Miami Kidz

Category: Events

  • Pumpkin Patches & Halloween Events

    Pumpkin Patches

    Poinciana United Methodist Church
    Address: 300 N. Royal Poinciana Blvd, Miami Springs, FL 33166
    Phone: (305) 888-0641
    October 15 – October 30, 2009
    Pumpkin Patch hours: Mon.-Sat. 10am-8pm  & Sun. 1pm-5pm
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    Miami Lakes United Methodist Church
    Address:14800 NW 67th Ave. , Miami Lakes, FL 33014
    Phone: 305-821-7274
    Pumpkin Patch hours: October 9 – 31, 2010 10am – 9pm
    Fresh Food Market: Saturday, October 23, 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
    Picnic-in-the-Patch: Saturday, October 23, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
    6:00 pm – Pumpkin carving demonstration
    6:30 pm – Magician
    7:00 pm – Movie
    Craft Show: Saturday, October 30, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
    Fall Festival: Saturday, October 30, 4:00 – 7:00 pm
    Pony rides, crafts, face painters, slide, fire truck, petting zoo, games, music and food
    7:00 pm – Movie
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    Flamingo Road Nursery
    Address: 1655 Flamingo Rd., Davie, FL 33325
    Phone: (954) 476-7878
    Pumpkin Patch hours: Mon – Fri 8am – 6pm
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    Schedule of Activities

    The Little Farm Pumpkin Patch
    Where: The Little Farm
    When: October 9 – 31, 2010
    Mon-Fri 3-7 PM
    Sat & Sun 10AM-7PM
    Pumpkins, pony rides,petting farm & scarecrow kits
    NO ENTRY FEE,NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
    PUMPKINS: $4- $24
    PONY RIDES:$2
    PETTING FARM:$3
    SCARECROW KITS / HARVEST DECOR:$2 -$25
    REFRESHMENTS: $1

    Halloween Events

    Track or Treat: Free Event
    Where: Evelyn Greer Park: 8200 SW 124th St, Miami, FL 33156
    When: Sunday, October 31, 2010, from 5p.m. – 7p.m.
    Track or Treat is a safe and healthy alternative to the traditional door to door trick or treating. Visit some of Miami-Dade Monster Merchants around the track who will be giving away treats and fun goodies to all ghosts, goblins and friends. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and should come prepared with a trick or treating bag. Enjoy the festivities including a bounce house and a haunted house.
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    A Spooky Symphony : Free Family Fun Event
    Where:The Olympia Theater at The Gusman Center for the Performing Arts, 174 East Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33131
    When: Sunday, October 24, 2010 @ 4:00pm
    “A Spooky Symphony”, featuring the most beautiful scary music you’ve ever heard by The Greater Miami Youth Symphony and the Alhambra Orchestra, is a free Halloween family concert featuring excerpts from Symphonie Fantastique, The Three-Cornered Hat and other classical pieces, plus music from Lord of the Rings and Phantom of the Opera.
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    Not-So-Scary Halloween Family Bash
    Where: Miami Children’s Museum
    When: Sunday, October 24, 2010 @ 1:00pm – 6:00pm
    Get ready to be SPOOKED! Whether families trick or treat their way around the Museum’s 14 galleries, brave the haunted house, test their knowledge in the mad scientist lab or create crazed crafts, families are bound to have a BEWITCHING time!  All funds raised for the event will directly support MCM’s scholarship program, ensuring the highest quality educational and arts programming for South Florida’s youth and families.
    $40 per person (children and adults)

    Halloween Spooktacular
    Where: Jungle Island
    When: Saturday& Sunday, October 30 & 31, 2010
    Costume Contest daily; Trick-or Treat Knock Knock Stations; Live Entertainment; Scarecrow Contest Display and much more spooktacular fun!
    Adults & Kids $15
    Kids in full costume $ 10

    Monster Splash 2010 @ Miami Seaquarium
    Where: Miami Seaquarium: 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway Key Biscayne, FL 33149
    When: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, October 29 – 31, 2010 @ 5:00pm – 11:00pm
    Ticket Prices
    $24.95 10 & up
    $19.95 3-9
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    For young ghosts and goblins:
    Trick or treating
    spooky stroll through “Frightening Forest”
    Pirate Skeleton Walk
    Little Monster Play Area

    For older scare seekers:
    Unlimited carnival rides
    2 haunted houses included “Buried Alive”
    Live DJ , games and food

    Spooktober at the Zoo
    Where: Metro Zoo
    Zoo Boo: October 30 & 31, 2010 @ 11:00am – 4:00pm
    Price of event: Included with entrance fee
    Trick or treating for kids 12 and under
    Costume Contests
    Zoo animals receive Halloween treats
    Music & games with Radio Disney and Coast 97.3!

