If you just moved to South Florida like me, I bet you were not expecting the weather to change so quickly and now it’s suddenly cold. Not a real cold, but South Florida’s cold. Because South Florida is known for being hot all year round, it feels like there’s nothing to do when the temperature drops.
Even in the sunshine state, there are winter activities for everyone. In this article, I chose five different places and events to visit if you are in South Florida looking for some warm-hearted fun even though it’s chilly outside.
Fort Lauderdale Auto Museum – Fort Lauderdale, FL
If you are interested in cars or just looking for an out-of-the-ordinary program in the Fort Lauderdale area, the Fort Lauderdale Auto Museum may be right for you. The museum displays cars and artifacts from as early as 1900 inside the 30,000 square foot property.
South Florida Fair – West Palm Beach, FL
Florida’s winter is the perfect weather for fairs. Starting Jan. 14, West Palm Beach hosts the South Florida Fair, with over 200 rides and 1,000 exhibitors for 17 days. This year’s theme is Rockin’ Robots, which promises larger-than-life size robots, interactive activities, fun robots, bot battles and daily parades.
Lowe Art Museum – Miami, FL
If you’re looking to gain some knowledge or are generally interested in the arts, you might want to pay the Lowe Art Museum a visit. Apart from seasonal exhibitions, permanent exhibits include Greco-Roman antiquities, Italian Renaissance and Baroque plus European, Asian, African and Native American art. Recently, the museum has been offering 3-D contemporary art experiences as well.
Florida Panthers Hockey Game – Miami, FL
Just because Florida is usually hot does not mean that one cannot enjoy an ice hockey game around here. Despite being a bigger tradition in northern (and colder) states, a Florida Panthers’ game can provide you with a unique winter experience straight from the sunshine state.
Sawgrass Mills Mall – Sunrise, FL
Shopping is one of the biggest winter traditions out there, and Sawgrass Mills would make the perfect place to shop or hang out when the temperature drops outside. It is the second largest shopping mall in Florida, and it has over 300 stores, including designer brands. There are also restaurants and even a movie theater, so there’s something for everyone.
