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East Los Olas Boulevard
Shopping boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, bars and more dot this popular thoroughfare in the Central Business District. Enjoy a walk by canals, as well as the courtyards and breezeways.

Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
This Florida State Park on East Sunrise Boulevard is a spectacular outdoor space for the whole family. Beaches and beautiful green spaces await!

Museum of Discovery and Science
Check out fun, interactive and family-friendly exhibits at this impressive museum, one of Florida's largest. The sensory-overloading IMAX theater here is another reason to visit.

Butterfly World
Our colorful, winged friends are in resplendent display at this, the biggest butterfly park in the world.

Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
A historic home with lush greenery that has the distinction of being on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

Getting Around
For public transportation from the Fort Lauderdale Airport, go to the transportation area outside the baggage claim on the lower level. There, arriving visitors will find a comparison list of fares for the GO Airport Shuttle.

The free Sun Trolley takes visitors to the Welcome Center in downtown Fort Lauderdale, where they can buy admission passes to museums & historic sites, store & restuarant discounts and all-day free trolley pass. The trolley runs every hour on the hour and stops at: lower level of T1 (west end); between T2 & T3; & between T3 & T4.

The Broward County BCT bus will connect to the Tri-Rail commuter system linking Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties.

Art Fort Lauderdale
Destination art fair held in January, where attendees are transported via water taxi and yacht, stopping at waterfront mansions to view emerging artists' work.

4th of July Spectacular
Family entertainment doesn't get much better than this beach-set extravaganza with water slides, bounce houses, apple pie eating contests, and fireworks at the end of the day.

Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade
This major, illuminated boat procession is a kick-off to the holiday season, and a proud Fort Lauderdale tradition held in early December.

Tortuga Music Festival
Country music's top performers highlight this 3-day music fest. Get yourself a cowboy hat and sand-resistant boots! Ocean conservation and research is a focus of this event, so good causes go along with the good times.

Pottery Wheel for Beginners
Learn how to make pottery pieces on the wheel, with the help of profesional potters. This 2-hour class is ideal for first timers who want to try it out and get their hands dirty.

Grand Funk Railroad
Grand Funk Railroad is a rock band from Michigan known for their crowd-pleasing arena rock style. Extremely popular in the 1970s, the band still has a huge following. With over 1.5 million monthly listeners on Spotify, they play across the nation with their hits like "Some Kind of Wonderful."

Blippi the Musical
Created by Stevin John, the children's theater production, Blippi The Musical, centers around the energetic, charismatic, and lovable character, Blippi. Appealing to kids between the ages of two and seven, it features amazing music and audience engagement.

The Bouncing Souls
The Bouncing Souls are a New Brunswick, New Jersey-based punk band formed in 1989. By the time the national punk rock scene recognized them, they had reintroduced a "pogo" aspect to New Jersey punk rock by playing rapid, lighthearted tunes, a format adopted by many other local bands.

Puddles Pity Party
Puddles Pity Party is the stage persona of Puddles, a 7-foot-tall sad clown with an operatic voice who performs stunning reinterpretations of classic songs. His blend of humor, theatricality, and powerful singing has made him a viral sensation. With a unique mix of melancholy and showmanship, he delivers unforgettable live performances.

Between The Buried And Me
Between The Buried And Me, or, BTBAM, is a progressive metal band from North Carolina who has released 10 studio albums since their inception in 2000. Some of the most popular ones are Colors, Alaska, and The Parallax II.

Peach Pit
Peach Pit is an indie pop band from Canada formed in 2016. Consisting of four members, the band describes its music as "chewed bubblegum pop." They have gained over three million monthly listeners on Spotify with singles like "Alrighty Aphrodite," "Shampoo Bottles," and "Peach Pit."

MasterChef Live!
MasterChef Live! is an interactive stage production where the audience will get a chance to meet, greet and ask questions to the former participants of the TV show. They can also take photos and receive a signed poster before the show begins with head-to-head cooking demonstrations.

Marc Broussard
Marc Broussard is a singer and songwriter from Louisiana who is known for his Bayou soul style that combines funk, blues, rock, pop, and R&B. With singles like “Love And Happiness,” “Cry to Me,” and “Home,” he charted twice on the Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks.

Gimme Gimme Disco
Gimme Gimme Disco is a DJ-based disco dance party inspired by ABBA, where plenty of other '70s and '80s hits are also played from artists like Cher, The Bee Gees, and Donna Summer.

WWE
The world's premier and most explosive wrestling organization, the global phenomenon WWE is the largest wrestling corporation in the world, hosting more than 500 events per year.

Everclear
Everclear is a rock band from Oregon formed in 1991 whose first three albums, including “Capitol Records: Sparkle and Fade” and “So Much for the Afterglow,” were certified platinum.

Jon Batiste
Jon Batiste is an American musician, TV personality, and bandleader of Stay Human who has worked with a variety of artists including Stevie Wonder, Prince, and Ed Sheeran. Along with appearing regularly on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert since 2015, he has won an Oscar, a Golden Globe, a BAFTA award and more than a dozen Grammy nominations.

Tom Sandoval & The MOST Extras
Tom Sandoval & The MOST Extras is a musical passion project of actor and model Tom Sandoval, best known for starring in the reality series Vanderpump Rules. This eclectic group covers songs that you can sing along to.

Shaboozey
Shaboozey is a versatile artist known for blending hip-hop with rock and alternative influences. His eclectic sound and thought-provoking lyrics have helped him carve out a unique space in the music industry.

Pinkalicious
Based on the book by Victoria and Elizabeth Kann, the musical Pinkalicious sheds light on the power of learning self-control and moderation.

Gov't Mule
Gov't Mule is a rock jam formed in 1994 in Southern America. Fans also call them "Mule." In 1995, they released their debut album, Gov't Mule. The band's notable sounds are funk and blues rock. They hosted soldout shows in the 1990s.

Trevor Wallace
Based in California, Trevor Wallace is a comedian, writer and actor who was born in Illinois. He has been featured on Funny or Die, Buzzfeed, Unilad and more popular online platforms. Now he performs stand-up comedy at different venues and co-hosts the podcast Stiff Socks with Michael Blaustein.

The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight
The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight is a sophisticated musical ensemble dedicated to performing elegant orchestral versions of classic rock and pop tunes. Reimagined through the lush and complex sounds of a classical orchestra, the group is known for its modern interpretations of timeless classics, widening the audience of these beloved songs. With special attention to detail and masterful instrumentation, they flawlessly merge classical and rock music, breaking down the boundaries between genres.

HUNNY
HUNNY is a rock band from California known for singles like “Televised,” “Vowels,” and “July,” all of which have been streamed more than 10 million times on Spotify. Produced by Grammy Award-winner Carlos de la Garza, their debut album, Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes., was released in 2018.

Yes
Progressive rock titans Yes have been crafting intricate, symphonic journeys since 1968, blending virtuoso musicianship with ethereal vocals and ambitious album concepts. Renowned for classics like "Roundabout" and their epic live performances, Yes continues to redefine the boundaries of rock music.
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