May 1-3

Friday May 1

Haitian Heritage Month Kickoff Celebration

Dates: Friday, May 1, 2026, 6:00pm – 10:00pm

Location: Little Haiti Cultural Complex

A free community kickoff event celebrating Haitian Heritage Month and 222 years of Haitian history and global influence. Enjoy an evening of music, food, games, and cultural celebration as part of a month-long series of events honoring Haitian heritage.

Tickets / Info: Free

McLaren Racing Live Miami

Dates: April 29 – May 3, 2026

Location: Regatta Grove

A McLaren race-week activation featuring interactive racing experiences, themed activities, exclusive merchandise, and photo moments. A family-friendly event blending motorsport and gaming culture with waterfront views.

Tickets / Info: Free 

Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix Official Fan Fest

Dates: April 29 – May 3, 2026

Location: Lummus Park

A multi-day beachfront fan festival bringing Formula 1 culture to Miami Beach with live entertainment, DJ sets, racing simulators, show cars, sponsor activations, food and drinks, and interactive fan experiences. A high-energy, open-air celebration alongside race week.

Tickets / Info: Free RSVP here 2 tickets per transaction 

Racing Fan Fest at Wynwood
Dates: April 30 – May 3, 2026
Location: Wynwood Marketplace
A race-week fan festival in Wynwood featuring large viewing screens, racing simulators, food vendors, and a lively crowd atmosphere in the heart of Miami’s art district.
Tickets / Info: Free 

Saturday May 2

Free First Saturdays at Gold Coast Railroad Museum

Dates: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 11:00am – 4:00pm

Location: Gold Coast Railroad Museum

Enjoy a free admission day at the museum featuring train rides, vintage rail cars, model train displays, and Thomas the Tank Engine play tables for younger children. Families are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy in the plaza area.

Tickets / Info: Free admission

Home Depot Kids Workshop

Dates: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 9:00am – 12:00pm

Location: Home Depot (participating locations)

A hands-on monthly workshop where kids ages 5–12 complete a themed building project. Participants get to take home their craft and typically receive a workshop apron and certificate of achievement. A fun, educational DIY activity designed for families.

Tickets / Info: Free

Free Entry to Museums with Bank Card

Dates: Saturday & Sunday 

Location: South Florida Museums

A special museum access program offering free admission to participating South Florida museums for eligible bank cardholders. Visitors can enjoy cultural exhibits, art, science, and history museums across the region depending on participating institutions and program terms.

Tickets / Info: Free with eligible bank card (participating museums and more info here)

Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix Official Fan Fest

Dates: April 29 – May 3, 2026

Location: Lummus Park

A multi-day beachfront fan festival bringing Formula 1 culture to Miami Beach with live entertainment, DJ sets, racing simulators, show cars, sponsor activations, food and drinks, and interactive fan experiences. A high-energy, open-air celebration alongside race week.

Tickets / Info: Free RSVP here 2 tickets per transaction

Racing Fan Fest at Wynwood
Dates: April 30 – May 3, 2026
Location: Wynwood Marketplace
A race-week fan festival in Wynwood featuring large viewing screens, racing simulators, food vendors, and a lively crowd atmosphere in the heart of Miami’s art district.
Tickets / Info: Free

McLaren Racing Live Miami

Dates: April 29 – May 3, 2026

Location: Regatta Grove

A McLaren race-week activation featuring interactive racing experiences, themed activities, exclusive merchandise, and photo moments. A family-friendly event blending motorsport and gaming culture with waterfront views.

Tickets / Info: Free 

Cadillac Formula 1 Team Miami Headquarters Experience

Dates: May 2 – May 3, 2026

Location: Jungle Plaza

An immersive Cadillac F1 team takeover featuring racing simulators, live race viewing, curated music, Miami food vendors, and exclusive merchandise. A high-energy experience blending motorsport, design, and community culture in the Design District.

Tickets / Info: Free 

All Kids Included Family Arts Festival
Dates: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Location: The Moss Center
A free, inclusive arts festival designed for children and families of all abilities. The event features live music and theater performances, interactive art activities, community resources, a rock climbing wall, and outdoor games in a fully accessible environment.
Tickets / Info: Free RSVP required 

Family Fun Day – Literacy Workshop & Storytime (UF Lastinger Center)

Dates: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10:30am

Location: Coral Reef Branch Library

A family literacy-focused event in partnership with the University of Florida Lastinger Center featuring interactive reading activities, storytime, and practical tips for supporting early literacy at home. Registered participants also receive giveaways and a free meal.

