South Florida Family-Friendly Weekend Roundup – November 8-9

Looking for something fun to do with the kids this weekend? Here's your complete guide to South Florida family-friendly activities, festivals, and events, with full details and links.

ALL MONTH LONG

Superblue Miami: Immersive Art Experiences
1101 Northwest 23rd Street, Miami, 33127
Use code MOMAPPROVED10 for 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 discount
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Egyptian Pharaohs: From Cheops to Ramses II
South Florida PBS, 3401 S. Congress Ave. Boynton Beach
Tuesday to Thursday & Sunday: 10:30am - 7pm; Friday & Saturday: 10:30am - 7:30pm
Duration: ~70 minutes
Use code MOMAPPROVED10 for discount
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NightGarden at Fairchild
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Miami, FL, 33156
Fri Nov 7, 2025 - Sun Jan 11, 2026, Sundays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Adults (11+) $46; Children (up to 10) $41
More info & tickets

PAW Patrol Adventure Play – MODS
Museum of Discovery & Science, 10 AM – 5 PM, Included with admission

Jungle Island – Kids Go FREE
Kids 9 & under free with code KIDSFREE through Nov. 13, 2025. Call 305-400-7000 or book online.

Free Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops
Nov 2 – Dec 24, 2025, All Day | FREE
Reserve your photo with Santa
Locations: Dania Beach, 200 Gulf Stream Way & Miami, 11551 NW 12th St.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8

Perez Art Museum Miami Free Second Saturdays
11:00am - 3:00pm, All Ages, Free
103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL, 33132
Bring the family for hands-on art activities inspired by T. Elliott Mansa.

Free Family Day at Coral Gables Museum
10:00am - 6:00pm, All Ages, Free
285 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables, FL, 33134
11 AM – 1 PM: Little Prince Book Activity for Children.

North Miami Greek Festival
11:00am ET, Free admission
Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, 12250 NW 2nd Ave, North Miami, FL, 33168
Nov 7-9, Friday/Saturday 11am-11pm, Sunday 11am-9pm

Cutler Bay 20th Anniversary Celebration
4:00pm - 8:00pm, Free
Cutler Ridge Park, 10100 SW 200 Street, Cutler Bay, FL
Live music, food trucks, Kids Zone, historical displays, vendor booths
More info

Adventure Day Salvadore Park | Coral Gables
Saturday, Nov 8 • 11 AM–2 PM
A free, all-abilities street festival celebrating disability acceptance and inclusion. First 80 guests get free Kona Ice.
Parking + shuttle at St. Teresa School.
📧 PlayForAll@coralgables.com • 305-441-5650

Movie Night at Continental Park Continental Park | Miami
Saturday, Nov 8 • 6:30 PM
Free screening of The Smurfs with popcorn + snow cones (while supplies last).
📍 10000 SW 82 Ave, Miami

Art Cares at The Bass The Bass Museum | Miami Beach
Saturday, Nov 8
Family-friendly art activity led by an art therapist + new adult workshops launching the same day. Great hands-on creativity day for kids.

City of Sunrise Cultural Festival
5:00pm - 9:00pm, Free
City Park - Sunrise, 6600 Sunset Strip, Sunrise, FL
World Showcase, live music, multiethnic cuisine, children’s activities.

Drone Show Extravaganza
5:30pm - 9:00pm, Free
Fisher Family Pier, 222 N Pompano Beach Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL
More info

North Miami Pumpkin Patch
10 AM – 2 PM, Alfred S. Besade Park, 11825 NE 19th Drive, North Miami, FL 33181
More info

Camelot Days Medieval Festival at T.Y. Park
Nov 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 10AM-5:30PM
Buy tickets

SoMi Second Saturdays Night Market: Fall Fest Edition
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM, SW 73rd St & SW 58th Ave, Downtown South Miami
Live music, kids activity zone, artisans, food vendors.

