Miami Kidz

Category: Events

  • January Events

    Target Free Third Friday

    Where: Miami Children’s Museum

    When: Friday, January 16, 2015 from 3:00pm – 9:00pm Cost: FREE

    MCM and Target invite you to celebrate every month with fun interactive activities and crafts, storytelling and much more! You can also explore hundreds of bilingual, interactive exhibits which are related to arts, culture, community and communication for FREE!

     

    PAMM Art Story time

    Where: http://www.pamm.org – 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132

    When : Saturday, January 24, 2015 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm

    Cost: $10 per child plus general admission (see PAMM website)

    Every fourth Saturday at 1pm, 3-5 year-olds (and their caregivers) build on foundations of literacy with an in-gallery story reading followed by a related art activity at PAMM’s Knight Education Center. Space is limited. Pre-registration required.

     

    Miso for the Family

    Where: Jungle Island

    When: Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 12:00pm C

    Cost: $30 for 1 Adult & 1 Child (See Jungle Island website)

    Marvel at some of the world’s most incredible animals as Jungle Island hosts MISO in an unforgettable performance inside the covered Parrot Bowl amphitheater on Saturday at noon. Any performance of a two-piano concerto is surely a treat, especially when it is one of Saint-Saëns most popular works – Carnival of the Animals, a brilliant and fun piece full of witty musical references that kids and families of all ages will enjoy. Also performing Saturday night at the University of Miami’s Gusman Concert Hall, Haydn’s fun-loving “Toy” Symphony features select children to perform alongside MISO.

    * Entrance to Jungle Island Park is included in the price of the ticket for Saturday’s noon concert.

     

    Wild Night 4 All Evening Tour Zoo Miami

    Where: Zoo Miami

    When: Saturday, January 24, 2015 from 6:30pm – 10:00pm

    Cost: $35

    Experience a “walk on the wild side” as you explore the Zoo at night on a behind-the-scenes tour! Guided by a knowledgeable zookeeper, you will visit select animal exhibits and experience the sounds, scents and fascinating behaviors of the Zoo’s great beasts. Program varies according to animal availability. Includes pizza dinner and a souvenir.

    Pre-registration is required and space is limited! For more information, contact our Education Department at 305-255-5551.

     

    The Little Farm Fun Days

    Where: The Little Farm

    When: Saturday, January 24th & 31st, 2015 from 9:30am – 12:30pm

    Cost: $10 per person (adult and child)

    Pony Rides, Petting Farm, Tour of Farm and Butterfly Garden

     

    9th Annual International Chocolate Festival

    Where: Fairchild Garden

    When: Friday – Sunday, January 23rd – 25th, 2015 from 9:30am – 4:30pm

    Cost: $25 (see Fairchild Garden website)

    Indulge in chocolate delicacies during the season’s most delicious event! Enjoy fine chocolate samples from artisan chocolatiers, lectures on chocolate making and demonstrations from Miami’s master chefs and chocolatiers! Take our Chocowalk to learn about the life cycle of a cacao plant, with stops in our Rainforest and more. Find out everything you ever needed to know about chocolate from the experts.

  • Easter Events

    2014 Easter Events & Brunch Locations

    Bunnypalooza @ Miami Seaquarium | www.miamiseaquarium.com
    400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne, FL 33149 | 305.361.5705
    Friday, April 18th thru Sunday, April 20th from 10am – 4:00pm
    Cost: $41.95 Adults | $31.95 Children 3 – 9 | Plus 7 % Florida sales tax
    • Continuous Egg Hunts, 10am – 4pm Each Day
    • South Florida’s biggest Easter Parade every day at 12:30pm
    • 5 Acres of Adrenaline-Pumping Rides, Slides And Kid’s Fun
    • South Florida Parenting Pavilion & Lil’ Hoppers Zone
    • Exciting Shows Starring Lolita, Flipper & Friends
    • Daily Appearances By The Easter Bunny
    • Rides, Bounce Houses & More

    Egg Safari @ Zoo Miami | www.miamimetrozoo.com
    12400 S.W. 152nd St., Miami, FL 33177 | 305.251.0400
    Saturday, April 19th & Sunday, April 20th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    Cost $ $15.95 Adults | $11.95 Children 3 -12 | Plus 7% Florida sales tax

    Its a magical day at Zoo Miami with continuous egg safaris, fun activities, the Easter Bunny and more for kids 12 and under. Our animals will also get special treats in honor of the holiday.

