Sports and recreation

The grand royal poinciana trees are set to begin blooming just in time for summer and there are plenty of events and celebrations to welcome their fiery redness. The Tropical Flowering Tree Society host all events and all funds raised go to towards donations of scholarships to young accomplished women attending higher education. Click here …

Have you visited the Miami Beach Botanical Garden lately? (Because of storm damage, the garden is temporarily closed and will reopen Tuesday, June 9, 2026.) 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 …

Pull out your favorite swimsuit. Water safety is the focus of a free event at a pool in Dania Beach. Splash and Learn is 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 5, and the event is geared for ages 3 and older.  The venue is the public pool at the Meli Aquatic Complex, 2901 SW …

Lauderhill is hosting events that fit right in with excitement about the FIFA World Cup tournament, June 11 through July 19, 2o26, in Miami and other venues around the world.  Lauderhill is hosting several events the weekend of June 6-7. Free events in Lauderhill include  One event is 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.  Saturday, June …

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, …

For another kind of nightlife, try an evening nature walk at a Broward park.  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, fun …

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 …

Deerfield Island is a natural area on the Intracoastal Waterway in north Broward that’s accessible by boat. Free water shuttle excursions to Deerfield Island Natural Area are weather permitting, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.  The free boat shuttle service usually runs from a dock at Sullivan Park, 1701 Riverview Road, Deerfield Beach, at 10 a.m., 11 …

For a sporty date night or family excursion, perhaps putt putt golf is ideal for your agenda. AllGolf in Pembroke Pines features different 18-hole play areas, and a few deals to stretch your dollars. Featured deal $10 for 18 holes and $12 for 36 holes, while the promotion is offered  Here are the regular fees …

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 …

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 …