Fun Family Events in Broward County Through the End of December
ArtsPark Movie Night
Friday, December 21
Enjoy a family movie in the park. Tonight’s feature: The Santa Clause. Free. 8pm, ArtsPark at Young Circle, Hollywood Boulevard and Federal Highway, www.hollywoodfl.org
Night at the Museum
Friday, December 21
Kids can explore the museum, create art, play games, watch movies and participate in lots of after-hours fun. Ages 5-13. $40/non-member, $35/member. 6-11pm, Young At Art Museum, 751 SW 121 Ave., Davie,954-424-0085
Funtastic Friday
Friday, December 21
Bring the kids for some wholesome outdoor fun featuring a bounce house, face painters and more. Free. 5-8pm, Artspark at Young Circle, Hollywood Boulevard and Federal Highway, Hollywood, 954-921-3500
Searching the Skies
Saturday, December 22
Explore the night sky at the Fox Observatory with assistance from members of the South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association. Weather permitting, from sunset to midnight, Markham Park, 16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise, 954-357-8868
Geckos: Tails to Toepads
Saturday-Thursday, December 22-27
Mark the last week of the fascinating Geckos exhibit by catching bugs, camouflaging yourself, investigating sticky science, playing games and making crafts. $13/adult, $11/child. Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale, 954-467-6637
Sister Act
Through Sunday, December 30
This feel-good musical is based on the 1992 film of the same name about aspiring disco diva Deloris Van Cartier who takes up in hiding in a convent and breathes a little soul into their dusty halls. $39-$79.Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 954-462-0222
Secrets in the Sand
Thursday, December 27
Kids can learn all about beach sand and create their own sand castle. Ages 7-11. $15/non-member, $10/member. 2-3:30pm, Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton, 561-338-1473
Nature Tots
Thursday, December 27
Kids can learn about nature through stories, songs, arts and crafts and more. Ages 2-4, accompanied by parent. $5. Preregistration required. 10-11am, Secret Woods Nature Center, 2701 W. State Rd. 84, Dania Beach, 954-357-8884
Cinderella
Thursday-Friday, December 27-28
The State Ballet Theatre of Russia brings the classic tale to life through dance. 7:30pm, Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Dr., Coral Springs, 954-344-5990
