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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.  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.

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.

 

Mar 01
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New Spring Events Coming To Bonnet House

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At Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, our team does everything they can to ensure that Bonnet House is enjoyable and educational for all age groups. Whether you’re an elementary school student excited to go on an adventure through our tropical gardens, or a seasoned artist hoping to find inspiration for your next piece, there is surely something for everyone to enjoy at Bonnet House. This Spring season is no exception, and we couldn’t be happier to announce upcoming drawing classes, a fascinating speaker series, the Spring Nourishment for the Soul events, and special admission rates for Family Day.

Starting this March, we are excited to announce two upcoming drawing classes for intermediate and advanced students. The first class will take place on Saturday, March 9th from 9:30am-12:30pm and will teach students how to create a colorful bird, along with various shading and line drawing techniques. This class will be hosted by award-winning artist and Bonnet House Instructor, Galal Ramadam in our air-conditioned Island Theatre.

The second drawing class will take place on Saturday, March 16th from 9:30am-3:30pm and will cover advanced portrait drawing. In this class, students will learn how to create realistic skin tones, master how to “whisper” and “scream” with colored pencils, understand how to simplify without losing realism, gain confidence in their skills, and much more. This course will also be taught by award-winning artist and Bonnet House Instructor, Galal Ramadam in our air-conditioned Island Theatre.

Additionally, on March 11th Bonnet House will be continuing our popular speaker series with Clare Vickery. Founder of Grace Arts Gallery, Clare Vickery will be discussing the interesting history of Florida’s Saltwater Railroad. This discussion will have a particular emphasis on the women who influenced its creation and history. This event is free for members, and $5 for non-members, and registration is required by 2:30 on March 8th.

We have added a new event this spring which includes mindfulness and live music, Spring Nourishment for the Soul: Mindful Movement w/ Live Sacred Music. Join us on Wednesday, March 20th from 6:30-8:30pm for an enchanting spring equinox evening. Immerse yourself in a transformative experience filled with mindful movement, meditation, and a live sacred music concert.

To wrap up the month of March, we are also excited to announce that we will be offering free admission to kids 13 and under, and Broward County school teachers (with ID) on March 23rd. During this special Family Fun Day , kids and families will not only have the opportunity to explore the historic estate and gardens, but also enjoy a free classical concert presented by the Gold Coast Youth Orchestra, and even meet Bonnet House reenactors in each room!

Whether you’re 8 or 80 years old, there is something fun for everyone to enjoy at Bonnet House! We hope that you and your loved ones are able to take advantage of some of the fun events taking place at Bonnet House Museum & Gardens during the month of March. To learn more about our estate, and to plan your next visit, click here!

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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