# Things to do with kids in Broward County, FL

> 76 upcoming family events and 13 places and ongoing programs in Broward County, FL, in the Miami–Fort Lauderdale–West Palm Beach area. Listings whose address ZIP code is in this county (Census Bureau ZIP-to-county file). Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Oct 24, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about
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## Events ahead

- [Art Talk: Art as Medicine: Lessons from the Gilded Age](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/art-talk-art-as-medicine-lessons-from-the-gilded-age--listing-2bdfa2f82d7120392ea80a8a) — Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · NSU Art Museum, Fort Lauderdale · With admission · sold out when last checked · checked Oct 16. Saturday, October 24 \n10 - 11 am \n
- [Dream, Create & Test — October science weekends](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/dream-create-and-test-october-science-weekends--listing-8f25fdcdfef3f5865168421c) — Sat, Oct 24 (+2 more dates) · Museum of Discovery and Science, Fort Lauderdale · From $24 · checked Oct 11. Families investigate magnetism and engineering through MAGNA-TILES building challenges.
- [Halloween Spooktacular on Ice — Panthers IceDen](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/halloween-spooktacular-on-ice-panthers-iceden--listing-cc0cc978b1f0679e45070003) — Sat, Oct 24 · Panthers IceDen, Coral Springs · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 24. A Halloween theme night at the Panthers IceDen ice rink in Coral Springs. Skaters of all ages and skill levels get time on the ice plus festive games and crafts…
- [Harvest Festival Weekends — fall 2026](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/harvest-festival-weekends-fall-2026--listing-e7de4e894ca3fca6c51f5ec5) — Sat, Oct 24 (+1 more date) · 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Flamingo Gardens, Davie · All ages · From $17 · checked Oct 11. Themed fall weekends combine animal encounters, hayrides, costumes and family activities.
- [Diwali Celebration — Las Olas Oceanside Park](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/diwali-celebration-las-olas-oceanside-park--listing-101c60862cde7289ed6c7cc7) — Sun, Oct 25 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Las Olas Oceanside Park, Fort Lauderdale · Free · checked Oct 16. A free evening Diwali celebration by the ocean, hosted by the City of Fort Lauderdale. The Festival of Lights program brings live music and dance performances plus food and…
- [Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Day — October](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/fort-lauderdale-neighbor-day-october--listing-c45306271c9d8efd020ed94b) — Sun, Oct 25 · 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM · NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale · With admission · checked Oct 11. Resident families receive free museum admission to explore the art galleries.
- [FREE Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Day](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/free-fort-lauderdale-neighbor-day--listing-d7808599bd42d9f3ad4f4533) — Sun, Oct 25 · 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM · NSU Art Museum, Fort Lauderdale · Free · sold out when last checked · checked Oct 16. Sunday, October 25, Noon - 5 pm, \nFREE for Fort Lauderdale Residents \n
- [Sensory-Friendly Sunday mornings — fall/winter2026](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/sensory-friendly-sunday-mornings-fall-winter2026--listing-ea74b2ea63b590d6304bb88f) — Sun, Oct 25 (+2 more dates) · 10:00 AM – 11:45 AM · Museum of Discovery and Science, Fort Lauderdale · Free · checked Oct 11. A quieter museum environment supports sensory exploration and an optional modified IMAX film.
- [Story Time, yoga and craft — fall 2026](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/story-time-yoga-and-craft-fall-2026--listing-5fd9432111f85a7880e98696) — Sun, Oct 25 (+2 more dates) · Flamingo Gardens, Davie · From $17 · checked Oct 11. A story, mindful movement and related craft connect children with nature and imagination.
- [Style Series at Atlantic Village: The Fall Edit](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/style-series-at-atlantic-village-the-fall-edit--listing-b8156a849e5296efa50a079f) — Sun, Oct 25 · 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Atlantic Village, Hallandale Beach · Free · sold out when last checked · checked Oct 16. Spend your Sunday shopping, exploring and discovering new brands at Atlantic Village’s Style Series. Taking place October 25 from 12-6 p.m. in the outdoor area surrounding Phase…
- [The Haunt: Fever Dream at The Venue](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/the-haunt-fever-dream-at-the-venue--listing-77569bcfe14abf4c512442ce) — Mon, Oct 26 · 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM · The Venue Fort Lauderdale · From $45 · sold out when last checked · checked Oct 16. The Haunt returns this Halloween season with a new home and a new nightmare. Now indoors at The Venue in Fort Lauderdale, The Haunt: Fever Dream invites guests into four…
- [Homework Help — Century Plaza](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/homework-help-century-plaza--listing-8f1da681e3a45c2ece242d0f) — Tue, Oct 27 · 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM · Century Plaza / Leon Slatin Branch, Deerfield Beach · Free · checked Oct 11. Students receive individual or small-group volunteer help with school assignments in reading, math, science and other subjects.