    Spooky Zoo Nights: October 29 & 30, 2010 @ 7:00pm – 11:00pm
    Price of event: $10.95 & $9.95 for zoo members
    Dr.Wilde’s Creepy House, a haunted house
    Spooky tram rides
    Ghoulish carousel rides
    Chilling story-telling around a fire pit

  • September Events

    Oopa Baby Collection Trunk Show
    Where: Cafe Bambini
    When: Tuesday, September 21 & Wednesday, September 22, 2010 @ 4:00 – 6:00pm
    You are invited to a friends and family special trunk showing of the new OOPA BABY COLLECTION!!!
    Enjoy a free glass of wine while you shop!! Free giveaways!

    Disney On Ice
    Where: American Airlines Arena
    When: Wednesday, September 22 – Sunday, September 26, 2010
    Buy tickets here
    A touring ice show –Disney on Ice – is a great show that has been very well received at all places of performance. A show produced by Feld Entertainment under agreement with our very own Walt Disney Company. This show was mainly targeted at children but has been appreciated by children and adults alike. The figure skaters have performed their parts with such beauty and grace that it is sure to leave one spell-bound. The show has been a hit in countries like South America, North America, Australia and Europe. The lovely costumes and the elaborate sets add to the glamour of the show and is a great way to spend a lovely evening. The show promises to be a memorable experience with all your favourite Disney cartoon characters brought to life by the lovely figure skaters.

    Storytime @ Barnes & Noble: West Kendal
    Where: Barnes & Noble West Kendall – 12405 N Kendall Drive, Miami, FL 33186
    When: Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 11:00 am
    Storytime @ Barnes & Noble

    Kids Health with Dr. Joe Accurso
    Where: Whole Foods Market: Pinecrest : 11701 S. Dixie Hwy , Pinecrest, FL 33156
    When: Thursday, September 23rd @ 7:00 – 8:00pm
    Going back to school is stressful for parents and children. Join Dr. Joe Accurso of The Abundant Life Wellness Center for this informative lecture with Q & A designed to help you get the kids off to a healthy start this school year. Seating is limited – please pre-register at Customer Service.

    Healthy Lunchbox Class
    Where: Whole Foods Market: Pinecrest : 11701 S. Dixie Hwy , Pinecrest, FL 33156
    When : Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 11:00am – noon
    Striving to ensure your kids get the best nutrition from their school lunch? Join Chef Adri Garcia, as she guides us in the fine art of a packing a lunchbox full of foods that are good for young bodies and yummie to eat! Space is limited, please pre-register at customer service.

    Family Fun Days
    Where: The Little Farm
    When: Saturday and Sunday. September 25 & 26 2010 @ 10:00am to 12:00pm
    Open to the public twice monthly 10AM for approximately 2 hours. Pony Rides, Petting Farm, Tour of the Butterfly Garden and Farm. No reservations required. Bring the camera & don’t be late for the fun!
    Admission : $8 per person , cash only

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  • December Events

    Aventura Mall – Holiday Kids Train Rides & Pictures with Santa
    Where: Aventura Mall
    When: November 1 – January 3, Center Court
    Rides are 1 ticket for $2.00, 4 tickets for $6.00 or 9 tickets for $12.00 and 15 tickets for $20.00.
    www.aventuramall.com

    Family Photos with Santa @ Dolphin Mall
    Where: Dolphin Mall
    When: Now through December 24th for family photos.
    Sunday – Thursday: 12 pm – 9 pm
    Friday & Saturday: 12 pm – 10 pm
    www.shopdolphinmall.com

    ArtKids at Art Basel Miami Beach
    Where: Miami Children’s Museum
    When: Thursday, December 3rd through Saturday, December 5th, 2009 @ 12:00 – 8:00pm & Sunday, December 6th @ 12:00 – 6:00pm
    For the sixth consecutive year, Miami Children’s Museum is proud to present ArtKids at Art Basel Miami Beach. From mixed media to building blocks beyond, a variety of art exploration stations will be available for budding young artists to create their own original works of art. Art Kids welcomes children ages 4 – 12 to stay in the room for up to 4 hours at a time; children younger than 4 may also visit with a caretaker. Art Kids is supervised and staffed by Miami Children’s Museum employees, volunteers, and selected artists. Advanced registration is highly recommended, as space is limited. Registration forms can be found at www.miamichildrensmuseum.org. Either sign up online or fax the form to 305-373-5431.

