What to do in Fort Lauderdale with kids?

[Ava]

Hello friends.....I am traveling to Fort Lauderdale with my kids, but I have no idea what I can do there. Has anyone been there and shared their experience or ideas?

 

[alenaghose]

Here are fun things to do in Fort Lauderdale with kids:

1. Museum of Discovery & Science – interactive exhibits and IMAX shows
2. Everglades boat tour – thrilling airboat rides and alligator spotting
3. Flamingo Gardens – wildlife sanctuary with flamingos and botanical trails
4. Hugh Taylor Birch State Park – picnic, bike rentals, kayaking
5. Bluefoot Pirate Adventure – pirate-themed boat cruise with treasure hunt

 

[Melony]

Fort Lauderdale offers plenty of fun for kids, including the interactive Museum of Discovery and Science, the beautiful Flamingo Gardens with wildlife, and Butterfly World, home to thousands of colorful butterflies. Families can enjoy thrilling airboat rides in the Everglades, relax at Lauderdale Beach, or explore the Swap Shop flea market with carnival rides and a free Ferrari museum. It’s a great mix of adventure and relaxation for all ages!

 

[lucky]

Fort Lauderdale offers plenty of kid-friendly activities! Visit the Museum of Discovery and Science for hands-on exhibits, enjoy wildlife at Butterfly World, or take a scenic Jungle Queen Riverboat cruise. Spend a day at the beach building sandcastles, or explore Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. There's fun for all ages in this sunny Florida destination!

 

[Dan]

Fort Lauderdale offers plenty of fun for families! You can explore Museum of Discovery and Science, which has interactive exhibits perfect for kids. Visit Butterfly World or take a family-friendly boat tour along the canals. The Fort Lauderdale Beach Park has playgrounds and picnic areas, and Jungle Queen Riverboat Cruise is another hit with children. Don’t forget the Flamingo Gardens for animals and nature trails. It’s a great destination for fun and learning combined!

 

[Pablo Escobar]

Fun, kid-approved things in Fort Lauderdale:

• Museum of Discovery & Science – interactive exhibits and an IMAX® theater
• Butterfly World – wander among 20,000 butterflies and aviaries
• Everglades Holiday Park – airboat rides and live alligator shows
• Xtreme Action Park – go‑karts, laser tag, trampolines, arcades
• Hugh Taylor Birch State Park – canoeing, biking, wildlife, beach access

These spots mix education, adventure, and outdoor fun—perfect for family bonding!

 

[Hennery]

There is lots of things to do with kids in Fort Lauderdale, such as the Museum of Discovery and Science, which is interactive, the wonderful Flamingo Gardens which is a wildlife park and Butterfly World with thousands of multi-colored butterflies. Visitors could have numerous activities with their families, such as experiencing the Everglades in airboat riding, the Lauderdale Beach, or the Swap Shop, which includes carnival rides and a free Ferrari museum. It is an excellent adventure with relaxation combination of all ages!

 

[danisjohn]

In Fort Lauderdale with kids, visit the Museum of Discovery & Science for hands-on fun, explore wildlife at Flamingo Gardens, and enjoy airboat rides in the Everglades. Relax at family-friendly beaches, take a scenic water taxi ride, or join a pirate cruise for an exciting adventure on the canals.

 

[Williams Henry]

Fort Lauderdale offers plenty of kid-friendly fun. Visit the Museum of Discovery & Science for hands-on exhibits and IMAX films, or explore wildlife at Flamingo Gardens and Butterfly World. Splash around at C.B. Smith Park, relax at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, or hop on a Jungle Queen Riverboat cruise. With beaches, nature, and attractions, it’s perfect for a fun family getaway.

 

[Shopia]

Fort Lauderdale is great for kids with fun activities like water taxi rides along the canals, interactive exhibits at the Museum of Discovery and Science, and wildlife spotting at Flamingo Gardens. Families can also enjoy the lively Swap Shop flea market and airboat tours at Everglades Holiday Park for exciting outdoor adventures.