- [The Haunt: Fever Dream at The Venue](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/the-haunt-fever-dream-at-the-venue--listing-e7d3b8e9189d37b5294de87d) — Tue, Oct 27 · 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM · The Venue Fort Lauderdale · From $45 · sold out when last checked · checked Oct 16. The Haunt returns this Halloween season with a new home and a new nightmare. Now indoors at The Venue in Fort Lauderdale, The Haunt: Fever Dream invites guests into four…
- [The Haunt: Fever Dream at The Venue](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/the-haunt-fever-dream-at-the-venue--listing-aaef700079bdd741105f7133) — Wed, Oct 28 · 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM · The Venue Fort Lauderdale · From $45 · sold out when last checked · checked Oct 16. The Haunt returns this Halloween season with a new home and a new nightmare. Now indoors at The Venue in Fort Lauderdale, The Haunt: Fever Dream invites guests into four…
- [The Haunt: Fever Dream at The Venue](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/the-haunt-fever-dream-at-the-venue--listing-032cc13e70885043603cd7d2) — Thu, Oct 29 · 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM · The Venue Fort Lauderdale · From $45 · sold out when last checked · checked Oct 16. The Haunt returns this Halloween season with a new home and a new nightmare. Now indoors at The Venue in Fort Lauderdale, The Haunt: Fever Dream invites guests into four…
- [Ghostly Garden Tour — teens 13+](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/ghostly-garden-tour-teens-13--listing-bb5ecee1f23b685d8be78519) — Fri, Oct 30 · 7:30 PM · Flamingo Gardens, Davie · Ages 13+ · From $40 · checked Oct 11. A paranormal investigator leads an outdoor evening garden history and mystery tour.
- [The Haunt: Fever Dream at The Venue](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/the-haunt-fever-dream-at-the-venue--listing-955d623d4de67c3685807fbb) — Fri, Oct 30 · 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM · The Venue Fort Lauderdale · From $45 · sold out when last checked · checked Oct 16. The Haunt returns this Halloween season with a new home and a new nightmare. Now indoors at The Venue in Fort Lauderdale, The Haunt: Fever Dream invites guests into four…
- [Baby’s First — Halloween through New Year](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/baby-s-first-halloween-through-new-year--listing-c12f1d815c96339e62956b2b) — Sat, Oct 31 (+3 more dates) · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Museum of Discovery and Science, Fort Lauderdale · From $24 · checked Oct 11. Babies and caregivers enjoy sensory discovery, themed stories and holiday photo opportunities.
- [Halloween Fest at Bonnet House](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/halloween-fest-at-bonnet-house--listing-c10d24cb7b10c6a50d3f654f) — Sat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, Fort Lauderdale · All ages · From $8 · checked Oct 16. Bonnet House, the historic estate on Fort Lauderdale's barrier island, throws a daytime Halloween party on October 31 from 11 am to 4 pm. Families (and pets) come in costume for…
- [Spooktacular Science](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/spooktacular-science--listing-08e0c05dd6a3a29ff49816c3) — Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Museum of Discovery and Science, Fort Lauderdale · From $24 · checked Oct 11. Families make catapults and spider bots, meet animals, dance and take part in Halloween science.
- [Spooky Skate — Baptist Health IcePlex Halloween afternoon](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/spooky-skate-baptist-health-iceplex-halloween-afternoon--listing-e1b8cf21c6ffb96bee588e71) — Sat, Oct 31 · 2:30 PM · Baptist Health IcePlex at FTL War Memorial, Fort Lauderdale · Paid · checked Oct 24. A Halloween-afternoon public skate at the Baptist Health IcePlex inside the FTL War Memorial complex in Fort Lauderdale. Along with open ice skating, the building hosts…
- [STEAM Explorers — Lauderdale Lakes](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/steam-explorers-lauderdale-lakes--listing-280d19d20444779f061a6ed5) — Sat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM · Lauderdale Lakes Branch Library / Educational and Cultural Center · Ages 5–10 · checked Oct 11. Explore engineering, science, robotics and creative challenges that encourage curiosity and teamwork.
- [projectROCK Homeschool Tuesdays: 2026–27 Series](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/projectrock-homeschool-tuesdays-2026-27-series--listing-fad11f8c9c3267c18cb933e1) — Tue, Nov 3 (+13 more dates) · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · projectROCK Oakland Park · From $27 · checked Oct 11. Homeschool families climb with instruction and rental gear in a supervised two-hour session.
- [Free First Thursday](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/free-first-thursday--listing-ce19c61fb1e5a312dcb3c5d5) — Thu, Nov 5 · 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM · NSU Art Museum, Fort Lauderdale · Free · sold out when last checked · checked Oct 16. Thursday, November 5, 2026 \n
- [Free First Thursday with Mini Muse](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/free-first-thursday-with-mini-muse--listing-31c0d0845c4631bbb4dcab91) — Thu, Nov 5 · 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM · NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale · All ages · Free · checked Oct 11. Families make art using supplied materials during a free museum evening.