    Easter Egg Hunt @ Little Farm | www.thelittlefarm.us
    13401 SW 224th St, Redland, FL 33170 | 305.258.3186
    Saturday, April 19th at 9am, 11:30am, 2pm, and 4:30pm
    Cost $ Egg Hunt $15 per child, Adults $6 each, cash only at the door please
    • EGG HUNTS **Reservations Required**
    • Petting Farm
    • Pony Rides
    • Farm Tour
    • Hot dogs, chips and soda – cash only

     

    FREE Admission Easter Events

    Eggstreme Egg Hunt @ City of Coral Gables Parks     | www.coralgables.com/index.aspx?page=878
    War Memorial Youth Center, 405 University Drive | Jaycee Park, 1230 Hardee Road | Phillips Park, 90 Menores Avenue | Salvadore Park, 1120 Andalusia Avenue | Sunrise Harbor Park, 25 Sunrise Avenue | 305.460.5600
    Saturday, April 19th at 10:00am
    Cost: FREE

    Coral Gables will have its second annual helicopter egg drop. Thousands of colorful, plastic eggs will be dropped by helicopter onto the Youth Center field as children watch from the perimeter. Simultaneous egg hunts will take place at 10 a.m. at five parks in Coral Gables, but the Youth Center is the only one featuring a helicopter egg drop. Enjoy free concerts, and carnival games and ride after the egg hunts. For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation Division at 305-460-5600.

    Hialeah Egg-stravganza @ Goodlet Park | www.hialeahfl.gov
    4200 West 8th Ave., Hialeah, FL | 305.883.5800
    Saturday, April 19th from 10:00am – 3:00pm
    Cost: FREE
    • Egg hunt
    • Live Entertainment
    • Food

    Spring Eggstravaganza and Earth Day Event @ North Shore Park | www. miamibeachfl.gov
    501 72nd Street, Miami Beach FL, 33141|305.673.7000
    Saturday, April 19, 2014 from 10:00am – 12:30pm
    Cost: FREE

    Arts & crafts and photographs with the Bunny. Carnival rides and concessions sold. Egg Hunt for children 10 and younger at 11:00 am

    Easter Egg Hunt @ Cutler Ridge Park | http://www.cutlerbay.net
    10100 SW 200 St, Cutler Bay, FL 33157 | 305.234.4262
    Saturday, April 19th at 10:00am
    Cost: FREE
    Children 9 and under can enjoy an egg hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny, the Miami Balloon Guy, a bounce house and a DJ. The first 100 children will receive a free framed photo with the Easter Bunny.

    Easter Brunch Locations

    Easter Brunch| Atrio @ The Conrad Hotel | conradhotels3.hilton.com/en/index.html
    1395 Brickell Avenue, Miami, Florida, 33131 | 305.503.6500
    April 20, 2014 from 11:30am – 3:00pm
    Cost: $85 adults | $24 Children 5 -12
    The sophisticated, minimalist style of Atrio Restaurant highlights panoramic views of the Miami cityscape and bay. An international culinary staff creates innovative global cuisine featuring local Florida produce and fish as well as prime meats. Easter Brunch feautres cookie decorating station and arts & crafts for the children.

    Easter Brunch | Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne | www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/KeyBiscayne/Default.htm
    455 Grand Bay Dr, Key Biscayne, FL 33149 | 305.365.4500
    April 20, 2014 at 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
    Cost : $135 per person, plus tax and gratuity | $49 per child ages 5 through 12, plus tax and gratuity.

    Enjoy a lavish Easter Brunch featuring all of your culinary brunch favorites and live music. The Easter Bunny leads children on an egg hunt throughout the hotel while the adults enjoy bottomless Prosecco cocktails. Reservations are required by calling (305) 365-4286.

