Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale This Week (Mon, Aug 25 – Sun, Aug 31, 2025)

Concerts, festivals, museum exhibits, and four must‑try local restaurants—curated for a fun week in Fort Lauderdale.

Fort Lauderdale Home Design & Remodeling Show at Broward County Convention Center

Expo • Broward County Convention Center

Fort Lauderdale Home Design & Remodeling Show (Aug 29 – Sept 1)

South Florida’s big home & design showcase returns with exhibitors, demos, and guest speakers—great for inspiration before fall projects.

Address: 1950 Eisenhower Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Website: homeshows.com

Image credit: Home Design & Remodeling Show

Miami Dance Fusion Festival at W Fort Lauderdale

Festival • W Fort Lauderdale

Miami Dance Fusion Festival (Aug 29 – Sept 1)

Workshops, socials, and shows by top instructors—all hosted oceanside at the W Fort Lauderdale. Pick a day pass or go all‑in for the weekend.

Address: 401 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 • Phone: (954) 414‑8333
Tickets: tickets.dancefusionfestival.com

Image credit: Miami Dance Fusion Festival

Stay near the sand: Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach

Modern rooms, a rooftop pool, and quick access to Las Olas and beachfront events.

Book your stay today

Beres Hammond at Au-Rene Theater, Broward Center

Concert • Broward Center (Au‑Rene Theater)

Beres Hammond — Forever Giving Thanks Tour (Sat, Aug 30)

Reggae icon Beres Hammond brings timeless lovers rock to downtown Fort Lauderdale for one special night.

Address: 201 SW 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 • Phone: (954) 462‑0222
Tickets: browardcenter.org

Image credit: Broward Center for the Performing Arts

Museum of Discovery and Science exterior

Exhibit • Museum of Discovery & Science

“Expedition: Dinosaur — Rise of the Mammals” (ongoing)

Family‑friendly interactive exhibit with life‑size dinos, hands‑on zones, and science storytelling—great mid‑week cooling break.

Address: 401 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 • Phone: (954) 467‑6637
Plan your visit: mods.org

Image credit: Elvedin Sejdinovic, CC BY‑SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Waterfront • ~4.6★

Boatyard

“Eat Local, Be Coastal.” Fresh seafood, dock‑and‑dine vibes, and a lively bar near 17th Street.

Address: 1555 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 • Phone: (954) 525‑7400
Website: boatyard.restaurant

Image credit: Boatyard Restaurant

Japanese‑Korean • ~4.8★

Takato

Oceanfront favorite for sushi, shareables, and cocktails at the Conrad—great views and sleek design.

Address: 551 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 • Phone: (954) 414‑5160
Website: takatorestaurant.com

Image credit: Takato

Italian • ~4.7★

Louie Bossi’s Ristorante, Bar & Pizzeria

Hand‑made pastas, wood‑fired pizza, and a bustling patio on Las Olas—classic crowd‑pleaser.

Address: 1032 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 • Phone: (954) 356‑6699
Website: louiebossi.com

Image credit: Louie Bossi’s

Steak 954 dining room with jellyfish aquarium

Steakhouse • ~4.8★

Steak 954 (at W Fort Lauderdale)

Boutique steakhouse with ocean views and the signature jellyfish aquarium centerpiece—refined service and cocktails.

Address: 401 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 • Phone: (954) 414‑8333
Website: steak954.com

Image credit: Steak 954 / STARR Restaurants

Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach

Steps to the beach, close to Las Olas, and convenient for this week’s events.

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Sources & Credits

Home Design & Remodeling Show: homeshows.com
Miami Dance Fusion Festival: tickets.dancefusionfestival.com
Beres Hammond: browardcenter.org
“Expedition: Dinosaur — Rise of the Mammals”: mods.org; image via Wikimedia Commons
Restaurants: official websites linked above. All images credited in‑card.