Family-Friendly Events in Fort Lauderdale Florida

This free event, open to all South Florida residents regardless of YMCA membership, highlights health and wellness activities for children, such as summer camp, youth sports, swimming lessons and more and offers a fun-filled day of family-friendly activities for the entire community to enjoy.

Activities offered include sports and wellness demonstrations, bounce houses and slides, music with live DJs, community partner vendors, carnival games, food trucks, and much more. All attendees are also offered exclusive summer camp savings for registration onsite.

Additionally, the YMCA will host a special Salute to Fleet Week at the Weston YMCA this year. The Weston YMCA Healthy Kids Day will feature carnival games and activities for the entire family, the Top Gun Olympics fitness challenge with sailors, Marines, law enforcement and fitness enthusiasts, as well as robotics STEM activities.

For more information and participating locations, visit ymcasouthflorida.org/healthy-kids-day.

Saturday, April 26 & Sunday, April 27, 2025

To celebrate World Art Deco Day and the centennial of the Art Deco movement, WMODA is hosting a sensational weekend series of events showcasing the Fired Arts. The 1925 Paris World’s Fair of decorative art gave rise to a new international design style, which became known as Art Deco. The style is characterized by streamlined, geometric designs, bold colors and the use of luxurious materials, reflecting an appreciation for modernity and machine-made objects. Discover more about Art Deco design at one of our fascinating morning or afternoon sessions presented by expert speakers.

Celebrate Earth month and flutter into the Food Forest for MODS’ annual Ladybug Release, presented by Truly Nolen on April 26, at noon and 2 p.m.! Watch in wonder as hundreds of adorable ladybugs take flight in this magical, hands-on experience that celebrates nature’s tiniest heroes. Discover how these spotted wonders help protect our planet by keeping ecosystems in balance. Don’t miss this enchanting encounter!

To learn more, visit mods.org/ladybugrelease. Included with Museum admission.

Experience South Florida’s award-winning attraction featuring 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world.
Food Forest Tours and exhibits are included with admission. Get tickets by visiting mods.org/tickets.

For more information, visit mods.org or call (954) 467-MODS (6637). Like us and follow us on social media at Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl, Twitter: twitter.com/modsftl and Instagram: instagram.com/modsftl.

Saturday, April 26 & Sunday, April 27, 2025

To celebrate World Art Deco Day and the centennial of the Art Deco movement, WMODA is hosting a sensational weekend series of events showcasing the Fired Arts. The 1925 Paris World’s Fair of decorative art gave rise to a new international design style, which became known as Art Deco. The style is characterized by streamlined, geometric designs, bold colors and the use of luxurious materials, reflecting an appreciation for modernity and machine-made objects. Discover more about Art Deco design at one of our fascinating morning or afternoon sessions presented by expert speakers.

An Unforgettable Evening of Fashion, Art & Impact! 🌊👗
YAA proudly highlights South Florida’s reefs and the creative brilliance of our teen designers with the 18th Annual Recycled Fashion Fundraiser: Reef Restyled!
📅 Saturday, April 26 | 5–8 PM
📍 Young At Art Museum
Join us for an incredible night as talented local teen designers (ages 13–18) unveil their sustainable, recycled couture in a high-energy New York-style fashion show!
✨ Hosted by Emcee Alex Finnie 🎤
✨ A panel of industry professionals judging the designs
✨ Lite bites & an open bar 🍹🍽️
✨ A night of art, innovation & sustainability!
For over three decades, Young At Art has empowered young artists to find their creative voices. Through YAA’s Volunteer Program and the Girls Empowered Program at PACE Center Broward, these designers receive free college-level coursework in design, pattern-making, and sewing.
100% of net proceeds benefit YAA’s programs, providing transformative art experiences for low-income children, families, and at-risk teen girls.
🎟️ Get your tickets now and support art for all! → youngatartmuseum.org/fashion-show/

Saturday, April 26 & Sunday, April 27, 2025

To celebrate World Art Deco Day and the centennial of the Art Deco movement, WMODA is hosting a sensational weekend series of events showcasing the Fired Arts. The 1925 Paris World’s Fair of decorative art gave rise to a new international design style, which became known as Art Deco. The style is characterized by streamlined, geometric designs, bold colors and the use of luxurious materials, reflecting an appreciation for modernity and machine-made objects. Discover more about Art Deco design at one of our fascinating morning or afternoon sessions presented by expert speakers.

