Free: Family 'Rec Pop-Up Day,' Oct. 17, Boca Raton

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 Pop-Up Day

• When: Friday, Oct. 17, from noon to 2 p.m.
• Where: Wildflower Park, 551 E. Palmetto Park Road
• Cost: Free
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You not only will get a chance to meet some of the Parks & Recreation staff, but you'll also get a chance to try out activities, challenges, and games for all ages. The city will provide the fun and music. All you need to take is a bathing suit to enjoy the splash pad and your own picnic. Beverages and frozen treats will be available for purchase.

Get a FREE ride to the Wildflower Park with BocaConnect – the new eco-friendly shuttle service! Download the Circuit App to request a ride in just a few clicks.

What else is happening:

• Free Fishing Fun Day, Palm Springs, Aug. 22
• Free admission to visit with Mia & friends at Manatee Lagoon
• Admission is always free at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
• Free days at national parks, plus free & discount passes for life
• Weston Regional Park offers playground, volleyball & other amenities
• Delightful night nature walks in Broward, $5
• BOGO admission in August to Fruit & Spice Park, Miami
• Vista View Park in Davie offers outdoor fitness equipment, playground & other features
• TY Park in Hollywood offers walking, jogging and bike path with lake and oak trees
• Free entry & free rides onto Deerfield Island

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More free & cheap stuff to do in South Florida:

• Free concerts at ZeyZey Miami in Little Haiti
• The Triangle Backyard BBQ Boogie on Labor Day weekend
• Farmers markets & vendor fairs in South Florida
• Free events at The Underline in Brickell
• Free New World School of the Arts faculty recital
• Free Weekly Family Sundays at ICA Miami
• Pirates exhibit & other displays & events in Plantation, with free entry
• Free events for ukulele fans, including play-along sing-along
• Ohio Players band at Jamz event in Fort Lauderdale & entry is free
• Free Fishing Fun Day, Palm Springs, Aug. 22

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