Wet fun

Residents of Broward are eligible to nab a vouchers for discounts on swimming instruction for kids, teens and adults.  The vouchers are valued at $55 to $200 for lessons at participating venues, which include public parks with pools. Apply on the Watersmart Broward website.  With water safety so important, the vouchers are intended to offset …

Splash In The Pines in Pembroke Pines is all about wet activities and it’s free.  The event in 2025  is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, August 9, at West Pines Soccer Park, 350 SW 196th Avenue, Pembroke Pines 33029. Parking is free. Food trucks selling refreshments will be on site. Information is offered at …

The public pool in Tamarac offers occasional events with games, entertainment and other festivities. Tamarac aquatic facilities, 954-597-3660, are at 9300 NW 58th St., Tamarac. Events in 2025 include Pirate Plunge & Water Safety The pool event is 10 a.m.  – 1 p.m. Saturday, May 17  and entry is free. Swim lessons and water safety …

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 …

Splash around with Santa at a pool party in Tamarac. Entry is $5.  Summer Splash with Santa in 2024 is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 20, with swimming, entertainment and poolside activities presented by Tamarac Parks & Recreation Department. The event is at Caporella Aquatic Complex, 954-597-3660, 9300 NW 58th Street, Tamarac. Lawn …

Parks in South Florida offer watercraft rentals for folks who adore an excursion on the water. Watercraft for rent include stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, paddleboats & others.  Prior to venturing out, phone first. Some parks require pre-payment for watercraft rentals, and occasionally rentals are not available for other reasons. Broward Parks offering boat rentals include Quiet …

Splash in the water playground. Play games. Splashtacular events are offered at Castaway Island, the water park at T.Y. Park in Hollywood, and entry is $7.  The events in 2024 include: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, June 28, Pirate Night. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, July 26, Luau Night. T.Y. Park, 954-357-8811, is …

For free family entertainment, Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation is offering outdoor films at Bass Park pool. Lounge by the pool. Or watch a movie with a dip in the water.  Films featured in 2024  include: 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 10: “Spiderman Across the Spider-Verse” 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 14: “Super Mario Bros. Movie” Feel …