While the weather is hot in south Florida, there is no shortage of fun things to keep the kids cool in Boca Raton! Here are 5 fun things to try with your kids:

  1. Children’s Science Explorium – the Children’s Science Explorium is a part of Sugar Sands Park in Boca. It’s the ideal place for kids to come get a day jam packed with science and learning. The Explorium offers its guests incredible exhibits ranging from “rockets to molecules.”

Visit www.scienceexplorium.org for more information on programs, events and exhibits at the Children’s Science Explorium. 

 2.  Coconut Cove Water Park- if you are looking for a place to cool off from the summer heat, look no further than Coconut Cove Water Park. This fun filled water park has a lazy river,…

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The Boca Raton Museum of Fine Art has become known for its impressive displays of fine art, contemporary art and exhibitions from around the globe. It is home to some of the most admired pieces of art the world has to offer, whether permanently or temporarily on display. 

When you visit the Boca Raton Museum of Fine Art you first see its beautiful architecture and stunning displays, but soon you realize how much history and prestige the museum has to offer. The gallery has been endorsed as being the “cultural impact” that has influenced other small towns to display and celebrate fine art. The museum’s origin goes back to the late 1940’s, when a local group of lady socialites came together to form the town's first organization, a civic club, with the…

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Its Fourth of July weekend and time to celebrate our nation’s independence.   Two hundred and forty years ago, the Declaration of Independence was signed and thusly freeing our nation from the autocratic rule of Great Britain.  Displays of fireworks, baseball games, and barbeques are associated with this great holiday.

Enjoy some fireworks with friends and family in the Palm Beaches this weekend.

 Fourth on Flagler

This downtown spectacular features three stages of entertainment, art exhibits, music, mini golf, culinary delights and more.  An unfurling of a three-story flag on the Esplanade Grande building and an 18-minute fireworks display are scheduled. It all takes place from 5pm to 10 p.m. at the east end of Clematis on the West Palm…

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South Floridians love an inconspicuous life-style.  It begins in the home. Clean, clutter free and streamlined kitchens are directing the new home trends this 2016 season.   Modern touches are even reaching the popular “Tuscan-style” kitchens by adding a modern flavor.  Stainless steel and open thick glass shelving are shaping the new kitchen.

An easy change in any home is addressing electrical outlets.  Today’s family has an average of 12-plus mobile devices.  Multiple plugs are necessary for today’s family.  A cool new product called thingCHARGER aims to make the “process a little easier and neater, as it goes in right over an existing outlet, and docks various devices on top for easy charging.” It features various top mounted charging tips that…

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Make your way out to the famous Mizner Park in Boca Raton for a night of music, dancing and summer fun at Boca Raton’s Summer in the City. Happening this Friday, June 10th at 7:30pm is a free musical evening put on by the city of Boca Raton. 

It is guaranteed to be an enchanting evening beneath the stars with music performed by The Symphonia Strings. The band will play hits ranging from: Tchaikovsky, Elgar, Dvorak and Mozart's famous Eine Kleine Nacht Music. There will even going to be some Broadway favorites put on by the Symphonia Strings that is sure to deliver a fun night of dancing for its guests. The show is free and will begin at 7:30pm. 

Summer in the City takes place at Mizner Park, which is located at 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. For more…

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Considered one of the finest hotels in south Florida is the Boca Raton Resort and Club, A Waldorf Astoria Resort. With its lavish appointments, indulgent stays and beachfront location it’s no wonder this resort is one of the top resorts in Palm Beach County. 

Something that makes this resort so special is that it offers a variety of lodging options as well as offering its guest the chance to purchase a club membership. 

The Boca Raton Resort and Spa Staying Options: 

The iconic Cloister features details with origin in 1926 when Addison Mizner drew the plans for this resort. The Cloister building boasts remarkable Spanish-Mediterranean architecture and old-world charm. The Cloister has been described as “old world meets modern luxury.”

The…

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19 years strong, the Boca Raton Green Market has been going strong with an avid following. The incredible green market is the perfect place to bring family or friends to enjoy a day in the warm Floridian weather with amazing food, unparalleled fresh produce and smiling faces. 

The Boca Raton Green Market occurs every Saturday at the southern “Monument Piazza” which is found at the Intersection of South Federal Highway and South East Mizner Boulevard. Opening its doors bright and early at 8am the market and its vendors buzzes on until 1pm every Saturday. With an abundance of locally sourced produce, baked goods, art, jewelry and clothing, the Boca Raton Market is the ultimate market to shop the best south Florida harvests. 

Live music plays every…

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The Red Reef Park offers 67 acres of pristine, oceanfront preserve right in the heart of Boca Raton, Florida. The park offers residents and guests a breath of fresh air! There are no high-rises along the Red Reef beaches, so you really feel like you’re back to basics. 

Things To Do In Red Reef Park

  • Snorkeling: You won’t need a boat to get out to the reefs! Beautiful, tropical reefs are abundant here in Red Reef Park and you can swim to them from the beach! These rock and reef outcroppings are teaming with vibrant reef fish, sea fans, corals, turtles, eels and even dolphins. 
  • Swimming: Lifeguards are on duty year round at Red Reef from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm so you know you swim safely. 
  • Fishing: One of the most popular pastimes at the park is…

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This weekend at the Sunset Cove Amphitheater in Boca Raton is one of the most exciting and fun packed 5K’s you can do and its called FUN GLOW! Fun Glow 5k is a 3.1-mile run-taking place at night so you can get your glow on! Participants of Fun Glow 5K can walk, run or dance your way through the course. 

A live DJ will be spinning EDM music to encourage a highly energized atmosphere while fog machines; a laser light show, foam cannons and all around glow makes the run more like a party. There will be free glow sticks everywhere you turn as well body painting and tons of glow in the dark gear you can purchase to make your night light up even brighter. 

After the fun run, be sure you hang out for the unforgettable night of fun to come. There will be a…

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Every Saturday at Sandborn Square in Boca Raton is dedicated to creating a healthier community in Boca! Free Fitness classes take place every weekend here at the park that are open to the public. 

The Sandborn Square is a scenic park filled with lush greenery and lined with gorgeous Royal Palms. Some of the classes offered at the park include yoga, capoeira that is a Brazilian martial art, and more. The classes typically begin at 9am and then there will be another following at 10:30am. Bring your own yoga mat, a towel and some bottles of water, as the summer months get warm in southern Florida. 

For more information about the Free Fitness Saturdays at Sandborn Square, pelase contact Nicole Gasparri at ngasparri@myboca.us or call 561-393-7703. 

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