- [Light Up Lauderdale — Riverwalk "Get Lit" kickoff](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/light-up-lauderdale-riverwalk-get-lit-kickoff--listing-2b90541762f6724229f68054) — Thu, Nov 5 · 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM · Esplanade Park, Fort Lauderdale · checked Oct 16. Fort Lauderdale opens its holiday season at Esplanade Park on the New River with the evening that switches on Light Up Lauderdale, a ten-week run of holiday lights along the…
- [Miramar Mile Run](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/miramar-mile-run--listing-95d4e477e874180b778683d3) — Sat, Nov 7 · 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM · Ansin Sports Complex, Miramar · All ages · checked Oct 16. A one-mile run on the track at Ansin Sports Complex, hosted by Miramar Commissioner Yvette Colbourne and open to residents and runners of all ages. Registration opens at 7 am and…
- [Museums on Us](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/museums-on-us--listing-1ef82f7eb924a69756da41bb) — Nov 7 – Nov 8 · 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM · NSU Art Museum, Fort Lauderdale · With admission · sold out when last checked · checked Oct 16. Saturday, November 7: 11 am - 5 pm \nSunday, November 8: Noon - 5 pm \n
- [Nature Detectives — November and December weekends](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/nature-detectives-november-and-december-weekends--listing-59eb549da9c11b4f015a7656) — Sat, Nov 7 · Museum of Discovery and Science, Fort Lauderdale · From $24 · checked Oct 11. Children investigate habitats, animal science and nature-inspired art with a Charley Harper exhibition.
- [Beanstalk: The Adventures of Jack and the Giant](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/beanstalk-the-adventures-of-jack-and-the-giant--listing-2597be7f0f13bcc8e6ca04a8) — Sun, Nov 8 · 1:00 PM · Amaturo Theater at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Fort Lauderdale · Paid · checked Oct 16. A theatrical retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk: a castle in the clouds, a giant menacing the land and a young hero armed with three magic beans and a lot of courage. The single…
- [Toddler Rave World Tour with Lenny Pearce — War Memorial Auditorium](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/toddler-rave-world-tour-with-lenny-pearce-war-memorial-auditorium--listing-313b1900ea11520bc86abbfe) — Wed, Nov 11 · 6:00 PM · War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 24. Lenny Pearce's Toddler Rave World Tour brings a family dance party to the War Memorial Auditorium in Fort Lauderdale on a Wednesday evening: big beats for small dancers, wrapped…
- [Hayride and Bonfire — Parkland Equestrian Center](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/hayride-and-bonfire-parkland-equestrian-center--listing-3d4dffb8cccac1922da21c55) — Fri, Nov 13 · 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM · Parkland Equestrian Center at Temple Park · From $7 · checked Oct 20. An annual fall evening at the Parkland Equestrian Center: hayrides, a bonfire, s'mores and music from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Families bring the kids for a relaxed outdoor night; dress…
- [School House Rock — Smart Stage Matinee](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/school-house-rock-smart-stage-matinee--listing-cfdf2a8acec2d598419c3c5b) — Fri, Nov 13 · 10:00 AM · Amaturo Theater at Broward Center, Fort Lauderdale · Paid · checked Oct 11. An educational daytime performance connects performing arts with school learning and downloadable study guides.
- [Creativity Exploration: Sculptural Selves](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/creativity-exploration-sculptural-selves--listing-642df0cfc95551814c1c0d21) — Sat, Nov 14 · 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM · NSU Art Museum, Fort Lauderdale · From $25 · sold out when last checked · checked Oct 16. Saturday, November 14, 2026 \nNoon to 1:30 pm \n
- [Member Reception: Frozen Gestures](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/member-reception-frozen-gestures--listing-f8a1df20cb0c371d4d13d9e7) — Sat, Nov 14 · 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM · NSU Art Museum, Fort Lauderdale · With admission · sold out when last checked · checked Oct 16. Saturday, November 14, 2026 \n4 - 6 pm \n
- [Urs Fischer Art Talk](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/urs-fischer-art-talk--listing-7e76c890f2f56d16379563cf) — Sat, Nov 14 · 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM · NSU Art Museum, Fort Lauderdale · sold out when last checked · checked Oct 16. Saturday, November 14, 2026 \n3 - 4 pm \n
- [Shakespeare45 — Smart Stage Matinee](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/shakespeare45-smart-stage-matinee--listing-be8031feec6f62e94aacf3dc) — Tue, Nov 17 · 10:00 AM · Amaturo Theater at Broward Center, Fort Lauderdale · Paid · checked Oct 11. An educational daytime performance connects performing arts with school learning and downloadable study guides.
- [Family Fun Holiday Movie Night — Home Alone](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/family-fun-holiday-movie-night-home-alone--listing-d8092c720be69187aeb56f79) — Wed, Nov 18 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Coral Springs Gymnasium · From $5 · checked Oct 16. Coral Springs Parks and Recreation shows Home Alone on a large inflatable screen inside the Coral Springs Gymnasium. Families are encouraged to bring blankets and come in holiday…
- [Light Up the Beach — Fort Lauderdale beach lights and Olas the snowman](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/light-up-the-beach-fort-lauderdale-beach-lights-and-olas-the-snowman--listing-0ba800f5967be493d40e3a6e) — Thu, Nov 19 · 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM · Las Olas Oceanside Park, Fort Lauderdale · checked Oct 16. More than 50,000 holiday lights are switched on along the Fort Lauderdale beachfront, and 'Olas', the city's 20-foot beach snowman, returns to A1A and Las Olas Boulevard. The…
- [Hoffman’s Chocolates Winter Wonderland 2026](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/hoffman-s-chocolates-winter-wonderland-2026--listing-ace114d6811c64e39b92d67c) — Nov 21 – Dec 30 · 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM · Flamingo Gardens, Davie · All ages · From $17 · checked Oct 11. Walk illuminated gardens with seasonal music, crafts, Santa village and holiday displays.