    Easter Brunch | Verde @ Perez Art Museum Miami | www.pamm.org
    1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132 | 305.375.3000
    Sunday, April 20th from 11:00am – 4:45pm
    Cost : $50 | Child friendly options available by request
    Verde, the waterfront restaurant in Perez Art Museum Miami, will offer Easter Sunday brunch with a special menu and live entertainment by The Emmet Cohen Jazz Trio featuring YoungArts alumni Emmet Cohen (piano), Russell Hall (bass) and Evan Sherman (percussion). Brunch reservations start at 11am. For reservations, contact Rory Gurland at 786 345 5697

    Easter Brunch @ Fairchild Gardens | www.fairchildgarden.org
    10901 Old Cutler Road Coral Gables, FL 33156 | 305.667.1651
    Sunday, April 20th from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
    Cost: $ 47 per adult | Child 5 – 12 half price | Child under 5 FREE | 18% Service charge & 7% tax
    Made-to-order omelets, fresh baked croissants and fully stocked savory and sweets stations are all on the menu for this year’s Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet hosted by the award-winning Creative Tastes Catering and Events Production Company. For Reservations & To Obtain a Confirmation Number Please Call 305.256.8399

  • June Events

    Celebrate Royal Poinciana Fiesta at The Kampong
    Where: Kampong Garden
    When:Sunday, June 3, 2012
    This June South Floridians once again celebrate the Royal Poinciana tree’s explosion of color during the Annual Royal Poinciana Fiesta.Nowhere is more appropriate to admire this beautiful flowering tree than at The Kampong, former home and personal garden of David and Marian Fairchild, who are reputed to have started the festival, now known as the fiesta, 75 years ago.
    Special admission $8 Adults, $5 Children. Includes one-hour Guided Tour, available at 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.

    Reservations required; online at Tour The Kampong
    or call (305) 442-7169 M-F, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    Sushi & Stroll
    Where: Morikami Japanese Gardens
    When: Friday, June 8th @ 5:30pm – 8:30pm
    Summer nights in South Florida are something special, especially when they are augmented with taiko drums and a cultural backdrop that can’t be beat! Add a cold drink, a breathtaking sunset and a walking path through a tranquil garden, and you’ve got Sushi & Stroll Summer Walks!
    Stroll the gardens at your own pace and take advantage of our self-guided audio tour. Excite your palate with something delicious from our own Cornell Café, indulge in some shopping at the Museum Store or tantalize your senses with a drumming performance by Fushu Daiko.

    • Seating for taiko performances is limited, tickets sold on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 5:30pm.
    • Taiko drumming performance tickets cost an additional $2 per person.
    • Cafe items are not included in the admission price.
    • Please note that the museum galleries will be closed.

    Admission:
    $7 for adults (ages 18+)
    $5 for kids (ages 4-17)
    FREE for members & kids 3 & under

    MiChiMu’s Summer Opening Games
    Where: Miami Children’s Museum
    When: Saturday, June 9th 2012 @ 10am – 5pm
    We will be kicking off our newest traveling exhibit, MiChiMu’s Summer Games with a bang. Join us for a day of relay races, obstacle courses, a medal ceremony and more.

    Family Summer Kick-Off
    Where: Fair & Expo Center : 10901 SW 24 ST, Miami
    When :Saturday, June 9th @ 9am – 3pm
    Join the Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe and the Healthy Start Coalition for a day of family fun. There will be activities for children of all ages and classes/sessions for the parents.
    For more information and/or to pre-register, call Miami-Dade AHEC at 305-597-3666 or visit www.hscmd.org.

    Father’s Day Fest
    Where: Miami Children’s Museum
    When: Saturday, June 16th 2012 @ 12 pm to 3 pm
    Join us for a special Father’s Day treat. We are going to be doing different activities dads and kids can do together. So whatever your interest, we may have something for you.

