Woofing Waters Dog Park within Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach offers water-spritzing features for dogs. It’s a fun venue for water-loving pets and people who adore their dogs. Entry fees are $5 per day for up to 3 dogs in a family. On weekends and holidays, fees for Quiet Waters Park apply. Entry fees …
Broward parks
For a fun, unique and inexpensive activity in north Broward, hop aboard a little railroad. The teeny train runs on tracks around a pond at Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek. Train rides offered third weekends Functioning model locomotives offer rides 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the third full weekend of each month, weather permitting. It’s …
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 …
It’s free to play outdoor Bingo at a park in Sunrise. Participants receive a game packet for about nine games, while supplies last. The events in 2024 include Sundays, January 21, February 18, March 17, April 21, May 19, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20, December 15, and entry is free. Games are …
Water playgrounds in Deerfield and Hollywood that are typically for kids and families are open specifically for dogs at designated K9 Water Festivals, popular with pooches and their people. At water park events for dogs, some pups step into the shallow water and stand. Others fly into the water, swim and retrieve floating toys. Dogs …
For frugal entertainment, Weston offers occasional outdoor movies that are free for kids and adults. Outdoor films for 2024 in Weston Regional Park include: 8 p.m. Saturday, October 5: “Ghostbusters Frozen Empire” 7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 2: “Wonka” 7:30 p.m. Friday, December 6: “The Polar Express” Weather occasionally postpones plans for outdoor activities, so it’s …
Broward County parks are offering family evening events with hayrides. The evening event includes hayrides and roasting s’mores around a fire at parks in Hollywood, Deerfield Beach and Oakland Park. The price is $4 with registration and payment is required with reservations. Reserve online or pay at the park office. The 2024 hayride events in …
For an interesting twist on nightlife activities, register for evening nature walks at Broward parks. Some parks occasionally offer night hikes in forests, prairies, on shorelines and other intriguing outdoor spaces. On the tour, you’ll savor distinctive nocturnal sights, scents and sounds of evenings in the wild. It’s a nice idea for a romantic date, …
If you’re thinking about going out for dinner, perhaps you’ll venture to a park. Food truck fare is featured at Volunteer Park in Plantation. Food trucks are at the park 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, and usually include live entertainment or a DJ, activities and local artisan vendors if you’d like to do some …
T-Y Park in Hollywood presents free outdoor concerts featuring regional musical groups. T-Y Park entry fees on weekends and holidays are $3 per vehicle for up to 8 people and $20 per vehicle with at least 9 people. Parking is free. Performances in 2024 and 2025 include: 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, October 5. …
Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk offers a delightful stretch along the New River for sightseeing, photography and romantic walks. Riverwalk runs along the river from about Southwest Fifth Street east toward Federal Highway, incorporating Esplanade Park. It also serves as a scenic venue for food festivals and live jazz. Riverwalk Photography Tips Jason Leidy, who’s with Middle …
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