11 free things to do and get in Fort Lauderdale, including 5 entertainment, 3 attractions, 3 kids & family.
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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.
Verified Oct 27 · fortlauderdalefiremuseum.org
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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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Sat, Nov 7 – Sun, Nov 8 · check hours
Museum of Discovery & ScienceFort Lauderdale
Bank of America's Museums on Us program gives its cardholders free general admission to participating museums on the first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of every month. Museum of Discovery & Science is on Bank of America's official Museums on Us participant list. Eligibility: Bank of America cardholders. Check the program's eligibility and terms page before you go: the partner page says some venues adjust their admission procedures.
Verified Oct 27 · about.bankofamerica.com
Catch: Bank of America cardholders only · General admission only; check the venue's Museums on Us terms first
Sat, Nov 7 – Sun, Nov 8 · check hours
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
Bank of America's Museums on Us program gives its cardholders free general admission to participating museums on the first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of every month. NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale is on Bank of America's official Museums on Us participant list. Eligibility: Bank of America cardholders. Check the program's eligibility and terms page before you go: the partner page says some venues adjust their admission procedures.
Verified Oct 27 · about.bankofamerica.com
Catch: Bank of America cardholders only · General admission only; check the venue's Museums on Us terms first
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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First Thursday of each month, 11am–7pm
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
NSU Art Museum on Las Olas Boulevard is free on the first Thursday of every month (its Sunny Days/Starry Nights program), with extended hours from 11am to 7pm. It's an easy after-work stop downtown.
Verified Oct 27 · nsuartmuseum.org
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Second Thursday of each month at 6:30pm
Stonewall National Museum, Archives & LibraryFort Lauderdale
The Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library and OUTSFL screen a queer cinema classic on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30pm. Coming up: Bound on November 12 and Steel Magnolias on December 10, 2026.
Verified Oct 27 · stonewall-museum.org
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