May
18
Perhaps you’d like to skip the fancy resort. Maybe a tent — or a tepee — is a perfect vacation venue. Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach is offering specials on its rent-a-tent facilities and tepees June 1 to September 30 Accomodations are equipped with water, electricity and other amenities. The Family Fun Package is $55 for four people …
Feb
24
Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach is offering spring break discounts for guests vacationing in the park. The discount rent-a-tent or rent-a-tepee rates are available March 12 to March 15. The rate is $17.50 a night for up to four campers, with $3 for each extra camper and $1 each for up to two pets. The park’s …
Nov
07
Florida state parks are offering a free entry day. For Veterans Days, most state parks are waiving fees November 11. In Broward, that includes Birch State Park in Fort Lauderdale and Lloyd State Park in Dania Beach. Regular fees for boat rentals and other activities are in effect. More information is available on the Florida State Parks …
Sep
21
Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department is going to enjoy Worldwide Day of Play. A variety of free activities are featured for the event, Saturday September 24. Family Sports and Game Day 10 a.m. to noon at Osswald Park, 2220 NW 21st Avenue, Fort Lauderdale. This event may include egg tossing and some other old-fashioned …
Sep
06
Florida state parks are offering a free entry day. As part of a Literacy Month, you’ll slide in to most state parks on Sunday Sept. 11 with something other than money. Show a library book, a library card or drop off a family friendly book. In Broward, that includes Birch State Park in Fort Lauderdale and …
Jul
14
Florida state parks are offering a free entry day. As part of Recreation and Parks Month in Florida, you’ll slide in to most state parks on Sunday July 17. In Broward, that includes Birch State Park in Fort Lauderdale and Lloyd State Park in Dania Beach. Regular fees for boat rentals and other activities are in effect. …
Jun
15
Lots of fathers enjoy a good deal. So here’s a discount he might want to hop on. For Father’s Day, dads and their families receive a 50 percent discount on the entry fees at most Florida State Parks. More information is available on the Florida State Parks website. The discounts are for Sunday June …
Nov
28
On weekends and holidays, some Broward regional parks issue a $1.50 fee per person. For those who jaunt out to the parks regularly on weekends, the Parks Passports may be an attractive deal. The yearly passports fees are $25 for individuals and $60 for families with up to 6 people in a vehicle. The passports are sold at …
Nov
06
Florida state parks are offering free entry Veteran’s Day. In Broward, the free entry is valid Thursday, Nov. 11 at Birch State Park on E. Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, 954-564-4521 and Lloyd State Park in Dania Beach, 954-923-2833. Regular fees for boat rentals and other activities are in effect. More information is available on the Florida State …
Oct
06
Plants of various types are the stars of this event. Plant Affair, a plant show and sale, is Saturday, Oct. 9 and Sunday Oct. 10 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Heritage Park, 1100 S. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation, 954-791-1025. About 30 vendors may participate. The plant show is accessible to those who pay the park’s regular weekend entry …
