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Fort Lauderdale Things To Do, Events & Showtimes

Today, this weekend, restaurants, beaches, attractions and movie showtimes around Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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8 Movies showing
8 Venues nearby
16 Local guide items

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Fort Lauderdale This Weekend

Weekend events with dates, tickets and venue details when available.

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Movie Showtimes Near Fort Lauderdale

Current cinema listings within the local metro area when schedules are available.

Events Near Fort Lauderdale

Upcoming events in the city and nearby Florida venues.

Venues & Cinemas Nearby

Best Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale

Dining picks with source links, ratings and local planning details.

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Wild Sea in Fort Lauderdale, FL restaurant photo Open now
Restaurant $$$$

Wild Sea

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Restaurant spot in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Yolo in Fort Lauderdale, FL restaurant photo Closed now
Bar $$$

Yolo

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Bar spot in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Top Attractions in Fort Lauderdale

Museums, landmarks and visitor-friendly stops around the city.

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Stranahan House in Fort Lauderdale, FL attraction photo Indoor
Historic House Museum Admission ticket usually required

Stranahan House

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Stranahan House is a Fort Lauderdale historic house museum on the New River, with guided tours and stories tied to the city's early development.

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Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale, FL attraction photo Indoor
Science Museum Admission ticket usually required

Museum of Discovery and Science

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Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale offers interactive science exhibits, animal encounters, aviation displays and large-format theater experiences.

4.5 rating · 7,561 reviews Fort Lauderdale, FL
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NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale, FL attraction photo Indoor
Art Museum Admission ticket usually required

NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale

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NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale is a downtown art museum with exhibitions, collections, education programs and a walkable location near Las Olas.

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International Swimming Hall of Fame in Fort Lauderdale, FL attraction photo Indoor
Sports Museum Admission ticket usually required

International Swimming Hall of Fame

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International Swimming Hall of Fame in Fort Lauderdale preserves aquatic sports history with exhibits, honors and a location close to the beach.

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Parks & Outdoor Stops in Fort Lauderdale

Parks, trails, public green spaces and outdoor planning details when available.

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Pelican Community Park in Sunny Isles Beach, FL park photo Park
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Pelican Community Park

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Pelican Community Park is a park in Sunny Isles Beach for walking and outdoor time.

4.6 rating · 237 reviews Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Greynolds Park in North Miami Beach, FL park photo Park
Park

Greynolds Park

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Greynolds Park is a park in North Miami Beach for walking and outdoor time.

4.6 rating · 3,322 reviews North Miami Beach, FL
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Beaches Nearby in Fort Lauderdale

Beach access, water notes and coastal planning details when available.

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Fort Lauderdale Beach in Fort Lauderdale, FL beach photo Surf
Atlantic beach People-watching, Dining nearby, Walkable beach day

Fort Lauderdale Beach

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A polished Atlantic beachfront with palms, hotels, restaurants and a calmer feel than Miami Beach.

4.8 rating · 341 reviews Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Fort Lauderdale Beach in Hollywood, FL beach photo Surf
Atlantic beach Surf watching, Beach walks, Active shoreline

Fort Lauderdale Beach

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Atlantic beach near Hollywood with beach access and local planning details.

4.7 rating · 4,030 reviews Hollywood, FL
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Hollywood Beach in Hollywood, FL beach photo Family
Florida beach Beach day, Walking

Hollywood Beach

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Florida beach near Hollywood with beach access and local planning details.

4.7 rating · 146 reviews Hollywood, FL
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Sunny Isles Beach in Hollywood, FL beach photo Family
Florida beach Beach day, Walking

Sunny Isles Beach

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Florida beach near Hollywood with beach access and local planning details.

4.8 rating · 413 reviews Hollywood, FL
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