Kids Imagination Exploration Hour
A free program for children ages 6-12 to engage in creative activities. Participants can enjoy crafts, art, reading, and board games in a fun, exploratory environment.
Broward County offers fantastic indoor options for families escaping the Florida heat or rain. The Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale features hands-on exhibits and an IMAX theater. Young At Art Museum sparks creativity with interactive art experiences. Libraries throughout the county host programs from story times to coding classes. Indoor play centers, trampoline parks, and skating rinks provide active entertainment. Whether it's a scorching summer day or a rainy afternoon, Broward has you covered.
Beat the heat or a sudden shower with these fantastic indoor adventures happening in Broward County this weekend. From interactive science to creative crafts, there's fun for everyone.

Museum of Discovery and Science
Discover the science behind storms and learn how to prepare your family for hurricane season. This free event at the Museum of Discovery and Science is perfect for curious minds.

West Regional Library, Plantation
Babies and toddlers will love these engaging, free music classes at the West Regional Library in Plantation. It's a joyful way to introduce young children to rhythm and sound.
Lakeshore Learning Store
Get creative with nature-inspired crafts at this free event for kids aged 3 and up. It's a wonderful opportunity for hands-on fun at Lakeshore Learning Store in Davie.

Welleby Pool
Kick off the summer season with a free pool party in Sunrise! Enjoy splashing, music, and snacks for a fun-filled afternoon.

Playtopia Indoor Playground
Enjoy a special Mommy & Me class filled with music, movement, and sensory play at Playtopia Indoor Playground. It’s a great way to bond and explore with your little one.

Museum of Discovery and Science
Dive into hurricane science with hands-on activities and expert insights at the Museum of Discovery and Science. A special zone is designed for the youngest explorers.
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A free program for children ages 6-12 to engage in creative activities. Participants can enjoy crafts, art, reading, and board games in a fun, exploratory environment.
A storytime for preschoolers ages 2-5 and their parents or caregivers, featuring stories, songs, and a craft. This session has a summertime theme.
An inclusive family program for children and families with cognitive and physical disabilities. Events include Texture Sensory Stations, Game Night, Adaptive Cooking Class, and Movie Night. Offered monthly.
In this class, your child won’t just be building with LEGO® bricks — they’ll be exploring, creating, and growing through a hands-on STEM experience that feels like pure fun. Each week, children are guided through engaging builds that introduce foundational concepts in science, technology, engineering, and math, while developing focus, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Through a combination of structured model-building and creative exploration, they learn how things work, follow step-by-step instructions, and then bring their own ideas to life — all while strengthening fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and confidence in a supportive, social environment. Includes open play.
A toddler dance party featuring Mickey and Minnie characters. Enjoy a bubble show, disco lights, dancing, character meet-and-greets, cupcakes, and orange juice. Dress in your best party outfits!
Join us for engaging stories and songs designed to help children and their families build literacy skills. This event is perfect for fostering a love of reading in young children.
A bilingual story time designed to help children get school-ready in a fun, nurturing, and engaging environment. This event is ideal for young learners and their families.
Explore a nighttime wildlife experience designed for young explorers in grades K-5. Meet nocturnal animals, complete a 'Beyond the Swamp Passport' with interactive encounters and activities, and take home prizes. Bring your flashlight and sense of adventure!
Celebrate the start of summer reading with crafts, activities, and a free reading bag. This event is open to all ages and requires no registration.
A family-friendly event where children can adopt a stuffed puppy, decorate a carrier house, pick out a collar, and receive an adoption certificate. Enjoy playtime and create special memories.
A fun and engaging craft event for kids to create their own masterpieces. This free event encourages creativity and hands-on artistic expression.
Join the Helen B. Hoffman Plantation Library for Summer Story Times! These engaging sessions are designed for young children to enjoy stories, songs, and activities. A perfect way to spark a love for reading.
Summer dance classes in ballet, jazz, tap, and hip hop for all ages, led by instructors from Fun & Fit 4 Kidz. Dancers receive a discount on open play before class.
Dive into the thrilling Blue Man Group experience – a blend of captivating music, interactive art and audience engagement. Blue Man Group creates a fun, disruptive and out of the ordinary atmosphere that exhilarates the senses and uplifts spirits for audiences of all ages. Join over 50 million fans who've experienced the magic of Blue Man Group across the world! Recommended for ages 3 and up.
Enjoy free movies under the stars from the water at Houston Sworn Pool. Bring the whole family to swim, relax, and watch favorite films on the big screen with popcorn and refreshments available.
Explore the world of sculpting with a fun and engaging clay play session for young artists. This hands-on workshop encourages creativity and fine motor skill development.
A magical Royal Tea Party featuring Belle & Snow White. Activities include tea manners lessons, dancing, and a princess meet & greet. Dress up in your royal attire for a fairytale experience.
Interactive music classes for young children and their caregivers. Activities include singing, dancing, and playing instruments for a fun musical experience.
Enjoy a free community art event at NSU Art Museum with activities designed for young artists. Explore creativity and engage with art in a fun, family-friendly environment.
Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical, it's a "big bright beautiful world" as everyone's favorite ogre, and his new pal Donkey lead a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a Princess Fiona from the evil Lord Farquaad. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, Shrek Jr. is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family. Showtimes: Wed, July 2 at 10:00 AM & 11:30 AM Thu, July 3 at 10:00 AM & 11:30 AM Sat, July 5 at 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM Wed, July 9 at 10:00 AM & 11:30 AM Thu, July 10 at 10:00 AM & 11:30 AM Fri, July 11 at 2:00 PM Sat, July 12 (Sensory-Inclusive Performance) at 10:30 PM. (Note: The 10:30 PM performance time may be a typo and is unusually late for a children's event.) Performed by talented 13-18 year old Summer Theater Camp – Young Professionals Students. Lap seats are available for purchase for children 12 months and under at the Broward Center's AutoNation Box Office.
A fun and creative art class for parents and children to make patriotic keepsake shirts or festive Fourth of July canvases. This event focuses on hands-on art activities for a special holiday keepsake.