Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale This Week (Mon, Sept 1 – Sun, Sept 7, 2025)

Home shows, dance festivals, museum exhibits and four favorite local restaurants—your curated guide for early September in Fort Lauderdale.

Fort Lauderdale Home Design & Remodeling Show exhibit hall

Expo • Broward County Convention Center

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

Inspiration abounds during the final days of South Florida’s biggest home fair—explore exhibitors, celebrity demos and renovation ideas.

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

Image credit: Home Design & Remodeling Show

Miami Dance Fusion Festival dancers at W Fort Lauderdale

Festival • W Fort Lauderdale

Miami Dance Fusion Festival (Aug 29 – Sept 1)

Celebrate Labor Day weekend with salsa, bachata and more at the only beachfront dance festival—workshops, pool parties and world‑class DJs:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}.

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

Image credit: Miami Dance Fusion Festival

Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach exterior at sunset

Stay near it all: Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach

Modern rooms, rooftop pool and steps from Las Olas and the beach—perfect for this week’s happenings.

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ArtServe Walk the Runway fashion exhibit

Exhibition • ArtServe

Walk the Runway: Local Fashion Designers (ends Sept 19)

Celebrate South Florida fashion at ArtServe’s exhibition featuring clothes, shoes and accessories by local designers, running through Sept 19:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.

Address: 1350 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 • Phone: (954) 462‑8190
Website: artserve.org

Image credit: ArtServe

Museum of Discovery and Science exterior

Exhibit • Museum of Discovery & Science

Expedition: Dinosaur – Rise of the Mammals (ends Sept 1)

Interactive exhibit with animatronic dinosaurs, fossils and hands‑on fun—catch it before it closes on Sept 1:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.

Address: 401 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3} • Phone: (954) 467‑6637:contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Website: mods.org

Image credit: Elvedin Sejdinovic via Wikimedia Commons:contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Waterfront Dining • ~4.6★

Boatyard

“Eat Local, Be Coastal.” Fresh seafood and dockside dining at a 4.6★ favorite:contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}.

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 offering sushi, shareables and creative cocktails—Chef Taek Lee’s 4.8★ blend:contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}.

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)

This quirky burger joint serves creative sandwiches, burgers and craft shakes in a fun setting featuring a truck coming out of the bar and bold murals:contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}. Rated 4.4★:contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}.

Address: 1930 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304:contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10} • Phone: (954) 533‑8621:contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
Website: brgrstop.com

Image credit: BRGR Stop

Mexican Fusion • 4.4★

Bandoleros Tacos & Tequila Garden (Oakland Park)

A vibrant taqueria serving fresh-made tortillas, fusion tacos, and an extensive tequila & mezcal list—plus a lively garden for outdoor dining:contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}. Rated 4.4★ with over 280 reviews:contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}.

Address: 3200 NE 12th Ave, Oakland Park, FL 33334:contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14} • Phone: (954) 240‑5890:contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
Website: bandolerostaqueria.com

Image credit: Bandoleros Tacos & Tequila Garden

Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach

Comfortable rooms, rooftop pool and unbeatable proximity to beaches and Las Olas—it’s your home base for this week’s adventures.

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Sources & Credits

Miami Dance Fusion Festival description:contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}.
Walk the Runway exhibit details:contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}.
Expedition: Dinosaur exhibit description:contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}; address & phone:contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}:contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}; image license:contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}.
Restaurant ratings & descriptions: Boatyard, Takato, BRGR Stop and Bandoleros from cited reviews:contentReference[oaicite:22]{index=22}:contentReference[oaicite:23]{index=23}:contentReference[oaicite:24]{index=24}:contentReference[oaicite:25]{index=25}:contentReference[oaicite:26]{index=26}:contentReference[oaicite:27]{index=27}.
Contact details for BRGR Stop:contentReference[oaicite:28]{index=28} and Bandoleros:contentReference[oaicite:29]{index=29}.
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