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Winter Wonderlab Science Weekends at Museum of Discovery and Science 12/1/24 – 12/29/24

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Winter Wonderlab Science Weekends at Museum of Discovery and Science
Sunday, 12/01/2024-12/29/2024, 12:00 pm-05:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33313
Website
Cost: https://mods.org/events/

Get ready for a wonderful winter adventure during the Museum of Discovery and Science’s (MODS) Winter Wonderlab Science Weekends in December on Saturdays, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., and on Sundays, from noon – 5 p.m.

Discover the science behind wild winter storms, explore water’s magical transformations and learn why Florida’s climate is so unique. Find out how Earth’s axis creates seasons, make your own snowflake and witness an “un-brr-lievable” winter Nitro show. Experience a sensory winter wonderland with enchanting winter lights.

Explore careers in technology, environmental science and more! Young explorers (ages 0-6) will observe how snowstorms can appear in a jar, experience misty bubbles, create snowball paintings and winter magic watercolors. Watch an IMAX film on the GIANT Screen: Arctic: Our Frozen Planet, Into America’s Wild, Blue Whales and more!
Included with Museum admission.

Experience South Florida’s award-winning attraction featuring 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world.

While visiting, explore the national exhibit SCOOBY-DOO!™ Mansion Mayhem. This immersive experience, in partnership with Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment, allows families to join the members of Mystery Inc. to analyze clues and put their problem-solving skills to the test. Young detectives and their families will work through the rooms of the mansion, unmask the jewel thief, discover the mansion’s secrets and meet different characters from the iconic TV show that has captivated fans for more than five decades. SCOOBY-DOO!™ Mansion Mayhem was produced by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis in partnership with Warner Bros. It is locally presented by Florida Prepaid College Savings Plan and sponsored by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

For more information, visit mods.org or call (954) 467-MODS (6637). Like us and follow us on social media at Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl, Twitter: twitter.com/modsftl and Instagram: instagram.com/modsftl.

Annie Jr 12/6/24, 12/7/24, 12/8/24, 12/13/24, 12/14/24, 12/15/24

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Annie Jr
Friday, 12/06/2024-12/15/2024, 07:30 pm-08:45 pm
Area Stage
5701 Sunset Drive, Suite 286,
Miami, Florida, 33143
Website
Cost: $20-$30

Area Stage Conservatory presents Annie Jr.
December 6th – 15th, 2024
Showtimes: Fri @ 7:30 PM, SAT @ 2PM and 7:30PM, SUN @ 5PM
Tickets available at areastageconservatory.org/whatsonnow

Area Stage Conservatory is bringing the heartwarming classic Annie Jr. to life! This beloved musical follows the story of Annie, an optimistic orphan who dreams of a better life, and her journey to find a family in the face of adversity. Set during the Great Depression, Annie’s courage, wit, and determination lead her to the wealthy Oliver Warbucks, and she learns that no matter how tough life gets, hope can light the way.

“One of the best family musicals ever penned” -Chicago Tribune

LLF’s 15th Annual Holiday Toy Distribution 12/14/24

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LLF’s 15th Annual Holiday Toy Distribution
Saturday, 12/14/2024-, 10:00 am-04:00 pm
Mana Wynwood Convention Center
318 NW 23rd Street,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Website
Cost:

Join The Little Lighthouse Foundation on Saturday, December 14th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m, in celebrating its 15th Annual Holiday Toy Distribution at Mana Convention Center in Wynwood. The event space will be transformed into a winter wonderland with holiday decorations, life-sized snowglobes, arts and crafts, photos with Santa, and many more fun-filled surprises. LLF’s beloved event will bring joy to over 2,000 children from underserved South Florida communities. For more information, guests can visit www.thelittlelighthouse.org to volunteer and donate.

“Yakne Seminoli” Seminole Fine Art Exhibit at History Fort Lauderdale 11/18/24 – 1/5/25

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“Yakne Seminoli” Seminole Fine Art Exhibit at History Fort Lauderdale
Sunday, 11/18/2024-, 10:00 am-04:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW Second Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Art exhibit is free; Museum admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students; free for members, military and children ages 6 and under

“Yakne Seminoli,” New Works by Seminole Artists Erica Deitz and Brian Zepeda, celebrates Native American History Month (November) and beyond at History Fort Lauderdale. This collaboration with the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum will feature fine art and photography reflecting themes of leadership and respect. The exhibit at the New River Inn History Museum runs through January 5.

