Outdoor

Do you love to fish and love children?  Come out to the Upper Keys for this wonderful "Backcountry Challenge" benefitting Take Stock in Children Scholarships and local Rotary student scholarships.  Hosted by Key Largo Rotary Club this will be a catch--take big cheesy grin photos--then release event. This year's theme is "Be a Gift to the World".

Celebrate Florida's wildlife at this beachside festival in Curry Hammock State Park.  The Friends of Islamorada Area State Parks is hosting a full day of activities appropriate for the entire family at the Wildlife Festival from 10 a.m. to  3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27.  Bring your lawn chair, beach towels and spend the day!  This festival is part of the 2014 Florida Keys Birding and Wildlife Festival that will run through the weekend with other field trips and seminars.

Join Hawk's Cay Resort in gorgeous Duck Key on Labor Day weekend for a family-fun filled weekend.  The resort has planned so much to do from a scrumptious BBQ to a Heroes Run to help celebrate and honor all brave men and women of service: current and former members of the military, fire and rescue, law enforcement, sworn officers and medical personnel.

Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to boogie to live music performed by the Fabulons in Boynton Beach.  GL Commercial is happy to offer this FREE concert at the Canyon Town Center Amphiteater.   The Fabulons will perform a variety of hits from Motown, doo-wop, classic rock and disco!  Bring lawn chairs, blankets, picnic baskets and swimwear for the kids.  Let them splash and shake to the music during the concert!  Pets on leashes are permitted. 

On The Avenue Delray Beach Get your Grove On event will showcase the Artists in Artist alley and feature family fun entertainment, games and live music.  Held during the second week of October, this local celebration will take place in the arts district of Pineapple Grove just north of Atlantic Avenue.  This weeklong celebration of the Arts will highlight Pineapple Grove & Artists Alley.

Even a fit family enjoys endulging in a little bacon!  Come out to Oleta River State Park in Miami for this unique event the entire family can enjoy.  Kids can participate in a 1 mile Bacon Dash or participate with the adults to complete a 5K RUN/WALK…WITH FREE BACON!!  All kids in the Bacon Dash receive a t-shirt and medal.  Get up early and get your bacon on!

TEAM PRICING (4+ RUNNERS): $30

It's time for a check-up! Have the little ones bring their most beloved stuffed animals in with them to the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society on May 27th for a special event!   The Teddy Bear Affair will be a fun morning for kids to share the zoo with their beloved stuffed friends and learn about the North American Black Bear. The Palm Beach Zoo’s Veterinary Team  and staff from MedExpress Urgent Care will be available to perform check-ups on your furry stuffed friends. 

Come out to the Palm Beach Zoo on select Saturday Nights!  It’s Roar & Pour…Featuring Live Music, Great Food, Drinks and More!  Bring the kids out with you on your date night because there is something for the whole family!   

Roar & Pour returns for summer 2017 every 2nd Saturday of the Month, May through August.

Lobster season is here! Celebrate with live music and delectable foods down in Key West at the annual Lobsterfest.  Thursday, kick off the 4-day long event with a deadent lobster boil featuring over a pound of the boil including lobster, shrimp, andouille sausage, crawfish, sweet corn on the cob and new potatoes.  There are 6 different times for seating and the price is $24 per person.

Just through the summer come out and SPLASH at Jungle Island in Miami at their newly created Parrot Cove beach.  This once open parcel of land at the tip of Jungle Island has been transformed into a tropical beach exclusive to Jungle Island visitors.  Access to Parrot Cove is about $5 more if purchased with your park entrance fees so bring your towel, sunblock, and swimwear so you can cool off between all the exciting animal shows.