- [Holiday Festival — Northwest Regional Library](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/holiday-festival-northwest-regional-library--listing-e4033110a19acdc2d29339ec) — Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM · Northwest Regional Library, Coral Springs · Up to 10 · Free · checked Oct 16. Northwest Regional Library in Coral Springs hosts a family holiday festival for kids 10 and under on Saturday, November 21, from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. Stations include a Christmas…
- [Winterfest Family Fun Day](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/winterfest-family-fun-day--listing-e634941fe1eaad906d42469a) — Sun, Nov 22 · 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Esplanade Park, Fort Lauderdale · Free · checked Oct 11. Families enjoy live music, crafts, snow play, animals and holiday activities along Riverwalk.
- [Thanksgiving Cat's Camp on Ice — Baptist Health IcePlex](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/thanksgiving-cat-s-camp-on-ice-baptist-health-iceplex--listing-a1f8d0e5493e032c2ebbf241) — Mon, Nov 23 (+2 more dates) · 9:00 AM · Baptist Health IcePlex at FTL War Memorial, Fort Lauderdale · Ages 5–12 · Paid · checked Oct 24. Thanksgiving-break skating camp at the Baptist Health IcePlex in Fort Lauderdale for children aged 5 to 12, run on November 23, 24 and 25. Campers pick a track — Learn to Skate…
- [Thanksgiving Cat's Camp on Ice — Panthers IceDen](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/thanksgiving-cat-s-camp-on-ice-panthers-iceden--listing-5f5aa5db7e9da60787157aaa) — Mon, Nov 23 (+2 more dates) · 9:00 AM · Panthers IceDen, Coral Springs · Ages 5–12 · Paid · checked Oct 24. A three-day Thanksgiving-break skating camp (formerly Camp Incredible) at the Panthers IceDen in Coral Springs for campers aged 5 to 12. Each day mixes a lesson at the camper's…
- [Thanksgiving Hockey Camp — Baptist Health IcePlex](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/thanksgiving-hockey-camp-baptist-health-iceplex--listing-2219fe35a8445003a0b67014) — Mon, Nov 23 (+1 more date) · 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM · Baptist Health IcePlex at FTL War Memorial, Fort Lauderdale · Ages 6–16 · From $150 · checked Oct 24. A two-day Thanksgiving-break hockey camp at the Baptist Health IcePlex in Fort Lauderdale for players aged 6 to 16 who already play: participation in a Hockey Academy or similar…
- [The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition — Broward Center youth fall musical](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/the-spongebob-musical-youth-edition-broward-center-youth-fall-musical--listing-d164ba935cd714e3c0ec4897) — Tue, Nov 24 (+1 more date) · 6:00 PM · Amaturo Theater at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Fort Lauderdale · Paid · checked Oct 16. Students in grades 4–10 from the Broward Center and The Performance Project School of the Arts perform The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition, in which Bikini Bottom faces an…
- [Fort Lauderdale Turkey Trot 5K](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/fort-lauderdale-turkey-trot-5k--listing-4851c2be898cc35c44afdf61) — Thu, Nov 26 · 7:30 AM · Las Olas Oceanside Park area, Fort Lauderdale Beach · All ages · From $55 · checked Oct 24. A Thanksgiving-morning 5K along A1A on Fort Lauderdale beach that draws more than 3,000 runners, walkers and "wobblers" each year; the organizers welcome families, friends…
- [Tamarac Turkey Trot 5K](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/tamarac-turkey-trot-5k--listing-e76bc5a1b1639399389d54d8) — Thu, Nov 26 · 7:30 AM · Tamarac City Hall · From $30 · checked Oct 24. Tamarac's 46th annual Thanksgiving-morning 5K starts and finishes at Tamarac City Hall at 7:30 a.m. Age divisions start at 9 & under and 10–12, so children run in their own…
- [Cirque Dreams Holidaze — Broward Center](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/cirque-dreams-holidaze-broward-center--listing-879c0c57d5ce641ee697fcd1) — Fri, Nov 27 (+2 more dates) · 4:00 PM · Au-Rene Theater at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Fort Lauderdale · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 16. Cirque Dreams Holidaze is a Broadway-style holiday musical blended with circus acts: reindeer, penguins, elves, jesters and aerialists balance, juggle and fly through a lit-up…
- [Light Up MLK for the Holidays — Pompano Beach](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/light-up-mlk-for-the-holidays-pompano-beach--listing-5540015a5918b525c9b10388) — Sat, Nov 28 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Annie Adderly Gillis Park, Pompano Beach · All ages · Free · checked Oct 24. The City of Pompano Beach's annual Light Up MLK holiday celebration at Annie Adderly Gillis Park. The MLK corridor comes alive with music, lights and live performances, food…
- [FREE Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Day](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/free-fort-lauderdale-neighbor-day--listing-ff17f87ce3350d55d41d8515) — Sun, Nov 29 · 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM · NSU Art Museum, Fort Lauderdale · Free · sold out when last checked · checked Oct 16. Sunday, November 29, Noon - 5 pm, \nFREE for Fort Lauderdale Residents \n
- [Downtown in December — Coral Springs holiday lights](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/downtown-in-december-coral-springs-holiday-lights--listing-8bdfc6ede21162afd5e53a0a) — Dec 1 – Dec 31 · City Hall Lawn, Coral Springs · All ages · Free · checked Oct 16. Throughout December the downtown tree on the Coral Springs City Hall lawn is lit nightly, giving families a free, no-ticket stop for holiday photos on any evening of the month…
