Play It Safe Palooza
A free community event focused on safety awareness with fun activities, demonstrations, prizes, and a bicycle helmet exchange. Designed for families to learn about safety in an engaging way.
Broward County has plenty of engaging activities for toddlers and preschoolers. Libraries in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, and Pembroke Pines host regular story times and early literacy programs. Community centers offer mommy-and-me classes in music, art, and movement. Parks like C.B. Smith and T.Y. Park feature toddler splash pads and age-appropriate play equipment. The Museum of Discovery and Science has a dedicated early childhood area perfect for curious little minds.
Looking for gentle fun for your little ones this weekend in Broward County? Explore engaging storytimes, creative crafts, and interactive music sessions designed just for toddlers and preschoolers.

Hollywood Branch
Gather for delightful stories and songs that boost early literacy skills. This free event is perfect for little learners and their families.

West Regional Library
Dive into the "Unearth a Story" theme with imaginative programs. This free festival offers art, science, and culture to prevent the summer slide.
Christian Life Center
Join this free hands-on event for families to build projects and create memories. It's a wonderful way to foster creativity and connection.

West Regional Library, Plantation
Babies and toddlers will love these free, engaging music sessions. Enjoy a fun, interactive musical experience with caregivers.

Playtopia Indoor Playground
Bond with your little one through music, movement, and sensory play. This class at Playtopia offers open play in a welcoming setting.

Museum of Discovery and Science
Discover hurricane science with hands-on activities. A special zone is available for children ages 0-6 to explore and learn.
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A free community event focused on safety awareness with fun activities, demonstrations, prizes, and a bicycle helmet exchange. Designed for families to learn about safety in an engaging way.
Families can explore hurricane science alongside experts from Florida International University and the Florida Division of Emergency Management. Learn how to prepare your family and home for extreme conditions and develop a clearer plan for storm season.
This year’s theme is “Unearth a Story,” and will we do just that with imaginative, creative library programs centered around art, science, and culture that halt the dreaded ‘summer slide.’
Families can explore hurricane science and disaster preparedness with hands-on activities. Kids can build storm-proof cities, learn about hurricane formation, and engage with experts. A special zone is available for children ages 0-6.
Free music classes designed for babies to 4-year-olds. These engaging sessions provide a fun musical experience for young children and their caregivers.
Join this free Chess Club for casual practice and play. Designed for participants aged 8 and up.
Join a Super Mario-themed pizza party at Sol Playce! Enjoy themed games, music, dancing, photo opportunities, and pizza. Perfect for young gamers and Mario fans.
A free community event focused on fun and safety awareness for families. Features safety demonstrations, prizes, bounce houses, police therapy dogs, and a bicycle helmet exchange.
A free clinic for kids to learn the basics of ball hockey, get active, and build confidence. The event includes sessions for all children and a dedicated girls-only clinic, all guided by professionals.
Enjoy a free community event with BBQ, animal encounters, old-fashioned games, and fresh local foods. Activities include meeting a llama, watermelon contests, sack races, and more for all ages.
Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Day offers a free community celebration for residents with activities and entertainment. Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon at the NSU Art Museum.
A summer camp offering hands-on learning, creative play, and exciting weekly themes with special surprises. Limited spots are available for enrollment.
These summer camps provide children with a fun and engaging environment, blending creative expression, games, sports, and free play. Kids can enjoy a safe, structured experience filled with diverse activities.
A fun, play-based summer program for VPK and Kindergarten readiness. It focuses on building confidence, curiosity, and essential skills in literacy, math, writing, and social interaction through hands-on learning.
A summer tennis program for ages 4-5 at the Frank Veltri Tennis Center. Focuses on imaginative play, coordination, and fun. Classes are held on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings.
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.
Camp Kadima 2026 offers a summer of adventure with opportunities to build friendships and participate in epic events. It's designed for kids to make lasting memories.
A multi-day summer camp offering hands-on art adventures with weekly themes, guest artists, and daily creativity in painting, sculpture, and digital art. An open house is available to meet instructors and explore the camp space.
A storytime for preschoolers ages 2-5 and their parents or caregivers, featuring stories, songs, and a craft. This session has a summertime theme.
Celebrate the last day of school with a free ice cream cone or cup for students 13 and under. This event is hosted by the Pembroke Pines Police Department and Dairy Queen.
An 8-week indoor soccer program for children ages 2-8, focusing on building confidence, coordination, teamwork, and soccer skills in a supportive, air-conditioned environment. Participants also receive a discount on Open Play.
Enjoy a magical Frozen-themed brunch featuring icy princesses, a character meet-and-greet, and festive activities like a snow experience, bounce house, and face painting. Costumes are encouraged for this fun-filled event.
Meet therapy dogs and read them a story. This free event at the Hollywood Branch of Broward County Library is a wonderful way for children to build confidence and literacy skills.
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.
This free event helps incoming kindergarteners feel confident about starting school. Activities include climbing a school bus, practicing a cafeteria line, meeting school professionals, and engaging in hands-on STEM activities. Dinner is provided.
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.
Join us for a fun-filled storytime with songs, rhymes, and stories designed for toddlers. A perfect way to engage young children with early literacy skills in a lively and interactive setting.
Enroll your child in a one-day program held on days that there is no school for Broward County Public Schools. Learn riding, grooming and horsemanship.
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.