    Tree Lighting Ceremony
    Where: Deering Estate
    When: Friday, December 4, 2009 @ 7:00pm
    The Deering Estate kicks off their Holiday Season of Events with the 3rd annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in the Courtyard. Children can participate in the lighting of the tree in the historic Stone House Ballroom.
    Free with admission to the estate

    Fabulous First Friday
    Where: Miami Science Museum
    When: Friday, December 4, 2009 @ 7:00pm – Midnight
    Join us for an evening of laser lights, stars, and more.
    Stop by our NEW Members Only Lounge (from 6:30 to 8:30PM) for light refreshments and snacks!
    Free Planetarium Star Show (7:30pm) and rooftop observatory viewing (8:30pm – 10pm, weather permitting.)
    Later in the evening, check out Miami Science Museum’s Famous Laser Shows in the Planetarium.
    7:00pm: Kids of the Future laser Party
    9:00pm: The Doors
    10:00pm: Pink Floyd: Animals
    11:00pm: Radiohead
    Midnight: Pink Floyd: Best of the Wall
    Laser Show Admission: $4.00 children – $7.00 adults
    www.miamisci.org

    Family Fundays on Sundays at Fairchild
    Where: Fairchild Gardens
    When: Sunday, December 6,2009 @ 12:00pm – 400pm
    Chasing Tales Improv Troupe will perform at 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. in the Visitor Center Ballroom.
    Make a bird feeder and hang it from a tree in your yard. Birds need holiday treats too!
    There will be face painting for the kids!
    Take a holiday nature walk and learn about plants for the season, at 1:30 and 3:30.

    Christmas in the Garden – Holiday Craft Fair
    Where: The Kampong Garden
    When: Sunday, December 6, 2009 @ 9:30am – 3:3-pm
    Gifts Galore, Baked Goods, Produce, Cut Flowers, Music, Ono Grinds, Complimentary Mini-Massages, Shave Ice & Fun Activities for the Keiki

    Winterfest
    Where:Village Green Park
    When: Saturday, December 6, 2009 @ 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm
    Contact: Community Center Front Desk
    Phone: (305) 365-8900

    Story-time with Santa
    Where: Deering Estate
    When: Saturday December 12th & Saturday December 19th @ 10:00am – 12:00pm
    The Deering Estate welcomes guests of all ages for story time with Santa. Mr. Claus will be reading some classic holiday stories next to the enchanting Christmas Tree in the Stone House Ballroom. Children can have their picture professionally taken with Santa for an additional fee or parents can bring their own cameras and take their own photos for free.
    Free with admission to the estate

    Second Saturdays are FREE for Families
    Where:Miami Art Museum
    When: Saturday, December 12,2009 @ 1:00pm – 4:00pm
    On Be amazed by art interacting with the actual gallery area and come up with your own workshop piece which may incorporate your wall or floor at home.
    www.miamiartmuseum.org

    Annie Jr.
    Where: Miami Science Museum
    When: December 18-19 at 8pm and 19-20 at 2pm
    This Holiday season, the Miami Science Museum welcomes The Theatre Institute of South Florida as they present Annie Jr., based on the Tribune Media Service Comic Strip, “Little Orphan Annie”.Eleven-year-old Annie has been living in an orphanage her whole life run by cruel Miss Hannigan.  Great family musical for all ages!
    Annie Jr. will run from December 18-19 at 8pm and 19-20 at 2pm at the Miami Science Museum Theatre located at 3280 S Miami Ave.
    Admission:
    Online for $12.00
    At the door for $20.00
    For more information please call TTI at 786-350-4165 or Miami Science Museum at 305-646-4200.

    Holiday Nights with Wild Lights
    Where: Miami Metro Zoo
    When: November 27 – December 20, 2009 @ 7:00pm – 11:00pm
    Miami Metrozoo will open for 12 nights for a special holiday display of bright animal shaped lights and Flore de Lisa’s Winter Wonderland with the Festival of Trees. Holiday favorites like hot chocolate, holiday songs and more will make this the family gathering place of the season. Admission is $7.95 + tax for adults, $5.95 + tax for children (3 – 12) and $1 off for ZSF members.
    www.miamimetrozoo.com

    Winter Camp – Science Wonderland!
    Where: Miami Science Museum
    When: December 21 – 24, 2009
    Calling all young scientists! See and touch real fossils, build and launch your own rocket, perform electrifying experiments, and get up close to live animals. The Museum’s exhibits, Planetarium, and Wildlife Center are yours to explore and enjoy for three full days of science and fun!
    For more information: www.miamisci.org/www/wintercamp

    Winter Nights & Lights
    Where: Miami Seaquarium
    When: December 19 – January 2, 2009 , daily 9:30am – 8:00pm
    Miami Seaquarium will transform into a Winter Wonderland for its annual Winter Nights & Lights Celebration from December 19 through January 2, 2010. Complete with nightly snowfall, a Kids Winterfest, extended park hours and Holiday themed shows and exhibits, Winter Nights & Lights, will light up the Holidays with colorfully illuminated sculptures of reef fish, flamingos, dolphins, seals, sea lions, killer whales and other marine friends.The annual event will start at 9:30 a.m. daily and run through 8 p.m. except for December 24, 25 and 31, 2009 when the park will close at 6:00 p.m.