South Florida Family-Friendly Weekend Roundup – November 22-23

November 22–23

Looking for something fun to do with the kids this weekend? I’ve got you covered moms!
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All Month Long Events

Superblue Miami: Immersive Art Experiences
📍 1101 Northwest 23rd Street, Miami, FL 33127
⌛ Immersive art experience, all month long
Use code MOMAPPROVED10 for a discount.
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FunDimension’s Duckpin Bowling
📍 2129 NW 1st Ct, Miami, FL 33127
⌛ Indoor play space with arcade games, bumper cars, laser tag & more
Use code MOMAPPROVED10 for a discount.
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Egyptian Pharaohs: From Cheops to Ramses II
📍 South Florida PBS, 3401 S. Congress Ave, Boynton Beach
⌛ About 70 min experience
Use code MOMAPPROVED10 for a discount.
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NightGarden at Fairchild
📍 Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd, Miami, FL 33156
⌛ Evening walk-through experience with lights, holograms & music, Nov 7 – Jan 11
🎟 Adults (11+) $46 | Children (up to 10) $41
Buy tickets

Luminosa: A Festival of Lights
📍 Jungle Island, 111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami, FL 33132
⌛ Outdoor festival of lights, music & displays, Nov 14 – Jan 4
Tickets: BucketListers.com

Christmas Wonderland at Tropical Park
📍 Tropical Park, 7900 SW 40th St, Miami, FL 33155
⌛ Holiday festival with décor, activities & shows, Nov 13 – Jan 4
🎟 Tickets start at $39 adults | $29 children (3–12) | 2 & under free
More info

PAW Patrol Adventure Play – MODS
📍 Museum of Discovery & Science, Fort Lauderdale
⌛ 10 AM – 5 PM, interactive adventures with Chase, Marshall & Skye
Included with museum admission

Berry Farms Winter Festival
📍 The Berry Farms, 13720 SW 216th Street, Miami, FL 33170
⌛ Family-friendly winter festival with holiday activities, Nov 21 – Jan 4
More info

Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops
📍 Dania Beach: 200 Gulf Stream Way | Miami: 11551 NW 12th St, Miami
⌛ FREE photo with Santa & holiday activities, Nov 2 – Dec 24
Reservation required for free photo
Reserve your spot

Lantern & Lights Safari Nights
📍 Lion Country Safari, 2003 Lion Country Safari Rd
⌛ 60+ illuminated displays, swings, tunnels, Nov 1 – Jan 18
More info

Zoo Lights Miami
📍 Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152 St
⌛ Walk-through lights & themed nights, select nights Nov 21 – Dec 30
More info

Holiday Fantasy of Lights
📍 Tradewinds Park
⌛ 3-mile drive-through animated light show, Nov 14 – Jan 23
More info

Saturday, November 22, 2025

Miami Book Fair Street Fair
📍 Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus
⌛ 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM, $5–12 | Kids alley & fun events

City of Miami Fire-Rescue: Fire Expo & Festival
📍 Regatta Park
⌛ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM | FREE

Lincoln Road Tree Lighting Ceremony
📍 Lincoln Road Mall at Euclid Ave Oval, Miami Beach
⌛ 7:00 PM | FREE

Holiday Bazaar
📍 Downtown Doral Park, 8395 NW 53 St
⌛ 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Outdoor artisan market
More info

Bayfront Park Christmas Tree Lighting
📍 Bayfront Park, 301 Biscayne Blvd
⌛ 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Santa, bounce houses, DJ, movie night, food trucks
More info

Brunch with Santa
📍 Dadeland Mall
⌛ 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Parade & activities 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

40th Annual Festival of Lights
📍 Main Street, Miami Lakes
⌛ 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Entertainment, food & tree lighting at 6:30 PM

Winter Wonderland Opening Day
📍 Losner Park, 104 N Krome Ave, Homestead
⌛ 5:00 PM | Holiday lights opening
More info

Orange Bowl Family Fall Fest
📍 Harris Field Park, 1034 NE 8 St
⌛ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Kids zone, giveaways

Town of Davie Holiday Craft Fair
📍 Bergeron Rodeo Grounds
⌛ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Family-friendly craft fair

Light Up Milk
📍 601 Dr MLK Blvd, Pompano Blvd
⌛ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Tree Lighting at Promenade
📍 4467 Lyons Rd, Coconut Creek
⌛ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Harvest in Miami
📍 Miami Dade County Fair Expo, SW 109 Ave
⌛ Kids free, adults $5

