Ft. Lauderdale

The historic Bonnet House & Gardens in Fort Lauderdale, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, offers opportunities for discounts and occasional events. Bonnet House is one of the oldest buildings in Broward County. It was built as a private home in 1920, on land bought by Broward pioneer Hugh Taylor Birch in …

Entry is free to browse art exhibits at ArtServe in Fort Lauderdale. The gallery and gift shop feature paintings, pottery, sculptures and other work of South Florida artists. The venue is usually open Mondays – Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. & Saturdays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., it’s wise to  phone first to verify. …

Female sea turtles like the South Florida shoreline for laying eggs. They waddle out from the waves in the darkness onto the beach, deposit dozens of eggs into a sand nest, then return to the water. It’s a part of nature that Florida residents delight in — especially if they see it in person. Several …

Officials from Broward Animal Division are offering a free device for pets. The free devices are microchips, teeny devices inserted into the pet that offer digital identification information. In 2023, free appointments for Broward residents are offered in June online. Broward Animal Division is at 2400 SW 42nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, 33312. Free & inexpensive …

For errands, sightseeing or scooting around for fun, a network of self-serve bike pickup and dropoff stations are available in Fort Lauderdale. Bike-share bikes are intended for relatively brief point-to-point excursions. Regular bikes and electric bikes are offered.   Regular Fees $5 for each 30 minutes $35 and $88 for memberships, which includes some free trips …

Entry is free for an NHL hockey festival in Fort Lauderdale loaded with fun hockey activities and events for kids and adults. The event hosted by National Hockey League includes hockey personalities and hockey displays. Activities, exhibits and photo ops are free. NHL All Star Beach Festival in 2023 is 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. …