South Florida Family-Friendly Weekend Roundup September 13-14

With family fun days, Disney on Ice, Hispanic Heritage celebrations, farmers markets, outdoor movies, and sensory-friendly events—there’s something for every family in South Florida this weekend!

 Saturday, September 13

🏛 Free Family Fun Day – HistoryMiami
  10 AM – 4 PM | 📍 HistoryMiami | FREE
Explore history exhibits, hands-on activities, and cultural programming designed for the whole family.

🎨 PAMM Free Day with Family Activities
  11 AM – 3 PM | 📍 Perez Art Museum Miami | FREE
Enjoy free admission for "PAMMS Second Saturday's", interactive art projects, and creative fun with the kids at one of Miami’s top museums.

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🎥 Movie Night at Continental Park
  8 PM | 📍 Continental Park | FREE
Watch How to Train Your Dragon under the stars with complimentary popcorn. Don’t forget blankets and lawn chairs for a cozy family night.

 Coconut Grove Farmers Market
  10 AM – 7 PM | 📍 3300 Grand Ave. | FREE
Browse local produce, baked goods, natural products, and unique vendors in a vibrant outdoor market.

🍔 Mini Meisters in the Making – Burgermeister Brickell
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | 📍 1111 SW 1st Ave, Miami | 💵 $10 donation (all proceeds to Kristi House)
Burgermeister transforms into a burger playground for kids ages 7+. Kids learn where burger meat comes from, shape their own patties, and cook up mini masterpieces—then enjoy eating them! 100% of proceeds support Kristi House, helping children in need and survivors of trafficking.

🧩 Miami Children’s Museum – FREE Sensory Saturday
  Morning event | FREE with RSVP
A specially designed morning for children with special needs and their families.
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🎨 Step into Sensory Saturday at The Frank (Pembroke Pines)
  9 AM – 11 AM | FREE
Calm gallery experience for neurodiverse visitors with soft lighting, gentle sounds, cozy bean bags, and sensory tools.

🎶 Family Day with the Miami Symphony @ Coral Gables Museum
  4 PM | 📍 285 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables | FREE
Enjoy live symphonic music in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. Kids can discover the magic of classical instruments.

🎣 Doral Cast & Connect
  10 AM – 12 PM | 📍 Doral Glades Park | FREE
No fishing experience required! A chance to connect with nature and family while trying your luck at casting a line.

🐝 Doral Parks for Pollinator Market
10 AM – 3 PM | 📍 Doral Central Park
Celebrate pollinators with local vendors, eco-friendly crafts, and family fun activities.
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❄️ Disney on Ice: Jump In – Amerant Bank Arena
  Shows at 11 AM, 3 PM, 7 PM
Mickey, Minnie, Donald & Goofy lead a magical adventure with stories from Zootopia, Moana 2, Inside Out 2, Toy Story, Frozen, Encanto and more.

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🌴 Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden – Caribbean Celebration
All-day festival celebrating Caribbean culture with food, folklore singers, Junkanoo band, spice seminars, marketplace shopping, and family games.

🦖 Zoo Miami – Dinos Among Us (Final Weekend)
Life-size animatronic dinosaurs roar to life throughout the zoo. Last chance before the exhibit closes!

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🎃 Tinez Farms Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch
10 AM – 7 PM | Tickets: from $10 child / $13 adult
Pick pumpkins, enjoy fall activities, rides, and farm fun at this seasonal family favorite.

🐾 PAW Patrol Adventure Play – MODS
  10 AM – 5 PM | Included with admission
Kids can run rescue missions and work with the heroic pups in this hands-on, immersive traveling exhibit.

🎨 JCPenney Kids Craft
  In-store event | FREE
Kids create their own football-themed Tic Tac Toe board to take home.

🇲🇽 215th Anniversary of Mexican Independence
  5 PM – 10 PM | 📍 MDC Kendall Gym | FREE
Celebrate with music, dance, food, and a community fiesta honoring Mexico’s heritage.

🌀 Sensory-Friendly Saturday – Paradox Museum (Dan Marino Foundation)
Enjoy the interactive exhibits in a low-noise, soft-light environment designed to be comfortable for all ages.

 Library Events – Saturday

🐕 Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office K9 & Military Vehicle Demo
  9:30 AM – 1:30 PM | 📍 Westchester Regional | FREE
Meet a K9 comfort dog, see a military vehicle, and learn about community resources.

📖 Weekend Storytime at the Reef
  10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | 📍 Coral Reef Branch | FREE
Stories, songs, and activities for children and families.

🐊 Crikey, it’s The Croc Docs!
  11 AM – 2 PM | 📍 Westchester Regional | FREE
Wildlife researchers share about invasive species, crocodiles, and conservation efforts. Includes live ambassador animals.

🚀 Blast Off with STEAM @ the Library
  11 AM – 2 PM | 📍 Westchester Regional | FREE
Astrophotography, LEGO® building, and catapult creations for curious minds.

🚒 Fire Truck Demonstration
  11 AM – 2 PM | 📍 Westchester Regional | FREE
Climb inside, see lights and sirens, and get safety tips from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.

🌱 Everglades at a (Microscopic) Glance
11 AM – 2 PM | 📍 Westchester Regional | FREE
Park rangers showcase periphyton, plants, and wildlife through microscopes.

🔭 Astrophotography 101 with Dan Becker
  12 PM – 1 PM | 📍 Westchester Regional | FREE
View sunspots through a telescope and learn photography techniques.

🎉 Piñata Fiesta – Bilingual Story & Craft
  1 PM – 2 PM | 📍 Doral Branch | Ages 6–12 | FREE
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a fun story and piñata-making craft.

🎭 Marci Poppins Hispanic Heritage Celebration
  1 PM – 2 PM | 📍 International Mall Branch | Ages 3–10 | FREE
Puppets, music, and magic teach kids to celebrate heritage and history.

🦈 Dive into Shark Science – Sharks4Kids
  1 PM – 2 PM | 📍 Westchester Regional | FREE
Learn about shark research and conservation + experience a VR shark dive.

🎶 Read Along, Sing a Song: Opera Cat
  2 PM – 3 PM | 📍 Coral Gables Branch | Ages 10 & under | FREE
Florida Grand Opera presents interactive storytime, live arias, and a take-home craft.

 Sunday, September 14

❄️ Disney on Ice: Jump In – Amerant Bank Arena
  1 PM & 5 PM
Mickey and friends return with magical performances from Disney classics and new favorites.

🔗 Tickets

🦖 Zoo Miami – Dinos Among Us (Final Day)
Last day to see the life-sized dinosaur exhibit roar to life at Zoo Miami.

🔗 Tickets

🎃 Tinez Farms Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch
  10 AM – 7 PM | Tickets from $10 kids / $13 adults
Celebrate fall with pumpkins, rides, and farm activities.

🐾 PAW Patrol Adventure Play – MODS
10 AM – 5 PM | Included with admission
Join Chase, Marshall, and Skye in fun, interactive adventures at the traveling exhibit.

🌱 Farmers Markets

• Palmetto Bay Farmers Market | ⏰ 8:30 AM – 3 PM | 📍 Coral Reef Park | FREE
  Fresh produce, artisanal goods, and local vendors in a family-friendly park setting.

• Vizcaya Village Farmers Market | ⏰ 9 AM – 2 PM | 📍 Vizcaya Museum & Gardens | FREE
  Local produce, crafts, and treats in Vizcaya’s historic village.

• Pinecrest Farmers Market | ⏰ 9 AM – 2 PM | 📍 Pinecrest Gardens | FREE
  Family outing with local vendors in the gardens.