Love4Arts Free Children’s Art & Music Appreciation Classes @ The Deerfield Beach Historical Society **MUSEUM & Cultural Center**
2026-04-23 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-30 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-07 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | The Deerfield Beach Historical Society **MUSEUM & Cultural Center**, 84 SE 4th Avenue, Deerfield Beach, FL, 33441, United States
Love4Arts Free Children’s Art & Music Appreciation Classes
Thursday Evenings – April 2 through May 28
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
The beloved Love4Arts weekly class for children aged 8-16 is back for the Spring season! Bring your littles and medium-sized aspiring artists. Art classes focusing on famous artists and composers. We will learn their style and create our own artworks.
Mark your calendars now for the End of Year Reception which will be held on the May 28th and showcase some of the work these talented kids put together from 6-7pm.
To sign up contact gabrielaart4healing@gmail.com

Elephant & Piggie's "We are in a Play": Smart Stage Matinee Series
2026-04-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Amaturo Theater at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW 5th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33312, United States
Based on the beloved Elephant & Piggie books by Mo Willems, this fun-filled musical follows the lovable duo, Elephant Gerald and Piggie, as they embark on a hilarious adventure on stage! An elephant named Gerald and a pig named Piggie are best, best, “bestus” (a word Gerald and Piggie made up that means “very best”) friends. But Gerald worries that something could go wrong that would end their friendship. Piggie is not worried at all. She’s even happier and more excited than usual. That’s because she and Gerald are invited to a party hosted by the Squirrelles, three singing squirrels who love to have a good time. And so begins a day when anything is possible. Gerald and Piggie will solve problems together, sing and dance to music played by a band on stage, make each other laugh, share their favorite things, get mad and sad with each other, and even do a little goofing around with you, the audience. Wait until you see what they have in mind!
Recommended grade levels: Pre-K-1st
Lap Tickets are available for purchase for children 12 months and under, only available at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office. Everyone in the theater must have a ticket.
Study guides for all of the Smart Stage Matinees are available for download. HERE
Showtimes:
Thu, Apr 23, 2026 – 10:00 AM
Fri, Apr 24, 2026 – 10:00 AM
$10.01 per ticket
This event requires a ticket, please purchase on their website. Link is below.
Other shows: https://www.browardcenter.org/smart-stage-matinees

JellyCat Cake Decorating Class for Homeschoolers
2026-04-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Mia Cake House – DEERFIELD, 3788 W. Hillsboro Blvd, Deerfield Beach, FL, 33442, United States
JellyCat Cake Decorating Class for Homeschoolers
April 24, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Address: 3788 West Hillsboro Boulevard, Deerfield Beach, FL
A weekday class designed especially for homeschooled children. Students will learn how to decorate a personal cake using buttercream and fondant decorations in a fun, hands-on environment led by our instructors.
Open to children ages 5 and up.
Children 9 and older may participate independently.
Children 8 and under must have an adult supervising (no ticket required for the supervising adult).
Each ticket is for one participant, and every child will decorate their own personal cake.
Because young participants (under 9) require the full attention of their supervising adult, we kindly ask that babies or toddlers not attend. This ensures the guardian can fully support their child and helps maintain a focused, safe, and enjoyable environment for all students.
What Does the Workshop Include?
All tools, materials, and ingredients needed to create and decorate a personal cake.
Duration: Approximately 3 hours.
Who Can Enroll?
Open to homeschool students ages 5 and up.
Suitable for beginners with little to no experience.
This class offers a creative outlet and practical skills for homeschooled students while encouraging independence, teamwork, and fun in a structured environment.
If you have a voucher please use it at checkout.
REGISTER ONLINE AND RESERVE YOUR SEAT TODAY! Link below
EMA Funds can be used for this class.
$85

Flourish Atelier- A Nature Inspired Makerspace W/ Project Flourish
2026-04-24 10:30 - 13:00 | Deerfield Beach Historical Society, 84 SE 4th Ave, Deerfield beach, FL, 33441, United States
4 – 12 yrs
10:30am – 1:00pm
What’s an Atelier you ask? Just a fancy way to say “workshop” or “design studio” in French, and ours celebrates the most creative / energetic of spaces… Nature!
Each month we gather to explore different wonders of the natural world and turn our discoveries into beautiful artistic expressions.
Flourish Atelier offers playful pursuits for nature-based learning through:
1) Edible Earth- plant-forward cooking provocations
2) Handwork- a seasonal craft, honoring our nature theme
3) Natural Apothecary- plant powered intentional practices of self-care
Notes
Please bring a water bottle and dress for play.
Food labs feature Vegetarian friendly recipes

