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Mar 04
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Another Family Fun Day At Bonnet House

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Join Bonnet House for a day of family-focused fun.  On March 15th, Bonnet House opens its historical doors once again, welcoming community and family to spend a day back in time in sunny South Florida.

Family Day at Bonnet House isn’t just for the kids!  Parents and children alike will enjoy our larger-than-life Forest Forms exhibit, the Gold Coast Youth Orchestra’s performance in the courtyard, and the classic American foods provided by Karts Of All Kinds, like Hamburgers, hotdogs, and slushies.  For the adults, The Little Gift Shop will be selling beer, wine, and snacks.  Family Day means fun for all, and all the cherished memories that go with it, so feel free to take photos as you and your family explore the grounds, and discover our picture-perfect garden backdrops.

Rounding off Bonnet House’s Family Day is the Xavier Riddle and the Barefoot Mailman Scavenger Hunt and Ft. Lauderdale Policemen happy to engage with the community they protect.  The Xavier Riddle Scavenger Hunt is a county-wide scavenger hunt sponsored by the Museum of Science and Discovery where children can learn about the path walked by the Barefoot Mailman as he delivered mail to the early settlers of South Florida.  Similarly to the Barefoot Mailman, today Officer Timothy Ryan and his K9 companion, and Officers Figone and Lau along with their mounted police horses protect modern-day Ft. Lauderdale.  Feel free to take photos with them and their furry companions throughout the day!

Family Day is $12 for children and adults 14 and older, half the price of our usual admissions, and free for children 13 years and under.  Don’t miss this community event, filled to the brim with fun, food, and flowers on Saturday, March 15.  Tickets can be bought at the door and more information is available on our calendar page.  We hope to see you there!

Oct 29
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Make Memories With Family Fun Day

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Now that the school year is well underway, it can sometimes be hard to recreate those magical summer moments when busy schedules didn’t get in the way of important family time. Here at Bonnet House, we aim to help families create special memories together without breaking the bank. This Fall, Bonnet House will be hosting a Family Fun Day with exciting activities that will be fun and educational for all ages.

On November 16th, 2024 the admission cost to visit our estate will be $12 for adults and free for those 13 and under. Family Fun Day has something for everyone to enjoy with activities ranging from classical orchestra performances to time travel escape games. This popular event truly is the perfect opportunity to create lasting memories with your family.

]In addition to two performances by the Gulf Coast Youth Orchestra, Family Fun Day will include the following unique activities brought to you by members of our local community:

  • Sketch Like an Architect – Presented by BAM Black Architects in the Making and NOMA National Organization of Minority Architects
  • Everglades Awareness Education Games & Meet Wildlife Rangers – Presented by Arthur R. Marshall, National Wildlife Refuge Loxahatchee Preserve
  • Historical Craft Table – Presented by HISTORY Fort Lauderdale Museum
  • Meet and take Photos with Fort Lauderdale Police K9 Dogs and Mounted Horse Units – Presented by The City of Fort Lauderdale Police Department

Guests will also have the opportunity to tour the historic house museum filled with a delightful collection of art and personal treasures from the Bartlett family and explore the nature trails filled with native plants, trees, and wading birds. To enhance the experience of families curious about our estate’s history and its artwork, we have created a variety of opportunities that will help you and your family dive into Bonnet House’s past, including:

  • Meet our Bonnet House Family in their favorite locations about the House – Bonnet House Reenactors share the special stories of the Birch and Bartlett families
  • Bonnet House Artifact Treasure Hunt – Search for hidden treasures of Bonnet House
  • Historical Time Travel Escape Game – Solve riddles, ciphers, and codes to locate the route of the Barefoot Mailman
  • STEM Design-A-Dome – Build tabletop models of Bonnet House and our Shell Museum with toothpicks and gumdrops
  • Sculpture Art to introduce our Forest Forms Exhibit – Pick your favorite Forest Friend and bend pipe cleaners to recreate mini sculptures of a new exhibit debuting in January 2025

There truly is nothing like Family Fun Day at Bonnet House Museum & Gardens. Nothing warms our hearts more than seeing multiple generations celebrating, learning, and having fun together. We hope that you consider bringing your family to create core memories at Bonnet House.

