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Pondhawk in Boca Raton is an urban oasis & it’s free

Pondhawk Natural Area is among the delightful areas of wilderness within the urban and suburban fabric of South Florida. It’s open to the public for free. It’s includes wetlands and a fun StoryWalk. For insider info, Lee Lietzke of Palm Beach County  Department of Environmental Resources Management (ERM) offers his perspective on Pondhawk, including what …

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Water parks and pools in Palm Beach

Marco-Polo — Spish-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, others, such as water parks with slides and many municipal or community pools tend to be seasonal. The good news …

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Food Trucks, games and music, on the first Friday in Boca

Enjoy a variety of food trucks with sweet and savory dishes, lawn games and live musical performances at the City of Boca Raton’s Food Truck Friday events, the first Friday of each month at various parks through May, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free entry. Up next: April 7 at Sugar Sand Park, 300 …

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Free admission to Gumbo Limbo Nature Center with turtles, trails and aquariums in Boca Raton

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 …

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Summer in the City: Free Music Fridays at Mizner Park in Boca

The City of Boca Raton hosts “Summer in the City,” free concerts in Mizner Park on Fridays evenings at 7:30 p.m., June 2-Aug. 11, 2023. Performers slated to appear include tribute bands, classical music ensembles and more.  Location: Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. Outside chairs, food, beverages and pets are not permitted, but …

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Documentary: ‘Path of the Panther’ focuses on Florida ecosystem

“Path of the Panther” is an award-winning documentary that focuses on the struggling Florida panther, from world-renowned National Geographic photographer Carlton Ward, Jr. and activist Leonardo DiCaprio, who serves as executive producer. The award-winning film is being released in South Florida theaters on Friday, Feb. 24, and will play through April 30. Ticket prices vary: …

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Regal Theatres: Discounted movie tickets on Tuesdays

Everyone knows the movies can be an expensive adventure (especially for families), so any opportunity to save money is worthy of the spotlight. If you’re a film fanatic, Tuesday is the day to go to Regal Theatres, which has locations in Miami, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Every Tuesday, Regal Crown Club members can enjoy Value …

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Boca Raton Fine Art Show is free event

Sculpture. Paintings. Jewelry. Entry is free for the Boca Raton Fine Art Show 2023 events, held every few months in different venues About 150 artists from different parts of the nation participate Information is online. Upcoming Boca Raton Fine Art Show events 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. February 25-26, 2023, at Burt Aaronson South County …

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