- [Ocean Way Holiday — Deerfield Beach](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/ocean-way-holiday-deerfield-beach--listing-8d1c5d3944b3d4b0ed10a25c) — Thu, Dec 3 · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Deerfield Beach Main Beach Parking Lot · All ages · Free · checked Oct 20. Deerfield Beach's beachside holiday kickoff in the Main Beach parking lot. The evening includes festive entertainment, holiday activities, treats and photo spots, a Santa Parade…
- [Elf Jr. — youth holiday musical at the Broward Center](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/elf-jr-youth-holiday-musical-at-the-broward-center--listing-6fea8e4d7303b74619860d41) — Fri, Dec 4 (+1 more date) · 7:00 PM · Amaturo Theater at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Fort Lauderdale · Paid · checked Oct 16. Students in grades 4–12 from the Broward Center and Performance Project, Inc. stage Elf The Musical JR., the stage version of the film about Buddy, the human raised at the North…
- [Holiday in the Park — Hallandale Beach](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/holiday-in-the-park-hallandale-beach--listing-8b7894dda77093e2c3fa1f2b) — Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Peter Bluesten Park, Hallandale Beach · All ages · Free · checked Oct 24. The City of Hallandale Beach's annual Holiday in the Park, held on the first Friday of December at Peter Bluesten Park to kick off the holiday season. The family-friendly event…
- [Holiday Moments Concert with Emily and Patrice — Hollywood Branch](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/holiday-moments-concert-with-emily-and-patrice-hollywood-branch--listing-376796b054fa41c2b94b7ca3) — Sat, Dec 5 · 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Hollywood Branch Library · Free · checked Oct 16. Trumpeter Emily Isabel Kennedy and pianist Patrice Risi play the festive sounds of the holidays at the Hollywood Branch Library on Saturday, December 5, from 2 to 3 pm. Families…
- [Light Up the Lawn — Coral Springs City Hall tree lighting](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/light-up-the-lawn-coral-springs-city-hall-tree-lighting--listing-f7a0963d60fab2e007b2650f) — Sat, Dec 5 · 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM · City Hall Lawn, Coral Springs · All ages · Free · checked Oct 16. Coral Springs starts its holiday season with the traditional tree lighting on the City Hall lawn. Besides the lighting ceremony, the free evening has a snow zone, a…
- [Scavenger Hunt: Holiday Edition — Miramar Branch Library](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/scavenger-hunt-holiday-edition-miramar-branch-library--listing-9a9d1258755fc2749218f401) — Sat, Dec 5 · 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Miramar Branch Library & Education Center · Ages 3+ · Free · checked Oct 16. Children search the Miramar Branch Library and Education Center for hidden holiday clues and win a prize when they finish. The hunt runs as a drop-in window from noon to 4 pm on…
- [Whimsical Wonderland — Bonnet House Holiday Magic](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/whimsical-wonderland-bonnet-house-holiday-magic--listing-ebbfe54967d4983985566924) — Sat, Dec 5 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM · Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, Fort Lauderdale · From $5 · checked Oct 16. An evening for families at Bonnet House as part of its Holiday Magic season. Families are encouraged to come in holiday pajamas for live entertainment, holiday arts and crafts…
- [Menorah Lighting Celebration — Fort Lauderdale beach](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/menorah-lighting-celebration-fort-lauderdale-beach--listing-69c3c602f5206ec6ba21fe7c) — Sun, Dec 6 · 6:00 PM · Las Olas Oceanside Park, Fort Lauderdale · checked Oct 16. The City of Fort Lauderdale marks the third night of Hanukkah with a public menorah lighting at Las Olas Oceanside Park. The short early-evening gathering includes the…
- [Santa on the Beach — candy cane walk on Fort Lauderdale Beach](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/santa-on-the-beach-candy-cane-walk-on-fort-lauderdale-beach--listing-41deb0019c9b1d83c2489c39) — Tue, Dec 8 · 12:30 PM · Fort Lauderdale Beach Park · All ages · checked Oct 16. Each December Santa and his elves walk north along Fort Lauderdale Beach handing out candy canes, starting from Fort Lauderdale Beach Park. It is a brief midday surprise rather…
- [Coral Springs Holiday Parade](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/coral-springs-holiday-parade--listing-d41eed6c174a6226cf3e220a) — Wed, Dec 9 · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Sample Road parade route (Coral Springs Drive to City Hall) · All ages · Free · checked Oct 16. Coral Springs' annual evening Holiday Parade travels along Sample Road from Coral Springs Drive to City Hall, with local schools and organizations showing off decorated floats…
- [Light Up the Park — Parkland holiday lighting](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/light-up-the-park-parkland-holiday-lighting--listing-d85119e8cf23ef8934eeb620) — Fri, Dec 11 · 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM · Amphitheatre, 10561 Trails End (Parkland) · checked Oct 20. Parkland's holiday kickoff at the city amphitheatre on Trails End. Local schools and community groups perform holiday music, dance and seasonal numbers on stage, and families can…
- [Holiday Open House — Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Library](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/holiday-open-house-dania-beach-paul-demaio-library--listing-712981b3117de5711a107d68) — Sat, Dec 12 · 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM · Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Branch Library · Free · checked Oct 16. The Friends of the Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Library host a drop-in holiday open house on Saturday, December 12, from 1 to 3:30 pm. Families can stop by for music, food, drinks and…