Tickets / Info: Free RSVP

CocoKIDS Mother’s Day Storytime
Dates: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10:00am
Location: CocoWalk
A special Mother’s Day edition of CocoKIDS storytime featuring magical tales, giggles, and a sweet morning experience for little ones and their families. Enjoy a cozy storytelling session before the summer break, with the program returning in August. Tickets / Info: FREE

Water Safety Day – Making Waves the Safe Way
Dates: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Pembroke Pines YMCA Aquatic Center
A free community pool event focused on water safety education and fun. Families can enjoy water activities, vendors, giveaways, a live DJ, and food while learning essential water safety skills as part of Broward County’s Water SMART initiative.
Tickets / Info: Free 

Pompano Beach Touch-A-Truck

Dates: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10:00am – 2:00pm

Location: Parks & Recreation | Pompano Beach

A hands-on family event where kids can explore fire trucks, police cars, dump trucks, sanitation vehicles, and more. Includes interactive learning experiences plus a sensory-friendly Zensory Zone Van offering a calming space with fidget tools, weighted blankets, and noise-reduction headphones for those who need a break.

Tickets / Info: Free 

NMB Kids & Kompa Fest

Dates: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 11:00am – 3:00pm

Location: Greynolds Park

A free family-friendly cultural festival featuring live Kompa music, a kids zone, giveaways, food vendors, and community activities. A vibrant outdoor celebration of music, culture, and family fun.

Tickets / Info: Free  RSVP

May Faire at Sunrise School of Miami

Dates: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 11:30am – 4:30pm

Location: Sunrise School of Miami

A community spring festival open to the public featuring music, dancing, games, face painting, artisanal vendors, a puppet show, silent auction, and the traditional Maypole dance. A family-friendly celebration of spring created by students, parents, teachers, and the school community.

Tickets / Info: Free admission RSVP 

Little Vet Adventure
Dates: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Doral Glades Park
A hands-on kids’ experience where children can explore veterinary-themed activities and learn about animal care in a fun, interactive environment designed for young animal lovers.
Tickets / Info: $10 per child 

Doral Social Market
Dates: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: Doral Central Park
A community evening market featuring local vendors, food, shopping, and live entertainment in a family-friendly outdoor setting.

Teddy Bear Picnic
Dates: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10:30am
Location: Helen B. Hoffman Plantation Library
A cozy family storytelling event where kids are invited to bring their favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal, along with a blanket and picnic, for a special outdoor-themed library gathering filled with stories and community fun.
Tickets / Info: Free 

Music Extravaganza at West Ken Lark Park

Dates: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 4:00pm – 8:00pm

Location: West Ken Lark Park, Lauderhill 

A free community evening celebration featuring live music, bounce houses, local vendors, food trucks, and family-friendly entertainment. A high-energy outdoor event designed for all ages to enjoy music, dancing, and community fun.

Tickets / Info: Free

Library events ( All events are FREE unless otherwise stated)

Free Comic Book Day

Dates: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10:00am – 12:00pm

Location: Palm Springs North Branch Library,Coral Reef Branch, Tamiami Branch, most participating branches, just call ahead!

A celebration of Free Comic Book Day where families and comic fans can pick up free comic books (while supplies last) and explore the library’s comic collection available for checkout with a library card. 

Storytime Fun!

Dates: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 11:00am – 12:00pm

Location: Shenandoah Branch Library

An interactive early childhood program featuring stories, silly songs, and craft activities designed for young children ages 3–6. A fun, hands-on literacy experience for families, with craft materials provided while supplies last.

The Magic of Reading
Dates: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 11:30am – 12:30pm
Location: Coconut Grove Branch Library
An interactive, family-friendly magic show with magician Brent Gregory, blending comedy and mind-bending illusions to celebrate reading and literacy for all ages.

Let’s Get Reading – Presented by Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida Troop 2019
Dates: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Location: Westchester Regional Library
A literacy celebration featuring a Dr. Seuss read-aloud, arts and crafts, interactive games, snacks, and a community pajama drive supporting children in need.

Sensory Saturdays: Storytime, STEAM and Playgroup (Presented by ABA Centers of Florida)

Dates: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Location: Coral Reef Branch Library

A sensory-friendly, interactive program featuring stories, songs, movement, and STEAM-based activities designed for children with sensory integration needs and their caregivers. A supportive, inclusive environment focused on learning through play.

Celebrate Comic Book Day with a Craft
Dates: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Location: Concord Branch Library
A hands-on Comic Book Day activity where kids can design their own comic strip and superhero mask while exploring a curated comic book collection for inspiration. All materials are provided for this creative literacy celebration.

GeekFest @ Your Library – Stamped & Printed
Dates: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Location: West Kendall Regional Library
A creative arts-and-crafts workshop where participants design and print their own custom cards using stamps, ink, and imagination. A beginner-friendly creative activity open to teens, families, and adults.

Star Wars Celebration – May the Force Be With You
Dates: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Coral Reef Branch Library
A Star Wars–themed community celebration featuring crafts, games, activities, and themed fun. Guests are encouraged to dress in Star Wars costumes for an immersive, family-friendly fandom experience.

