
Best time to visit
22 things to do in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Stone Crab Season
Taste one of the most delicious seasonal foods of Southeast Florida—you can even catch some yourself

Baby Alligators
If you are a fan of these huge reptiles, there are plenty of places here to observe them in the wild

Lake Worth Street Painting Festival
Masterpieces of street art draw thousands of people to Lake Worth

Birdwatching
Florida, with its numerous lakes and islands is a great place for a birder

Citrus Season
Florida is famous for its beautiful citrus groves and delicious fruits

Florida Renaissance Festival
Dress up as your favorite knight or lady and travel back in time

Winter Equestrian Festival
An upscale seasonal entertainment in Wellington, south-east Florida

Tortuga Music Festival
Get loose with some big rock music stars at a white sandy Fort Lauderdale beach

Flogging Molly's Salty Dog Cruise
Take a Caribbean cruise of your dreams with lots of music and fun aboard

Kiteboarding and Windsurfing
One of top-five wind sports destinations in the United States

South Florida Garlic Fest
The premier food and entertainment festival in South Florida

The Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade
View a caravan of all-kind vessels decorated with intricate light displays

Hummingbirds
Our wee friends flock to the Sunshine State as eagerly as tourists do

Halloween Events
Greater Fort Lauderdale offers plenty of fun events and scares to get you into the spirit of Halloween

Christmas Lights in Fort Lauderdale
Holiday lights in Fort Lauderdale tantalize and astonish its citizens and tourists

New Year's Eve in Florida
From sun-drenched beach parties to raucous nightlife, Florida dazzles on New Year's Eve

Cherry Blossoms in Florida
Morikami Museum is the best place to see blooming cherry trees in The Sunshine State

Fort Lauderdale Air Show
A breathtaking air display above the ocean—enjoy it in person or virtually

Fort Lauderdale 4th of July Spectacular Fest & Fireworks
Expect a lot of fun and fireworks!

Caribbean Cruises
You will fall in love with the sun-kissed countries of the Caribbean