    Design A Tie For Father’s Day
    Where: USA & Art Gallery : 6822 SW 40th St, Miami, FL 33155
    When: Saturday, June 16 @ 10:00am – 2:00pm
    We would like to invite you to our 1st “Design A Tie” for Father’s Day. This free art event will take place on Saturday June 16, 2012 from 10:00am to 2:00pm. This art event is FREE! This art event is open to all children of any age! This art event will make lots of smiles. All children who design a tie, will also get a goodie bag filled with prizes and treats. Our goal is to get 300 children making 300 fathers and or grandfathers super happy. RSVP to
    cattheframer@gmail.com but walk ins are welcomed as well.

    Big Truck Days
    Where: Miami Science Museum: 3280 South Miami Avenue  Miami, FL
    When : Saturday, June 16th & Sunday, June 17th from 12pm – 5pm
    This Father’s Day weekend, dads will be our guests at the Miami Science Museum during Big Truck Days, presented by Ryder. Kids can climb on big trucks and check out cool vehicles. Experience Ryder’s Moving Things Exhibit, tour the cosmos with stellar planetarium shows, take a dive in our Sea Lab and enjoy interactive activities for the entire family.

    Activities include:
    Mousetrap Car Workshop: Learn how to build a ‘Mousetrap Car’. Families can build their own and then race them.
    Speedway (Early Childhood Learning): Use building blocks to create ramps of different sizes to test how fast and how far your toy car can roll.
    Lego Car Prototyping space: Use Legos to build and test your own solar powered or air powered car, take a picture of your creation and post it to our gallery screens to make it part of the exhibit.

    Phone Contact: Box Office 305.646.4200
    Email Contact: boxoffice@miamisci.org

    Father’s Day BBQ
    Where: Fairchild Gardens
    When: Sunday, June 17, 2012 from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
    Looking for something to do with dad on Father’s Day? Treat him to a Texas inspired Barbeque Brunch from the award wining caterers, Creative Tastes.
    Smoked bacon and sausage, pecan sticky buns, slow cooked beef brisket, “Cowboy” chicken wings, catfish, pork ribs and loads of Texas style fixin’s are all on the menu at this tasty event.
    Price: $38 for adults, Children 5-12 are half-price and under 5 are free.
    18% service charge and 7% Florida sales tax additional.

    Call 305.256.8399for reservations and more information.

    Redland Summer Festival
    Where: Fruit & Spice Park : 24801 S.W. 187th Avenue
    When:  Jun 16th & 17th 2012, 10 am – 5pm
    Admission $8: (Children 11 & under are FREE) This annual 2 day event on Saturday, June 16 & Sunday, June 17  showcases local agriculture, and tropical fruits. Vendor booths featuring local wines, yummy foods, and rare fruit samplings will be available. Sponsored by the Fruit and Spice Park.

     

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  • November Events

    Reptile Day
    Where: Miami Science Mueseum
    When: Saturday, November 5, 2011 from 10:00am – 5:00pm
    The Miami Science Museum combines two of its most well known events, Snake Day and Lizard Day, to bring you Reptile Day! New this year is our Turtle and Tortoise category. Proud owners show off their pet reptiles and compete for prizes in a competition with categories such as: Best of Show, Most Unusual, People’s Pick and Junior Herpetologist. In addition to the pet reptile competition, guests will also enjoy a sampling of Insect Cuisine freshly prepared by a professional chef. Free admission for TWO with each reptile registered.

    For more info on registering your reptile go to www.miamisci.org

    South Miami Art Festival
    Where: Sunset Drive (72nd Street), between US-1 and Red Road (57th Avenue) in South Miami.
    When: Saturday & Sunday, November 5th-6th from 10:00am – 6:00pm
    The South Miami Art Festival presented by Chamber South is a two-day fine arts festival held each year on the first weekend in November.  For many years the show enjoyed being the first event of the festival season in South Florida and remains a local favorite.  Each year more than one hundred and fifty artists and food vendors come from all over the Americas to downtown South Miami.  What began as an opportunity to highlight South Miami’s merchants has become a renowned family event.