A Charlie Brown Christmas Concert
📍 Moss Center
⌛ 5:00 PM & 7:30 PM | Interactive jazz concert featuring Vince Guaraldi music
More info

A Wonderful Life Holiday Parade
📍 NW 46 Ave → Plantation City Hall
⌛ 9:00 AM

Weston Town Center: Los Parranderos con sus Gaitas Venezolanas
📍 Weston Town Center
⌛ 7:00 PM

Camelot Days Medieval Festival
📍 TY Park, 3300 N. Park Rd, Hollywood, FL
⌛ 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Library events:

Minecraft: Sandcastle Contest
📍 Fairlawn Branch
⌛ 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Ages 7–13
Join the Sandcastle Parkour Challenge and compete for diamond horse armor! Rescue horses, navigate mazes, and build your own majestic sandcastle.
Registration is required. Contact: 305-261-1571 or recordr@mdpls.org

Jimi Dred’s Gratitude Jam – A Feel-Good Concert
📍 Coconut Grove Branch
⌛ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | All ages
An uplifting, family-friendly show filled with music that celebrates positivity, gratitude, and community. A great interactive experience for all ages.
Contact: 305-442-8695 or hernandezje@mdpls.org

2025 Peace Poster Contest – Presented by the Lions Club of Miami
📍 West Kendall Regional
⌛ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | All ages
View the creative entries for the 2025 Lions Club District 35N Peace Poster Contest. Celebrate children’s artistic expression and community engagement.
Contact: 305-385-7135 or lopezp@mdpls.org

Season of Smiles: DIY Holiday Cards
📍 Miami Lakes Branch – Multipurpose Room
⌛ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Ages 7–12
Kids will create their own festive holiday cards full of sparkle, thankful hearts, and winter magic. Spread smiles this season!
Registration is required. Contact: 305-822-6520 or truglioj@mdpls.org

Munch, Make & Take! – Crafts You Can Eat
📍 Edison Center Branch
⌛ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Ages 6–12
Can a cookie become a creature? Can a strawberry wear a hat? Kids will create fun, edible crafts using fruit, candy, and cookies—combining imagination and appetite.
Contact: 305-757-0668 or barretoa@mdpls.org

The Culture Carousel: Stories, Activities & More!
📍 Doral Branch
⌛ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Ages 6–12
Explore a new country's traditions, languages, and daily life through interactive activities, stories, and games. A hands-on learning experience.
Registration is required. Contact: 305-716-9598 or blancom@mdpls.org

Make & Take – Grateful Hands, Colorful Feathers!
📍 North Central Branch
⌛ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Ages 5+
Craft your own turkey friend decorated with colorful feathers of thanks. Kits available while supplies last.
Contact: 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org

Emotional Intelligence Workshop for Children
📍 Bay Harbor Islands Branch
⌛ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Ages 5–11
Children will explore feelings and learn to express them through playful activities. Expand emotional vocabulary and gain tools for clear self-expression.
Presented by Dr. Claudia Soto of the Rotary Club of Doral.
Contact: 786-582-2620 or baileyc@mdpls.org

Chess for All – Presented by Regal Chess School
📍 West Kendall Regional
⌛ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | All ages
Learn chess from World Chess Federation-ranked master players. Participate in tournament-style and casual matches with friends and neighbors.
Contact: 305-385-7135 or lopezp@mdpls.org

Introduction to Coding with Scratch
📍 Coconut Grove Branch
⌛ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Ages 8–16
Learn the basics of coding with Scratch, an interactive coding language. Create your own games and animations while mastering the fundamentals of programming.
Laptops provided. Registration required. Contact: 305-442-8695 or hernandezje@mdpls.org

STEM Saturday
📍 Virrick Park Branch
⌛ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Ages 5–15
Enjoy fun, hands-on STEM activities presented by Florida International University undergraduate students. Materials provided.
Contact: 305-442-7872 or basm@mdpls.org

Sunday, November 23, 2025

Winterfest Inc. Family Fun Day
📍 Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale
⌛ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM | FREE
Enjoy Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi rides, Teddy Bear Clinic & ice cream

Discover Homestead: Winter Wonderland
📍 Losner Park, Homestead
⌛ 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM | FREE

Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops
📍 Bass Pro Shops Miami
⌛ All day | FREE photo with Santa, crafts & games
Reservation required
Reserve your spot

Miami Book Fair Street Fair
📍 Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus
⌛ 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM, $5–12 | Kids alley & fun events

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