Enjoy Fort Lauderdale’s waterways and sunshine while browsing an amazing array of boats, marine products and accessories at the 59th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the world’s largest in-water boat show with more than 1,500 boats on display.

The show offers something for everyone, from astonishing super-yachts to boats for every budget, boating electronics and equipment, fishing gear, marine art, nautical-themed home goods, clothing, jewelry and more.

Colleen Smith, Artistic Director of Ballet Palm Beach announced several upcoming dance events for children and teens presented by the highly acclaimed professional ballet company. “Ongoing engagement with the younger generation is one of the critical missions of Ballet Palm Beach,” says Smith. “Along with the performance and training opportunities that we offer young aspiring dancers through our academy, we will also be presenting a series of special events geared specifically to children and teenagers.”

Sunshine state residents are in for a special dolphin, seal, penguin, and reef encounter deal. Beginning August 20th through December 23, 2018, Florida residents will enjoy up to 50 percent off animal encounter programs at Miami Seaquarium. The Florida residents’ discount rate includes same day admission to the park. Proof of Florida residency and advance reservations are required. For more information go to www.miamiseaquarium.com/flresident or to make a reservation please call (305) 365-2501.

The Wiener Museum of Decorative Arts will be open on occasional Saturdays through the new season. Save the date for the first Saturday opening on October 27 when we will be opening our new Fantastique exhibition and enjoying Halloween revels at WMODA. Fantastique celebrates the enchanted world of ceramic art. From myths and monsters to fairies and fables, you will be spellbound by the flights of fancy of European ceramic artists during the last two centuries.

The Pioneer Family Farmstead Day will provide visitors an opportunity to experience old time Florida circa late 1800's through the early 1900's. Families can see how the pioneers lived and how technology changed their lives. Catch a ride on Wind Chase Farm's horse drawn wagon, visit the corral to see riding techniques, watch sugar cane from pressing to boiling, visit the garden and animal pens and more.

FREE EVENT- FOOD TRUCKS-BLUEGRASS MUSIC-HORSE RIDING DEMO-WAGON RIDES--See the images above for the proposed schedule for that day!

Fall is in the air! Well, the weather may not have changed much, but you can still enjoy the traditional Fall activities here in South Florida!

This year take the whole family to see one of our South Florida Pumpkin Towne locations! It's not just about picking your own pumpkin, it’s about getting in the Fall spirit. Join us at one of our pumpkin patches where your kids can enjoy bounce houses, hay bales for climbing, head cutout photo-ops, and other fun fall activities. Make Pumpkin Towne part of your family holiday tradition!

This Halloween do something you’ve never thought possible… Trick or Treat in Miami Beach’s first Ice bar. Explore a winter ice cavern where everything is made of ice, including the glasses you drink out of! Make this Halloween one you’ll never forget as you meet Polar Bears, Spooky Ghosts, and maybe even Elsa from Frozen! Children will receive a complimentary trick or treat bag along with a “mocktail” while exploring our winter cavern. Children will be fitted with a winter coat, gloves, hats and shoes if necessary.

Visitors are invited to cool off and join the fun at Florida Power & Light Company’s Cooling Station this Sept. 9-10 at the Museum Plaza of the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in Downtown Miami’s Museum Park. It’s the perfect location to cool down during some of the city’s hottest events including: Free Second Saturdays at the Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), DWNTWN Art Days and the Arsht Center's ArtsLaunch.