewing and educational opportunities. …

Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter invites the public to celebrate its 2nd birthday at its forever home on Saturday, Oct. 11 and to party with feathers, fangs and fur at a Halloween bash on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. Admission is by donation and everyone is welcome. Busch Wildlife Sanctuary is at 17855 Rocky Pines Road, …

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 …

Whether your favorite marine animals are turtles, manatees, stingrays or crocs, you can celebrate them all at this annual event. What: LagoonFest  When: Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Where: South Flagler Drive, from Banyan to Fern in downtown West Palm Beach at the waterfront behind the Amphitheater. Admission: Free; $10 per …