Sports and recreation

Coral Springs residents who are over age 55 can choose from a variety of physical activities that are challenging and fun. The senior programs offered at the Coral Springs Senior Center at Sartory Hall, 10150  NW 29th St., are free or low cost. All new participants must check in at the Coral Springs Senior Center …

Are you interested in a naturalist-led group night hike to search for the superstars of the night like nocturnal animals?  How does a guided walk through a pine flatwood forest to encounter wildlife along with a red-shouldered hawk sound? Are you interested in learning more about and seeing up close an American alligator or Florida …

If you’re a fan of pinball and arcade games, Silverball Retro Arcade in Delray is on point. It’s described as an interactive museum featuring oodles of games, including games dating back decades. Drinks and food are available for purchase. Players pay an entry fee, and game play is included. Regular fees are $15 -$20 per …

For a frugal spin on bowling with friends, browse deals and discounts offered in Broward. With these 2023 deals, it’s wise to phone first to be sure the offer is valid the day you want to bowl and lanes are available. Lanes availability varies especially with parties, league activities and other events. AMF Pembroke Pines …

Dust off your skates & skateboards. The town of Weston enhanced Tequesta Trace Park with a skate park that includes ramps and rails. Entry is free. The park is open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tequesta Trace Skate Park is at Tequesta Trace Park, 600 Indian Trace, Weston 33326. The skate park is for inline …

Female sea turtles like the South Florida shoreline for laying eggs. They waddle out from the waves in the darkness onto the beach, deposit dozens of eggs into a sand nest, then return to the water. It’s a part of nature that Florida residents delight in — especially if they see it in person. Several …

Are you fishing for some family fun? Florida offers several free fishing days, when anglers of all ages are allowed to fish on public bodies of water without a license. Florida has several free fishing days every year, with separate days for freshwater and saltwater fishing. You can learn more about Florida fishing rules here. …

If you’re looking for dog-friendly parks, Miami-Dade County is filled with them. There are at least 27 free and cheap parks you and your dog can enjoy together. There are plenty in City of Miami proper as well. There are a few dog parks that allow your dog to run free, without a leash, and …

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 …

For errands, sightseeing or scooting around for fun, a network of self-serve bike pickup and dropoff stations are available in Fort Lauderdale. Bike-share bikes are intended for relatively brief point-to-point excursions. Regular bikes and electric bikes are offered.   Regular Fees $5 for each 30 minutes $35 and $88 for memberships, which includes some free trips …

Entry is free for an NHL hockey festival in Fort Lauderdale loaded with fun hockey activities and events for kids and adults. The event hosted by National Hockey League includes hockey personalities and hockey displays. Activities, exhibits and photo ops are free. NHL All Star Beach Festival in 2023 is 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. …