Miami Family Friendly Weekend Roundup August 9-10

Looking for fun, engaging, and family-friendly events happening this weekend in Miami? From exciting stage musicals to sensory-friendly museum mornings, library storytimes, outdoor yoga, and more—there’s something for every family to enjoy. Check out this comprehensive roundup and plan your weekend!

Saturday, August 9

Tarzan the Stage Musical

Where: Area Stage, 9200 Sunset Drive, Miami, FL 33173
When: 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Details: Use code Mommiami15 for 15% off tickets
More info

Free Family Fun Day

Where: HistoryMiami, 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33130
When: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | FREE

RSVP HERE

Back to School Celebration

Where: Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami, FL 33132
When: All day
Activities:

• Bookmark Making

• Folder Decorating

• School Bus Exploration

• Raising Cane's Backpack Raffle at 1 PM & 3 PM

• MiChiMu Cooking Club from 12 PM – 3 PM

• Interactive Story Time at 2 PM

Sensory-Friendly Saturday — Miami Paradox Museum

Where: Miami Paradox Museum, 146 NW 24th Street, Miami, FL 33127
When: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Details: $10 Admission (50% proceeds benefit charity) — dimmed lights, lowered noise, hands-on fun for neurodiverse guests

Sensory-Friendly Saturday — Miami Children’s Museum

Where: Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami, FL 33132
When: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | FREE

PAMM Free Day with Family Activities

Where: Perez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132
When: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | FREE

Back to School Celebration with Miami Kids Magazine

Where: The Shops at Sunset Place, 5701 Sunset Drive, South Miami, FL 33143
When: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | FREE

Family Day on Aragon

Where: Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134
When: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM | FREE
Includes free outdoor yoga session from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Bring your yoga mat and join the community flow!

Free Family Fun Day at Esplanade at Aventura

Where: Esplanade at Aventura, 20901 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180
When: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM | FREE

Second Saturday Storytime

Where: Bakehouse Art Complex, 561 NW 32nd Street, Miami, FL 33127
When: 12:30 PM
Details: For kids ages 3-8, stories read by actors and artists
Event info & tickets

Miami-Dade County Public Schools Back-to-School Resource Fair

Where: Booker T. Washington Sr. High School, 1200 NW 6th Ave, Miami, FL 33136
When: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | FREE

Back to School Bash

Where: The Underline Urban Gym, 3401 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135
When: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | FREE

Free School & Sports Physicals

Where: Norwood Park, 14425 NW 17th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33169
When: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM | FREE
Parental consent and RSVP required

Twilight Bug Safari, Light Show, Bubble Dance & Screening of A Bug’s Life

Where: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables, FL 33156
When: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
More info & tickets

Back to School & After School Fair – Miami Kids Magazine

Where: The Shops at Sunset Place, 5701 Sunset Drive, South Miami, FL 33143
When: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM | FREE
Details: Free school supplies, face painting, eye exams, and prizes

Splash in the Bay – Back to School Bash

Where: Cutler Ridge Park & Pool, 20100 Old Cutler Rd, Cutler Bay, FL 33189
When: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | FREE
Details: Free backpacks, pool access, water slides, DJ, and lunch

Annual Back to School Bash – Westwind Lakes Park

Where: 6805 SW 152nd Ave, West Kendall, FL 33193
When: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | FREE
Details: Free supplies, games, activities, and services
[Registration info available]

Style Saves Back to School Event

Where: Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139
When: August 9 & 10 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | FREE
Details: Backpacks, supplies, and more
[More Info]

Splash in the Pines

Where: West Pines Soccer Park, 16400 NW 2nd Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33054
When: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | FREE
Details: Fun family event with water activities and more

Miami-Dade Public Library Free Events

• DIY Back-to-School Photo Frame
  Coconut Grove Branch | 2885 McFarlane Rd, Miami, FL 33133
  11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Ages 6–12 | Registration required
  Create your own photo frame to display your first day of school picture. Materials provided.

• Weekend Storytime at the Reef
  Coral Reef Branch | 9211 SW 152nd St, Miami, FL 33157
  10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | All ages
  Stories, songs, and activities for children and families.

• Talking is Teaching – Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
  North Shore Branch | 7500 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33141
  11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Ages 0–5
  Interactive stories and songs for toddlers and caregivers.

• The Culture Carousel: Stories, Activities & More!
  Doral Branch | 10300 NW 58th St, Doral, FL 33178
  12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Ages 6–12 | Registration required
  Learn about different countries’ traditions through stories and games.

• STEAM Sensory-Friendly Activities
  Kendale Lakes Branch | 8220 Kendale Lakes Dr, Miami, FL 33156
  2:30 PM – 4:30 PM | All ages
  Sensory-friendly STEAM activities for the whole family.

• Battle of the Things (Dr. Seuss Inspired)
  Sunset Branch | 6601 Sunset Dr, Miami, FL 33143
  3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Ages 4–8
  Thing One and Thing Two challenge each other in this fun storytime.

• Books with Mowgli (Pelican Harbor Seabird Station Visit)
  Main Library – Children’s Department | 101 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33130
  3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Ages 1+
  Meet Mowgli the Eastern Screech Owl and enjoy a book reading with hands-on activities.

Sunday, August 10

Tarzan the Stage Musical

Where: Area Stage, 9200 Sunset Drive, Miami, FL 33173
When: 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Details: Use code Mommiami15 for 15% off tickets
More info

Discovering Design Free Family Day: Back to School ‘25

Where: Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
When: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | FREE

Mickey & Minnie Celebration

Where: Icy-N-Spicy 9801 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, FL 33025
When: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Meet Mickey & Minnie for an evening of photos, fun, and magical memories!

Storytime at the Mall

When: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The Falls Play area

Miami offers so many wonderful family-friendly activities this weekend, whether you want a calm sensory-friendly morning, creative crafts, outdoor yoga, or exciting theater performances. Grab your calendars, invite your loved ones, and make the most of these enriching and fun experiences around the city!

Don’t forget to share your weekend adventures and tag @momapprovedmiami