Florida is buzzing with activity right now with Spring Break in full swing. Here are a few things to get you in the mood to enjoy your break.
LUZIA
This Cirque du Soleil show is currently playing under the big top at Gulfstream Park in Miami until April 25. For more information: www.lesoleildelafloride.com/a-la-une/un-spectacle-a-voir
Florida Renaissance Festival
Through March 29, Ren Fest transports visitors to a world of adventure, costumes, and wonder. Demonstrations of ancient artillery and catapults such as the trebuchet, combat shows, archery, and medieval and Renaissance arts. www.ren-fest.com
Miami Fun Fair
From March 12 to April 5, the Miami-Dade County Fair and Exposition fun fair will delight young and old alike! The theme “Wild about the Fair” promises a world of jungles and roaring lions. 87 rides, animal encounters, a “Wild Adventures on Ice” show, and many other surprises! www.fairexpo.com
St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival
On Saturday, March 14, two large parades of floats will take place for the all-green St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Fort Lauderdale (Las Olas Intracoastal Promenade Park) https://www.parks.fortlauderdale.gov and Delray Beach (N. Swinton Avenue) https://stpatsdelray.com.
Deep sea fishing: fish for species such as blue marlin, goliath grouper, white marlin, bluefin tuna, Carolina grouper, mahi-mahi, and large sharks.
Miami Open: Canadian and French players are in the running!
Miami Heat – Florida Panthers: games at the Kasaya Center in Miami and the Amerant Arena in Sunrise.
N.B. For deep sea fishing and to purchase tickets to tennis matches, Miami Heat and Florida Panthers games, contact Canam Golf: https://www.canamgolf.com/events-details
DroneArt Show: Harry Potter
From March 26 to 28, at 8 p.m., at Miramar Regional Park, spectators can enjoy an outdoor drone show set to music, based on the world of the Harry Potter films. www.thedroneartshow.com/miami
Other shows
Rated R, Mr. Swindle’s Traveling Peculiarium is an acrobatic show that travels throughout Florida, featuring slightly risqué burlesque, bursts of laughter, and acrobats. In Jupiter until March 22, in Wildwood, near The Villages, from March 26 to April 5, then in Port St. Lucie from April 9 to 19. www.mrswindles.com
The musical Moulin Rouge is being performed from March 17 to 22 at the Arsht Center in Miami. www.arshtcenter.org
See Disney on Ice: Mickey’s Search Party at the Amarant Arena in Sunrise from March 19 to 22. www.disneyonice.com/en-us
Immersive Exhibitions Titanic: An Immersive Voyage is an extraordinary expedition that immerses you in the history of the Titanic. Immersive video animations and 3D projections allow you to experience life as a passenger aboard the ship while discovering one of the most famous tragedies in history. At South Florida PBS Studios in Boynton Beach. www.southfloridapbs.org/titanic
Egyptian Pharaohs: From Cheops to Ramses II, a breathtaking immersive experience! From imposing pyramids to daily life along the Nile, history comes to life through 3D reconstructions and captivating stories. At WXEL South Florida PBS in Boynton Beach. www.southfloridapbs.org/pharaohs
Flagler Museum
The Flagler Museum in Palm Beach is home to Whitehall, a sumptuous 75-room mansion built in 1902 and described at the time as more magnificent than any European palace. It offers an immersive glimpse into 19th-century luxury, with original artwork and furnishings, Henry Flagler’s private railcar, and breathtaking views of the lake. https://flaglermuseum.org
Edison and Ford Winter Estates
Located in Fort Myers on Florida’s southwest coast, the historic site includes the two men’s winter homes, a 15,000-square-foot museum, a botanical research laboratory, and extensive gardens. Visitors can see inventions, vintage Ford cars, and Edison artifacts. www.edisonfordwinterestates.orgDiscovering The Berry FarmThis farm in Miami is a little unusual: it has been owned by the same family for three generations, and in addition to its agricultural activities, it offers an ever-expanding playground: tractor rides, large trampoline balls, walks among sunflowers, and line dancing every Saturday night at 7 p.m. Yee-haw! www.visittheberryfarm.com
