Family events in Hollywood, FL

Things to do with kids around Hollywood this week, each one checked against where it was posted.

45 this weekChecked Sunday, November 15

Family events this week

45 picks that work with kids in tow. All events →

Sunday, November 15Today

1 event

  • 9am

    Sensory Sunday

    Pembroke Pines · Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery and Exhibit Hall at City Center or The Frank, 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines, FL, 33025

    Sensory Sunday takes place at The Frank, the Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery and Exhibit Hall at City Center.

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Monday, November 16

6 events

  • 10am

    I Am Wild

    Fort Lauderdale · Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW 2nd St

    Inspired by the I Am Wild children’s book series and Charley Harper’s artwork about biodiversity, this exhibit invites guests to explore the desert, rainforest, ocean, sky, woods, and city through colorful depictions of animals, insects, and birds. Activities include making art in Harper’s style, exploring interactive habitat poster kiosks, playing a woodland ball run, creating soundscapes with bird calls, and using imagination to act like favorite creatures. The exhibit is included with museum admission.

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  • 11am

    Science Bytes

    Fort Lauderdale · Museum of Discovery & Science, 401 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33312

    Explore a variety of science concepts through hands-on activities.

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  • 11am

    Leighton Family Hangar

    Fort Lauderdale · Museum of Discovery & Science, 401 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33312

    Explore STEAM through hands-on play, creativity, and tinkering with a variety of materials and processes. Children, families, and adults can design and build their own creations in this interactive learning space. Admission to the museum includes access.

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  • 12pm

    New Hope Food Pantry

    Dorsey-Riverbend · Dorsey-Riverbend

    Free

    A food giveaway is available at noon.

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  • 4pm

    Beginners' Cruise to Key West and Nassau

    Hollywood · Celebrity Reflection Port Everglades

    Curious about cruising but prefer a shorter first voyage? This hosted four night group escape sails to Key West and Nassau aboard Celebrity Reflection, offering a compact itinerary that keeps things relaxed and approachable for newcomers. Expect a friendly group setting with a host available for guidance while still enjoying the flexibility to make the trip your own. Pricing starts at $933.53 per person based on double occupancy, and airfare is not included. A simple payment plan is available with just a $100 per person deposit.

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  • 4pm

    Pines Collegiate: Best in Pines Showcase

    River Run · River Run

    Fourth- and fifth-grade families can learn about the middle school experience at Pines Collegiate Academy 6–12. The showcase will highlight academics, programs, activities, and opportunities for scholars as they transition to middle school.

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Tuesday, November 17

7 events

  • 7:30am

    Shark Research Expedition

    Dania Beach · NSU's Halmos College of Arts & Sciences

    Work alongside scientists from NSU and the Guy Harvey Foundation on a hands-on shark research expedition. Participants help collect real data and learn how to tag and measure sharks, gaining firsthand insight into marine research methods. Designed for curious minds of all ages, it offers a memorable experience with real-world science.

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  • 10:15am

    Sprouting STEM Early Childhood Learning Little Seedlings Class (6 Months – 18 Months)

    Fort Lauderdale · Museum of Discovery & Science, 401 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33312

    Free

    A caregiver-and-child program for babies ages 6 to 18 months, with opportunities for tummy time and early science exploration. The class is free for members and included with Museum admission for non-members. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests must arrive within the first 15 minutes before the class begins.

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  • 10:30am

    Homeschool Hangout

    Plantation · Helen B. Hoffman Plantation Library, 501 N Fig Tree Ln

    Homeschooling children and their grown-ups can connect with other families, enjoy activities, and learn about library resources. No registration is required.

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  • 11:15am

    Sprouting STEM Early Childhood Learning Little Sprouts Blossoming Character Class (18 Months – 36 Months)

    Fort Lauderdale · Museum of Discovery & Science, 401 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33312

    Free

    Designed for children ages 18 to 36 months and their caregivers, this program supports confidence, kindness, and curiosity through cooperative play, interactive circle time, and STEM discovery. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Admission is free for members and included with Museum admission for nonmembers.

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  • 5pm

    Food Trucks Tuesdays

    Miami Beach · Haulover Park, 10800 Collins Ave

    Enjoy DJ music and food from local food trucks at Haulover Park. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs. Participating vendors include Burger Trap, Palatino, Los Chamos, Pizzafuga, Santos Churros, Boca Burgers, Erre Ice Cream, Sabor Smash, BBQ Tent, Tropical Silver Van, Grill, and Obleas.