Born on the Winnebago Indian Reservation, Erica Deitz is a member of the Seminole Tribe of Florida on her mother’s side and Winnebago and Ojibway heritage on her father’s side. Her work offers an indigenous perspective in a variety of art mediums in a way that is accessible to a wide audience. Deitz’s passion to express herself through art began at the age of three as she painted with accomplished Native American artist Jo M. North, her mother. At the age of 10, Deitz entered her first major art contest and received a bronze medal for her work from the International Children’s Art Exhibition in Tokyo, Japan. She has continued to win awards for her artwork throughout her career. Deitz’s work is showcased in both solo and group exhibitions across the world, including the permanent collection in the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. and in the Lowe Art Museum in Miami. Several pieces of her art have been displayed alongside fellow Seminole Tribal artists in the “Seminole Art Scene from Frontlines,” “Patchwork Mosaic: An Indigenous Gathering of Seminole Masterworks,” and “Circle of Unity.” These exhibitions were a centerpiece of the History Fort Lauderdale Museum’s Native American Heritage Month celebration. In addition, one of Dietz’s original acrylic paintings was selected as cover art for the June 2021 internationally circulated magazine, Indian Gaming Magazine.

Brian Zepeda became serious about learning photography in 1997 while employed at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum. During his time there, he captured various items to send to interested collectors and institutes. His talents don’t end with his camera; his skills also include beadwork, woodcarving, silversmithing, leather smithing, building Chickees and more. Esteemed institutions and galleries have requested his beadwork as well as photography. Along with being a photographer and artist, Zepeda is a Seminole Tribe of Florida council/board liaison.

Entry to the exhibit is free with general admission – $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is always free for members, military and children ages six and under. Tickets are available online at http://bit.ly/HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets.

History Fort Lauderdale is proud to host a variety of engaging multicultural experiences, year-round. It seeks to bring awareness to the community through both traveling exhibits and multiple permanent exhibits including “Women Trailblazers,” “Fort Lauderdale – the Early Years,” “The African American Experience,” “Fashion & Musical Theatre,” “From Dugouts to Dream Yachts: the story of boatbuilding along the New River,” Seminole Arts & Culture,” “New River Archaeology,” and “Take PRIDE, a retrospective on LGBTQ life in South Florida.” The nonprofit museum also hosts an artists’ collective collaborative space.

“Yakne Seminoli” is sponsored by the following funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: Jan and Ed Crocker Unrestricted Fund, Leo M. and Alice J. Rutten Fund and The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund. Additional funding is provided, in part, by Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council and Visit Lauderdale. Additional support is provided by Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory, on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FTLHistory. Subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/user/FTLhistory.

Boat Parade Watch Party 12/14/24

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Boat Parade Watch Party
Saturday, 12/14/2024-, 06:00 pm-10:00 pm
Grateful Palate
3003 NE 32nd Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33308
Website
Cost: Free

Join us for a festive evening at the Children’s Harbor Boat Parade Watch Party! Don your favorite Christmas attire and get ready for a joyous night filled with holiday cheer and community spirit!

SCOOBY-DOO!™ Mansion Mayhem at Museum of Discovery and Science 9/20/24 – 1/5/25

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SCOOBY-DOO!™ Mansion Mayhem at Museum of Discovery and Science
Friday, 09/20/2024-01/05/2025, 10:00 am-05:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: Included with Museum Admission. MODS Members and children under 2 – Free; Florida Residents Discovery Pass: Child (2-12) $19; Adults $24; Military $21; Senior $22. Non-Members Discovery Pass: Child (2-12) $22; Adult $27; Military $24; Senior (65+) $25

Join SCOOBY-DOO!™ and the gang to solve a gem of a mystery when the all-new SCOOBY-DOO!™ Mansion Mayhem opens on Friday, September 20 at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS). This immersive experience, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment, allows families to join the members of Mystery Inc. to analyze clues and put their problem-solving skills to the test. Young detectives and their families will work through the rooms of the mansion meeting different characters from the iconic TV show that has captivated fans for more than five decades. Unmask the jewel thief and discover secrets of the mansion through January 5, 2025.

In the Hall of Portraits, meet Daphne—the brave fashionista of the gang. Comb through moving eye portraits to discover the villain’s hidden control panel that creates spooky illusions. In the Villain’s Tinkering Workshop, work alongside Fred, the group’s calm and collected leader, to build a trap for the villain. Green glowing clues appear to help along the way! Shaggy and his lovable canine pal Scooby-Doo™ can be found in the kitchen of course, where families participate in the iconic ghost chase and create many more delicious memories. No mystery can be solved without the help of tech-savvy Velma in the library music room. Solve a musical puzzle on the organ and use the Clue Analyzer to get a visual of the villain.

