Miami Family-Friendly Weekend Roundup: May 1st–4th

Miami Family-Friendly Weekend Roundup: May 1st–4th

Looking for family-friendly fun this weekend in Miami? Whether you’re in the mood for a hands-on festival, a quiet museum stroll, or an action-packed indoor play spot, we’ve rounded up the best events and activities happening from Wednesday, May 1st through Saturday, May 4th. Best of all—many are free or budget-friendly! Scroll through for one-time events, weekend-long outings, and hidden gems across the city.

🌟 All Weekend Long

🏰 Indoor Fun (Great for Rainy Days or Hot Afternoons!)

• Playpod – Interactive, clean play space for little ones

• Diver Mansion – Multisensory play maze in Wynwood

• Kids Empire – Wall-to-wall fun for all ages

• Just 4 Fun – Toddler-friendly indoor playground in Kendall

• Beyond Town – Mini town play area designed for imaginative role play

🦖 Museums & Zoos

• Zoo Miami – Dino Among Us exhibit is roaring into town!
  🎟 Get Tickets Here

• Paradox Experience Miami – Mind-bending illusions the whole family will love
  🎟 Get Tickets Here

• Superblue Miami – Immersive, Insta-worthy art experiences
  🎟 Get Tickets Here
  💸 Use code MOMAPPROVED10 for 10% off!

• Free Museum Entry with Bank of America or Merrill Card
  🏛️ Present your card for free general admission at select South Florida museums (May 4–5 only)

• Gold Coast Railroad Museum – Free First Saturday
  📅 Saturday, May 4 | 🕙 10 AM–4 PM | FREE Admission

🎉 Featured Events

🏎️ Racing Fan Fest at Wynwood Marketplace

📅 May 1–4
📍 Wynwood Marketplace
Celebrate Miami Race Week with this FREE off-track fan festival packed with interactive exhibits, racing simulators, live music, and food trucks.
🎟 Grab Free Tickets

🚆 Tri-Rail Ride & Play Day + Museum Deals

📅 Saturday, May 3
Ride for just $5 all day and enjoy major museum discounts! PLUS meet Conductor George Green and other characters at select stations from 12–2 PM.

🎟️ Show your Tri-Rail ticket or EASY Card at these spots:

• PAMM – Free Admission

• Black Police Precinct Museum – Free Admission

• Opa-locka Heritage Journey – Free tote (first 50), 15% off at JuiceDefined

• Museum of Discovery & Science – $2 off

• History Fort Lauderdale – BOGO Admission

• Cox Science Center – BOGO Admission (up to 4)

• Palm Beach Zoo – 20% off

📍 Character Appearances:

• MiamiCentral

• Opa-locka

• Fort Lauderdale

• West Palm Beach

🎭 All Kids Included Family Arts Festival

📅 May 3 | 🕙 10 AM–3 PM
📍 The Moss Center
A FREE inclusive celebration of the arts for children of all ages and abilities, including performances, sensory-friendly fun, and hands-on creative stations.

🔧 Maker Faire Miami

📅 May 3 & 4 | 🕙 10 AM–5 PM
📍 Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Hands-on innovation meets natural beauty at this exciting family event. Tinker, build, explore, and discover together!
📍 10901 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables

📚 Little Haiti Book Festival

📅 May 4 | 🕟 3:30 PM
📍 Little Haiti Cultural Complex
Celebrate Haitian culture with storytelling, authors, crafts, and music at this FREE and vibrant community gathering.

🍽 Miami Children’s Museum – Breakfast & Peanuts Meet & Greet

📅 Sunday, May 4 | 🕘 9–10:30 AM
Fuel up with a family breakfast and enjoy a special character appearance from the beloved Peanuts gang.

🌸 Doral Mother’s Day Artisan Market

📅 May 3 | 🕓 4–9 PM
📍 Downtown Doral Park
Free entry and family vibes! Shop local, snack, and enjoy outdoor entertainment perfect for a pre-Mother’s Day outing.

🌊 Water Lantern Festival

📅 May 3
📍 Tropical Park
This beautiful nighttime event allows families to decorate and release glowing lanterns across the water—an unforgettable way to spend a Miami evening.
🎟 [Tickets available on event site]

✨ Have fun, Miami families! Be sure to tag @momapprovedmiami in your adventures this weekend and share this guide with a fellow parent looking for something new to do. Let the weekend memories begin!