Miami Family Friendly Weekend Roundup July 12-13

Family Fun in Miami This Weekend: July 12–13

Looking for free and fun family activities in Miami this weekend? I’ve rounded up the best events happening around the city, from museum days and storytimes to farmers markets and sensory-friendly experiences. Here’s your go-to guide for making the most of the weekend with kids!

🎟️ All Weekend Long

Zoo Miami – Dino Among Us Exhibit
Explore life-sized dinosaur sculptures throughout Zoo Miami.
🎟️ Get tickets here

Superblue Miami
📍 1101 NW 23rd St, Miami, FL 33127
✨ Use code MOMAPPROVED10 for 10% off
🎟️ Buy Tickets

🗓️ Saturday, July 12

Free Family Fun Day
📍 HistoryMiami Museum
🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | FREE
More info

The Annual Mango Festival (July 12 & 13)
📍 Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Use code MANGO20 for 20% off adult admission
More info

Shrek the Musical
📍 Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theater, Coral Gables
🕑 2:00 PM
Use code SWAMPFAMILY to get 1 FREE ticket with purchase of 3
🎟️ Buy Tickets

Inclusive Play Date – Sensory Friendly Performance
🎨 Arts & Crafts, 🍪 Cookies & Coffee, 📸 Cast Meet & Greet
📍 201 SW 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale
🕙 10:00 AM
More info

Sensory Friendly Saturday
📍 Miami Children's Museum
🕘 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | FREE
RSVP here

JCPenney Kid Zone
🎨 Free craft activity & in-store coupon
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
More info

PAMM Free Family Day
📍 Pérez Art Museum Miami
🕚 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | FREE

Family Fest Miami – The Passing Zone
📍 Knight Concert Hall
Check the schedule for details!

Family Day on Aragon
📍 Coral Gables Museum
🕛 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM | FREE

Second Saturday Storytime
📍 Bakehouse Art Complex
🕧 12:30 PM | FREE
RSVP

Sensory Friendly Saturday at Paradox Museum
🕘 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
More info

📚 Free Library Events – Saturday, July 12

Wildlife Show – Key Biscayne Branch
🕙 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
🐾 Meet friendly animals with a professional trainer

Weekend Storytime – Coral Reef Branch
🕥 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
📖 Fun stories and songs for the whole family

Talking is Teaching – North Shore Branch
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🎶 Songs and storytelling for toddlers and caregivers

Family Storytime and Craft – Main Library
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🎨 Stories followed by creative crafts and playtime

Common Objects Music Activity – Miami Beach Regional
🕛 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
🌍 Create instruments inspired by world cultures

Touch the Bay – Doral Branch
🕐 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
🐚 Learn about Biscayne Bay’s ecosystem with a touch tank

Color Your World Magic Show – Model City Branch
🕒 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🎩 A high-energy, family-friendly magic performance

Wildlife Show – Country Walk Branch
🕒 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🦎 Another chance to see incredible animals up close

Circus Show – Main Library Auditorium
🕒 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🎪 Acrobatics, juggling, hula hooping & circus fun for all ages

Drumming for Everyone – Kendall Branch
🕒 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🥁 Hands-on percussion and rhythm experience

Summer of STEAM: Light It Up – Pinecrest Branch
🕞 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
💡 Make paper circuits and learn how electricity works

Cartooning 101 – Miami Springs Branch
🕞 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
🎨 Learn how to draw expressive cartoon characters

🛍️ Sunday, July 13

The Annual Mango Festival (Day 2)
📍 Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🎟️ Use code MANGO20 for 20% off adult admission
Details

🥕 Sunday Farmers Markets

• Palmetto Bay Farmer's Market – Coral Reef Park | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM

• Vizcaya Weekly Farmers Market – Vizcaya Museum | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

• Pinecrest Farmers Market – Pinecrest Gardens | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

• Vizcaya Village Market – Vizcaya Museum | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

• Lincoln Road Farmer's Market – Miami Beach | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Merrick Park Farmer's Market – Village of Merrick Park | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Make it a weekend full of sunshine, stories, and smiles! Be sure to follow @MomApprovedMiami for more family-friendly fun across South Florida 🌴💛