Kicking off the Spring season, Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, the historic and whimsical, 35-acre subtropical estate located in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, is pleased to announce that it will host a Family Fun Day on Saturday, March 23 from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
The spring-themed family day, catering to children of all ages, will take place across the estate offering a wide array of entertaining and educational activities. Some of the demonstrations and interactive experiences include:
- Self-guided tours of the historic house museum filled with a delightful collection of art and personal treasures from the Bartlett family. Activities inside the iconic home include historic reenactors performing in each room, an Artifact Treasure Hunt, STEM Design demonstrations by Black Architects in the Making, and a special book signing and reading by author Bill Sydnor from his book, Mitchell’s Magical Day at Bonnet House.
- Live classical concerts by the Gold Coast Youth Orchestra in the courtyard at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
- Presentations of wildlife viewings and a Florida History-themed scavenger hunt. Families will be challenged to complete ciphers, riddles, and clues as they explore the nature trails and learn about the timeline of Bonnet House’s history.
- STEM Labs and instruction will be available to test the water in each of the unique ecosystems.
- Art demonstrations, birding, and bird watching will take place under the yellow tent. For a unique engagement with History Fort Lauderdale Museum, families will also learn the history of the famed Barefoot Mailman and will discover what the House of Refuge was.
- In the fruit grove, meet Rangers for Python Awareness and learn about important ecosystems and food chains from Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge.
Not only will families get to explore the grounds and learn about the unique ecosystems, but guests are encouraged to take photos while meeting with City of Fort Lauderdale Police Department Officers, their K9 Explosives Unit dogs, and Mounted Police Unit horses.
The Little Gift Shop will be serving beverages, snacks, and freshly made sandwiches for purchase and separately, the Bonnet House Museum Gift Shop will have tropical gifts and native plants for sale.
Admission for the Family Fun Day event is $12 per person for those 14 years and older. Admission is FREE for Broward County Teachers with ID and students 13 years and under. No other discounts apply. Tickets can be purchased at the door. For additional information, please visit https://www.bonnethouse.org/event/family-day/.
