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A wonderland of more than 40 holiday trees, miniature village and train, Hanukkah displays, animated figures and more. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Call for hours. Free.

Based on the beloved books of Dr. Seuss, this theater production brings the imaginative stories to life on stage. Showtimes vary.

Activate the imagination and explore the wonder of light through this multi-sensory exhibit that explores color, refraction, reflection and light-based optical illusions. Included with paid admission of $12/Broward resident.

The center expands to the outdoors with 15 new exhibits along a quarter mile trail with activities including a physics forest, dinosaur trail, gem panning station and more. Kids receive a free snow cone on Saturdays and an ice cream on Sundays during a trail visit through Black Friday. $17.95/adult, $13.95/child.

Journey back in time as you explore this exhibit that includes life-size animatronic Triceratops, Raptors, Tyrannosaurus Rex and a giant Spinosaurus. Included with paid admission of $17.95/adult, $13.95/child.

Instill a love of reading at this popular book fair that includes scheduled author presentations, workshops and activities at a variety of locations throughout the week and culminates with a weekend Street Fair with entertainment and activities for all ages. Street Fair is held from 10am-7pm, November 16-18. Street Fair admission is free on Friday and $10 Saturday-Sunday/adult, $5/teenager, free/child.

Celebrate the release of The Crimes of Grindelwald with activities that include animal encounters, making a disillusionment charm, learning about iridescence, a wizard costume contest and more. Included with paid admission of  $16/adult, $13/child.

A timeless love story presented by Fort Lauderdale Children’s Ballet Theatre about a reclusive toymaker and an adorable doll that is believed to be real. $25. Saturday 11:30am & 3:30pm, Sunday 12:30pm.

Lights, rides, food, games, entertainment and more make this holiday wonderland glow.

Put on your pajamas and climb aboard this one-hour magical trip to meet Santa. Set to the sounds of the motion picture, the adventure includes hot chocolate, a cookie and a keepsake sleigh bell. $50-$70.

Kids can dress in their pajamas and join the fun on a family train ride bound for the North Pole. Set to the sounds of the motion picture The Polar Express, the magical journey includes hot cocoa, a sing-along and visit with Santa. Select evenings. Tickets start at $34.99.

From the Museum of Leonardo da Vinci in Italy comes this exciting exhibit highlighting both science and history through hands-on activities including puzzle solving. Included with paid admission of $17/adult, $14/child. 

Fine arts, entertainment on the open-air stage, and arts and crafts activities for the kids. Free. Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm.

Green displays, entertainment, presentations and a Kids Korner with crafts. Free.

A kingdom full of musicians, artisans, eateries, knights and jesters, living chess game, rides, games, jousting and more. $15/adult, $3/child.

A children’s wonderland of storytelling, character appearances, live shows, crafts and more to inspire the imagination. Free.

Recycle foil from a past art exhibition to create your own pumpkin decoration for fall. Included with paid admission of $12/Broward resident.

Sundays only. Children get up close and personal to native and exotic animals while learning about pet responsibility and kindness to animals. Included with admission of $5/adult, $3/child.

Kids can enjoy a festive story and create a themed craft.

Join The Frank for story time! Together with their guardian, children ages eight and under build literacy and engage in art activities related to the new exhibition, Afterglow. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The event is free and open to the public.

Kids ages 5-11 can make something creative for Turkey Day.

Saturdays. Take in the beauty of the nature center by way of a naturalist-led hike. Free.