Just For Kids
Whether you are looking for an educational destination, one filled with sports and shopping for the whole family, the perfect dining spots for kids or South Florida's best family-friendly special events and packages, look no further than Greater Fort Lauderdale.
Kids of all ages will enjoy Wannado City, America's first "kidizen" theme park at Sawgrass Mills, and the Museum of Discovery & Science in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Young at Art Children's Museum is a great choice for the younger child, while Boomers and Gameworks will brighten your older child's day. For the animal-lover and budding environmentalist, don't miss a visit to the Everglades, Butterfly World and Flamingo Gardens. Scooter, canoe, jet ski and other watersports are sure to thrill the family. And Orioles spring training at Fort Lauderdale Stadium is always a hit.
Print PageSAWGRASS RECREATION PARK
- 1006 N. U.S. Hwy. 27, Weston, 954-389-0202
- Come visit Sawgrass Recreation Park. Feel the excitement and learn the history of Florida's most remarkable treasure, the Everglades. Renew your spirit as you glide across miles of river at speeds up to 40 mph and get up close and personal with native wildlife, many of whom are endangered in this fragile environment. Start your adventure with a 30 minute airboat tour of the Florida Everglades. Catch a glimpse of endangered wildlife as you skim across the glassy water.
SEA EXPERIENCE SCUBA DIVING, GLASSBOTTOM & SNORKEL ADVENTURES
- 801 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-467-6000
- Glass bottom, snorkel and scuba diving trips. Try the Discover Scuba Diving, a 4 hour class and go scuba diving the same day. Visit the underwater beauty of natural reefs. View through the glass bottom or get up close and personal snorkeling with the tropical fish. An experienced staff helps beginners and seasoned snorkelers in every aspect of their tour. Great family fun and an educational eco-tour. Two trips daily (three trips during peak times), seven days a week; also offering private charters. Two tank scuba trips also offered daily.
SPAREZ BOWLING
- 5325 S. University Drive, Davie, 954-434-9663
- Open: Sun-Thurs 9am-1am. Fri-Sat 9am-3am.
- HammerJacks Sports Bar & Grille, 2 Billiard Areas, Arcade and Gaming, Public WIFI Access, Storms Pro Shop, Food and Beverage Lane Service. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Rates: $3.50/Game, $17.50/Hour of Bowling, $3.75/Shoe Rental. Fri 5pm- Sun 1am Rates: $22/Hour of Bowling, $3.75/Shoe Rental. Check website for more offers and special rates.
SWAP SHOP
- 3291 W. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-791-4791
- A 180,000 sq ft air-conditioned shopping and entertainment complex featuring brand-name merchandise, international restaurants and 14-screen drive-in theater. Open daily.
WANNADO CITY
- 12801 W. Sunrise Blvd., Anchor D, 12801 Sunrise Blvd., Anchor D Sunrise, 954-838-7100
- The only kid-sized city where kids can make their wishes come true in a realistic and imaginative way. Wannado City is designed to allow kids to live out their dreams - from learning to be a firefighter to piloting an aircraft to working at a TV studio! A complete city at the size of 3 football fields, Wannado City is sure to bring the kid out in everyone! Designed to let children experience what they "wannabe" when they grow up. Adults will enjoy and experience a city that includes a theater, a circus, hospital, plus many more from a child's point of view.
XTREME INDOOR KARTING
- 5300 Powerline Rd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-491-6265
- Start your engines! Set up teams for an endurance race complete with pit stops to the final team victory lap. Race on one of the fastest & longest indoor karting tracks in the world in a Bowman Arrow Race Kart.
YOUNG AT ART CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
- 11584 State Road 84, Davie, 954-424-0085
- Enjoy South Florida's unique hands-on children's art museum. Admission $8, children under 2 free.
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