GeekFest @ Your Library – “Tattoo”-ine Parlor
Dates: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Location: West Kendall Regional Library
A Star Wars–themed activity where guests can receive temporary tattoos featuring favorite characters in a fun, family-friendly setting. A playful fandom event for all ages.

Star Wars Celebration – May the 4th Be With You
Dates: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: Kendall Branch Library
A Star Wars–themed celebration featuring a cosplay contest, themed crafts, and a special screening of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (PG). Guests are encouraged to dress in their favorite Star Wars outfits for a fun, interactive fandom experience.

Sunday May 3

Mother’s Day Community Celebration at Playtown
Dates: Sunday, May 3, 2026, 9:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Playtown Museum
A family-friendly Mother’s Day celebration featuring mom-owned small businesses, shopping, food and coffee vendors, raffles, giveaways, and a special meet-and-greet experience with Bluey. A relaxed community event designed to celebrate moms and families.
Tickets / Info: Free entry

Little Haiti Book Festival

Dates: Sunday, May 3, 2026, 11:00am – 7:00pm

Location: Little Haiti Cultural Complex

A daylong cultural and literary festival celebrating Haitian and Haitian diaspora voices through books, storytelling, music, art, and community programming. Presented by Miami Book Fair in partnership with Sosyete Koukouy of Miami, the event features author talks, panels, children’s activities, performances, and interactive cultural experiences highlighting heritage and community connection.

Tickets / Info: Free 

Farmers Market with The Rising Start – Celebration of Inclusion

Dates: Sunday, May 3, 2026, 10:00am – 4:00pm

Location: Coral Reef Park (Palmetto Bay Farmers Market)

A community inclusion-focused farmers market featuring live music, DJ sets, food and drinks, inclusive vendor spaces, and sensory-friendly family activities. Designed to celebrate diversity, connection, and belonging in a welcoming outdoor park setting.

Tickets / Info: Free

Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix Official Fan Fest

Dates: April 29 – May 3, 2026

Location: Lummus Park

A multi-day beachfront fan festival bringing Formula 1 culture to Miami Beach with live entertainment, DJ sets, racing simulators, show cars, sponsor activations, food and drinks, and interactive fan experiences. A high-energy, open-air celebration alongside race week.

Tickets / Info: Free RSVP here 2 tickets per transaction 

Racing Fan Fest at Wynwood
Dates: April 30 – May 3, 2026
Location: Wynwood Marketplace
A race-week fan festival in Wynwood featuring large viewing screens, racing simulators, food vendors, and a lively crowd atmosphere in the heart of Miami’s art district.
Tickets / Info: Free

McLaren Racing Live Miami

Dates: April 29 – May 3, 2026

Location: Regatta Grove

A McLaren race-week activation featuring interactive racing experiences, themed activities, exclusive merchandise, and photo moments. A family-friendly event blending motorsport and gaming culture with waterfront views.

Tickets / Info: Free 

Cadillac Formula 1 Team Miami Headquarters Experience

Dates: May 2 – May 3, 2026

Location: Jungle Plaza

An immersive Cadillac F1 team takeover featuring racing simulators, live race viewing, curated music, Miami food vendors, and exclusive merchandise. A high-energy experience blending motorsport, design, and community culture in the Design District.

Tickets / Info: Free 

Pinecrest Drive-Up Farmer’s Market
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Pinecrest Gardens, Pinecrest, FL
  FREE
Website: https://www.pinecrestgardens.org
Shop fresh produce and local goods in a convenient drive-up format at Pinecrest Gardens.

Palmetto Bay Farmer’s Market
8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Coral Reef Park, Palmetto Bay, FL
FREE
Website: https://www.palmettobay-fl.gov
Browse local vendors and enjoy fresh foods at this community favorite market in Palmetto Bay.

Vizcaya Weekly Farmer’s Market
  9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Miami, FL
FREE
https://www.vizcaya.org
Shop for fresh produce and artisanal goods in the stunning setting of Vizcaya Museum and Gardens.

Lincoln Road Farmer’s Market
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Lincoln Road Mall, Miami Beach, FL
FREE
https://www.miamibeachfl.gov
Enjoy fresh produce, local goods, and community vibes in the heart of Miami Beach.

Farmer’s Market at Village of Merrick Park
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Village of Merrick Park, Coral Gables, FL
FREE
Website: https://www.villageofmerrickpark.com
Discover fresh produce, artisanal foods, and local vendors while enjoying an upscale outdoor shopping experience.

Aventura Farmers Market
  11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Aventura Mall, Aventura, FL
FREE
Website: https://www.aventuramall.com/farmersmarket
Shop local produce, handmade goods, and artisanal foods at this popular indoor-outdoor market.

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