Fri, Jan 20, 2025 – May 15, 2026
What you’ll learn
January – Colors of Nature
February – Water Ways
March – Songbird Studios
April – Flower Powered
May – Bee The Maker
Project Flourish Community is a direct billing participant with Step Up for Students. Payments can be allocated directly through your ESA.
**Registration closes 2 days prior to class.Please register through their website, link below.
Drop-In $38/day [ Self-Pay or Step Up Direct Bill]

SURF SKATE SCIENCE Shark Research Expedition with NSU and Guy Harvey Foundation
2026-04-28 07:30 - 15:30 | FL
Shark Research Expedition with NSU and Guy Harvey Foundation
Dive into Real-World Science!
Join us for a one-of-a-kind, hands-on shark research expedition aboard a working research vessel! In partnership with Nova Southeastern University and the Guy Harvey Foundation, participants will team up with top marine scientists to study sharks in the wild Atlantic waters just off Port Everglades.
You’ll learn how to safely catch, measure, tag, and collect DNA and other scientific data on sharks—helping with real conservation work happening right now. Between research sets, you’ll even have the chance to snorkel in the open ocean!
NSU Oceanographic Center
8000 N Ocean Dr, Dania Beach, FL 33004, USA
Spring dates:
Feb 20, 2026, 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Mar 16, 2026, 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Apr 28, 2026, 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
May 12, 2026, 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM

📌 Ages: Open to parents and students ages 8 and up (Students under 15 must be accompanied by a paid adult participant)
Adult/Student Self Pay $175.00
Please register and pay through their website, link below.

Project Rock: Homeschoolers
2026-04-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Project Rock, 3580 N Andrews Ave, Oakland Park, FL, 33309, United States
Home Schoolers:
Come c,limb with a guide. During this 2 hour period of time you will be provided with all of the gear and instruction to get to the top of the routes and progress on a path of learning new skills both physically and mentally. On a 1 to 5 guide to climber ratio, guides will take the kids through the art of climbing routes up to 60 feet tall. The cost for this class is $25 if using the projectROCK team to belay, or $13 if parent belays for their child.
**Parents, want to learn to belay? Sign up with James for a lesson, for $13 during Homeschool Tuesday
No pre-registration required. Pay in person @ Project Rock.
Classes every 1st & 3rd Tuesday
Dates for homeschool classes:
January 6th and 20th
February 3rd and 17th
March 3rd and 17th
April 7th and 21st
May 5th and 19th

YEA Homeschool Program- Healing Herbs
2026-04-28 12:00 - 13:00 | North Lauderdale Saraniero Branch, 6901 Kimberly Boulevard, North Lauderdale, FL, 33068, United States
Students will explore the world of medicinal plants by learning how to identify common healing herbs native or commonly grown in Florida. They will discover how these plants have been used for centuries to support wellness. Through hands-on activities, they will create simple herbal products such as tinctures, infusions, and salves, while learning about plant parts, life cycles, and the chemistry behind natural remedies.
Apr 28, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM @ North Lauderdale Saraniero Branch
Please register and pay through their website.
$25 [Self-Pay or Step Up Direct Bill]

SoFlo Ninja Academy - Home School Ninja class
2026-04-28 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-04-30 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-05-05 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-05-07 13:30 - 14:30 | SoFlo Ninja Academy, 1751 W Copans Rd Suite 1 & 2, Pompano Beach, FL, 33064, United States
Home School Ninja
(Ages 5-12)
Our Home School Ninja class is specifically crafted for young enthusiasts aged 5 to 12, providing a unique opportunity for home-schooled children to dive into the world of Soflo Ninja. This daytime class is not just about tackling obstacles; it’s a comprehensive physical education program designed to enhance endurance, stability, agility, and more. Through a combination of structured ninja training and free play, children learn to navigate challenging courses, boosting their physical fitness and problem-solving skills. The environment is supportive and motivational, making it ideal for building confidence and social skills among peers with similar interests. Join us to give your child a fun, dynamic way to stay active and learn invaluable life skills that go beyond physical fitness.
*Exceptions may be made for siblings. Please inquire.
$35.00
Please sign up on their website, the link is below.

FREE Kids' Art Studio
2026-04-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center, 3100 Ray Ferrero Junior Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33314, United States
Tuesday, April 28
4:00pm – 4:45pm
Drop in and use your creativity to make a new piece of art!
Every month, discover a new art form and experiment with different materials. This program is self-guided to encourage creative exploration. Recommended for children ages 6-12; siblings welcome with caregiver. Limited capacity; pre-registration recommended for each child attending the program.

