Miami–Fort Lauderdale–West Palm Beach area · Latest check Sat, Oct 24
Things to do with kids in Broward County, FL
76 upcoming family events and 13 places and programs in Broward County, FL. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it — confirm the details there before you go. Dates are in Eastern Time.
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Oct24SatSTEM & discoverySat, Oct 24
Dream, Create & Test — October science weekends
Museum of Discovery and Science
From $24
Oct24SatOutdoorsSat, Oct 24 · 9:30 AM
Harvest Festival Weekends — fall 2026
Flamingo Gardens
From $17All ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Art Talk: Art as Medicine: Lessons from the Gilded Age
NSU Art Museum
With admission
- Spooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 24
Halloween Spooktacular on Ice — Panthers IceDen
Panthers IceDen
PaidAll ages
Oct25SunCommunitySun, Oct 25 · 6:00 PM
Diwali Celebration — Las Olas Oceanside Park
Las Olas Oceanside Park
Free
Oct25SunArts & craftsSun, Oct 25 · 12:00 PM
Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Day — October
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
With admission
- Oct25SunCommunity
Sun, Oct 25 · 12:00 PM
FREE Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Day
NSU Art Museum
Free
Oct25SunSTEM & discoverySun, Oct 25 · 10:00 AM
Sensory-Friendly Sunday mornings — fall/winter2026
Museum of Discovery and Science
Free
Oct25SunOutdoorsSun, Oct 25
Story Time, yoga and craft — fall 2026
Flamingo Gardens
From $17
Oct25SunSTEM & discoverySun, Oct 25 · 12:00 PM
Style Series at Atlantic Village: The Fall Edit
Atlantic Village
Free
Oct26MonSpooky and hauntedMon, Oct 26 · 7:00 PM
The Haunt: Fever Dream at The Venue
The Venue Fort Lauderdale
From $45
Oct27TueSTEM & discoveryTue, Oct 27 · 3:30 PM
Homework Help — Century Plaza
Century Plaza / Leon Slatin Branch
Free
- Oct27TueSpooky and haunted
Tue, Oct 27 · 7:00 PM
The Haunt: Fever Dream at The Venue
The Venue Fort Lauderdale
From $45
- Oct28WedSpooky and haunted
Wed, Oct 28 · 7:00 PM
The Haunt: Fever Dream at The Venue
The Venue Fort Lauderdale
From $45
- Oct29ThuSpooky and haunted
Thu, Oct 29 · 7:00 PM
The Haunt: Fever Dream at The Venue
The Venue Fort Lauderdale
From $45
Oct30FriSpooky and hauntedFri, Oct 30 · 7:30 PM
Ghostly Garden Tour — teens 13+
Flamingo Gardens
From $40Ages 13+
- Oct30FriSpooky and haunted
Fri, Oct 30 · 7:00 PM
The Haunt: Fever Dream at The Venue
The Venue Fort Lauderdale
From $45
Oct31SatNot-so-scarySat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Baby’s First — Halloween through New Year
Museum of Discovery and Science
From $24
Oct31SatSpooky and hauntedSat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Spooktacular Science
Museum of Discovery and Science
From $24
Oct31SatSTEM & discoverySat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PM
STEAM Explorers — Lauderdale Lakes
Lauderdale Lakes Branch Library / Educational and Cultural Center
Ages 5–10
- Festivals and parties
Sat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AM
Halloween Fest at Bonnet House
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
From $8All ages
- Spooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 31 · 2:30 PM
Spooky Skate — Baptist Health IcePlex Halloween afternoon
Baptist Health IcePlex at FTL War Memorial
Paid
Nov3TueSports & playTue, Nov 3 · 10:00 AM
projectROCK Homeschool Tuesdays: 2026–27 Series
projectROCK Oakland Park
From $27
Nov5ThuCommunityThu, Nov 5 · 11:00 AM
Free First Thursday
NSU Art Museum
Free
- Nov5ThuArts & crafts
Thu, Nov 5 · 4:00 PM
Free First Thursday with Mini Muse