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  • 6pm

    I Can Be an Author, Too!

    Miami Gardens · Co-Space Miami Gardens, 17560 NW 27TH AVE STE 105

    Books Beyond Barriers presents a community literacy experience designed to encourage children to embrace creativity, explore reading and storytelling, and imagine new possibilities. Through Books & Creativity, Books & Professionals, and Books & Fitness, the program connects children with resources, experiences, and inspiring people in their communities.

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  • 6:30pm

    Bright Minds Tech

    Boca Raton · Lois Martin Community Center, 1350 N Dixie Hwy

    Bright Minds Tech is a hands-on STEM program for kids to explore building and engineering, technology, and creative problem-solving. Engaging activities encourage creativity, problem-solving skills, and engineering thinking in a supportive environment. All materials are provided, and no experience is needed. The program gives kids an opportunity to explore technology, build confidence, and bring their ideas to life.

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Wednesday, November 18

6 events

  • 9am

    Hollywood West Skate Park Ribbon Cutting

    Hollywood · Boulevard Heights Community Center, 6770 Garfield Street Hollywood FL 33024

    Free

    The City of Hollywood celebrates the newly renovated Hollywood West Skate Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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  • 11am

    Sprouting STEM Early Childhood Learning Lab Pop-up Science Wednesdays

    Fort Lauderdale · Museum of Discovery & Science, 401 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33312

    Free

    Children ages 0–6 can explore interactive STEM demonstrations. The demonstrations are free with Museum admission.

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  • 3:30pm

    Beats and Books

    Fort Lauderdale · South Side Cultural Arts Center, 701 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

    Young children take part in lively activities with catchy rhymes, moving along through marching, clapping, and chanting while developing phonological awareness and early motor coordination.

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  • 5pm

    Movies in the Park and Wednesday Food Trucks

    Plantation · Volunteer Park, 12050 W Sunrise Blvd

    Free

    Enjoy an outdoor movie screening featuring Michael, along with food trucks offering meals, sweet treats, and drinks for purchase. Bring blankets or lawn chairs and find a spot on the lawn for an evening of food and film.

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  • 5:30pm

    LEGO Night

    Miramar · Pembroke Pines/Walter C. Young Resource Center, 955 NW 129 Avenue, Pembroke Pines, FL, 33028

    Free

    LEGO Night takes place at the Pembroke Pines/Walter C. Young Resource Center in Pembroke Pines, Florida.

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  • 7pm

    Trivia Nation

    Pompano Beach · Bru's Room , 233 S Federal Hwy

    Free

    Enjoy free, live weekly general knowledge trivia hosted by Trivia Nation at Bru’s Room Pompano Beach. The team-based game features questions for a wide range of ages, with $100 in prizes up for grabs each week. Play with friends, coworkers, or family, or connect with others and join a team.

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Thursday, November 19

2 events

  • 11am

    Beatles Play & Sing Along

    Hollywood · Hollywood Beach Bernice P. Oster Reading Center, 1301 S Ocean Dr

    Enjoy a Beatles sing-and-play-along with the FUN Florida Ukulele Network. Bring a ukulele, another acoustic instrument, or simply your voice, or relax and listen to the live music. Chords and lyrics are projected so everyone can follow along. All skill levels are welcome, and the program is free and open to everyone. Players must be 15 or older.

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  • 5:30pm

    Light Up the Beach

    Fort Lauderdale · Las Olas Oceanside Park, 3000 E. Las Olas Boulevard

    Free

    Celebrate the holiday season with more than 50,000 lights illuminating the beachfront and the return of Olas, a 20-foot beach snowman at A1A and Las Olas Boulevard. The celebration also features performances by the Fort Lauderdale Symphonic Winds and a kids zone with Santa, inflatables, slides, and more.

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Friday, November 20

7 events

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    NoMi Night Market

    North Miami · MOCA Plaza, 770 NE 125 Street North Miami FL 33161

    The NoMi Night Market brings together food trucks and local vendors in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. Visitors can browse, enjoy a meal, or simply unwind in North Miami.

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  • 11am

    Sprouting STEM Early Childhood Learning Lab Wiggle Time Fridays

    Fort Lauderdale · Museum of Discovery & Science, 401 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33312

    Free

    Children ages 0 to 6 can enjoy movement, stretching exercises, obstacle courses, and more. This activity is free with Museum admission.

