South Florida kid friendly rainy day guide

Rainy days (or just plain hot ones) don’t have to mean canceled plans or cabin fever. South Florida is packed with indoor adventures perfect for families—whether you're dodging downpours or beating the heat. From museums and playgrounds to libraries and arcades, here’s your go-to list for fun, dry, and kid-friendly activities.

Interactive Museums & Immersive Experiences

Full Museum Guide Here

• Coral Gables Museum
  History, architecture & culture.
  Free Gallery Night (First Fridays), Family Day (Second Saturdays)
  Website

• Museum of Ice Cream
  Interactive, colorful, and full of sweet surprises (with unlimited ice cream!).
  Website

• Museum of Graffiti
  Hands-on spray-painting workshops and vibrant street art.
  Website

• Paradox Museum
  Optical illusions and mind-bending photo ops.
  Get tickets with discount | Use code: MOMAPPROVED10

• Lowe Art Museum
  Free admission and family programs.
  Website

• HistoryMiami Museum
  Exhibits, city tours, and Free Family Fun Days.
  Website

• Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
  Modern and contemporary art. Free admission select days.
  Website

• Frost Museum of Science
  Aquarium, planetarium, and hands-on science.
  Website

• Miami Children’s Museum
  Play-based exhibits and themed galleries.
  Website

• Superblue Miami
  Immersive digital art experience.
  Discount link | Code: MOMAPPROVED10
  1101 NW 23rd St, Miami, FL

• Michelangelo Immersive
  Stunning projection art show, indoors and family-friendly.
  Discount link | Code: MOMAPPROVED10
  1212 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach

• Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS FTL)
  Dinosaurs, aviation simulators, IMAX theater and more!
  401 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale
  Website

Indoor Playgrounds (Perfect for Toddlers and Younger Kids)

• Playpod (0–5) – 10890 NW 17th St Unit 122, Miami

• Diver Mansion (2+) – Multiple Locations

• Chikitown (0+) – 8838 SW 129th Terrace, Miami

• Candy Wonderland (1+) – Multiple Locations

• Just 4 Fun (1+) – 5701 Sunset Dr, South Miami

• Beyond Town (0+) – 12968 SW 89th Ave, Miami

• Caroline Little House (0+) – 11402 NW 41st St, Doral (Above Baru)

• Kids Empire (2+) – Inside Dolphin Mall

• Explorico Playground (0+) – 8711 Stirling Rd, Cooper City

• Playtown Museum (0+) – 153 Weston Rd, Weston

Arcades & Game Zones

• FunDimension – Wynwood

• Arcade Time

• GameTime – Multiple Locations

• Arcade Odyssey – Kendall

• Dave & Buster’s

• Miami Beach Arcade

• Lucky Strike Bowling - Miami 

• Chuck E. Cheese

Trampoline Parks

• SkyZone

• Off The Wall

Libraries & Free Programs

• How to Get Free Museum Tickets

• Free Playgroups & Storytime

• Free Library Events & Daily Activities

Indoor Malls with Play Areas

• Dadeland Mall

• Dolphin Mall

• International Mall

• IKEA (Sweetwater) – Free supervised kids’ play area & family dining

Indoor Grocery & Shopping with Parking Garages

Avoid the rain with this guide to the best grocery stores and shops with covered parking:
Read the Full Guide Here