Oct 10
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Family Fun Day

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Bonnet House will be hosting a special Family Day with various family activities and discounted admission.

Activities Include:

  • All guests will experience the Forest Forms outdoor sculpture exhibit featuring larger-than-life animals and plants that have been placed throughout the property that has 6 unique South Florida ecosystems. Children get to participate in a Treasure Hunt Map for families to use in locating these whimsical structures and learning more about their habitats.
  • Participate in 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– the Barefoot Mailmen who walked and rowed along the Florida coastline to deliver mail to early settlers and the Houses of Refuge saved shipwrecked survivors.  Xavier Riddle and the Barefoot Mailman is a Broward countywide Scavenger Hunt is sponsored by the Museum of Science and Discovery.
  • Live classical concerts by the Gold Coast Youth Orchestra in the courtyard.
  • 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, and an Artifact Treasure Hunt.
  • Guests are encouraged to take photos while meeting with City of Fort Lauderdale Police Department Officer Timothy Ryan and K9 Partner Raven, and Officer Figone and Officer Lau along with their Mounted Police Horses/Equine Partners Ash and Wolf.
  • Karts of All Kinds will be onsite offering hamburgers, hot dogs, slushies, and much more for purchase and The Little Gift Shop will be selling beverages, beer/wine, and snacks.

DETAILS:

  • $12 per person for adults (14 years and older) which is half off the regular price of admission
  • FREE for children (13 years and under)
  • No other discounts apply. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

Tickets can be purchased at the Welcome Center.

Oct 10
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Family Fun Day

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Bonnet House will be hosting a special Family Day with various family activities.  Visitors will also have the opportunity to tour the historic house museum filled with a delightful collection of art and personal treasures from the Bartlett family and explore the nature trails filled with native plants, trees, and wading birds.

The cost is half-price for adults and free for those 13 and under.  Tickets can be purchased at the Welcome Center.

Schedule of Events:

10:00a Gold Coast Youth Orchestra classical performance on the beautiful Bonnet House veranda

11:00a Gold Coast Youth Orchestra classical performance on the beautiful Bonnet House veranda

11:30a  Author Bill Sydnor reads from Mitchell’s Magical Day Book Series about Bonnet House

Ongoing throughout the Day:

  • Sketch Like an Architect

Presented by: BAM Black Architects in the Making and NOMA National Organization of Minority Architects

  • Everglades Awareness Education Games & Meet Wildlife Rangers

Presented by: Arthur R. Marshall National Wildlife Refuge Loxahatchee Preserve

  • Historical Craft Table

Presented by: HISTORY Fort Lauderdale Museum

  • Meet and take Photos with Fort Lauderdale Police K9 Dogs and Mounted Horse Units

Presented by: The City of Fort Lauderdale Police Department

  • Meet our Bonnet House Family in their favorite locations about the House

Bonnet House Reenactors share the special stories of the Birch and Bartlett Families

  • Bonnet House Artifact Treasure Hunt

Inside House and Courtyard – Search for hidden treasures of Bonnet House

  • Historical Time Travel Escape Game

On Grounds – Solve Riddles, Ciphers, and Codes to locate the route of the Barefoot Mailman

  • STEM Design-A-Dome

Build tabletop models of Bonnet House and our Shell Museum with toothpicks and gumdrops

  • Sculpture Art to introduce our Forest Forms Exhibit

Pick your favorite Forest Friend and bend Pipe Cleaners to recreate mini sculptures of a new exhibit debuting in January 2025

  • Family Art Project

Create a special Art Project to take home

  • Forest School
    will present the Florida History of Basket Weaving and host a family-friendly art activity called Basket Weaving for all ages.
  • YEA Youth Environmental Alliance
    will have a special Hands-On Science project at their table.