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  • 11:30am

    Thanksgiving Luncheon

    Croissant Park · Croissant Park

    Gather for a midday Thanksgiving celebration featuring nostalgic classics and a warm, traditional atmosphere.

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  • 3:30pm

    Scorpio Takeover 2026

    Fort Lauderdale · Royal Caribbean - Oasis Of The Seas (Ft. Lauderdale), 1881 SE 17th St

    Celebrate Scorpios, birthdays, or simply a love of great vacations on a Caribbean cruise aboard Oasis of the Seas. The getaway includes stops in Nassau and Perfect Day at CocoCay, along with group activities, opportunities to meet and mingle, birthday celebrations, group photos, and time to make memories with fellow travelers. Interior, ocean-view, and balcony staterooms are offered, with prices subject to change until booked.

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  • 6pm

    Parent's Night Out Glow Party

    Plantation · Art Paper Scissors, 821 N Nob Hill Rd

    Children ages 5 and up can enjoy three hours of art and fun at a glow party, with pizza dinner included. Space is limited to the first 20 children to register.

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  • 6:30pm

    Family Hayride & Campfire

    Hollywood · Topeekeegee Yugnee Park, 3300 N Park Rd

    Enjoy a family evening at T.Y. Park with a scenic hayride and s’mores around the campfire. Admission is $5 per person for ages 3 and up and includes one hayride and a bag of s’mores fixings.

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  • 7pm

    Phantom of the Universe: The Hunt for Dark Matter

    Davie · Buehler Planetarium, 3501 Davie Road, Davie, FL 33314

    Explore the stars and planets visible in the night sky, then enjoy the film Phantom of the Universe: The Hunt for Dark Matter.

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Saturday, November 21

16 events

  • 6am

    21st Annual Sallarulo’s Race for Champions

    Davie · Nova Southeastern University, 7200 Mary McCahill Dr

    The Sallarulo’s Race for Champions brings the community together to celebrate the abilities, accomplishments, and potential of Special Olympics Florida athletes. Participants can run, walk, fundraise, volunteer, sponsor, or cheer from the sidelines, with activities and a Vendor Village adding to the community spirit. Funds raised support year-round sports, health, leadership, and personal development opportunities for athletes and their families at no cost, helping athletes train, compete, build friendships, and pursue their potential.

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  • 9am

    Beach Cleanup

    Fort Lauderdale · Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

    Free

    Take part in a kid- and family-friendly beach cleanup. Cleanup supplies are provided, and volunteers receive service hours and free entry to the park. Please bring a refillable water bottle.

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  • 10am

    Camelot Days Medieval Festival

    Hollywood · TY Park, 3201 N Park Rd

    Camelot Days Medieval Festival returns to TY Park in Hollywood, FL for the finale of its three-week celebration of Arthurian lore. The closing weekend highlights the fanciful residents of the realm, welcoming costumes inspired by knights and ladies, wizards and wanderers, fairies, royals, and playful rogues. Throughout the grounds, guests can take in jousting and staged sword fighting, live music with dancing and comedy, magic shows, and the Living Chess Game. Artisans and crafters offer unique wares, and festival fare is paired with ale from Barrell of Monks and mead from Tipsy Kraken. Activities are planned for all ages. Tickets are 25 dollars for adults and 10 dollars for children ages 6 to 12, with free entry for ages 5 and under. A military rate of 10 dollars is available at the gate with valid ID. Park admission is separate. An online special provides 20 percent off advance purchases with the code EARLYBIRD, with online sales closing once the festival weekend begins.

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  • 10am

    Nature Detectives Weekends

    Fort Lauderdale · Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW 2nd St

    Explore the science of animals and their habitats through I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit. Families can investigate patterns in nature and create art inspired by Harper’s bold, playful style while discovering diverse environments, from lush forests to frozen landscapes. Learn about the harmony of nature and ways to help protect the world we share. Activities are included with Museum admission.

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  • 10am

    Baby's First Holidays

    Fort Lauderdale · Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW 2nd St

    Celebrate babies’ first discoveries through playful, holiday-themed stories and hands-on STEM activities. Sensory-rich experiences, helpful tips for parents from a partner, and a festival photo booth offer opportunities to explore and capture memories. The program is presented by Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital and is included with Museum admission.

