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 climate change but also by the increase of red tide and toxic blue-green algae on sea creatures and ocean ecology. Situated on one of the …
Weston Regional Park offers shaded playground & sports amenities
Sports enthusiasts and families are drawn to Weston Regional Park for its array of features. The park amenities include shaded playground roller hockey rinks beach tennis pickleball sand volleyball picnic shelters lighted exercise path bike DIY repair station EV vehicle station basketball and athletic fields The park offers a variety of free occasional events, including …
Rock the Plaza at Boynton Beach with music and discounts
Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 6 to 9 p.m., Rock the Plaza at Ocean Palm Plaza, Boynton Beach, will feature free live music, vendors and a variety of special offers from local businesses. Community members who attend the events to listen to live music and enjoy family-friendly activities will also become familiar with local and new …
Free ‘Iron Man’ at Miracle Theatre, Coral Gables
Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre has teamed up with Coral Gables Commissioner Kirk Menendez to introduce a new generation to some classic, legendary flicks. Tickets are free; order online. Don’t delay, limited seating, get yours while they last. What: “Iron Man” When: Sunday, April 28, 2024, at 5 p.m. Upcoming screenings include: Iron Man – …
Queer Fest variety show & art exhibit, Little Haiti
There will be performances from drag artists, musicians, comedians, poets, and dancers, along with food trucks but that’s not all. There will also be a variety show and art exhibit for communal healing from violence, a sensory space to relax and get a tarot card reading or a confidential health-screening test onsite. What: Queer Fest …
Flamingo Gardens in Davie offers discounts
Flamingo Gardens in Davie is a popular attraction with wildlife habitats, botanical gardens and occasional extra events and activities including festivals and live entertainment. Flamingo Gardens prices & discounts Regular entry fees are $24 ages 12 and older, $17 for ages 3-11 20% discount, which is $19.20 for seniors age 65 and older, veterans, military, …
Native plant sale at Fern Forest
Fern Forest is featuring a native plant sale with vendors selling varieties of foliage that are preferable for South Florida yards. A plant sale in 2024 is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 27, and entry is free. Native plants are often preferable financially and environmentally. They usually are don’t require excess watering and …
How to celebrate ‘Kids to Parks Day’ in Miami-Dade
The National Park Trust‘s annual Kids to Parks Day – created to encourage families to explore the great outdoors – happens yearly on the third Saturday in May. On Saturday, May 18, 2024, spend the day at local, state, and national parks and public lands at park events that promote discovery and exploration in the …
Free outdoor Jazz at MOCA in North Miami
The long-running, popular – and free – Jazz at MOCA has been a fixture in the North Miami community and Miami’s music scene for more than two decades. The monthly event presented by the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami features an exciting lineup of South Florida musicians playing on the last Friday of every …
Miami Children’s Museum offers free Sensory Saturdays
Did you know Miami Children’s Museum offers Sensory Saturdays? On the second Saturday of the month, the museum creates a specially focused experience for children with disabilities and their families including modified lighting, sound adjustments and other features. The event is 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Families can enjoy the day with a stage performance …
‘City Reads’ adds Key Biscayne to free program
The folks at citytheatre.com are hosting “City Reads,” featuring live musical accompaniment and professional actors reading fast and funny short plays exploring various topics. After the readings, attendees are invited to stick around for a lively community conversation. Admission is free, refreshment prices vary. Click here for info on Key Biscayne. Here is the lineup …