Pembroke Pines Festival of the Arts
2:00pm - 6:00pm, Free
601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025
Sat: Clay sculpture balloon dogs

Saturday Market @ VentureXPB x Palmetto Bay
10 AM – 2 PM, 9500 SW 175 Terrace, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
Free fun for the whole family.

Library Events – Saturday Highlights

• Dominoes y Cafecito
  📅 Saturday, November 8, 2025 | ⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
  📍 Kendale Lakes Branch
  🎯 Age: 8 yrs+ | Families, Young Adult (12-18), Tween (8-12), Older Adults (55+), Adults (19+)
  💲 Price: Free
  Have fun playing dominoes with friends and family while enjoying tasty shots of Cuban coffee.
  📧 More info: jacobsonf@mdpls.org | ☎ 305-388-0326

• Read Along, Sing a Song: The Great Poochini – Presented by the Florida Grand Opera
  📅 Saturday, November 8, 2025 | ⏰ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
  📍 Miami Beach Regional
  🎯 Age: 10 yrs and under | Families, Early Childhood (0-5), Children (6-11), Tween (8-12)
  💲 Price: Free
  Dive into the enchanting world of opera with interactive story time, live aria singing, and a fun craft to take home.
  📧 More info: capleyb@mdpls.org | ☎ 305-535-4219

• Fall Adventures Storytime – Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade and Monroe
  📅 Saturday, November 8, 2025 | ⏰ 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
  📍 Coral Reef Branch
  🎯 Age: 0-5 yrs | Early Childhood
  💲 Price: Free
  Join for a fall adventure with exciting stories and engaging hands-on activities that spark creativity and fun.
  📧 More info: quiroslasom@mdpls.org | ☎ 305-233-8324

• READy, Set, Go: Music and Movement – The Children's Trust Parent Club & University of Miami
  📅 Saturday, November 8, 2025 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  📍 Main Library – Children's Department
  🎯 Age: 0-5 yrs | Families, Early Childhood
  💲 Price: Free
  Explore how music and movement support language development and early literacy skills.
  📧 More info: hinzes@mdpls.org | ☎ 305-375-2665

• Read It, Make It, and Take It
  📅 Saturday, November 8, 2025 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  📍 North Shore Branch
  🎯 Age: 6 yrs+ | Families, Children (6-11)
  💲 Price: Free
  Enjoy a story read aloud followed by a related craft to boost literacy, creativity, and fine motor skills.
  📧 More info: hallj@mdpls.org | ☎ 305-864-5392

• Wooden Pumpkin Craft
  📅 Saturday, November 8, 2025 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  📍 Palmetto Bay Branch
  🎯 Age: 6-12 yrs | Tween (8-12), Children (6-11)
  💲 Price: Free | Registration required
  Paint a wooden pumpkin cutout using bright fall colors. Materials provided.
  📧 More info: smithk@mdpls.org | ☎ 305-232-1771

• Engineering on Wheels
  📅 Saturday, November 8, 2025 | ⏰ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  📍 Coral Reef Branch
  🎯 Age: All Ages | Families
  💲 Price: Free
  Hands-on STEM experiences from FIU's College of Engineering. Activities range from simple to complex for all ages.
  📧 More info: quiroslasom@mdpls.org | ☎ 305-233-8324

• READy, Set, Go: Storytelling – The Children's Trust Parent Club & FIU's Center for Children and Families
  📅 Saturday, November 8, 2025 | ⏰ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
  📍 Coral Reef Branch
  🎯 Age: 3-5 yrs | Early Childhood
  💲 Price: Free
  Shared reading experiences enhance early literacy skills, comprehension, and vocabulary.
  📧 More info: quiroslasom@mdpls.org | ☎ 305-233-8324

• Live Music on Steel Drums
  📅 Saturday, November 8, 2025 | ⏰ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
  📍 Main Library – Arva Parks McCabe Auditorium
  🎯 Age: All Ages | Families, Children (6-11), Early Childhood (0-5)
  💲 Price: Free
  Enjoy live steel drum music capturing tropical Caribbean rhythms.
  📧 More info: hinzes@mdpls.org | ☎ 305-375-2665

