Looking for things to do? There's something for everyone this week in Fort Lauderdale! Check out a few of our choices here...

The much beloved and always fun KID Duck Fest Derby is back! Join the fun at Esplanade Park in downtown Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, March 1, 2014. The New River will once again be a sea of yellow as thousands of rubber ducks race during the 8th annual Duck Fest Derby to benefit Kids In Distress (KID). KID of Broward and Palm Beach Counties is a nationally accredited agency working for the prevention of child abuse, preservation of the family, and care and treatment of abused and neglected children. While waiting for the ducks to warm up for the race, parents can entertain their kids at the KID Duck Fest Derby Fun Zone with wacky activities including the KID Olympics, face painting, and carnival games. Community members can buy entries in the race by forming "Duck Teams" or adopting individual ducks for $5 each.

Join thousands of animal lovers on Saturday, March 1, 2014 for the 24th Annual Walk for the Animals in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The festivities will begin at Huizenga Plaza and the 1 mile walk will continue through downtown and along the New River. Walk for the Animals is the Humane Society of Broward County’s largest annual fundraiser. It is because of the support from participants and sponsors that they are able to help thousands of homeless dogs, cats, kittens, puppies, bunnies, and more find their loving forever homes. Walk for the Animals is free to the public with no required registration fee. Instead, participants are encouraged to raise funds to support the shelter. The more money a Walker or Pack raises, the more goodies they get to pick up on Walk day!

Howard Alan Events proudly presents Part II of the 26th Annual Las Olas Art Fair. Fort Lauderdale’s Las Olas Boulevard is the ideal backdrop for this festival, blending an eclectic mix of artists, great weather and fantastic energy. As the second show of the season on Las Olas, this festival brings together longtime favorites with some of the newest names in the contemporary art scene. Life-size sculptures, spectacular paintings, one-of-a-kind jewels, photography, ceramics, and much more make for one fabulous weekend. As always, this show is a must-see attraction in South Florida!

Be sure to check in with us each week as we continue to share the many events Fort Lauderdale has to offer. And to learn more about our great city - or for information on Fort Lauderdale Real Estate - visit us at www.gayleborden.com or contact The Gayle Borden Group at 954.525.3355.