- [Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade — Public Viewing Area](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/seminole-hard-rock-winterfest-boat-parade-public-viewing-area--listing-ebe458800f4894ada9c8c646) — Sat, Dec 12 · 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM · Las Olas Intracoastal Promenade Park, Fort Lauderdale · All ages · From $30 · checked Oct 20. The 55th Winterfest Boat Parade sends hundreds of light-covered private boats, showboats and megayachts 12 miles from Stranahan House along the New River and up the Intracoastal…
- [Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory — Smart Stage Matinee](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/roald-dahl-s-charlie-and-the-chocolate-factory-smart-stage-matinee--listing-8d2367ca283ceae22af88c02) — Tue, Dec 15 · 11:00 AM · Amaturo Theater at Broward Center, Fort Lauderdale · Paid · checked Oct 11. An educational daytime performance connects performing arts with school learning and downloadable study guides.
- [Arts Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker — Smart Stage Matinee](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/arts-ballet-theatre-the-nutcracker-smart-stage-matinee--listing-a9b49eb3b8c3d753e343e98a) — Wed, Dec 16 (+1 more date) · 10:30 AM · Wells Hall at The Parker, Fort Lauderdale · Paid · checked Oct 11. An educational daytime performance connects performing arts with school learning and downloadable study guides.
- [Holiday Concert with Emily Kennedy — South Regional Library](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/holiday-concert-with-emily-kennedy-south-regional-library--listing-c7240b55432d1c0afc6d8306) — Wed, Dec 16 · 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM · South Regional/Broward College Library, Pembroke Pines · Free · checked Oct 16. A sing-along holiday concert at the South Regional/Broward College Library in Pembroke Pines on Wednesday, December 16, 3 to 4 pm. Trumpeter Emily Kennedy and fellow musicians…
- [Kid Craft and Holiday Movie — Walter C. Young Resource Center](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/kid-craft-and-holiday-movie-walter-c-young-resource-center--listing-09570a94c492563d84004216) — Wed, Dec 16 · 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM · Pembroke Pines/Walter C. Young Resource Center · Free · checked Oct 16. An early-evening holiday movie and craft at the Pembroke Pines/Walter C. Young Resource Center on Wednesday, December 16, 5:30 to 7 pm. The program screens the classic 1966…
- [Polar Express Family Night — Southwest Regional Library](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/polar-express-family-night-southwest-regional-library--listing-fc2551b499613d87b084a021) — Wed, Dec 16 · 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM · Southwest Regional Library, Pembroke Pines · Free · checked Oct 16. A pajama-friendly holiday evening at the Southwest Regional Library in Pembroke Pines on Wednesday, December 16, 4:30 to 7:30 pm. Families can ride holiday trains, visit with…
- [The Nutcracker — Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida at The Parker](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/the-nutcracker-arts-ballet-theatre-of-florida-at-the-parker--listing-efb4e6da4c2273f962338299) — Fri, Dec 18 (+2 more dates) · 7:00 PM · The Parker — Wells Hall, Fort Lauderdale · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 20. The Fort Lauderdale run of Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida's Nutcracker, Vladimir Issaev's long-running production set to Tchaikovsky's score, with professional company dancers…
- [Winter Crafternoon — Pompano Beach Library](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/winter-crafternoon-pompano-beach-library--listing-c4d99cdb69d6da0ea57b4d56) — Fri, Dec 18 · 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM · Pompano Beach Library and Cultural Center · Free · checked Oct 16. An after-school winter craft session at the Pompano Beach Library and Cultural Center on Friday, December 18, 4 to 5:30 pm. Kids and tweens can make a classic paper chain, a…
- [Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland — The Parker](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/cirque-musica-holiday-wonderland-the-parker--listing-6dbaff502596214bd781364a) — Sun, Dec 27 · 2:00 PM · Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker, Fort Lauderdale · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 16. An all-new holiday circus production from TCG Entertainment that sets acrobatics and aerial acts to familiar holiday music. Two performances on the Sunday after Christmas, both…
- [Jen Kramer's Magical Holiday Show — The Parker](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/jen-kramer-s-magical-holiday-show-the-parker--listing-6c2bac7f2873bed17b0fbf12) — Mon, Dec 28 · 3:00 PM · Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker, Fort Lauderdale · Paid · checked Oct 16. Magician Jen Kramer, seen on Penn & Teller: Fool Us and Masters of Illusion, brings a holiday sleight-of-hand show to The Parker during winter break. Part of the Joe DiMaggio…
- [Noon Year’s Eve — welcome2027](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/noon-year-s-eve-welcome2027--listing-a80a38659c8469590aeeffac) — Thu, Dec 31 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Museum of Discovery and Science, Fort Lauderdale · From $24 · checked Oct 11. Families build party gear and enjoy a midday ball drop, music and hands-on science.
