Sports and recreation

Saturday, June 6 is World Ocean Day and Miami Beach is where you want to be, 81st Street and Ocean Drive, to be exact, for a free family-friendly Beach Activation Day  from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Spend the morning enjoying activities such as like swimming, paddle boarding, watching a bird release, participating in a beach …

Have you visited the Miami Beach Botanical Garden lately?  This 3-acre tropical oasis sits in the heart of Miami Beach, at 2000 Convention Center Drive, and is brimming with beauty. It’s open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays to Sundays, except some holidays, and admission is free! (Previously entry cost $5 …

Dog owners know how important it is to take their pooches on long walks if they’re not lucky enough to have a fenced-in yard to allow them to run freely. But what if you can’t walk long distances with Fido or Sparky? Answer: You look for a nearby dog park. Here’s everything you need to …

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 …

Are you interested in exploring nature? Do you enjoy learning about local flora and fauna and seeing creatures in their natural habit or would like to join a naturalist-led group hike to search for animals?  How does a guided walk through a pine flatwood forest to encounter wildlife along with a red-shouldered hawk sound? Are …

Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter invites the public to participate in special summer activities. Daily admission is by donation (no set amount) to help sustain the facility and support animal conservation. Special summer activities: Summer Sunday Tiny Tales Storytime: Every Sunday at 10 a.m. from June 7 through Aug. 9, little nature lovers ages can …

There are plenty of activities at Loggerhead Marinelife Center, 14200 U.S.-1, Juno Beach. Admission is free, however some of the programs do have participation fees. Here are some popular ones for all ages. Explore Loggerhead Marinelife Center at your own pace with an individual audio device and campus map. Available daily for $6. Book now. …

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? …

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 …