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
FreeAll ages
Nov5ThuCommunityThu, Nov 5 · 5:30 PM
Light Up Lauderdale — Riverwalk "Get Lit" kickoff
Esplanade Park
Nov7SatSports & playSat, Nov 7 · 7:00 AM
Miramar Mile Run
Ansin Sports Complex
All ages
Nov7SatSTEM & discoverySat, Nov 7
Nature Detectives — November and December weekends
Museum of Discovery and Science
From $24
- STEM & discovery
Through Nov 8
Museums on Us
NSU Art Museum
With admission
Nov8SunArts & craftsSun, Nov 8 · 1:00 PM
Beanstalk: The Adventures of Jack and the Giant
Amaturo Theater at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Paid
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Nov 11 · 6:00 PM
Toddler Rave World Tour with Lenny Pearce — War Memorial Auditorium
War Memorial Auditorium
PaidAll ages
Nov13FriArts & craftsFri, Nov 13 · 10:00 AM
School House Rock — Smart Stage Matinee
Amaturo Theater at Broward Center
Paid
- Outdoors
Fri, Nov 13 · 6:00 PM
Hayride and Bonfire — Parkland Equestrian Center
Parkland Equestrian Center at Temple Park
From $7
Nov14SatCommunitySat, Nov 14 · 12:00 PM
Creativity Exploration: Sculptural Selves
NSU Art Museum
From $25
- Community
Sat, Nov 14 · 4:00 PM
Member Reception: Frozen Gestures
NSU Art Museum
With admission
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 14 · 3:00 PM
Urs Fischer Art Talk
NSU Art Museum
Nov17TueArts & craftsTue, Nov 17 · 10:00 AM
Shakespeare45 — Smart Stage Matinee
Amaturo Theater at Broward Center
Paid
Nov18WedCommunityWed, Nov 18 · 6:00 PM
Family Fun Holiday Movie Night — Home Alone
Coral Springs Gymnasium
From $5
- Nov19ThuLight displays
Thu, Nov 19 · 5:30 PM
Light Up the Beach — Fort Lauderdale beach lights and Olas the snowman
Las Olas Oceanside Park
Nov21SatMarkets and festivalsThrough Dec 30
Hoffman’s Chocolates Winter Wonderland 2026
Flamingo Gardens
From $17All ages
- Markets and festivals
Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30 AM
Holiday Festival — Northwest Regional Library
Northwest Regional Library
FreeUp to 10
Nov22SunMarkets and festivalsSun, Nov 22 · 10:00 AM
Winterfest Family Fun Day
Esplanade Park
Free
- Outdoor rinks
Mon, Nov 23 · 9:00 AM
Thanksgiving Cat's Camp on Ice — Baptist Health IcePlex
Baptist Health IcePlex at FTL War Memorial
PaidAges 5–12
- Outdoor rinks
Mon, Nov 23 · 9:00 AM
Thanksgiving Cat's Camp on Ice — Panthers IceDen
Panthers IceDen
PaidAges 5–12
- Learn to skate
Mon, Nov 23 · 8:30 AM
Thanksgiving Hockey Camp — Baptist Health IcePlex
Baptist Health IcePlex at FTL War Memorial
From $150Ages 6–16
Nov24TueArts & craftsTue, Nov 24 · 6:00 PM
The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition — Broward Center youth fall musical
Amaturo Theater at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Paid
- Sports & play
Thu, Nov 26 · 7:30 AM
Fort Lauderdale Turkey Trot 5K
Las Olas Oceanside Park area, Fort Lauderdale Beach
From $55All ages
- Sports & play
Thu, Nov 26 · 7:30 AM
Tamarac Turkey Trot 5K
Tamarac City Hall
From $30
Nov27FriArts & craftsFri, Nov 27 · 4:00 PM
Cirque Dreams Holidaze — Broward Center
Au-Rene Theater at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts
PaidAll ages
- Community
Sat, Nov 28 · 5:00 PM
Light Up MLK for the Holidays — Pompano Beach
Annie Adderly Gillis Park
FreeAll ages
- Nov29SunCommunity
Sun, Nov 29 · 12:00 PM
FREE Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Day
NSU Art Museum
Free
Dec1TueLight displaysThrough Dec 31
Downtown in December — Coral Springs holiday lights
City Hall Lawn
FreeAll ages
Dec3ThuCommunityThu, Dec 3 · 5:00 PM
Ocean Way Holiday — Deerfield Beach