    www.chambersouth.com

    Santa’s Enchanted Forest
    Where: 7900 SW 40th Street, Miami, FL 33155
    When: November 3rd – January 8th 2011
    Santa’s Enchanted Forest: The world’s largest Christmas Theme Park and carnival! offers endless excitement and fun. Over 100 Rides, Shows, Games and Attractions for the family to enjoy. With a 92 foot tall Christmas Tree, hundreds of themed displays, pony rides, a petting zoo, over 3,000,000 lights, you are sure to be amazed. Don’t forget to stop by and visit Santa and tell him what you want for Christmas or you can send him a letter through our post office. All rides, shows, attractions and parking are FREE with paid admission.
    Admission prices:
    Adult (ages 10 and older) $25.69 plus tax & fees*
    Senior Citizens (ages 65+) $17.76 plus tax & fees*
    Children (ages 3-9) $17.76 plus tax & fees*
    Children (ages 2 and under) Free
    www.santasenchantedforest.com

    Gobble If You Can – November’s Big Brushes – Saturday Art Day
    When: Saturday, November 12, 2011
    Morning Session 10:00am – 12:30pm
    Afternoon Session 2:00pm – 4:30pm

    Join us for “Gobble If You Can”!! Thanksgiving themed art activities & games!In honor of Thanksgiving ( And all we are grateful for) we will also be making crafts to donate as decorations to the Ronald McDonald House & Catholic Hospice to help brighten up patients rooms. Cost $20 per child

    Call Peack Into Art @ (305) 283-2642 to reserve your spot today!

    www.facebook.com/peackintoart

    Miami Book Fair International
    Where: Miami Dade College’s Wolfson Campus, 401 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Downtown Miami
    When: November 13-20, 2011. The Street Fair will be held on November 18-20.
    At the Street Fair, book-lovers can browse the booths of hundreds of booksellers and exhibitors. Children can participate in tons great of activities in Children’s Alley, including storytelling, theatre performances, and arts & crafts.

    Welcome to a magical world of reading and learning. This year, the Children’s Alley of the Miami Book Fair International proves that anything is possible when children read – from hanging out with Judy Moody and Stink to skipping down the yellow brick road to visit The Wizard of Oz. Kids of all ages will sing, dance, read and create during a weekend of fun that will highlight children’s books and the importance of reading at seven theme areas.

    It’s a weekend of fun that never has to end for children – as long as they keep reading.

    Miami Book Fair Children’s Events

    Miami Book Fair International website

    START Together for Preschoolers
    Where: Museum of Contemporary Art : Joan Lehman Building / 770 NE 125th Street, North Miami, Florida 33161
    When: Thursday, November 10, 2011 from 10-11 am
    Shel Silverstein The Giving Tree – Paint Your Own Tree
    Members Free;  Non-members $10

    Pajama Storytime
    Where: Barnes & Noble –  Kendall Village West, 12405 N Kendall Drive, Miami, FL 33186
    When: Friday, November 11, 2011 @ 7:00pm
    Please join us for pajama Storytime, hosted by Read 2 Succeed. There will be milk and cookies.

    Family Fun Days :Zot Artz Day
    Where: History Miami : 101 West Flagler Street , Miami, FL 33130
    When: Saturday, November 12, 2011 from 12:00pm – 5:00pm
    All kids are included in this fun-packed day of activities led by our guests Zot Artz – Arts For All. Learn about our magic city while making giant roll-out posters about Miami and the nature that surrounds us.

    Adults $8
    Seniors and Students with ID $7
    Children (6-12) $5
    Children under 6 FREE

    www.mocanomi.org

    Happy Paws Pet Expo
    Where: Bergeron Rodeo Grounds : 4271 Davie Road Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
    When: Saturday, November 12, 2011 from 10:00am – 6:00pm
    Welcome to South Florida’s most diverse and exciting pet lover’s event ever! Happy Paws is a pet-lovers paradise – two-full days of non-stop action and entertainment throughout the day! Pack up the kids and Fido and come on down for a weekend of fun and festivities.

