Sports and recreation

Take the family out to a Miami Marlins ballgame with these great deals all season long. You can enjoy baseball for as little as $1 for kids’ tickets on select Monday nights.  During the summer, tickets are just $5 for everyone Monday through Thursday. Seniors can even get free entry on certain days. The Marlins …

The Broward Sheriff’s Office is presenting a Bike Safety Rodeo for youngsters 4 to 12 and their families in Tamarac. The Bike Safety Rodeo with bike ride in the park in 2026 is 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. May 30 and entry is free. Bring your own bikes and helmets. The event includes  bike inspections helmet …

Take a walk on the wild side … and discover what’s hiding in the lush Florida wetlands at Grassy Waters Preserve in West Palm Beach. Critter & Craft: Scales and Tales Are you ready for a fun, family-friendly day at the Nature Center to meet Citrus, an Everglades rat snake, and his other scaly friends? …

Kick off the last weekend in May at Miami Beach’s Flamingo Park at the Youth Sports & Wellness Festival spanning three days, Friday, May 29, through Sunday, May 31. The family-friendly event starts the weekend with an opening night celebration, billed as a block party/pep rally, on Friday from 6-8 p.m. Expect appearances by Billy …

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 Natu ere Center in Boca Raton is definitely a place for the whole family to enjoy an authentic outdoor Florida adventure. Sunday, June 7, from 11 a.m. to …

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 …

While lots of parks in South Florida are relatively flat, Vista View Park in Davie is distinctive for its relatively tall terrain, with parts about 65 feet above sea level. Entry to Vista View  is free on weekdays. On weekends and holidays, the fee is $3 per vehicle for up to 8 people or $20 …

Think it’s too hot to garden? Perhaps you want to plant radishes, turnips and arugula right inside your South Florida home.  It’s doable, according to a horticulture program representative. Maybe you’ll be inspired. Ideally, you’ll be richly rewarded with a delicious sense of accomplishment and tasty freshly harvested produce. We asked for tips from a …

Summer heat means there’s plenty of time to do what Floridians love to do best – play in the water! Marco-Polo — Splish-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, …

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 …

GOAAAAAALLLLLL!!!!!!!! The FIFA World Cup soccer frenzy is set to descend on Miami from June 11 through July 19 and because tickets to the matches at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens are not only hard to come by but expensive, we’ve rounded up a list of watch parties and other FIFA-themed events around Miami. …