Deerfield Beach Main Beach Parking Lot
FreeAll ages
Dec4FriSanta visitsFri, Dec 4 · 7:00 PM
Elf Jr. — youth holiday musical at the Broward Center
Amaturo Theater at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Paid
- Community
Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM
Holiday in the Park — Hallandale Beach
Peter Bluesten Park
FreeAll ages
Dec5SatTree lightingsSat, Dec 5 · 5:30 PM
Light Up the Lawn — Coral Springs City Hall tree lighting
City Hall Lawn
FreeAll ages
Dec5SatMarkets and festivalsSat, Dec 5 · 5:30 PM
Whimsical Wonderland — Bonnet House Holiday Magic
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
From $5
- Nutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 5 · 2:00 PM
Holiday Moments Concert with Emily and Patrice — Hollywood Branch
Hollywood Branch Library
Free
- Sports & play
Sat, Dec 5 · 12:00 PM
Scavenger Hunt: Holiday Edition — Miramar Branch Library
Miramar Branch Library & Education Center
FreeAges 3+
- Dec6SunTree lightings
Sun, Dec 6 · 6:00 PM
Menorah Lighting Celebration — Fort Lauderdale beach
Las Olas Oceanside Park
- Santa visits
Tue, Dec 8 · 12:30 PM
Santa on the Beach — candy cane walk on Fort Lauderdale Beach
Fort Lauderdale Beach Park
All ages
Dec9WedParadesWed, Dec 9 · 7:00 PM
Coral Springs Holiday Parade
Sample Road parade route (Coral Springs Drive to City Hall)
FreeAll ages
- Tree lightings
Fri, Dec 11 · 5:30 PM
Light Up the Park — Parkland holiday lighting
Amphitheatre, 10561 Trails End (Parkland)
Dec12SatParadesSat, Dec 12 · 4:00 PM
Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade — Public Viewing Area
Las Olas Intracoastal Promenade Park
From $30All ages
- Community
Sat, Dec 12 · 1:00 PM
Holiday Open House — Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Library
Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Branch Library
Free
Dec15TueArts & craftsTue, Dec 15 · 11:00 AM
Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory — Smart Stage Matinee
Amaturo Theater at Broward Center
Paid
Dec16WedNutcracker and showsWed, Dec 16 · 10:30 AM
Arts Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker — Smart Stage Matinee
Wells Hall at The Parker
Paid
- Nutcracker and shows
Wed, Dec 16 · 3:00 PM
Holiday Concert with Emily Kennedy — South Regional Library
South Regional/Broward College Library
Free
- Crafts and cookies
Wed, Dec 16 · 5:30 PM
Kid Craft and Holiday Movie — Walter C. Young Resource Center
Pembroke Pines/Walter C. Young Resource Center
Free
- Train rides
Wed, Dec 16 · 4:30 PM
Polar Express Family Night — Southwest Regional Library
Southwest Regional Library
Free
- Nutcracker and shows
Fri, Dec 18 · 7:00 PM
The Nutcracker — Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida at The Parker
The Parker — Wells Hall
PaidAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Dec 18 · 4:00 PM
Winter Crafternoon — Pompano Beach Library
Pompano Beach Library and Cultural Center
Free
Dec27SunMarkets and festivalsSun, Dec 27 · 2:00 PM
Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland — The Parker
Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker
PaidAll ages
- Nutcracker and shows
Mon, Dec 28 · 3:00 PM
Jen Kramer's Magical Holiday Show — The Parker
Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker
Paid
Dec31ThuNew Year’s EveThu, Dec 31 · 10:00 AM
Noon Year’s Eve — welcome2027
Museum of Discovery and Science
From $24
Jan18MonCommunityMon, Jan 18 · 10:00 AM
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Parade and Fun Day — Deerfield Beach
Oveta McKeithen Recreation Complex
FreeAll ages
Places and ongoing programs