MODS Sensory-Friendly Sundays provide a sensory sensitive environment for individuals on the Autism Spectrum. The museum is open an hour early for exploration and activities followed by an IMAX film at 12:30 p.m.

To provide a more sensory-sensitive environment for individuals on the autism spectrum, the theater lights will be turned up and the sound will be lowered. All films will be presented in 2D and no trailers will be shown before the movie. Audience members are welcome to get up, sing, walk, dance and shout.

Throughout the Museum, children can participate in a variety of sensory-based activities. They can engage in social interactions and improve their processing, modulation and regulation of sensory input to increase their participation in a natural environment.

Join the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) and the U.S. Navy for an action-packed STEM adventure during the 2025 Port Everglades Fleet Week! Explore Navy careers that use science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to navigate the seas, save lives and drive innovation. Guests can enjoy a FREE IMAX® screening of The Blue Angels, featuring breathtaking, never-before-seen footage of the Navy’s elite Flight Demonstration Squadron.

Included with Museum admission. To register, visit mods.org/navystemday.

Experience South Florida’s award-winning attraction featuring 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world. Get tickets by visiting mods.org/tickets.

For more information, visit mods.org or call (954) 467-MODS (6637). Like us and follow us on social media at Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl, Twitter: twitter.com/modsftl and Instagram: instagram.com/modsftl.

Saturday, April 26 & Sunday, April 27, 2025

To celebrate World Art Deco Day and the centennial of the Art Deco movement, WMODA is hosting a sensational weekend series of events showcasing the Fired Arts. The 1925 Paris World’s Fair of decorative art gave rise to a new international design style, which became known as Art Deco. The style is characterized by streamlined, geometric designs, bold colors and the use of luxurious materials, reflecting an appreciation for modernity and machine-made objects. Discover more about Art Deco design at one of our fascinating morning or afternoon sessions presented by expert speakers.

History Fort Lauderdale, in celebration of National Historic Preservation Month, will present “Lauderdale Living: The Architecture of Possibilities” from Thursday, May 1 – Sunday, June 29. The exhibition will showcase rarely seen historical photographs from the museum’s collection alongside contemporary works by artists Christina Lihan and Abby Laughlin. A free public opening reception with the artists will take place on Thursday, May 1, from 6 – 8 p.m., at the New River Inn Museum of History building on History Fort Lauderdale’s campus (231 Southwest Second Avenue).

Beginning May 1, History Fort Lauderdale will be open five days a week from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. with docent guided tours, daily, at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. (closed Tuesday and Wednesday). Group walking tours are available upon special request. Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is free for members, military and children ages six and under. Tickets are available online at HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets.

For more information about “Lauderdale Living: The Architecture of Possibilities” at History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at historyfortlauderdale.org.

History Fort Lauderdale, in celebration of National Historic Preservation Month, will present “Lauderdale Living: The Architecture of Possibilities” from Thursday, May 1 – Sunday, June 29. The exhibition will showcase rarely seen historical photographs from the museum’s collection alongside contemporary works by artists Christina Lihan and Abby Laughlin. A free public opening reception with the artists will take place on Thursday, May 1, from 6 – 8 p.m., at the New River Inn Museum of History building on History Fort Lauderdale’s campus (231 Southwest Second Avenue).

Beginning May 1, History Fort Lauderdale will be open five days a week from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. with docent guided tours, daily, at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. (closed Tuesday and Wednesday). Group walking tours are available upon special request. Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is free for members, military and children ages six and under. Tickets are available online at HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets.

For more information about “Lauderdale Living: The Architecture of Possibilities” at History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at historyfortlauderdale.org.