- [Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Parade and Fun Day — Deerfield Beach](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/martin-luther-king-jr-celebration-parade-and-fun-day-deerfield-beach--listing-d35f8f635632cd67a68149c6) — Mon, Jan 18 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Oveta McKeithen Recreation Complex, Deerfield Beach · All ages · Free · checked Oct 20. Deerfield Beach honors Dr. King with its annual MLK Parade, which starts at Pioneer Park, runs west on Hillsboro Boulevard and along SW 3rd Avenue/Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue…

## Places and ongoing programs

- [Animal Ambassadors encounter](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/animal-ambassadors-encounter--listing-b39f8ed368e850cf3e138f8b) — Observed current October 11,2026 calendar 13:00; Florida Eco Scapes first floor. Later… · Museum of Discovery and Science, Fort Lauderdale · Paid · checked Oct 11. Museum staff introduce an animal ambassador and discuss its habitat, diet and behavior.
- [Butterfly World — family nature visit](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/butterfly-world-family-nature-visit--listing-18bc8d9246506f61881f0f23) — Monday–Saturday 9 am–5 pm; Sunday 11 am–5 pm. Last entry 4 pm; butterfly and lorikeet… · Butterfly World, Coconut Creek · All ages · From $22.50 · checked Oct 11. Walk butterfly and bird aviaries in Tradewinds Park South.
- [Camp STEAMology — school’s-out inquiry](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/camp-steamology-school-s-out-inquiry--listing-ed8eac20e5afc2f9fbc0abdd) — Current page primarily lists past summer July 27–31 soldoutand August 3–7; no verified… · Museum of Discovery and Science, Fort Lauderdale · From $300 · checked Oct 11. School-break camps offer hands-on science and an IMAX experience for elementary learners.
- [Code Ninjas Pembroke Pines Coding: Confirm Local Operations](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/code-ninjas-pembroke-pines-coding-confirm-local-operations--listing-0c953d3b68e68276e5349337) — Contact the official local organizer for current sessions and enrollment. · Code Ninjas Pembroke Pines, Fort Lauderdale · Ages 5–14 · checked Oct 11. The official local branch describes coding curricula and STEM activities for young learners.
- [Love Serving Autism Coral Springs Therapeutic Tennis](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/love-serving-autism-coral-springs-therapeutic-tennis--listing-2c191d0272f010d4d8f13f03) — Sundays 08:00–09:00; page lists Oct25–Nov29 without a printed year. · Cypress Park Tennis Center, Coral Springs · Ages 5–18 · From $90 · checked Oct 11. An adaptive community tennis group works on coordination and social skills through coached racquet activities.
- [Museum of Discovery and Science: Family Science Visit](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/museum-of-discovery-and-science-family-science-visit--listing-19d85b6c3a33a096d34a936c) — Monday–Saturday 10 am–5 pm; Sunday noon–5 pm. Check daily demonstration times and… · Museum of Discovery and Science, Fort Lauderdale · Paid · checked Oct 11. Explore science exhibits and onsite demonstrations in Fort Lauderdale. The current museum schedule includes animal encounters, maker activities and weekend science shows.
- [Panthers Skating Academy Learn to Skate — Baptist Health IcePlex](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/panthers-skating-academy-learn-to-skate-baptist-health-iceplex--listing-1fb0a7fda75dddace89face0) — Monthly packages (4, 6, 8 or unlimited classes). Wednesdays: 5:00–5:30 pm Snowplow Sam… · Baptist Health IcePlex at FTL War Memorial, Fort Lauderdale · Ages 3–17 · Paid · checked Oct 21. Baptist Health IcePlex in Fort Lauderdale runs its own Panthers Skating Academy with the Learn to Skate USA curriculum, in 30-minute group classes on Wednesday evenings and…
- [Panthers Skating Academy Learn to Skate — Panthers IceDen](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/panthers-skating-academy-learn-to-skate-panthers-iceden--listing-f1776bc978f03a9b164b9979) — Monthly class packages. Tuesdays and Thursdays: 5:00–5:30 pm Snowplow Sam 1–4 / Hockey 1… · Panthers IceDen, Coral Springs · Ages 3–17 · Paid · checked Oct 21. The Panthers Skating Academy at Panthers IceDen in Coral Springs teaches the Learn to Skate USA curriculum in 30-minute group classes three days a week. New skaters ages 3 to 6…
- [projectROCK Youth Recreational and Competitive Climbing Teams](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/projectrock-youth-recreational-and-competitive-climbing-teams--listing-865ede738874c71aa6a8afcb) — Recreational Wed/Thu 16:30–18:00 or Sat 09:00–10:30; competitive tracks list Tue–Thu or… · projectROCK Oakland Park · Paid · checked Oct 11. Coached climbing teams support recreational skill-building and competitive development.
