South Florida Family Weekend Events Sept 20–21, 2025 (Kid-Friendly Guide)

Looking for something fun to do with the kids this weekend? From Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations to fall festivals, library programs, and farmers markets, South Florida is full of family-friendly activities this weekend! heres Your guide to family-friendly events in South Florida for Sept 20–21, 2025. Kid-friendly activities, festivals, and things to do with kids this weekend.

 Family Events in South Florida – Sept 20–21, 2025

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📍 North Miami Beach Library
🕓 4 PM – 10 PM
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with live music, dancing, folkloric performances, art exhibits, delicious food, and family fun. Free and open to all.
👉 Event details

Hispanic Heritage Events at The Falls

📍 The Falls Shopping Center
🕘 9 AM – 12 PM | FREE
Celebrate with music, crafts, domino tables, Zumba, and giveaways. Hosted by Life Time Miami and The Falls Mall.
👉 Register here

Fall Festival 2025 – Flamingo Road Nursery

📍 1655 S Flamingo Rd, Davie, FL 33325
💲 $15 for any 2 activities (pumpkin painting, hayride, cider, kettlecorn, hotdog or sandwich combo).

Zoo Miami – Dinos Among Us (Final Month)

🦖 Life-sized animatronic dinosaurs before the exhibit closes!
👉 Tickets here

Tinez Farms Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch

📍 10 AM – 7 PM
🎟️ $10 child / $13 adult
Pumpkin picking, rides, farm activities, and family fun.

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.

Pinto’s Pumpkin Patch at the Farm

📍 11 AM – 7 PM
Unlimited rides, magic shows, pumpkin patch walk-through, animals, and more.

Fall Adventure Day at Fruit and Spice Park

📍 10 AM
💲 $5 adults, $3 kids (under 5 FREE)
Enjoy craft activities, scavenger hunts, seasonal tours, and family fun.

Kid Music Festival with PJ Kids

📍 11 AM
Latin Grammy-nominated artists Periko & Jessi León with their son Milo perform joyful, educational music.
👉 Tickets here

Trolling in the Garden – Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

📍 10 AM – 5 PM
💲 $24.95 adults / $11.95 kids
Explore magical troll installations, riddles, and outdoor wonder all month long.

Jungle Island – Kids Go FREE

🎟️ Kids 9 & under free with code KIDSFREE through Nov. 13, 2025.
👉 Call 305-400-7000 or book online.

MUVE International Coastal Cleanup Day 2025

📍 Virginia Key North Point
🕘 9 AM – 11 AM
Volunteer to protect marine life by cleaning up the shoreline. Supplies provided. Community service hours available.

Lowe’s Kids Workshop

📍 10 AM – 1 PM
Make a Football Spirit Board craft.
👉 Workshop info

Free Family Fun Day – Esplanade at Aventura

📍 3 PM – 6 PM
An afternoon of activities, music, and fun for the whole family.

The Berry Farm Harvest Festival

📍 Miami
🎟️ $15–$20
Corn maze, hayrides, sunflower fields, live music, pumpkin patch, playground, and more!

📚 Library Events (Saturday Highlights)

• Early Steps Playgroup – Coral Reef Branch, 10 AM (Ages 0–5)
  Join the Early Steps Playgroup and make new friends. Families can enjoy an interactive storytime plus guided play and activities that support early development.

• STEM for Curious Minds – South Miami Branch, 10 AM (Ages 4–10)
  Kids dive into science and engineering concepts with fun, hands-on experiments and problem-solving challenges.

• Furry Tales – Reading with Therapy Dogs – Pinecrest Branch, 10:30 AM (Ages 3–8)
  Children read aloud to certified therapy dogs in a calm setting, helping build confidence and literacy skills.

• Magic Weekend – Crafts for Kids – South Shore Branch, 11 AM (Ages 6–12)
  Explore your creative side with arts, crafts, painting, and more. All materials provided.

• Storytime Fun! – Shenandoah Branch, 11 AM (Ages 3–6)
  Kids can enjoy interactive stories, sing silly songs, and make a themed craft to take home.

• Family Storytime and Craft – Main Library, 11 AM (Ages 1+)
  Gather for stories, songs, and activities followed by a hands-on craft or playtime designed for younger children.

• Talking is Teaching – Toddler Program – North Shore Branch, 11 AM (Ages 0–5)
  A special program featuring stories, songs, and playful activities that encourage early language development.

• Let Me Tell You a Story – Bilingual Storytime – Golden Glades Branch, 11 AM (Ages 6–11)
  Expand your child’s vocabulary with engaging stories told in French/Creole and English.

• The Culture Carousel: Stories, Activities & More! – Doral Branch, 12 PM (Ages 6–12)
  Kids explore a new country each session through hands-on games, crafts, and stories.

• The Art Factory for Kids – California Club Branch, 1 PM (Ages 6–11)
  Children can unleash their creativity and bring home a fun art project.

• Strings of Heritage – Spanish Guitar Performance – Coconut Grove Branch, 1 PM (All ages)
  Musician Joe Fredd performs traditional guitar pieces from Spain, Cuba, Venezuela, and Argentina.

• Local Author Series with Vanessa Garcia – Coral Gables Branch, 2 PM (Ages 4+)
  Author Vanessa Garcia reads What the Bread Says: Baking with Love, History, and Papan, followed by a bread-making demo and tasting.

• Family Movie Matinee: Moana – Naranja Branch, 3 PM (Ages 5+)
  Enjoy Disney’s Moana with family and friends on the big screen.

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 Sunday, September 21

International Children’s Day at Koubek Center

📍 2705 SW 3rd St, Miami
🕑 2 PM – 6 PM | FREE
Workshops (painting, puppetry, dance, percussion), carnival games, stilt walkers, and live theater shows at 3 & 5 PM. Space is limited.
👉 Event info

Rosh Hashanah: A Sweet Time of Year – Miami Children’s Museum

📍 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami
Roll beeswax candles, make honey slime, enjoy PJ Library storytime, crafts, and holiday snacks.
☎️ 305-373-5437

Zoo Miami – Dinos Among Us (Final Month!)

🦖 Last chance to see the roaring dinosaur exhibit.
👉 Tickets here

Tinez Farms Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch

📍 10 AM – 7 PM
🎟️ $10 child / $13 adult
Celebrate fall with pumpkins, rides, and farm activities.

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Pinto’s Pumpkin Patch at the Farm

📍 11 AM – 7 PM
Unlimited rides, shows, animals, and pumpkin fun.

PAW Patrol Adventure Play – MODS

📍 10 AM – 5 PM
Included with admission – kids can play alongside the PAW Patrol team.

Jungle Island – Kids Go FREE

🎟️ Free entry for kids 9 & under with code KIDSFREE.

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

The Berry Farm Harvest Festival

Corn maze, hayrides, live music 🎟️ $15–$20