OngoingprogramSTEM & discoveryRecurring / by appointment
Animal Ambassadors encounter
Museum of Discovery and Science
Paid
OngoingprogramSTEM & discoveryRecurring / by appointment
Camp STEAMology — school’s-out inquiry
Museum of Discovery and Science
From $300
OngoingprogramSTEM & discoveryRecurring / by appointment
Code Ninjas Pembroke Pines Coding: Confirm Local Operations
Code Ninjas Pembroke Pines
Ages 5–14
VisitanytimeSTEM & discoveryVisit on your schedule
Museum of Discovery and Science: Family Science Visit
Museum of Discovery and Science
Paid
OngoingprogramLearn to skateRecurring / by appointment
Panthers Skating Academy Learn to Skate — Baptist Health IcePlex
Baptist Health IcePlex at FTL War Memorial
PaidAges 3–17
OngoingprogramLearn to skateRecurring / by appointment
Panthers Skating Academy Learn to Skate — Panthers IceDen
Panthers IceDen
PaidAges 3–17
OngoingprogramSports & playRecurring / by appointment
projectROCK Youth Recreational and Competitive Climbing Teams
projectROCK Oakland Park
Paid
PublicskatingPublic skatingVisit on your schedule
Public Ice Skating at Baptist Health IcePlex — Fort Lauderdale
Baptist Health IcePlex at FTL War Memorial
From $18
OngoingprogramCookingRecurring / by appointment
Young Chefs Academy Coral Springs Cooking and Homeschool Classes
Young Chefs Academy Coral Springs
Paid
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Butterfly World — family nature visit
Butterfly World
From $22.50All ages
- Sports & play
Recurring / by appointment
Love Serving Autism Coral Springs Therapeutic Tennis
Cypress Park Tennis Center
From $90Ages 5–18
- Public skating
Visit on your schedule
Public Ice Skating at Panthers IceDen — Coral Springs
Panthers IceDen
From $14All ages
- STEM & discovery
Recurring / by appointment
Sprouting STEM Early Childhood Learning Lab and Caregiver-and-Me Classes — MODS
Museum of Discovery and Science
With admission
Recently ended
Oct23FriTrick-or-treatEndedPast · Oct 23 · 5:30 PM
BrightStar Credit Union Trunk-or-Treat
BrightStar Credit Union 3400 N University Dr, Cooper City, FL 33024
Free
Oct22ThuArts & craftsEndedPast · Oct 22 · 10:00 AM
Come From Away — Smart Stage Matinee
Amaturo Theater at Broward Center
From $31
- Oct22ThuSpooky and haunted
EndedPast · Oct 22 · 7:00 PM
The Haunt: Fever Dream at The Venue
The Venue Fort Lauderdale
Oct21WedSTEM & discoveryEndedPast · Oct 21 · 11:00 AM
FRIENDS Presents: MORE THAN EXHIBITS: The Museum as a Place for Learning & Community
NSU Art Museum
Oct21WedSTEM & discoveryEndedPast · Oct 21 · 3:30 PM
L.E.A.P. Reading Enrichment — Lauderhill
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library
Oct21WedArts & craftsEndedPast · Oct 21 · 10:00 AM
Mister C Vol.3: When Science Goes Viral — Smart Stage Matinee
Wells Hall at The Parker
Paid
- Oct21WedSpooky and haunted
EndedPast · Oct 21 · 7:00 PM
The Haunt: Fever Dream at The Venue
The Venue Fort Lauderdale
- Spooky and haunted
EndedPast · Oct 20 · 7:00 PM
The Haunt: Fever Dream at The Venue
The Venue Fort Lauderdale
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 18 · 1:00 PM
Tomorrow's Rainbow Pony Jail n' Bale
Tomorrow's Rainbow Mini-Ranch
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 12:00 PM
Riverwalk Annual Fall Festival
Esplanade Park
Free
- Sports & play
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 12:00 PM
Thrills & Chills — Coral Springs Halloween village
Coral Springs Gymnasium
From $5All ages
- Pumpkins and patches
EndedPast · Oct 16 · 12:00 AM
Southwest Ranches Pumpkin Patch Festival
Southwest Ranches Sanctuary Park
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