Sports and recreation

The aim is to “Nurture What’s Wild” at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter. Now’s your chance to get in on the action and perhaps also pick up some quality items at the Homegrown & Handmade Fest. Homegrown & Handmade Fest When: Sunday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, 17855 …

What started out as one day each year designated to honoring and appreciating Mother Earth, has evolved into more tree giveaways, seed plantings, nature exhibitions and water cleanups that are more than just a one day or one-time event. Boca Raton Earth Week screening of “We’re All Plastic People Now” at Willow Theatre at Sugar …

This annual Earth Day event not only features the Great American Cleanup but also a student fashion show highlighting how to transform trash to treasure. The Loggerhead Marinelife Center has free admission and free, but limited, parking. Event includes vendors and ocean-positive exhibitors, shopping and educational presentations. Earth Week Cleanup & Catwalk, Saturday, April 26, …

MOSAIC Palm Beach, taking place throughout Palm Beach County in May, offers deals and discounts to a variety of performances, museums, galleries, gardens and more.

Here’s a chance to get your groove on and enjoy a blast from the past. Vintage Vibes will not only feature nostalgia and eclectic tunes from the 1980s & 1990s, but will also include plenty of retro-inspired experiences. Event will feature an art village, creative workshops and even an outdoor roller-skating rink.  Vintage Vibes Powered …

Set your sights for an adventure in the South Florida wilderness. Perhaps you’ll navigate a shady path through a lush forest. Or perch yourself on a riverbank where herons are wading in the water. Tune in to the visual displays, scents and sounds of the outdoor environment. Some parks, botanical gardens and protected natural areas …

Register online to take part in free Healthy Kids Day events with slides, games and wellness demonstrations. Healthy Kids Day events in 2025 are 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday, April 26 at a variety of participating YMCAs in Broward and Dade. They include: Greater Hollywood YMCA 3161 Taft St., Hollywood Hallandale Beach YMCA 501 …

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 …

Fix flat tires, adjust brakes and do other simple repairs on your bike at DIY repair stations at 7 parks in Weston. The fixit bike repair stations, which are free to access, include an air pump, select tools and a place to suspend the bike so the wheels spin freely. A QR label leads smart phone …

Delightful outdoor spaces are part of the appeal of South Florida.  For walking, biking & rollerblading, lots of folks love Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. The Broadwalk features Hollywood Bandshell offering free live entertainment. Hollywood Beach Broadwalk The promenade runs along the Atlantic Ocean with the rolling surf and breezy palms on one side and businesses, restaurants …

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 …