Wet fun

The waterpark at T.Y. Park in Hollywood, Castaway Island, offers opportunities for discounts and occasional extra events. Water playground and pool at T.Y. Park The waterpark at T.Y. Park includes a swim lagoon pool, wading pool and a water playground with interactive features and water slides.  In 2025, it’s open March 25 – March 31 …

Wet splashy activities and entertainment are featured at a free Water Works pool and park event organized by the Pompano Beach Parks and Recreation Department. The event includes water slides, DJ entertainment and food vendors.  Other features include photo ops and a toddler zone.  Water Works in 2025 is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, …

Pull out your favorite swimwear. The water playground at Quiet Waters Park offers occasional extra events and opportunities for discounts. Splash Adventure is an interactive shallow water playground with slides and spritzy features. Quiet Waters Park, 954-357-5100, is at 401 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach 33442.  Water playground fees & discounts $6 per day, and …

Enhance a walk in the park with a story along the way. Waters Edge Park in Tamarac features a story trail. Story trails, also referred to as story walks, are outdoor exhibits featuring pages from a storybook displayed along a path. It’s a free activity for families with kids — and a great way to …

Plantation Parks and Recreation is featuring Water Safety Day with an opportunity for free swimming lessons. Water Safety Day in 2025 is 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. May 24 at Plantation Aquatics, 9151 NW Second Street, Plantation 33324. The event includes water safety demonstrations, vendors and other things to do. Free swim lessons are offered for …

Pools, water parks and water playgrounds in Broward offer refreshing fun. Some venues, especially municipal pools, offer entry without spending a wad of money.    You can find splash pads with free entry, pools and water parks that don’t cost much, and even some water parks that offer discounts in the afternoons. If you’re looking …

The public pool in Tamarac offers occasional events with games, entertainment and other festivities. Tamarac aquatic facilities are at 9300 NW 58th St., Tamarac. Events in 2025 include Pool Party The pool event is 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday, November 8 with an entry fee of $5. balloon art magic Dive-in movie “Wonka” The …

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 …

Pack your favorite towel. Deerfield Beach Parks and Recreation department is offering dive-in movies. Dive-in movies in 2024 include: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, May 17: “Jaws” 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, July 12: “Elemental.” This event will be part of One Deerfield: Connecting Community, One Block at a Time. This event will …

Soar down an inflatable water slide. Play splashy water games. Splash In The Pines in Pembroke Pines is all about wet activities and it’s free. The event  is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, August 10, 2024 at West Pines Soccer Park, 350 SW 196th Avenue, Pembroke Pines. Parking is free. If splashing works up …

Swim or lounge on the deck. Pompano Beach is offering free dive-in movie events. Dive-in movies in Pompano Beach in 2025 include: June 6 “Moana 2” July 18 “Shark Tale” August 8 Dive-in films are at the aquatics facilities, 901 NW 10th St., Pompano Beach 33060. Dial 954-786-4116 for more information.  Bring your own seating. …