Woofing Waters in Deerfield Beach is for the dogs
Woofing Waters Dog Park within Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach offers water-spritzing features for dogs. It's a fun venue for water-loving pets and people who adore their dogs. Fees...
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Food trucks, vendors and lawn games at Volunteer Park in Plantation
If you're thinking about going out for dinner, perhaps you'll venture to a park. Food truck fare is featured at Volunteer Park in Plantation. Food trucks are at the park...
Free entry Fourth of July at Broward Regional Parks
Delight in a family picnic, tossing a Frisbee with friends or a nature walk on the Fourth of July, and Broward Regional Parks are offering free entry. The usual holiday...
Free: World Ocean Day at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, June 7
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...
Delightful night nature walks in Broward, $5
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....
Free entry & free rides onto Deerfield Island
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,...
Dog parks in Palm Beach for furry friends
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....
Many Palm Beach Parks & Rec programs are free or cheap
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...
Fern Forest is ideal for nature walks & entry is free
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....
Vista View Park in Davie offers outdoor fitness equipment & free weekday entry
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....
Water parks, water playgrounds and pools in Broward, including deals
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...
Water playground at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield offers discount opportunity
Pull out your favorite swimwear. The water playground at Quiet Waters Park offers occasional extra events and opportunities for discounts. Splash Adventure is an interactive shallow water playground with slides...
Ride a little train at Tradewinds Park in Broward
For a fun, unique and inexpensive activity in north Broward, hop aboard a little railroad. The teeny train runs on tracks around a pond at Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek....
Get away from it all at these South Florida nature spots
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...
Welleby Park offers water playground & dog park with free entry
Welleby Park in Sunrise is sporting fun features. For kids, amenities include a nature-theme splash pad for wet fun, a playground with a rubberized safety surface, and a Safety Town...
Weston Regional Park offers shaded playground for kids, sand volleyball and other amenities
Sports enthusiasts and families are drawn to Weston Regional Park for its array of features and free events. The park amenities include shaded playground roller hockey rinks beach tennis pickle...
Free outdoor Bingo in Broward with prizes
It's free to play outdoor Bingo at a park in Sunrise. Participants receive a game packet for about nine games, while supplies last. The events in 2026 are usually third...
TY Park in Hollywood offers walking, jogging and bike paths with lake and oak trees
Topeekeegee-Yugnee Park in Hollywood - or TY Park, as it's known - is popular for a variety of outdoor activities. South Floridians love it because it's a great venue for...
Free stargazing in the park in Miami-Dade
The popular and free Southern Cross Observation Deck is open in Miami-Dade at Bill Sadowski Park. The public is invited to visit with amateur astronomers from 7:30 to 10 p.m....
Use telescopes for free at Fox Observatory in West Broward
The South Florida Amateur Astronomy Association offers telescopes at Fox Observatory in Sunrise for peering into the night sky. Fox Observatory is in Markham Park, 16001 W. State Road 84,...
Waters Edge Park in Tamarac includes a book walk, fitness & water playground & entry is free
Enhance a walk in the park with a story along the way. Waters Edge Park in Tamarac features a story trail. Story trails, also referred to as story walks, are...
Riverwalk is delightful for waterfront walks, photo ops & festivals
Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk offers a delightful stretch along the New River for sightseeing, photography and romantic walks. Riverwalk runs along the river from about Southwest Fifth Street east toward Federal...
Free bike trails also good for walking in Palm Beach
Weather update, check; pumped up tires, check; water and energy bar, check. Then, put on your bike shorts, grab your wheels and helmet and go explore and discover something new...
Free DIY bike repair equipment in Weston
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...
Nature hikes, guided tours at Deering Estate in South Dade
Deering Estate is part of the Biscayne Bay IBA (Important Bird Area) and Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail, a 2,000-mile, self-guided trail traversing 500 sites located throughout Florida and...
Free films outdoors in Weston
For frugal entertainment, Weston offers occasional outdoor movies that are free. Outdoor films in 2026 8 p.m. March 6 "Smurfs" Weather occasionally postpones plans for outdoor activities, so it's wise...
Free Jewish folk rock band at TY Park in Hollywood
T-Y Park in Hollywood, featuring a lake and lots of shady trees, presents free live performances. Often food trucks are on site for the music events. Entry to T-Y Park...
Explore aquatic life at Sandoway Discovery Center in Delray
Have you ever fed a shark or a stingray? Wouldn't it be great if there were a place you could take the kids that would be educational and fun for...
Free birding field trips with the Tropical Audubon Society
The Tropical Audubon Society offers free birding field trips and other events for those who want to learn more about South Florida's feathered friends (and our real snowbirds that pass...
Free drive-in film 'Wild Robot' in Sunrise
For a free family excursion, Sunrise Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a free drive-in film in West Broward. The PG-rated animated film in 2026 is "The Wild Robot" produced...
Guided nature walks, animal encounters and more at Riverbend Park, Jupiter
Walking in nature has been shown to have a wide range of health benefits, both physical and mental. Experts say it can not only help reduce stress, but it also...
Free days at national parks, plus free & discount passes for life
The treasures of our national parks have a lot to offer, including hiking, biking, boating, canoeing, hunting, fishing, wildlife photography, birding, plus exploring native flora and fauna, and hopefully also...
Free admission at Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach
The Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach was founded more than 40 years ago, but the challenges it faces today have not only been compounded by the effects of recent...
Hollywood Broadwalk is a lovely oceanfront promenade
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...
Deerfield Beach Arboretum offers free entry
For an easy nature excursion, the Deerfield Beach Arboretum features about 200 trees from different parts of the world. The nickname for the venue is "Tree Zoo." Entry is free....
Turtle Hatchling Releases at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton
Join the Sea Turtle Conservation and Gumbo Limbo staff during organized Turtle Hatchling Releases and watch while rescued hatchlings scurry back to the ocean under the cover of darkness. Registrations...
Free entry for food trucks event in Hollywood
Fans of Food Trucks, point your vehicles to ArtsPark in Hollywood. ArtsPark Food Truck events are usually offered 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. the first Monday of the month at...
Best free things to do in Broward
Some of the best things to do in Fort Lauderdale, Deerfield Beach and other towns in Broward are free. Allow your wallet a break and browse these recommendations. Places with...
Paddleboats & other watercraft rentals at Broward parks
Parks in South Florida offer watercraft rentals for folks who adore an excursion on the water. Watercraft for rent include stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, paddleboats & others. Prior to venturing out,...
Where to find free beach parking in Palm Beach County
Free beach parking might seem like a dream in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, but plenty of spaces can be found along Palm Beach County’s 37 miles of coastline. The...
Educational Farm Tours at Tradewinds Park in North Broward for $3
Please phone the park to verify the farm is open the day you want to go The farm attraction may be temporarily paused Tradewinds Park in northwest Broward features...
Pondhawk Natural Area is an urban oasis in Boca Raton with free entry & book walk
Pondhawk Natural Area is among the delightful areas of wilderness within the urban and suburban fabric of South Florida. It's open to the public for free. It includes wetlands and...