Act2Connect “Creative Communicators” | Ages 11-13 | Social-Emotional Learning Program
2026-04-29 15:00 - 15:50, 2026-05-06 15:00 - 15:50 | Beyond Play, 11442 W Sample Rd,, Coral Springs, FL, 33065, United States
Beyond Play
Act2Connect “Creative Communicators” | Ages 11-13 | Social-Emotional Learning Program
6-week Session from April 8th – May 13th, 2026
Time: 3:00- 3:50
Creative Communicators ages 10-13
Creative Communicators is a fun, engaging group for older kids and teens who are ready to build confidence, strengthen friendships, and grow their emotional language and resilience.
Through improvisation, role play, team challenges, and creative games, participants strengthen social-emotional and executive functioning skills like flexible thinking, problem-solving, and frustration tolerance, all in a safe, supportive space.
Infused with art, music, and movement, and mindfulness, each session makes growth empowering and fun.
Enroll now to reserve your spot!
Register through their website, link below.

FREE Marci Poppins Celebrates Día de los Niños Family Show Registration required. All ages. Day of the Children!
2026-04-29 15:00 - 16:00 | South Regional/Broward College Library, 7300 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines, FL, United States
Marci Poppins Celebrates Día de los Niños Family Show
Registration required. All ages. Day of the Children!
South Regional/Broward College Library
Wednesday, April 29
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Come celebrate Día de los Niños in this fun, high energy event with Marci Poppins featuring magic, storytelling, and puppets.
About Día (Día de los niños/El Día de los libros (Day of the Children and Day of the Book):
El Día de los niños/El Día de los libros, also known simply as Día, is a celebration of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly on April 30. “Children’s Day” has been celebrated in many countries around the world officially since 1925.
After learning about Mexico’s tradition of celebrating April 30th as El Día del niño, children’s book author Pat Mora helped create a new holiday in the United States emphasizing the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds, linking families to diverse books, languages and cultures. DIA is also known as Diversity in Action!
Sponsored by Broward County Library.

2026 Homeschool P.E. Program
2026-04-30 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Recreation Complex COCONUT CREEK, 4455 Sol Press Blvd, Coconut Creek, FL, United States
🏃‍♂️📚 2026 Homeschool P.E. Program 📚🏃‍♀️
Give your homeschooler a fun, active way to stay fit, build skills, and make friends! Our Homeschool P.E. Program introduces kids to a variety of sports while promoting teamwork and sportsmanship.
👧👦 Ages: 6–11
📅 When: Thursdays, April 16 – May 21
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Location: Recreation Complex (4455 Sol Press Blvd)
💲 Cost:
• $35 Coconut Creek residents
• $45 non-residents
🎯 Program Highlights:
✔️ Learn basic sports skills
✔️ Practice teamwork & sportsmanship
✔️ Participate in fun group games
✔️ Socialize with peers
📝 Registration Details:
• Limited to 15 participants—spots fill quickly!
• Register online at CoconutCreek.gov/WebTrac or in person at the Recreation Complex or Community Center (1100 Lyons Rd)
📞 Questions or need help setting up an account? Call 954-956-1580 or visit CoconutCreek.gov/Recreation

SoFlo Ninja Academy - Home School Drop Off
2026-04-30 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-07 13:00 - 15:00 | SoFlo Ninja Academy, 1751 W Copans Rd Suite 1 & 2, Pompano Beach, FL, 33064, United States
Give your homeschoolers a fun and structured afternoon! We offer 1–3 PM drop-off, which includes our Ninja Homeschool Class at 1:30 PM plus supervised Open Gym before and after. Ages 6+

$45.00 one class
$115.00 for 3 classes

SFLHRC Teen Field Trip: Xtreme Teens Takeover! 🎮🏎️
2026-05-01 12:30 - 15:30 | Xtreme Action Park, 5300 Powerline Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309, United States
Get ready for an action-packed day of epic fun at Xtreme Action Park!
From bouncing high in the Trampoline Park to testing your skills in Ninja Warrior challenges, this field trip is all about movement, laughs, and unforgettable memories with friends. Battle it out in Jousting, dive into the Ball Pit, shoot hoops, dodge dodgeballs, and more! (and yes, the socks are included in the price below)
Then, buckle up for a thrilling 10-minute Go Kart race that will get your heart racing!
Finish the day with a 60-minute all-you-can-play arcade card—because the fun never stops.
Friends. Fun. Full-on entertainment.
This is one field trip they won’t stop talking about!
📆 Day:Friday, May 1, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:30 – 3:30 pm
👧🏻 Ages: 12 – 17
💵 Cost:
$35.00 (for the above)
You can bring additional money for food at the snack bar OR to play beyond what is listed above after 3:30 pm.
📍Location:
5300 Powerline Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Register and pay through their website, link below.

FREE Kitten Care Presented by Broward County Animal Care
2026-05-01 13:00 - 14:00 | South Regional/Broward College Library, 7300 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines, FL, United States
Kitten Care

Presented by Broward County Animal Care
Friday, May 01
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Join Amanda Butler for this talk about kittens!
This program covers the importance of keeping kittens with their mothers, what children should do if they find kittens, and how to tell the age of kittens. You can also learn about foster and adoption programs at Animal Care and ways to help animals at the shelter.
This event also features live kittens. After the presentation, audience members can meet the kittens and pet them.

