South Florida Family-Friendly Weekend Roundup – November 15-16

Looking for fun things to do with the kids this weekend? Check out these family-friendly events across South Florida!

ALL MONTH LONG 

Superblue Miami: Immersive Art Experiences
📍 1101 Northwest 23rd Street, Miami, FL 33127
🎟 Use code MOMAPPROVED10 for a discount
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FunDimension’s Duckpin Bowling
Indoor play space with arcade games, bumper cars, laser tag, and more
📍 2129 NW 1st Ct, Miami, FL 33127
🎟 Use code MOMAPPROVED10 for a discount
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Egyptian Pharaohs: From Cheops to Ramses II
Immersive experience with 3D reconstructions by Ubisoft
📅 Tue–Thu & Sun: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM | Fri & Sat: 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM
⌛ Duration: ~70 minutes
📍 South Florida PBS, 3401 S. Congress Ave, Boynton Beach, FL
🎟 Use code MOMAPPROVED10 for a discount
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NightGarden at Fairchild
📅 Fri Nov 7, 2025 – Sun Jan 11, 2026 (Sundays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; select additional dates)
🕕 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM | All ages
💲 Adults (11+) $46 | Children (up to 10) $41
📍 Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd, Miami, FL 33156
Walk through a magical garden at night with lights, holograms, sculptures, projections, and music. Enjoy augmented reality with the FairyScope app and a family-friendly dance party.
More info & tickets

Luminosa: A Festival of Lights
📅 Fri Nov 14, 2025 – Sun Jan 4, 2026
📍 Jungle Island, 111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami, FL 33132 | 305-400-7000
🎟 Tickets: BucketListers.com

Christmas Wonderland at Tropical Park
📅 Thu Nov 13, 2025 – Sun Jan 4, 2026
💲 Tickets: $39++ adults | $29++ children (3–12) | 2 & under free
📍 Tropical Park, 7900 SW 40th St, Miami, FL 33155
More info

PAW Patrol Adventure Play – MODS
📍 Museum of Discovery & Science
🕙 10 AM – 5 PM | Included with admission
Join Chase, Marshall, and Skye in interactive, hands-on adventures

Fall at the Farm – Tinez Farms
📍 16405 SW 177th Ave, Miami, FL 33187
📅 September 13 – November 23 | Tue–Sun, 10 AM – 6 PM

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15

Super Dad Saturday
A fun morning of bonding, laughter, Zumbini, crafts, storytime, and a gaming tournament, plus breakfast and lunch included.
🕙 10 AM – 1 PM
📍 North Miami Public Library, 835 NE 132 Street, North Miami, FL 33161
Register here

FREE LEGO Tom the Turkey Build Event
Participating Toys“R”Us at Macy’s locations
🕛 12 PM – 2 PM
Activities: LEGO mini build, coloring, and Geoffrey photo ops
See all locations

Stars Annual Inclusive Fall Festival
🕥 10:30 AM – 1 PM | FREE
📍 Evelyn Greer Park, 8200 SW 124th Street, Pinecrest, FL 33156
More info

The Things Lab & Miami Time Swap – The Moss Center
🕒 3 PM – 6 PM
📍 Cutler Bay
Bring up to 10 gently used items (no clothes) to swap, or make a Pay What You Value donation.

Light Up Dania Beach
Tree lighting, Santa, live music
🕕 6 PM – 9 PM
📍 100 W Dania Beach Blvd

Children’s Festival of the Arts – Young at Art Museum
🕛 12 PM – 4 PM | FREE
📍 8000 W Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL 33388
Celebrate local young artists, explore interactive exhibits, shop artwork, and support creative youth.

Lowes Workshop
🕙 10 AM – Letterbox for Santa

Downtown Doral Arts Festival
🕙 10 AM – 6 PM | FREE
📍 Downtown Doral

3 yr Anniversay of Arepas de María & Kids in Venezuela Toy Drive

📍 Doral Yard

All ages | Families

Enjoy a kids’ show, play areas, live music, magic show, and delicious arepas! En la noche tremenda fiesta de salsa y tambores.

🎁 Must bring one toy to donate for a child in Venezuela.

#GiveMiamiDay & Volunteering Event
Presented in collaboration with @moonlightermiami
📍 The Bass Museum, Miami

Artist in the Spotlight – Historic Seminole Theatre
🕓 4 PM – 9 PM
📍 18 N. Krome Ave., Homestead, FL
Visual arts exhibition and live performances celebrating cultural diversity.

First Annual Fall Crawl – 96th Street, Downtown Miami Shores
🕒 3 PM – 7 PM
Sip, shop, eat, and stroll in the neighborhood.

