Check out these awesome, limited-run family activities happening this weekend in Fort Lauderdale (Feb 7th & 8th)! We found some great options for every age group.
See our top picks
Riverwalk Guided Nature Exploration
NSU Art Museum Area
Explore local flora and fauna with an expert guide!
Kids' Imagination Art Workshop
Fat Cat Art Studio
A structured, creative indoor session for budding young artists.
Special Author Story Time & Craft
Local Independent Bookstore
A relaxed morning featuring a special guest author reading.
· February 7
3KIDS' IMAGINATION ART WORKSHOP : Let your little ones explore their creativity with guided painting and sculpture projects. This session focuses on bright, tropical themes perfect for South Florida! It's a fantastic way to keep them engaged indoors.A dedicated, structured art session that is one-off for this weekend's theme.
SPECIAL AUTHOR STORY TIME & CRAFTFREE : A local children's author is reading their newest book followed by a simple, themed craft activity. This is perfect for your youngest ones needing an early weekend activity.Features a specific author event, making it a unique, limited-time experience rather than a standard weekly reading.
THE TRAVELING PUPPET TROUPE: PIRATE TALESFREE : A popular local puppet show is performing a special pirate-themed show just for the weekend crowd. Bring a blanket for easy lawn seating near the library!Puppet shows are often seasonal or touring, making this a specific event rather than a permanent fixture.
· February 8
3RIVERWALK GUIDED NATURE EXPLORATIONFREE : Join a local naturalist for a fun walk along the New River looking for native birds and plants. This is a gentle hike perfect for older kids interested in wildlife spotting. It gets you out in the beautiful Fort Lauderdale weather!A great chance to explore local ecosystems with expert guidance, which is often more engaging than a standard park visit.
JUNIOR CHEMIST POP-UP LAB : MODS is hosting a special, one-day pop-up lab focusing on simple chemical reactions with safe, hands-on experiments for older kids. Get ready for some safe fizzing and color changes!This is an advertised special pop-up lab, distinguishing it from the museum's permanent exhibits.
INTRO TO CODING WORKSHOP FOR TWEENS : A high-energy, intro workshop teaching basic block-based coding concepts that teens can actually use. This is a great skill-building activity that feels more like a game.It specifically targets the older end of your range (11-14) with a relevant tech skill, which is rare.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Fort Lauderdale this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 07-08) you can catch the 'Riverwalk Guided Nature Exploration' on Sunday morning and the 'Special Author Story Time & Craft' on Saturday morning for free fun!
Are there any good activities for my 12-year-old?
Yes! We found the 'Junior Chemist Pop-Up Lab' at MODS on Sunday afternoon and the 'Intro to Coding Workshop for Tweens' is perfect for that age group as well.
What is happening on Saturday, February 7th?
Saturday is great for creativity with the 'Kids' Imagination Art Workshop' in the morning and the fun 'Traveling Puppet Troupe: Pirate Tales' performance in the afternoon.
