7 listings in Fort Lauderdale, FL: free days out with kids: museums, workshops, storytimes and more.
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Second and last Saturday of each month, 10am–2pm
Fort Lauderdale Fire and Safety Museum (Station No. 3)
Historic 1927 Fire Station No. 3 in Sailboat Bend opens free on the second and last Saturday of each month. Meet retired firefighters, see vintage apparatus including a restored 1922 American LaFrance engine, and catch live demonstrations. Free parking.
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Thu, Nov 5, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Esplanade ParkFort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale opens its 10-week holiday light display along the New River with live music, kids' crafts and Santa, with the lighting ceremony at 6:30pm. Thursday, November 5, 2026, 5:30 to 8:30pm at Esplanade Park.
Verified Oct 27 · fortlauderdale.gov
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Thu, Nov 12, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
North Beach Restaurants and ShoppesFort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale's Light Up the Galt brings live music, entertainment and a kids zone to the Galt Ocean Mile shops, with the tree lighting at 6:30pm. Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:30 to 8:30pm.
Verified Oct 27 · fortlauderdale.gov
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Thu, Nov 19, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Las Olas Oceanside ParkFort Lauderdale
More than 50,000 holiday lights switch on along Fort Lauderdale's beachfront, with the 20-foot snowman 'Olas', the Fort Lauderdale Symphonic Winds and a kids zone with Santa and inflatables. Thursday, November 19, 2026, 5:30 to 8:30pm.
Verified Oct 27 · fortlauderdale.gov
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Fri, Dec 4, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sistrunk Boulevard (NW 9th to 11th Avenues)Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale's Sistrunk Boulevard holiday party has a giant tree lighting, live bands, a free toy giveaway, a health fair, food trucks, a kids zone with Santa and bounce houses, and a teen area with a DJ. Friday, December 4, 2026, 5 to 8pm; tree lighting at 7pm.
Verified Oct 27 · fortlauderdale.gov
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Sun, Dec 6, 6:00 PM
Las Olas Oceanside ParkFort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale marks the third night of Hanukkah with a menorah lighting by the beach, music and traditional treats. Sunday, December 6, 2026 at 6pm.
Verified Oct 27 · fortlauderdale.gov
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Fri, Dec 11, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Carter ParkFort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale's free holiday night at Carter Park has local performers, bounce houses, train rides, face painting, holiday crafts and giveaways, and ends with the tree lighting. Friday, December 11, 2026, 5 to 8pm.
Verified Oct 27 · fortlauderdale.gov
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