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Jul 05
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2022 Summer Family Special At Bonnet House

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It may be hard to believe, but summer is right around the corner! If you’re like many others, you’re probably starting to think about fun things to do this summer. Whether you’re planning activities for your kids, your friends, or even just for yourself, Bonnet House is the perfect place to explore this summer.

Our 35-acre estate contains a Main House which features a whimsical collection of decorative and fine art, as well as a nature trail that is perfectly suited for families. While visiting, you are more than welcome to enjoy walking a one-way route around the beautiful Main House and taking a self-guided tour through our expansive gardens. 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.

But that’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to all the great things you can see and do at Bonnet House Museum & Gardens. Beginning on June 1st and lasting through September 4th, Bonnet House will be hosting our annual Family Summer Special. This special deal includes $20.00 admission rates for adults and free admission for anyone 17 and under. This is the perfect opportunity for you and your family to experience what life was like on a beachfront estate in the 1930s and 1940s while learning about the historic and ecological significance of the property.

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. Click here to plan your visit.

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.

Jul 09
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Family Summer Special: Get Outdoors With The Family

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This summer, it has never been more important to get outside with the family and Fort Lauderdale is the perfect place to do just that! Located right in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale, Bonnet House Museum & Gardens provides guests with the opportunity to escape the realities of everyday life and enjoy our 35-acre tropical paradise.

June 1st through September 5th, Bonnet House is proud to host our Family Summer Special! This special deal includes $20 admission for adults and is free for anyone 17 and under. Guests will not only be able to take a self-guided tour of our main house, but they can also enjoy searching for monkeys in the trees surrounding our vast gardens and view the aquatic wildlife on our lakes and ponds.

In addition to the historic significance of the estate, the Bonnet House grounds encompass one of the last examples in South Florida of a native barrier island habitat. While you visit, your family can learn about the five distinct ecosystems that can be found on the property. This includes the Atlantic Ocean beach and primary dune, a freshwater slough, the secondary dune which includes the house site, mangrove wetlands, and a maritime forest. To complement the natural vegetation, the grounds also contain a Desert Garden composed of arid plantings, a hibiscus garden, and more.

Bonnet House Museum & Gardens is the perfect place to bring your family outdoors 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. We hope to see you and your family at Bonnet House this summer.

We are open Tuesday through Friday 11 am-3 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm, and tickets can be purchased at the Welcome Center.

Jun 17
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Family Summer Special

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June 1st through September 1st, Bonnet House is proud to host our Family Summer Special! This special deal includes $25 admission for adults and adds free admission for anyone 17 and under. Guests will not only be able to take a self-guided tour of our main house, but they can also enjoy searching for wildlife in the trees of our vast gardens and view the aquatic wildlife in our lakes and ponds.

Bonnet House Museum & Gardens is the perfect place to bring your family outdoors 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. We hope to see you and your family at Bonnet House this summer.

We are open Tuesday through Friday 11 am – 3 pm and Saturday and Sunday 11 am – 4 pm, and tickets can be purchased at the Welcome Center.

Admission is $25 for adults and free for youth 17 and under (must be accompanied by an adult).

These tours are self-guided using your mobile device. No other discounts apply. This special only applies to self-guided tours during the hours listed above.

 

Aug 15
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Family Fun Day

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Bonnet House Museum & Gardens will be hosting a Family Fun Day with a variety of family activities.

The day’s activities include:

In the House and Courtyard:

Gold Coast Youth Orchestra performs Classical Concerts in the picturesque Courtyard at 10:00 am and 11:00 am.
**The purpose of the Gold Coast Youth Orchestra is to nurture the musical abilities of talented youth in South Florida from elementary school through undergraduate school and inspire them by providing quality instruction and varied performance opportunities in the chamber orchestra and ensemble settings.  Our commitment to musical excellence fosters our members’ lifelong love of music and our performances benefit the cultural vitality of the community.

Meet Bonnet House Historical Reenactors in each Room of the house!

Architect Bruce Davis will demonstrate STEM Design activities and explain career pathways to this exciting STEM Career

Author Bill Sydnor will read from his Book: Mitchell’s Magical Day at Bonnet House, and sign books for purchase from this Historical Series!

Young Visitors can participate in an Artifact Treasure Hunt in each room around the courtyard.

On the Grounds:

 Family Friendly Activities, Wildlife viewing and STEM Labs to test our Water in each of our unique ecosystems.

Take Root Forest School & Homeschool – Forest School develops confidence and self-esteem through learner-inspired, hands-on experiences in a natural setting. Outdoor learning inspired by nature from the forest to the sea!

A Florida History Scavenger Hunt challenges Families to complete Ciphers, Riddles, and Clues as they explore the grounds along our Bonnet House History Timeline!

Meet and Greet the City of Fort Lauderdale Officers and their K9 Explosives Unit dogs and Mounted Police Unit horses.  Photos are encouraged!

Under the Yellow Tent –

Abstract Art with Dennis Corey: Dennis Corey will be presenting his 3D Abstract Art and sharing his techniques for creating your very own!

History Fort Lauderdale Museum with Ellery Andrews.  Discover your Fort Lauderdale History with Family Friendly activities!

Walk with the Barefoot Mailman to deliver mail and discover the location of the original House of Refuge.

In the Fruit Grove –

NWR National Wildlife Refuge from Arthur R. Loxahatchee NWR – Meet Rangers for Python Awareness and learn about important Ecosystems and Food Chains

Visit the Bonnet House Museum Gift Shop and Little Gift Shop Café

Little Gift Shop Café will be serving Beverages, Snacks, and Freshly made Sandwiches for purchase

Bonnet House Museum Gift Shop has Great Tropical Gifts, and Native Plants for sale

All about Pollinators – Find out how to make your own Container Pollinator Garden

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Organizations in attendance:

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Mitchell’s Magical Day Historical Series – Author Bill Sydnor

BAM Broward (Black Architects in the Making) – Bruce Davis AIA Architect

Birding and Bird Watching – Patti Cunningham

City of Fort Lauderdale Police Department  – K9 and Mounted Units

Adults: $12
Ages 13 and Under: Free
Broward County Teachers: Free
Tickets can be purchased at the door. (Self-guided tours only)

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