Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale This Week (Mon, Sept 8 – Sun, Sept 14, 2025)

Orchid seminars, historic estate tours and gardens, plus four favorite local restaurants—your curated guide for mid‑September in Fort Lauderdale.

Orchid Society orchid seminar with orchids and experts

Workshop • Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society

Developing an Orchid Collection (Mon, Sept 8)

Master orchid grower Juraj Kojs shares tips on building and caring for a diverse orchid collection. He’s an accredited American Orchid Society judge, composer and educator:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}.

Date & Time: Sept 8, 2025 • 7:30 pm–9:30 pm
Location: Christ Lutheran Church Social Hall, 1955 E Oakland Park Blvd, Oakland Park, FL 33334:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Website: fortlauderdaleorchidsociety.org

Image credit: Unsplash (orchid arrangement)

Historic Estate • Central Beach

Bonnet House Museum & Gardens (daily)

Step back to 1920 at Frederic Bartlett’s lush winter retreat. The estate features whimsical architecture, art collections and serene tropical gardens, managed by the Florida Trust:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.

Address: 900 N Birch Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 • Phone: (954) 563‑5393:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Website: bonnethouse.org

Image credit: Wikimedia Commons

Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach exterior at sunset

Stay near it all: Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach

Modern rooms, rooftop pool and steps from the beach make this your perfect base for a week of events.

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Nature • Coconut Creek

Butterfly World (open daily)

Visit the world’s largest butterfly park, home to around 20 000 butterflies flying free in picturesque tropical gardens. Explore aviaries, hummingbird sanctuaries and botanical gardens:contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}.

Address: 3600 W Sample Rd, Coconut Creek, FL 33073:contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5} • Phone: (954) 977‑4400:contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Website: butterflyworld.com

Image credit: Unsplash (butterfly close‑up)

Historic Stranahan House Museum exterior

Heritage • Downtown

Historic Stranahan House Museum (tours daily)

Discover Fort Lauderdale’s oldest standing structure—a 1901 pioneer trading post turned home and museum. Guided tours reveal stories of the Stranahan family and early settlers:contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}.

Address: 335 SE 6th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301:contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8} • Phone: (954) 524‑4736:contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
Website: stranahanhouse.org

Image credit: Wikimedia Commons

Waterfront Dining • ~4.6★

Boatyard

Dockside dining with fresh seafood and a lively bar. “Eat Local, Be Coastal” at a 4.6★ waterfront favorite:contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}.

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

Image credit: Boatyard Restaurant

Japanese‑Korean Fusion • ~4.8★

Takato

Oceanfront gem at Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach offering inventive sushi, shareable plates and creative cocktails—Chef Taek Lee’s 4.8★ fusion:contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}.

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

Image credit: Takato

Burgers & Shakes • 4.4★

BRGR Stop (Fort Lauderdale)

Creative burgers, sandwiches and craft shakes served in a quirky, fun setting with murals and vintage trucks:contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}. Rated 4.4★:contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}.

Address: 1930 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304:contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14} • Phone: (954) 533‑8621:contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
Website: brgrstop.com

Image credit: BRGR Stop

Mexican Fusion • 4.4★

Bandoleros Tacos & Tequila Garden (Oakland Park)

Vibrant taqueria with fresh tortillas, fusion tacos and a huge tequila & mezcal selection:contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}. Outdoor patio and garden vibes—rated 4.4★:contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}.

Address: 3200 NE 12th Ave, Oakland Park, FL 33334:contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18} • Phone: (954) 240‑5890:contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}
Website: bandolerostaqueria.com

Image credit: Bandoleros Tacos & Tequila Garden

Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach

Stay steps from the sand and near Las Olas. Modern rooms, rooftop pool, and an unbeatable location for your week’s adventures.

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Sources & Credits

Orchid Society seminar details:contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}:contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}.
Bonnet House address and history:contentReference[oaicite:22]{index=22}:contentReference[oaicite:23]{index=23}.
Butterfly World description and contact:contentReference[oaicite:24]{index=24}:contentReference[oaicite:25]{index=25}.
Stranahan House address and contact:contentReference[oaicite:26]{index=26}.
Restaurant details: Boatyard, Takato, BRGR Stop and Bandoleros—ratings and descriptions:contentReference[oaicite:27]{index=27}:contentReference[oaicite:28]{index=28}:contentReference[oaicite:29]{index=29}:contentReference[oaicite:30]{index=30}:contentReference[oaicite:31]{index=31}:contentReference[oaicite:32]{index=32}.
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