Bonnet House Museum & Gardens hosts a Family Fun Day to kick off the spring season. The spring-themed family day, catering to people of all ages, takes place across the 35-acre subtropical estate, offering an array of entertainment, educational activities, and two outdoor exhibits.

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 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.
• The Little Gift Shop will be serving beverages, beer/wine, snacks, and freshly made sandwiches for purchase and separately, the Bonnet House Museum Gift Shop will have tropical gifts and native plants for sale. 

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.