Family Friendly Events & Things to Do
Near Fort Lauderdale

Tri-Rail invites young singers (ages 5-17) to audition for the “South Florida’s Kids Got Talent” competition on Nov. 23 at the Museum of Discovery and Science, Fort Lauderdale.

MODS is open an hour early for sensory-friendly Museum exploration and activities followed by an IMAX film at 12:30 p.m.

Children ages 5 – 10 will conduct exciting experiments, become a kitchen chemist and explore how to protect our planet at the Museum of Discovery and Science’s Camp STEAMology: STEMSgiving!

Get ready for a wonderful winter adventure during the Museum of Discovery and Science’s (MODS) Winter Wonderlab Science Weekends in December on Saturdays, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., and on Sundays, from noon – 5 p.m.

Solve a gem of a mystery at the all-new SCOOBY-DOO!™ Mansion Mayhem exhibit at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS).

Marvel at the incredible discovery of a rare T.rex specimen and explore the newest science that has helped reinvent our understanding of this iconic predator and other prehistoric characters in T.REX, now playing at the AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater.

Witness mysterious, majestic, and awe-inspiring ocean giants showcased on an impressive six-story screen as the AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science premieres Blue Whales: Return of the Giants beginning January 26.