2025 Spring Break Survival Guide

With only a few days left to plan, this Boca mom has been brainstorming fun ways to keep her kiddo entertained (and off her phone and tablet for at least a few hours a day). Check out some of these fun local options!

Make Memories at MODS

The Museum of Discovery & Science in Ft. Lauderdale (an easy Brightline ride from Boca Raton and a fun activity itself!) is a top Spring Break destination for hands-on learning and exploration, featuring interactive exhibits designed to spark curiosity in guests of all ages. With so many days off from school, there’s no better time to dive into the exciting experiences this museum has to offer. From time-traveling adventures to sustainability explorations, there’s something for every mini explorer (and their parents) to enjoy! 

Spring Break Highlights at MODS:

• Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit – (through May 11) – This interactive exhibit (and accompanying scavenger hunt)—based on the PBS KIDS® series Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum—transports guests on time-traveling adventures to meet historical figures when they were young. 
• Food Forest: Tours and Tastings - (April 5, 6, 26 and 27) - Explore the MODS Food Forest and dive into the world of sustainable gardening and permaculture! Learn how to grow a food forest, identify tropical plants, and take-home cuttings to kick-start a garden adventure. It’s a botanical journey not to be missed! Included with Museum admission.
• Ladybug Release - (April 26) - Flutter into the MODS Food Forest for an enchanting ladybug release! Explore the fascinating world of insects and learn how ladybugs play a vital role in keeping our environment healthy. Included with Museum admission.

Kick It in the Florida Keys

If you’re dreaming of a Spring Break escape that’s equal parts relaxation and adventure, the Islander Resort in Islamorada should be at the top of your list—if you can snag a booking! We just visited and it’s certainly popular for a reason... With 114 bungalows and suites plus 25 two-bedroom bayside villas, every stay comes with waterfront views, modern amenities, and a complimentary laid-back, beachy vibe. Each room even has its own private patio!

As for activities—there are a ton! Your kids will love the brand-new freshwater Oasis Pool, while parents looking for a little peace and quiet can lounge by the cabana-lined saltwater Terrace Pool. The Seaside Sports area also offers two acres of fun, including a 9-hole mini golf putting course and new permanent courts for pickleball, basketball, volleyball and bocce ball. If you’re lucky enough to grab a reservation at the Islander, consider your family’s Spring Break plans MADE!

Meet Up for a Mermaid Brunch 

One of my all-time favorite Spring Break traditions? Taking my family to The Wreck Bar at B Ocean Resort in Fort Lauderdale for a magical, under-the-sea experience! Treat your crew to a family-friendly brunch and live mermaid show, where real Coral Reef Mermaids swim before your eyes in this one-of-a-kind interactive mermaid performance held on Saturdays at 11:00am.

Whether you go big or small this Spring Break, just remember that you only have so many of these school vacations with your kids. Try to make them count however you can!