Things to Do in South Florida This Summer 2026: The Ultimate Guide

It’s hot, the kids are home, and somehow “I’m bored” becomes the official soundtrack of June through August!

So instead of scrambling every day for ideas, here’s your ultimate South Florida summer guide for families! Packed with museums, animal attractions, gardens, indoor activities, budget-friendly passes, and summer movie deals all in one place.

Save this. You’ll come back to it all summer long.

IMMERSIVE ART EXPERIENCES:

Balloon Museum: POP AIR – Art is Inflatable

Balloon Museum Pop Air

Miami is hosting one of the most viral immersive art experiences in the world.

What it is:

Giant inflatable art installations
Interactive, walk-through exhibits
Designed for kids + adults
Highly photo-worthy, sensory experience

📍 Mana Wynwood Convention Center
🗓️ May 16 – September 27, 2026

Tickets Here

Superblue Miami

A must-do indoor immersive experience for families.

Details:

Interactive art installations
Perfect for kids, teens, and adults
Great escape from Miami heat

📍 1101 NW 23rd Street, Miami, FL 33127
🗓️ Now through May 31, 2026
🎟️ 10% off with code: MOMAPPROVED10 Buy tickets

🎬 $1–$3 SUMMER MOVIES:

🎟 Regal Summer Movie Express

$1 tickets
June 1 – August 13
Mon–Thurs mornings

🎟 Cinemark Summer Clubhouse

$1.75 tickets
Wednesdays at 9:30AM
June 1 – August 6

🎟 AMC Summer Movie Camp

Starting at $3 tickets
Mondays & Wednesdays
June 22 – August 12

🎟 Paragon Theaters

$2 tickets
Tuesday–Thursday

🎟 CMX Cinemas

$1.99 tickets
Tuesday–Thursday mornings

Kids Bowl Free All Summer Long

The Kids Bowl Free program lets children bowl 2 FREE games every day all summer long at participating bowling centers across the country.

Why families love it:

2 free games daily for kids
Perfect indoor activity for hot or rainy days
Great budget-friendly summer activity
Over 1,300 participating locations nationwide

Participating Miami Area Locations:

Bird Bowl
Kings Dining & Entertainment Doral

🔗 Sign up for Kids Bowl Free HERE

Bluey X CAMP: Bluey’s Backyard

An immersive Bluey-themed play experience where families step into Bluey’s backyard and explore guided games and activities inspired by the show. Kids can play through favorites like Shadowlands, Rug Island, and Pizza Girls, and even meet Bluey in person.

Ages 2-10

📍 Aventura Mall (Third Floor)
🎟️ Tickets required

MUSEUMS:

Museum of Discovery & Science (MODS) – Fort Lauderdale

One of the best hands-on museums in South Florida for kids of all ages, perfect for hot summer days when you need indoor, air-conditioned fun that still feels exciting and interactive.

Kids ages 2 and under get in FREE, MODS offers reduced admission for WIC and EBT/SNAP cardholders.

📍 401 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)

Pérez Art Museum Miami

Kids ages 6 and under get in FREE daily
Free for everyone: Second Saturday (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.)
📍 1103 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132

Frost Science Museum

Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science

Multi-level science experience + aquarium + planetarium all in one, right in the heart of Downtown Miami.

Free admission for children under 3

📍 1101 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132

Museum of Ice Cream

Museum of Ice Cream Miami

One of the most fun, interactive, and Instagram-worthy experiences in South Florida, perfect for kids, teens, and families looking for something playful and unique this summer.

📍 2219 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33127

🎟️ Tickets HERE

The Bass

Kids under 12 get in FREE year-round
Free for everyone: Last Sunday of each month
📍 2100 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

The Wolfsonian–FIU

Kids under 6 enter FREE
Free Friday evenings
📍 1001 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Miami Children’s Museum

Miami Children's Museum

One of Miami’s best indoor attractions for kids
Free day: Third Friday of each month (3 p.m. – 9 p.m.)
📍 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami, FL 33132

Institute of Contemporary Art Miami (ICA Miami)

Institute of Contemporary Art Miami

FREE admission Wednesday through Sunday
📍 61 NE 41st St, Miami, FL 33137

Museum of Miami

Formally known as HistoryMiami Museum

Kids under 6 get in FREE
Free Family Fun Day: Second Saturday of each month
📍 101 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33130

Gold Coast Railroad Museum

Free admission: First Saturday of each month
📍 12450 SW 152nd St, Miami, FL 33177

Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum

Always FREE for kids and adults.
📍 Address: 10975 SW 17th St, Miami, FL 33199

Cox Science Center & Aquarium

Kids under 3 get in FREE

📍 4801 Dreher Trail N, West Palm Beach, FL 33405

Gardens & Outdoor Attractions:

Miami Beach Botanical Garden

Free admission year-round
Shaded walking paths + gardens + ponds
📍 2000 Convention Center Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

Kids 3 and under FREE
📍 10901 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables, FL 33156

Vizcaya Museum & Gardens

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

Kids 5 and under FREE
📍 3251 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33129

Don’t forget:
Miami-Dade Public Library System offers FREE museum passes for select attractions across Miami-Dade.

Zoos & Animal Attractions:

Zoo Miami

Kids 2 and under FREE
📍 12400 SW 152nd St, Miami, FL 33177

Butterfly World

Kids 2 and under FREE
📍 3600 W Sample Rd, Coconut Creek, FL 33073

Summer Passes & Big Family Deals:

Urban Air Unlimited Play Summer Pass

Urban Air Adventure Park

90 days unlimited play
No blackout dates
Includes attractions + café discounts
Available until June 4, 2026
Auto-converts to monthly membership after 90 days
More Info HERE

Chuck E. Cheese Summer Fun Pass

Chuck E. Cheese

Unlimited visits through Labor Day
Unlimited gameplay
Food discounts up to 50%
Starts at $54.99

South Florida Adventure Pass

The South Florida Adventure Pass is one of the best summer deals for families in South Florida. One pass gives you unlimited admission to 5 popular family attractions from May 15 through September 30, 2026.

Find out more here: South Florida Adventure Pass

Included Attractions:

Zoo Miami

Butterfly World

Flamingo Gardens

Museum of Discovery & Science

Sawgrass Recreation Park

Miami Playgrounds Guide:

Check out my full guide to the best playgrounds in Miami here:

🔗 HERE

Miami Splash Pads Guide:

Check out my full guide to the best splash pads in Miami here:

🔗 HERE

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