Events this in Fort Lauderdale

Tri-Rail’s "Ride & Play" event returns with onboard family fun featuring costumed characters, balloon artists and magicians on southbound trains P669 and P671.

Be part of the colorful and beneficial Ladybug Release, presented by Truly Nolen, into the Museum of Discovery and Science’s Food Forest.

The Friends of Jack & Jill Center invite the community to leave their heels and ties at home and slip into their flip flops and tropical attire to attend the 19th Annual Pediatrix Flip Flops on the Docks at the picturesque Lauderdale Yacht Club.

Doris Italian Market & Bakery’s Wine Night is the perfect blend of wine, food and conversation. With a selection of more than 150 wines from vineyards all over the world, guests can sample reds, whites, rosés, sangria, champagnes and sparkling wines.

“Seas” the day and plunge into the mysteries of the ocean and Jules Verne’s imagination as Voyage to the Deep - Underwater Adventures makes a splash at the Museum of Discovery and Science from January 26 – May 19.

Witness mysterious, majestic, and awe-inspiring ocean giants showcased on an impressive six-story screen as the AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science premieres Blue Whales: Return of the Giants beginning January 26.

History Fort Lauderdale presents “Visions of Women,” its first ever fine art exhibition from the National League of American Pen Women Fort Lauderdale Branch.

Island City Stage presents PULP by Patrica Kane, a nostalgic trip back to vintage Hollywood featuring femme fatales radiating sexy style with sass, making its South Florida premiere from April 11 – May 5.

Fort Lauderdale’s ArtServe will open a new exhibit on Friday, April 12 called “Looking Forward—Healing Through Art.” The exhibit, which launches with an April 12 free public reception from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., runs through Friday, June 15 at ArtServe.