- [Public Ice Skating at Baptist Health IcePlex — Fort Lauderdale](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/public-ice-skating-at-baptist-health-iceplex-fort-lauderdale--listing-f0ece8e372dbe32fb4a63626) — Public sessions year-round on the public skate calendar; times change, check the… · Baptist Health IcePlex at FTL War Memorial, Fort Lauderdale · From $18 · checked Oct 21. Baptist Health IcePlex at FTL War Memorial in Holiday Park has two regulation indoor rinks, one of them dedicated to public use, and runs drop-in public skating sessions in…
- [Public Ice Skating at Panthers IceDen — Coral Springs](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/public-ice-skating-at-panthers-iceden-coral-springs--listing-1e967e627b4bdc80385e7a41) — Public sessions year-round; the rink says dates and times are subject to change without… · Panthers IceDen, Coral Springs · All ages · From $14 · checked Oct 21. Panthers IceDen, the Florida Panthers' community rink in Coral Springs, runs public skating sessions that families can drop into. Rental figure and hockey skates start at youth…
- [Sprouting STEM Early Childhood Learning Lab and Caregiver-and-Me Classes — MODS](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/sprouting-stem-early-childhood-learning-lab-and-caregiver-and-me-class--listing-08a4e805f5d418ad71caf88d) — Drop-in lab: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 10am–12pm & 1–4pm; Tue, Thu, Sun 1–4pm. Classes on the… · Museum of Discovery and Science, Fort Lauderdale · With admission · checked Oct 24. The Museum of Discovery and Science's Sprouting STEM early-childhood area offers open play for children from birth to age 6, with learning-through-play experiences, social time…
- [Young Chefs Academy Coral Springs Cooking and Homeschool Classes](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/young-chefs-academy-coral-springs-cooking-and-homeschool-classes--listing-0bca49d237c8fa51441f506a) — Contact the official local organizer for current sessions and enrollment. · Young Chefs Academy Coral Springs · Paid · checked Oct 11. Children practice kitchen skills, food handling and preparation in weekly cooking instruction; a separate homeschool track is offered.

## Recently ended

- [BrightStar Credit Union Trunk-or-Treat](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/brightstar-credit-union-trunk-or-treat--listing-dee29b718a3d3ca2ec0397e7) — ended Fri, Oct 23
- [Come From Away — Smart Stage Matinee](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/come-from-away-smart-stage-matinee--listing-1a636ad58ba0f76ebf14bb7e) — ended Thu, Oct 22
- [The Haunt: Fever Dream at The Venue](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/the-haunt-fever-dream-at-the-venue--listing-2480ef21f6ccbd7f666d0f1a) — ended Thu, Oct 22
- [FRIENDS Presents: MORE THAN EXHIBITS: The Museum as a Place for Learning & Community](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/friends-presents-more-than-exhibits-the-museum-as-a-place-for-learning--listing-96f51f5293faa3771534d071) — ended Wed, Oct 21
- [L.E.A.P. Reading Enrichment — Lauderhill](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/l-e-a-p-reading-enrichment-lauderhill--listing-49bf34df24d98b73986d1f1b) — ended Wed, Oct 21
- [Mister C Vol.3: When Science Goes Viral — Smart Stage Matinee](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/mister-c-vol-3-when-science-goes-viral-smart-stage-matinee--listing-3865b0ef7be920e78a285ecd) — ended Wed, Oct 21
- [The Haunt: Fever Dream at The Venue](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/the-haunt-fever-dream-at-the-venue--listing-58705f350731803ed0fffc22) — ended Wed, Oct 21
- [The Haunt: Fever Dream at The Venue](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/the-haunt-fever-dream-at-the-venue--listing-e8e1c8dccf8310e44ef5333a) — ended Tue, Oct 20
- [Tomorrow's Rainbow Pony Jail n' Bale](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/tomorrow-s-rainbow-pony-jail-n-bale--listing-605e495f6bfabd23fea89e73) — ended Sun, Oct 18
- [Riverwalk Annual Fall Festival](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/riverwalk-annual-fall-festival--listing-be6fbd3bf06a4bf25f70be3e) — ended Sat, Oct 17
- [Thrills & Chills — Coral Springs Halloween village](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/thrills-and-chills-coral-springs-halloween-village--listing-a54362e85713880c7f1331b9) — ended Sat, Oct 17
- [Southwest Ranches Pumpkin Patch Festival](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/southwest-ranches-pumpkin-patch-festival--listing-14ee65f825d1edacd7178d87) — ended Fri, Oct 16

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