September 6–7

Looking for family fun in South Florida this weekend? From free museum days and storytimes to nature walks and festivals, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Here’s your roundup of family-friendly events happening Saturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7, 2025.

🌟 Saturday, September 6

• Free Entry with Bank of America Card
  All Day | FREE | Participating Museums

• Gold Coast Railroad Museum – Free First Saturday
  ⏰ 10:00 am–4:00 pm | FREE
  Gold Coast Railroad Museum

• Family Day at The Frank (Pembroke Pines)
  ⏰ 11:00 am–1:00 pm | FREE
  Enjoy storytime, self-led art activities, and an exhibition-themed scavenger hunt.
  The Frank Art Gallery

• Grandparents Weekend at Miami Children’s Museum
  ⏰ 10:00 am–6:00 pm | Admission required
  Create lasting memories with grandma and grandpa. Families can enjoy chair yoga, easel painting, outdoor bubble play, interactive storytime, and creative frame decorating.
  Miami Children’s Museum

• MOCA MiniMakers: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
  ⏰ 2:00 pm–4:00 pm | FREE with RSVP
  A family workshop inspired by artist Aurora Molina. Kids will learn weaving techniques while celebrating Hispanic culture through hands-on creativity.
  Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami

• Free Trees for Miami-Dade Residents
  ⏰ 8:30 am–11:30 am | FREE
  Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center

• Trolling in the Garden – Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
  ⏰ 10:00 am–5:00 pm | $24.95 adults; $11.95 kids (ages 3–11)
  An enchanting adventure featuring whimsical riddles, hidden trolls, and magical surprises among the lush gardens. Perfect for all ages.
  Fairchild Garden

• Homestead Community Health & Wellness Fair
  ⏰ 10:00 am–2:00 pm | FREE
  Connect with local resources and family wellness programs.

• Zoo Miami Farmers’ Market
  ⏰ 10:00 am–5:00 pm | FREE to attend
  Local vendors and farm-fresh finds every first Saturday.
  Zoo Miami

• My Doll & Me’s 1st Nature Walk & Tea Party (Doral)
  ⏰ 10:30 am–12:00 pm | Ages 3–8 | Ticket required
  Kids bring their favorite doll for a guided walk in nature followed by a sweet tea party.
  Eventbrite Registration

• Zooming in on Nature at Fern Forest
  ⏰ 10:00 am–11:00 am | $5/person
  Intro photography walk led by a naturalist. Call 954-357-5198 to register.

• Summer Open Fishing Fun (Miami Lakes Optimist Park)
  ⏰ 9:00 am | FREE
  Bait, poles, and safety vests provided.
  Eventbrite Info

• Nature Tots at Arch Creek Park
  ⏰ 10:00 am | $7/child (includes caregiver)
  This week’s theme: National Hispanic Heritage Month. Includes crafts, storytime, and scavenger hunts.
  Miami-Dade Parks Registration

• DIY Workshops for Kids at Home Depot
  ⏰ 9:00 am–12:00 pm | FREE
  Register Online

• Founders Day Weekend (Miami Black Police Precinct Museum)
  ⏰ 11:00 am–3:00 pm | FREE
  Celebrate with special tours, music, and a community cookout.
  Event Info

📚 Miami-Dade Public Library Events (Free)

All library programs run on Saturday, September 6 at the times listed:

• Toddler Storytime – 11:00 am | North Shore Branch

• Family Storytime & Craft – 11:00 am | Main Library

• Crafts for Kids – 11:00 am | South Shore Branch

• Bilingual Storytime (French/Creole & English) – 11:00 am | Golden Glades Branch

• Owl Night Scene Craft – 11:00 am | Coconut Grove Branch (registration required)

• Culture Carousel: Stories & Activities – 12:00 pm | Doral Branch (registration required)

• Nintendo Switch Gaming Hour – 12:00 pm | South Miami Branch

• Hispanic Heritage Craft & Movie: Book of Life – 2:00 pm–5:00 pm | Kendall Branch

• STEM Saturday – 2:00 pm–3:30 pm | Miami Lakes Branch

• STEAM Adventures – 2:30 pm–3:30 pm | West Kendall Regional

🌟 Sunday, September 7

🎨 Free & Special Museum Days

• Free Entry with Bank of America Card
  All Day | FREE | Participating Museums

• Grandparents Weekend at Miami Children’s Museum
  ⏰ 10:00 am–6:00 pm | Admission required
  Special programming with crafts, yoga, storytime, and outdoor play.
  Miami Children’s Museum

• Free Magic Show at The Yard – Abracadabra!
  ⏰ 1:30 pm–3:00 pm | FREE
  A family-friendly magic show filled with illusions, laughs, and community vibes.
  The Doral Yard

• Storytime in the Children’s Garden – Flamingo Gardens
  ⏰ 12:30 pm–1:30 pm | Admission required
  Stories and interactive fun surrounded by nature.
  Flamingo Gardens

Farmers’ Markets

• Palmetto Bay Farmer’s Market – 8:30 am–3:00 pm | FREE | Coral Reef Park

• Vizcaya Village Farmers Market – 9:00 am–2:00 pm | FREE | Vizcaya Village

• Pinecrest Farmers Market – 9:00 am–2:00 pm | FREE | Pinecrest Gardens