Miami-Dade County spans from the beaches of Key Biscayne to the farms of Homestead, offering families an incredible variety of experiences. In Miami Beach, families enjoy the Bass Museum and South Pointe Park's splash pad. Coral Gables brings the magical Venetian Pool and Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Aventura Mall's kids play area and Kendall's sprawling parks round out the options. Head south to Zoo Miami for one of America's best wildlife experiences, or explore the gateway to Everglades National Park where airboat rides and alligator encounters await. Little Havana's Calle Ocho festivals celebrate Cuban culture, while Coconut Grove's CocoWalk offers family dining and weekend activities. Whether you're in Doral, Pinecrest, or anywhere in between, Miami-Dade delivers family fun every day of the week.
This week in Miami-Dade County, discover a variety of free activities perfect for your little ones. From engaging story times to fun farm adventures, there's something to spark joy and learning for every child.
North Dade Regional
Preschoolers aged 3-5 can enjoy stories, songs, and literacy activities for free at the North Dade Regional library. It's a wonderful way to build early learning skills through play.
Curtis Pool
Young children can learn essential water safety and basic swimming skills in these free preschool aquatics classes at Curtis Pool. Classes are offered on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Culmer/Overtown Branch
Gather for a fun-filled afternoon movie complete with popcorn at the Culmer/Overtown Branch library. This free event offers a great cinematic experience for all ages.
Miami Springs Branch
Introduce your little ones to opera with a free interactive experience at the Miami Springs Branch. Enjoy story time, live singing, and a fun craft.
Tinez Farms
Enjoy barnyard animals, zip lines, and bounce houses for free this Wednesday at Tinez Farms. It's a day packed with outdoor fun and farm adventures for the whole family.
Columbus Lending
Help your child, ages 8-17, build confidence and improve communication skills in this fun, free workshop. Learn strategies for making stronger first impressions.
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An indoor fall market featuring over 45 artisan vendors, fall-themed drinks, and a mini pumpkin painting station. This family-friendly event includes kids activities and a styled fall photo moment.
Experience the rhythm and culture of Bomba with a hands-on workshop featuring live percussion, Afro-Puerto Rican dance, musicality, and movement. All levels are welcome to participate.
Join the Miami Lakes Farmers Market for a Fall Festival Pumpkin Patch filled with vendors, activities, and seasonal treats. Enjoy a photo booth, delicious food trucks, music, and fall decor. This event is perfect for the whole family.
Join Azul and Ali's magical adventure filled with puppetry, humor, and audience participation in Superheroínas. This performance is bilingual, offered in both English and Spanish. Fun for the whole family!
Step into the worlds of Toy Story, Finding Nemo, Monsters, Inc., and more with this special exhibition that reveals the creativity and innovation behind some of Pixar's most beloved films. Featuring more than 50 interactive experiences, it explores how science, technology, engineering, art, and math help transform ideas into unforgettable stories. Go from sketch to screen, experiment with hands-on challenges, hear from Pixar production team members, and meet beloved characters.
A joyful bilingual adventure where children can rescue magical slime, journey to Unicorn Island, and discover their hidden powers. This event focuses on friendship, courage, and self-confidence.
Enjoy a family-friendly farmers market at Doral Central Park with local vendors. Support local businesses and spend a Saturday at the park with your family.
A whimsical and slightly spooky event at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden where families can explore a gnome and fairy garden. Perfect for imaginative young minds.
A family-friendly live theatre show at Miami Beach Botanical Garden designed to promote literacy, creative writing, and imaginative thinking. This free event offers an engaging experience for young audiences.
A family-friendly Halloween event featuring a magic and K-pop show. Dress up in costumes, enjoy music, and have fun with the kiddos.
A hands-on program where children ages 7–12 can explore how science, art, and technology come together to bring characters and stories to life through 3D modeling, animation, lighting, and rendering, culminating in creating their own 2D animation project. Lunch and T-shirt included. Laptops and digital tools provided.
A 7-week instructional basketball program for children ages 3-5, focusing on fundamentals in a fun, supportive, and non-competitive environment. Parents join in on the fun.
A celebration of children's and young adult literature in Spanish. Publishers from Spain and Latin America will be featured, creating a lively meeting place for readers, families, educators, authors, and book lovers.
Meet Craig Conover and celebrate the release of his first children's book, PATCH WORK. An engaging event for families and young readers.
A five-day international festival celebrating children's books in Spanish. Features publishers, authors, workshops, storytellers, and artistic experiences with a theme of "The City as a Territory of Encounter, Learning and Care." Free and open to the entire community.
Join Commissioner Ralph Rosado and Miami Kids Magazine for a free Fall Festival at Douglas Park. Enjoy games, pumpkin decorations, face painting, crafts, and snow cones for the whole family.
Join local author Marta Magellan for a fascinating presentation about bats, followed by lively music from the Magellan Stompers. Perfect for young learners interested in nature and music. The first 25 attendees receive a free book.
A free in-person storytelling workshop for parents and children aged 3-5. This event focuses on engaging young children through stories and interactive activities.
Join an epic family day with superhero appearances, face painting, games, and treats. Attendees are encouraged to dress as their favorite character. Presented by Jackson Health.
Celebrate the arrival of Fall with family-friendly activities for kids. Enjoy a laid-back day of fun at Little River Nursery.
Learn to make a delicious Chocolate Tiramisù in this hands-on class led by a Pastry Chef. Perfect for families to enjoy a culinary experience together.
A free financial literacy event designed for families. Children aged 7-15 can learn about managing money in a community setting.
Enjoy an interactive story time and live opera singing with Florida Grand Opera's Bite-Size Opera Experience. This event introduces opera to young audiences and includes a craft to take home. Perfect for sparking imagination and joy.
Free adaptive aquatics program for children ages 6-13 at Manolo Reyes Pool. Designed to accommodate participants with varying conditions.
This free swim class at Shenandoah Park Aquatic Facility is designed for participants with varying conditions, ages 6-13. Learn swimming skills in a supportive environment.
A family-friendly night of fall fun with seasonal treats and entertainment. Activities include pumpkin decorating, hay rides, a themed trail, haunted maze, and trick-or-treat lane.
Join children's author Ruth Behar for the release of her new picture book, "A Snowy Hanukkah for Luz." This free event celebrates Hanukkah with a special author appearance and book reading.
Enjoy a free outdoor screening of the movie Casper at The Doral Yard. Families can gather for food, drinks, and a fun movie night.
Teens aged 13-18 can earn volunteer hours by baking desserts and sweets inspired by the One Piece anime. Learn new culinary skills in this engaging workshop.
Enjoy a Halloween-themed sensory play date featuring music, movement, and hands-on exploration for little ones. The event includes open play time at XploreKidz. Costumes are encouraged for this fun, spooky-themed activity.