Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale

Discover the best events, activities, and local happenings in Fort Lauderdale. Updated daily.

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Animal Encounters

Mon, Apr 6, 5:00 PM–5:30 PM UTC · Museum of Discovery and Science

@ Meet and interact with one of our Animal Ambassadors in front of the Otters at Play exhibit as our trained staff discuss key traits such as behavior, natural habitat, diet and share other fun facts about members of our Living Collection. Which Animal Ambassador will you meet today? A snake? A...

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Leighton Family Hangar

Mon, Apr 6, 3:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Museum of Discovery and Science

@ Explore your creative side in this fun, interactive hands-on idea hub! Play, create and tinker using a variety of materials and processes. The Hangar engages children, families, and adults in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) through innovative and fun hands-on learning...

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Selma is Now: The Photography of Spider Martin Exhibit

Starts in 6 hrs · Mon, Apr 6, 4:00 AM–3:59 AM UTC · African American Research Library and Cultural Center · Ages 55+

The exhibition is presented in partnership with Broward Cultural Division and will be on display at AARLCC through June 27, 2026.

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Sprouting STEM Early Childhood Learning Lab Drop In and Explore

Mon, Apr 6, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Museum of Discovery and Science · Ages Up to 6

@ Open play for ages 0-6. Join us for learning through play experiences, socialization time, STEM activities and more! Offered on: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. • 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Offered on: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays Time: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Members: Free...

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Lyrical Expressions Open Mic Night

In 3 days · Thu, Apr 9, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center

Step into a world where words weave magic and rhythms create realities.

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Sprouting STEM Early Childhood Learning Little Sprouts Blossoming Character Class (18 Months - 36 Months)

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 7, 3:15 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Museum of Discovery and Science

@ For ages 18 months - 36 months – Join us for this “Caregiver and Me” style program designed to help children build confidence, kindness and curiosity through cooperative play, interactive circle time and STEM discovery. Members: Free Non-members: Free with Museum admission Space is limited....

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Game On! Adventure in Every Move

Mon, Apr 6, 2:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Museum of Discovery and Science

@ January 23 - May 3, 2026 Mondays- Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sundays: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Ready, set, play! Game On! is a supersized adventure where children and families jump into life-sized games that get bodies moving and minds working. Race through a candy-colored quest, spin your way through...

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Galt Ocean Mile Reading Center

3403 Galt Ocean Dr.

Galt Ocean Mile Reading Center is a public branch library in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Open 1,990 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 4,900 square feet.

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Creativity Exploration: Making & Movement

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 11, 4:00 PM–5:30 PM UTC · NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale

Inspired by the organic, flowing shapes found in paintings by Diana Motta, create your own painting on canvas, exploring the gestural energy captured in each brush stroke. Creativity Exploration adult workshops promote the benefits of material exploration and the mind-to-body experience. “Research..

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African-American Research Library And Cultural Center

2650 Sistrunk Blvd

African-American Research Library And Cultural Center is a public branch library in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Open 2,546 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 60,000 square feet.

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Cloak and Dagger Escape Rooms

211 Himmarshee Street (Second Floor, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Escape room Dueling Wizards by Cloak and Dagger Escape Rooms Fort Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale on worldofescapes.com. Description, photos, reviews, contacts, schedule and online booking. Groups of...

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Panther Prowl

Mon, Apr 6, 6:00 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Museum of Discovery and Science

@ Florida panthers are endangered and critical to Florida’s ecosystem. This augmented reality experience allows you to connect the Florida panther and conservation. This interactive show is accessible through the Museum of Discovery and Science’s mobile app on iOS and Android devices. Free with...

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Escape Room PSL

1022 SE Port St Lucie Blvd Port St. Lucie, FL 34952

Escape room Simon's Room II by Escape Room PSL in Port St. Lucie on worldofescapes.com. Description, photos, reviews, contacts, schedule and online booking. Groups of 2-10 players.

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The Science of Guinness World Records

Sat, Jun 20, 2:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Museum of Discovery and Science

@ May 22 - September 7, 2026 Mondays - Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sundays: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Step right up and discover how made-up, weird and wonderful records become marvels of human performance, backed by real science. In this interactive experience, guests explore the biology, psychology and...