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6 THINGS TO DO IN FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (MARCH 14 - MARCH 23)

Cherry Blossoms in Florida

Cherry Blossoms in Florida

early February–early April • event

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

Citrus Season

Citrus Season

October–June • food

Florida is famous for its beautiful citrus groves and delicious fruits

Stone Crab Season

Stone Crab Season

mid-October–mid-May • food

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

Birdwatching

Birdwatching

November–May • nature

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

Caribbean Cruises

Caribbean Cruises

December–May • activity

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

Kiteboarding and Windsurfing

Kiteboarding and Windsurfing

November–April • activity

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

16 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE

Lake Worth Street Painting Festival

Lake Worth Street Painting Festival

out of rangeFebruary 24–25, 2024 • event

Masterpieces of street art draw thousands of people to Lake Worth

Hummingbirds

Hummingbirds

out of rangeearly March–late September • nature

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

Florida Renaissance Festival

Florida Renaissance Festival

out of rangeFebruary 3-March 24, 2024 • event

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

Winter Equestrian Festival

Winter Equestrian Festival

unconfirmedearly January–early April 2024 • event

An upscale seasonal entertainment in Wellington, south-east Florida

Fort Lauderdale 4th of July Spectacular Fest & Fireworks

Fort Lauderdale 4th of July Spectacular Fest & Fireworks

out of rangeJuly 4, 2023 • event

Expect a lot of fun and fireworks!

Fort Lauderdale Air Show

Fort Lauderdale Air Show

out of rangeMay 11-12, 2024 • event

A breathtaking air display above the ocean—enjoy it in person or virtually

New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve

out of rangeDecember 31 • event

Drop an anchor in Fort Lauderdale for a big celebration

South Florida Garlic Fest

South Florida Garlic Fest

out of rangeFebruary 3-4, 2024 • event

The premier food and entertainment festival in South Florida

The Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade

The Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade

out of rangeDecember 16, 2023 • event

View a caravan of all-kind vessels decorated with intricate light displays

Christmas Lights in Fort Lauderdale

Christmas Lights in Fort Lauderdale

out of rangemid-November–early January  • event

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

Tortuga Music Festival

Tortuga Music Festival

out of rangeApril 5-7, 2024 • event

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

New Year's Eve in Florida

New Year's Eve in Florida

out of rangeDecember 31 • event

Celebrate the turning of the calendar on the beach while watching the sunset or head to the wildest parties. Florida is about to impress you on the last day of the year for sure

Flogging Molly's Salty Dog Cruise

Flogging Molly's Salty Dog Cruise

out of rangeNovember 8–13, 2023 • event

Take a Caribbean cruise of your dreams with lots of music and fun aboard

Baby Alligators

Baby Alligators

out of rangeSeptember • nature

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

Mamey Sapote Harvest

Mamey Sapote Harvest

out of rangeMay–July • food

Sweet and smooth. Don't forget to try this exotic fruit!

Halloween Events

Halloween Events

out of rangelate October • event

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

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