• Build-a-Story Bilingual Workshop
  📅 Saturday, November 8, 2025 | ⏰ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
  📍 Coconut Grove Branch
  🎯 Age: 6-12 yrs | Families, Tween (8-12), Children (6-11)
  💲 Price: Free | Registration required
  Create short stories in English and Spanish while exploring characters, setting, and plot.
  📧 More info: hernandezje@mdpls.org | ☎ 305-442-8695

• YOUmake Miami: Culinary Creations – Family-Friendly Cooking
  📅 Saturday, November 8, 2025 | ⏰ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
  📍 Miami Beach Regional – YOUmake
  🎯 Age: 8 yrs+ | Families, Tween (8-12), Young Adult (12-18)
  💲 Price: Free | Registration encouraged
  Learn cooking techniques and prepare tasty treats in a safe, hands-on environment.
  📧 More info: walkert@mdpls.org | ☎ 305-921-5819

• Mandarin Workshop for Kids
  📅 Saturday, November 8, 2025 | ⏰ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  📍 North Shore Branch
  🎯 Age: 6 yrs+ | Children (6-11)
  💲 Price: Free
  Learn simple Chinese greetings, enjoy storytelling, and make a lantern craft.
  📧 More info: hallj@mdpls.org | ☎ 305-864-5392

• Matilda (PG) – The Booklover's Cinema
  📅 Saturday, November 8, 2025 | ⏰ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
  📍 Miami Beach Regional – Auditorium
  🎯 Age: 10 yrs+ | Families, Tween (8-12), Young Adult (12-18), Adults (19+)
  💲 Price: Free
  Watch Matilda, a young girl discovering her telekinetic powers, as part of Booklover’s Cinema.
  📧 More info: capleyb@mdpls.org | ☎ 305-535-4219

• Vegan Pizza Party for Kids
  📅 Saturday, November 8, 2025 | ⏰ 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
  📍 Miami Lakes Branch – Multipurpose Room
  🎯 Age: 5-17 yrs | Children (6-11), Tween (8-12), Young Adult (12-18)
  💲 Price: Free | Registration required
  Learn to make plant-based pizzas and decorate dairy-free ice cream cones with Chef Janay Laing.
  📧 More info: truglioj@mdpls.org | ☎ 305-822-6520

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9

Miami’s Pup Carnival
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM, Tropical Park
Activities: Pup Strut (10:30 AM), Pup Trivia (12:00 PM), treat sweep, pup plaza, on-site adoptions, food trucks
RSVP

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

Homestead Veterans Day Celebration  Losner Park | Homestead
5–9 PM
Live performance by the South Florida Youth Symphony + a drone show by Luna Lite.
🎟️ Free admission — RSVP: homesteadfl.gov/events

Petting Zoo at The Doral Yard The Doral Yard | Doral
2–5 PM
Petting zoo + family-friendly vibes.
🎟️ $10 per person

Pembroke Pines Festival of the Arts Pembroke Pines
Saturday, Nov 8 & Sunday, Nov 9
Live music, food, art vendors, and kids activities.
Workshops at The Frank Gallery each day:

Sun: Australian Dot Art workshop
🎟️ Free + registration on-site day of event

Camelot Days Medieval Festival at T.Y. Park
Nov 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 10AM-5:30PM, Tickets

Boots & Beats for our Brave at Tradewinds Park
1:00pm - 5:00pm, Free, Live music, Food Trucks, Kid Zone
More info

Fall Festivals & Farms Around South Florida

• Fall at the Farm at Tinez Farms, Sept 13 – Nov 23, 10 AM – 6 PM

• Berry Farms Harvest Festival, Sept 16 – Nov 9, 9 AM – 7 PM (LAST WEEKEND)