BOULDER BLOC - Homeschool Mondays
2026-05-04 10:00 - 12:00 | BOULDER BLOC, 437 E Atlantic Blvd #6, Pompano Beach, FL, 33060, United States
Get ready for an awesome start to the week! Homeschool Mondays kick off at 10 AM, giving homeschool students exclusive access to the entire gym until noon—plus special discounted day passes just for them.
It’s the perfect chance to climb with friends, explore new challenges, and enjoy the whole space to yourselves.
Why kids love it:
Fun, active movement that builds strength and coordination
Engaging problem-solving on every wall
Huge confidence boosts with every climb
A great way to connect with other homeschoolers
No need to sign up—just show up and climb! Discounted day passes can also be purchased online if you want to skip the line.
$16.00 per class
You can also purchase directly through their website. The link is below
Homeschool Mondays – Every 2nd & 4th Monday!

FREE Trivia Bingo @ Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
2026-05-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center, 3100 Ray Ferrero Junior Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33314, United States
Free
Trivia Bingo
Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
Monday, May 04
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Join us for out of this world trivia testing your knowledge of the films, characters, planets, and iconic moments from across the galaxy far, far away.
Whether you’re an Apprentice or a Master, all fans are welcome to join the fun! Prizes will be awarded to top scorers.
Please register through their website, link below.

Culinary Casita Living Arts Class W/ Project Flourish
2026-05-05 10:30 - 13:00 | Deerfield Beach Historical Society, 84 SE 4th Ave, Deerfield beach, FL, 33441, United States
For ages 7 – 14 yrs
10:30am – 1:00pm
Join Team Flourish for a delicious deep dive into plant-forward eating and living! We’ll explore home economics and food literacy principles through a lens of fresh local ingredients, food stories, life skills and everyday cooking techniques, while creating recipes that truly celebrate the season.
Project Flourish Community is a direct billing participant with Step Up for Students. Payments can be allocated directly through your ESA.
**Registration closes 2 days prior to class
Notes
Food labs feature Vegetarian friendly recipes
What you’ll learn:
Tues. 1/20 – Spice Market
Tues. 2/3 – Cocoa Confections
Tues. 2/17 – Liberation’s Table, Black History Culinary Showcase
Tues. 3/10 – Citrus Celebrations
Tues. 3/24 – Taste The Rainbow
Tues. 4/7 – Garden-To-Table Grazing
Tues. 4/21 – Edible Earth, zero waste cooking
Tues. 5/5 – Blooms & Brew Tea Party
Tues. 5/ 19 – Farmers Market Finds
Please register and pay through their website.
Drop-In $42/day [Self-Pay or Step Up Direct Bill]
Sibling Discounts: Second Child (10%), Third Child (10%), Any Additional Child (10%)

FREE FIRST THURSDAY NSU Art Museum
2026-05-07 11:00 - 19:00 | NSU ART MUSEUM, One East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, 33301, United States
Enjoy FREE Museum admission and 2-for-1 All Day Happy Hour on the first Thursday of every month from 11 am to 7 pm during Free First Thursday Sunny Days/Starry Nights.
Mini Muse
Free drop-in art-making activities for children inspired by current exhibitions between 4:30 and 6:30 pm.

FREE Mother's Day Craft with Coral Springs Woman's Club Ages 10 and up
2026-05-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Northwest Regional Library, 3151 North University Drive, Coral Springs, FL, 33065, United States
Mother’s Day Craft with Coral Springs Woman’s Club
Ages 10 and up
Thursday, May 07
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Northwest Regional Library
Come make a Mother’s Day craft! Crafts are provided by Coral Springs Woman’s club.
A Service of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners

TICKET SALES OPEN Spoonful of Sugar Production For Preformers
2026-05-08 | 1400 N Federal Hwy FTL, 1400 N Federal hwy, Fort Lauderdale, 33306, United States
Ticket sales are open beginning today!

Production is May 15th from 7:30-9:00pm
A practically perfect production for every performer!
Miss Marie Poppinz Theatre Company invites young performers to experience the wonder of Mary Poppins Jr. — a timeless story brought to life through music, dance, and heart.
Under the direction of Miss Marie, each student will receive an onstage role, learn choreography and vocals, and perform in a full-scale theatre production.

BEACH CLEAN UP
2026-05-09 08:00 - 11:00 | 300 South Fort Lauderdale Beach BoulevardFort Lauderdale, FL, 33304, 300 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
Let’s come together to keep our South Florida beaches clean!
Join us on the second Saturday of each month for Fort Lauderdale Beach Sweep.
We meet at 300 S. Lauderdale Beach Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale from 8 am to 11 am.
Free Parking For Volunteers!
Please RSVP through link below to be notified of any updates.
