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🎭 Arts & Theater for Kids in Fort Lauderdale, FL

8 children's theater, art studios, and performing arts rated and reviewed by families.

Activities & Venues in Fort Lauderdale

Miami Beach Bandshell live music venue in North Miami Beach, FL🌳 Park
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4.7(2,059)Free18 mi · North Miami Beach

The Miami Beach Bandshell is a beloved outdoor amphitheater that brings families together for free and low-cost entertainment under the stars. From live concerts and cultural festivals to movies in the park, this community venue offers a relaxed atmosphere where kids can enjoy quality performances without the stuffiness of traditional theaters.

🕑 2-3 hours for most events

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Aventura Arts & Cultural Center performing arts theater in Aventura, FL🎭 Theater
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4.7(443)$$12 mi · Aventura

The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is a modern, professional theater venue that brings world-class entertainment to families in South Florida. With a carefully curated lineup of children's performances, family-friendly concerts, and cultural events throughout the year, this beautifully appointed theater offers an excellent introduction to live performing arts in a comfortable, welcoming environment that's designed with young audiences in mind.

🕑 1.5-3 hours depending on the performance, including intermission

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Bonnet House Museum & Gardens museum in Fort Lauderdale, FL🎨 Museum
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Bonnet House Museum & Gardens offers families a unique blend of art, nature, and wildlife exploration in a stunning historic estate. Kids will be thrilled to spot playful monkeys swinging through the trees, graceful swans gliding across lagoons, and colorful tropical gardens filled with butterflies, making this much more than a typical museum visit.

🕑 2-3 hours

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Boca Raton Museum of Art art museum in Boca Raton, FL🎨 Museum
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4.6(1,132)$17 mi · Boca Raton

The Boca Raton Museum of Art transforms the art museum experience into an interactive adventure for families, offering hands-on workshops, engaging exhibits, and specially designed children's programs that make art accessible and fun. With its welcoming atmosphere and affordable admission, this cultural gem introduces young minds to creativity through sculpture gardens, rotating exhibits, and educational activities that encourage kids to explore their artistic side.

🕑 1.5 to 2.5 hours

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Coral Springs Museum of Art art museum in Coral Springs, FL🎨 Museum
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4.6(386)Free12 mi · Coral Springs

The Coral Springs Museum of Art offers families a welcoming introduction to the visual arts through rotating exhibitions and hands-on children's programs. With dedicated family workshops and art classes designed for young creators, it's an intimate cultural space where kids can both appreciate art and make their own masterpieces without the overwhelming crowds of larger museums.

🕑 45 minutes to 1.5 hours for gallery viewing; 2-3 hours if attending a family workshop or children's art class

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Museum of Discovery and Science museum in Fort Lauderdale, FL🎨 Museum
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The Museum of Discovery and Science is Fort Lauderdale's premier interactive science destination where kids can get hands-on with everything from flight simulators to live animal encounters. With two floors of engaging exhibits, an impressive IMAX theater, and resident otters and bats, this museum turns learning into an adventure that keeps children entertained for hours.

🕑 3-4 hours (allow 4-5 hours if including an IMAX film)

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The Center - Coral Springs Center for the Arts performing arts theater in Coral Springs, FL🎭 Theater
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4.5(485)$$12 mi · Coral Springs

The Center - Coral Springs Center for the Arts brings magical live performances to life for families in Broward County. This intimate performing arts venue specializes in family-friendly theater productions, children's shows, concerts, and educational performances that captivate young audiences. With a stellar 4.5-star rating from nearly 500 families, it's become a beloved destination for introducing kids to the wonder of live theater.

🕑 Most shows run 60-90 minutes, with total visit time of 1.5-2 hours including arrival and intermission

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Boca Raton Children's Museum art museum in Boca Raton, FL🎨 Museum
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4.3(161)$16 mi · Boca Raton

The Boca Raton Children's Museum is a vibrant, interactive learning space designed specifically for preschoolers and early elementary students. With hands-on exhibits including a music studio, art center, and popular outdoor water play area, this budget-friendly museum offers the perfect mix of educational fun and creative play that keeps young children engaged for hours.

🕑 2-3 hours

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