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  • 10am

    Community Health and Wellness Fair 2026

    Miami Gardens · Larkin University Campus, 18301 NW 2nd Ave, Miami Gardens, 33169

    Free

    The Larkin University Health and Wellness Fair brings together free health screenings, wellness services, health education, and community resources. Attendees can access checks for blood pressure, cardiovascular health, diabetes, glucose, cancer, cholesterol, vision, dental health, and body mass index, as well as medication and health conversations and wellness assessments. The fair also features food and grocery distribution, health education sessions and workshops, fitness and exercise sessions, networking and partnership opportunities, a children’s corner with a book nook, a live DJ, prizes, and raffles.

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  • 11am

    The Math Room: Where Math Meets Play!

    Fort Lauderdale · Museum of Discovery & Science, 401 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33312

    Explore numbers, patterns, puzzles, and problem-solving through playful, hands-on activities in a welcoming space for visitors of all ages. With no worksheets or pressure, visitors can try creative challenges, make discoveries, and experience math in a new way. The Math Room is made possible through a partnership with the MathHappens Foundation, a nonprofit that brings meaningful math experiences to public spaces across the country.

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  • 11am

    Shark Cart

    Fort Lauderdale · Museum of Discovery & Science, 401 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33312

    Free

    Discover the science of sharks at an educational cart sponsored by the Save Our Seas Foundation. Museum educators share information about sharks and the latest research, including environmental impacts and sustainability, while answering questions. Visitors can touch shark teeth, explore shark models, and learn how to help protect these fascinating predators, which are threatened by extinction, and our oceans.

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  • 11am

    A young person's guide to the night sky and film: Earth, Moon & Sun

    Davie · Buehler Planetarium, 3501 Davie Road, Davie, FL 33314

    Enjoy a tour of the night sky designed for a younger audience, followed by the film Earth, Moon & Sun.

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  • 12pm

    IRCC Diwali - Festival of Lights 2026

    Pembroke Pines · Charles F. Dodge City Center, 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025

    Festival of Lights

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  • 12pm

    Everything Else Drive & Cookout

    Miami Gardens · State Senator Oscar Braynon II Park at Rolling Oaks, 1317 NW 183rd Street Miami Gardens FL 33169

    A drive and cookout will be held at State Senator Oscar Braynon II Park at Rolling Oaks in Miami Gardens.

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  • 3pm

    LEGO at the Library

    Plantation · Helen B. Hoffman Plantation Library, 501 N Fig Tree Ln

    Children ages 7 and up can get creative with LEGO at the library. Registration is available through the Children’s Librarians.

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  • 3pm

    Joy and Happiness Fest Fall Fair

    Miramar · Shirley Branca Park, 6900 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, FL, 33023

    Enjoy an afternoon of community fun at this Fall Fair, featuring fair foods such as turkey legs, cinnamon rolls, and pies, along with hay rides, a pumpkin patch, live entertainment, and interactive activities for all ages.

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  • 6pm

    Salsa Night

    Aventura · The Abbey at Aventura, 19505 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura, 33180

    Enjoy an evening of salsa, social dancing, live music, and percussion at The Abbey at Aventura. The program includes a free salsa class with Rafelito El Rumberito, a performance by The Collective by Salsa Kings, music by DJ Mike Calderon, congas by Eduardo Cano, and timbales by Harry Calderon. Free parking and admission are available, and families of all ages are welcome.

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  • 7pm

    Pokémon Concert

    North Miami Beach · Julius Littman Performing Arts Theater, 17011 Northeast 19th Avenue, North Miami Beach, FL 33162

    The Miami Pixel Symphony performs a full orchestra concert celebrating music from across the Pokémon series. Hear melodies from Pokémon Red, Blue & Yellow, Gold & Silver, Ruby & Sapphire, Diamond & Pearl, Black & White, and more, accompanied by immersive visuals. The performance is for Pokémon fans of all ages.

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  • 8pm

    Masters of Wonder by IBM 45

    Miami · Sandrell Rivers Theater, 6103 NW 7th Ave

    Masters of Wonder is a family-friendly theatrical experience celebrating the art and tradition of magic. The show brings together internationally recognized champions, professional magicians, and rising stars for an evening of magic, comedy, and entertainment. Performers include Omar Ferret, Roger Ruiz, Hoshea Zeng, Ronald and Randy Rosales, with Jimmy C. as Master of Ceremonies. Audiences can enjoy close-up magic, comedy, and visual stage performances.

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