 

Jul 23
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Don’t Miss Out On The Family Summer Special

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Is it just us or has this summer flown by? The fact that we are already mid-way through July is astounding to us here at Bonnet House Museum & Gardens! But it is no shock that this summer has gone by in a flash. With all of our fantastic events, classes and workshops, it is no wonder why the summer season has passed by so quickly!

This is why we wanted to take some time to remind you all about The Family Summer Special. This fantastic annual deal begins on June 1st, and continues through September 1st. During this time, Bonnet House is happy to offer reduced rates to our guests that includes $25 admission for adults and free admission for anyone 17 and under. Guests will have the opportunity to not only take a self-guided tour of the estate, but also spend time searching for birds, and other interesting wildlife in our lakes, ponds, and gardens.

Our expansive 35-acre estate contains a large Main House which features a unique collection of decorative and fine art, as well as a secluded nature trail that is perfectly suited for families. While visiting, guests are invited to walk a one-way route around the beautiful Main House and take a self-guided tour through our expansive gardens. You never know what interesting wildlife you may experience on our property.

To give our guests an optimal experience, we have developed audio recordings that can be accessed from mobile devices as you walk through our estate. This artful and educational audio tour features information about each room, significant items from the collection, and the families responsible for the estate’s creation.

The Family Summer Special is available Tuesday through Friday from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, and tickets can be purchased at the Welcome Center. To learn more about the Family Summer Special, click here.

We hope that you consider visiting the Bonnet House estate this summer. With free admission for the kids, you and the whole family can spend a beautiful day learning about the historical and ecological significance of South Florida without breaking the bank. Plan your visit today!

Aug 25
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Things To Do In Fort Lauderdale – What’s Open

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While this summer has been quite different from years past, you and your family can still get out and enjoy yourselves in a safe environment. Right here in Fort Lauderdale, we have a variety of museums, historical homes, parks and beaches that are open to the public and offer safe environments for social distancing. We have listed a few of our favorite spots in Fort Lauderdale that you and your family are sure to enjoy!

The Historic Stranahan House & Museum is a perfect weekend activity for families! The historic home is open Friday through Sunday and offers guided tours at 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm. Located on the New River, the home was built in 1901 by the predominant businessman, Frank Stranahan. Throughout the history of the estate, the home was used for multiple public projects, as Mr. Stranahan and his wife, Ivy, took on leadership roles in the community. This estate has been open to the public for viewing as a historic house museum since 1981 and welcomes more than 10,000 visitors annually.

Birch State Park is another great place to take the family in Fort Lauderdale. Birch State Park is a vibrant center for the community of Fort Lauderdale, and residents often enjoy activities including bicycling, roller skating, snorkeling, paddle boarding and so much more. Visitors can access the beach via the pedestrian tunnel under A1A, and there are also picnic areas that overlook the channel. The park is open daily from 8am to 6pm, and they charge a $6 entry fee per vehicle.

If you are in Fort Lauderdale, you should be sure to set some time aside to visit some of our beautiful beaches. With our clear, turquoise water and white sand beaches, Fort Lauderdale’s beaches are popular destinations for visitors and residents alike. Whether you enjoy surfing the waves, searching for seashells, or relaxing with a good book, Fort Lauderdale beaches offer something fun for the whole family.

Of course Bonnet House Museum & Gardens is also open to the public for self-guided tours of both our main house and expansive gardens on Tuesdays through Sundays. In fact, now through November 25th, we are offering our Family Special, which includes free admission for guests 17 and under!

Make lasting memories with your loved ones by experiencing the best that Fort Lauderdale has to offer. If you would like to learn more about Bonnet House’s Family Special, click here.

Mar 21
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July 4th Special

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Visitors can explore the whimsical house where fish sculptures rise in the air, shells have their own museum and shady nature trails invite you to search for a playful monkey in the trees.

Admission is $10 for adults and free for children 17 and under from 11am to 4pm. No other discounts apply. Tickets available at the door.

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