    Admission includes complete access to all areas of the Happy Paws Pet Expo, including the live entertainment and exhibitors area. Additional fees apply for the Doggie Fun Zone, pony rides, face painting, hamster ball, balloons characters, vendor products other services etc. The Bergeron Rodeo Grounds food court offers an array of meals, snacks, deserts and beverages for your enjoyment. Come Early and Stay Late!

    Ramble
    Where: Fairchild Gardens
    When: Friday, November 11th – 13th, 2011 from 9:30am – 4:30pm
    Celebrate seven decades of South Florida history at our 71st Annual Ramble!
    The Ramble is South Florida’s most loved garden party.  Experience the blend of old and new with art, antiques, rare books, a farmers market, the largest plant sale in South Florida, and much more.

    Here is a list of what’s being offered at this year’s Ramble:

    • Plants—With more than 15,000 plants, it is the largest sale of the year in South Florida.
    • Antiques and Collectibles—Fabulous finds for anyone interested in acquiring items of quality, beauty and distinction.
    • Design: Fairchild — Green design and furniture show. More info: http://bit.ly/shsARd
    • Garden & Artist Marketplace— Large selection of garden-related items.  Original paintings, watercolors, photographs, sculptures and ceramics.
    • Old & Rare Books—Thousands of books covering a wide range of subjects including an incredible selection of botanical and art books. Donate books.
    • Delicious Food—Gourmet food trucks, conch fritters, local artisan ice cream and more.
    • Live Music—Enjoy fantastic local and visiting musicians including the unique sights and sounds of the Dutch Waterpoorter Street Organ.
    • Farmer’s Greenmarket—Herb booth, farmers organic produce, fresh baked goods, jams, honey and more.
    • Garden of Chocolate—A world of chocolate from cacao plants to homemade chocolate cookies.
    • Nell’s Tea Garden—Tea service, umbrella tables and ladies in lovely hats serving teas of many flavors.
    • Kid Way—Educational displays, live performances, carnival games, arts and crafts, face painting and more!.
    • Science Trail—Speak to the scientists of Fairchild and learn about what they do. Along the Science Trail on the Mulch Path.

    Wimpy Kid Launch Party
    Where: The Bookstore in the Grove :3399 Virginia St # 620, Coconut Grove, FL 33133
    When: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 @ 6:30pm
    Come and help us launch the next book in the bestselling series! The newest in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series is: Cabin Fever! We’ll be reading from the book and having some fun give-a-ways!
    www.thebookstoreinthegrove.com

    Family Movie Night
    Where: Pinecrest Gardens
    When: Friday, November 18, 2011 @ 7:30pm
    Come one come all to a fabulous time for the entire family including fresh popped popcorn, softdrinks, hot dogs and other delicious snacks.  The featured films will include the latest releases in a safe and magical environment for the younger audience.  Enjoy full theatre amenities…outdoors.  Make it a family tradition on Fridays at Pinecrest Gardens.
    $5 General Admission

    “Thanksgiving” Tree Week
    Where: Miami Childrens Museum
    When: Saturday, November 19th – Wednesday, November 23rd 2011 4:30 p.m.
    Please join MCM in celebrating Thanksgiving by telling us what you are thankful for. We will have our “Thanksgiving” Tree and leaves in the Cone for guests to write what they are thankful for and place it on the tree. We will also having different Thanksgiving activities at 4:30pm each day before thanksgiving.

    Sunday Afternoons of Music – Peter & The Wolf
    Where: UM Gusman Hall : 1314 Coral Gables , FL
    When: Sunday, November 20, 2011 @ 3:00pm
    Enjoyed for so many years by children of all ages, the classic story, Peter & the Wolf, comes to life as the cast of characters are portrayed by instruments of the University of Miami Frost Symphony Orchestra (75 members). Musical selections suited for children, including an introduction to the four families of the orchestra, complete a family tradition that should not be missed. Peter’s adventures will be narrated by our celebrity storyteller Martin Bookspan.
    Grownups $12.00, Children $10.00
    Lap children no charge. Ages 2 and up ticket purchased required.