Bon Fire at Lake Worth Beach

My son's friend invited him to the Bon Fire at Lake Worth Beach this past Friday night.  We'd never been, so it seemed like something fun to try, plus a good opportunity for the kids to hang out and roast some marshmallows.

We arrived around 7pm, and parking was easy (later on, the lot was pretty full, so if you're going, better to arrive on the earlier side).  Parking was $4 minimum for 2 hours.

There was a large bon fire going, and a smaller one for roasting marshmallows.  (bring your own food, plus some super-long skewers for the marshmallows!)  The kids enjoyed eating s'mores and digging in the sand with their friends.  Though many folks brought chairs and blankets, we didn't bother - we never ended up sitting down anyways! (Side note: be sure to use the bathroom before you go; the public one there was pretty nasty, and I was sorry we had to use it, but 4-year-olds can't always "hold it"!)

Unfortunately, this was the last bon fire of the season - if you want to go, you'll have to wait until next November!  When it comes around again, I'll be sure to post a reminder - the more the merrier!

Beach Day at Ocean Inlet Park

One thing I love about living in South Florida is the beach.  On the recent day off of school, we visited the Boynton Inlet (AKA Ocean Inlet Park), inspired by my 7-year-old's recent class field trip.  He had such a great time beachcombing, fishing, and playing on the playground, he was excited to share the experience with his siblings (and parents!).



The weather was cool, crisp, and sunny - a perfect beach day, as long as you're not swimming.  First, we crossed S. Ocean Blvd (no traffic!), and walked along the fishing pier to see if there were any good catches coming in.  Then, we spent a good amount of time walking along the beach, searching for seashells and sea glass, enjoying the perfectly glorious day.

Back on the intracoastal side of the park, we ate a quick snack to refuel before hitting the playground.  There are 2 parts of the playground - a larger structure for kids 5-12, and a smaller piece of equipment for the younger ones.  Of course, I had to keep pulling the 2-year-old off of the bigger structure and encouraging him to play on the smaller one that was "just for him".

Eventually, the 10-year-old and 7-year-old were more interested in climbing the trees than the playground itself...

Overall, this is a really great spot.  Parking is free; there are bathrooms and picnic tables; and between the beach, playground, and opportunities to go fishing, there's definitely plenty to do at Ocean Inlet Park!