West Miami Farmers Market
🕘 9 AM – 2 PM
📍 Cooper Park
Local vendors, free activities, family fun

Mommy & Me Resource Fair
🕙 10 AM – 2 PM | FREE
📍 1825 NW 167th St, Miami Gardens, FL
More info

LIBRARY EVENTS – SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15

STEM for Curious Minds – Sponsored by Commissioner Regalado
🕙 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 South Miami Branch
Ages 4–10 | Early Childhood & Children (0–11)
Hands-on science and engineering challenges presented by Sports Konnect.
📞 305-667-6121 | 📧 sandar@mdpls.org

Cooking Up Fry Bread – Celebrate Native American Heritage Month
🕥 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Miami Beach Regional
Ages 6–12 | Tween & Children (6–11)
Learn to make traditional fry bread and a refreshing berry-flavored drink. While supplies last.
📞 305-535-4219 | 📧 capleyb@mdpls.org

YOUmake Miami: Get Tinkering with 3D Design
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 West Kendall Regional – YOUmake
Ages 8+ | Tween, Young Adult, Adults, Older Adults
Beginner-friendly workshop in TinkerCAD and 3D printing. Guardians must assist participants under 11. Registration required.
📞 786-584-4106 | 📧 cortesd@mdpls.org

Storytime Fun!
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Shenandoah Branch
Ages 3–6 | Families
Interactive stories, silly songs, and craft time. Craft materials provided while supplies last.
📞 305-250-4688 | 📧 zunigad@mdpls.org

Family Storytime and Craft
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Main Library – Children's Department
Ages 1+ | Families, Early Childhood & Children (0–11)
Stories, songs, crafts, and playtime for younger kids.
📞 305-375-2665 | 📧 hinzes@mdpls.org

Let Me Tell You a Story: Bilingual Storytime
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Golden Glades Branch
Ages 6–11 | Children
Stories in French/Creole & English. Presented by Lacoupe Joseph Farm Project Inc.
📞 305-787-1544 | 📧 pollasr@mdpls.org

Understanding Together: Down Syndrome & Autism Awareness
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Arcola Lakes Branch
All ages | Families
Learn about Down Syndrome and Autism with resources, Q&A, and community connections. Giveaways and raffles included.
📞 305-694-2707 | 📧 powellk@mdpls.org

Read It, Make It, and Take It
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 North Shore Branch
Ages 6+ | Families, Children (6–11)
Story reading followed by a themed craft to take home.
📞 305-864-5392 | 📧 hallj@mdpls.org

Chess for All – Presented by Regal Chess School
🕐 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 West Kendall Regional
All ages | Families, Children (6–11), Tween, Young Adult, Adults
Chess lessons from ranked master players, plus recreational and tournament matches.
📞 305-385-7135 | 📧 lopezp@mdpls.org

Fall Art Activity
🕐 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 South Miami Branch
Ages 6+ | Families, Children (6–11), Tween
Create a "Wreath of Fall Leaves" with watercolors and other materials. Registration required.
📞 305-667-6121 | 📧 sandar@mdpls.org

Books and Bonding: A Family Resource Event
🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 North Dade Regional
All ages | Families, Early Childhood & Children (0–11)
Storytime with guest readers, hands-on activities, and community resources.
📞 305-625-6424 | 📧 noelp@mdpls.org

Plastic to Purpose – Learn How to Make Plarn
🕑 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Pinecrest Branch
Ages 8–18 | Tween & Young Adult
Upcycle plastic bags into plarn balls to earn community service hours. Donations of clean bags welcome.
📞 305-668-4571

Local Author Series: Storytime with Karina Villamizar – “Will You Be My Friend?”
🕑 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Hialeah Gardens Branch
Ages 3+ | Families
Celebrate Miami Book Month with a reading about friendship and inclusivity. Registration required.
📞 305-820-8520 | 📧 ruizo@mdpls.org

Family Movie Matinee – Mufasa: The Lion King (PG)
🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Naranja Branch
Ages 5+ | Families, Tween, Young Adult, Children (6–11)
Enjoy an afternoon movie adventure with the Lion King family.
📞 305-242-2290 | 📧 gonzalezmi@mdpls.org

Friendsgiving Card Night
🕓 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 West Flagler Branch
Ages 8–18 | Tween & Young Adult
Card games, food, laughter, and friendly competition.
📞 305-442-8710 | 📧 muniasm@mdpls.org

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16

Miami Children’s Museum – Winter Wonderland Sock Skating
Sock Skating Rink Grand Opening: 10 AM
Winter Wonder Lab: 1 PM & 3 PM
Lost Pirate Show: 12:30 PM & 4 PM
Winter Sensory Bins: 1:30 PM & 4:30 PM

Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops
📅 Nov 2 – Dec 24, 2025 | FREE (Reservations required for free photos)
📍 Dania Beach: 200 Gulf Stream Way | Miami: 11551 NW 12th St
Activities: Santa photo, crafts, games, remote-control trucks, Lincoln Logs, and more
Reserve your photo spot

Give Miami Festival
🎶 FREE | 🕗 8 AM – 1 PM
📍 Maurice A. Ferre Park
Festival performances, nonprofit showcases, local food trucks, and family activities
RSVP here

Free Salute to Veterans Concert – The Miami Sousa Band
🕓 4 PM | FREE
📍 First United Methodist Church of Coral Gables

Sunday Farmers Markets

• Palmetto Bay Farmers Market – Coral Reef Park, 8:30 AM – 3 PM

• Vizcaya Village Farmers Market – Vizcaya Museum, 9 AM – 2 PM

• Pinecrest Farmers Market – Pinecrest Gardens, 9 AM – 2 PM