Be sure to gather the family for a mesmerizing photo op with The Mystery Machine! The iconic vehicle, on loan from Warner Bros. Archives, was one of four that were initially made for the live-action movies SCOOBY-DOO (2002) and SCOOBY-DOO 2: MONSTERS UNLEASED (2004).

SCOOBY-DOO!™ Mansion Mayhem was produced by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment. The Children’s Museum is a nonprofit committed to creating extraordinary family learning experiences across the arts, sciences and humanities that have the power to transform the lives of children and families. It is locally presented by Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans and sponsored by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

This exhibit is included with Museum admission.

For more information about SCOOBY-DOO!™ Mansion Mayhem, visit mods.org/exhibit/scoobydoo.

For Museum information, visit mods.org or call (954) 467-MODS (6637). Like us and follow us on social media at Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl, Twitter: twitter.com/modsftl and Instagram: instagram.com/modsftl.

T. Rex Roars into the Autonation® IMAX ® 3D Theater at the Museum of Discovery And Science 7/15/24 – 1/15/25

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T. Rex Roars into the Autonation® IMAX ® 3D Theater at the Museum of Discovery And Science
Sunday, 07/15/2024-01/15/2025, 10:00 am-10:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: MODS Members and children under 2 – Free; Florida Residents Discovery Pass: Child (2-12) – $19; Adults $24; Military $21; Senior. $22 Non-Members Discovery Pass: Child (2-12) $22; Adult $27; Military $24; Senior (65+) $25

Following the global announcement of the discovery of a rare juvenile T. rex specimen by three young boys, the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) is pleased to announce the premiere of T. REX, the giant screen documentary that captured this incredible expedition on camera. This captivating science adventure and a love letter to T. rex, the Greatest of All Tyrants – the GOAT – is now playing at the AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater.

Anchored by the true story of the young fossil hunters who made the discovery of a lifetime when they spotted a large, fossilized leg bone on a walk on public lands in North Dakota, T. REX intercuts the remarkable fossil dig, with cutting edge computer graphics that bring the iconic T. rex – from hatchling to hulking adult – to life. Narrated by Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill, T. REX explores the newest science that has helped reinvent our understanding of the iconic predator.

With hat tips to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic T. rex depictions over the last century, the film also brings to life a cast of prehistoric characters including rex’s archrival, Triceratops; Quetzalcoatlus, one the largest animals ever to take flight; and the 25-foot long Sinraptor, a species that likely fed on early tyrannosaurs.

T. REX is an immersive cinema experience produced by Giant Screen Films and D3D Cinema, in partnership with the Field Museum, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Houston Museum of Natural Science and Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, in association with the Cincinnati Museum Center, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Museums Victoria, and New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science. The T. rex fossil featured in the film was collected on land under the jurisdiction of the US Bureau of Land Management, permit ND2023-00084.

The AutoNation® IMAX® Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science is located at 401 SW 2nd Street in Fort Lauderdale. T. REX is included in the MODS Discovery Pass, an all-in-one ticket that includes Museum exhibitions, live science demonstrations and one IMAX documentary film. For tickets, please visit mods.org/tickets and for showtimes, please visit mods.org/showtimes.

Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade 12/14/24

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Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade
Friday, 12/14/2024-, 06:30 pm-08:30 pm
Las Olas Intracoastal Promenade Park
300 Las Olas Circle,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost:

The 53rd Annual Holiday Parade takes place DECEMBER 14, 2024 starting in the Downtown Area at 6:30 PM with a pre-show of non-motorized vessels at 6:00 p.m. The Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade will stage on the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale, along the docks west of Stranahan House to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

The Parade starts at Stranahan House, traveling East along the New River in Fort Lauderdale to the Intracoastal Waterway and continues North to Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach. It’s 12 Miles of the “Best Show on H20.” The Parade takes approximately 2 and 1/2 hours to view from one location (starting locations stagger as you travel north).

Private boats, giant showboats and corporate megayachts will be adorned with hundreds of thousands of lights, music, entertainment, decorations, celebrities, musical groups, beauty queens, and many other exciting entries expected to be viewed by over one million spectators.

Some past entry highlights include Rudolph with Presents, 12 Dinghies of Christmas, and Blue Foot Pirate. A new entry that will be sure to catch attention is the Dragon featuring a dragon at the bow of the boat. Another popular past entry is the Ballyhoo Karaoke featuring a large screen for viewers to see.