As Spring approaches and spring break is about to begin for many, we know the big question for a lot of local parents is, what should we do with the kids? We have curated a list of fun events and activities around the Miami area for families to enjoy. We’ve included Spring Break Camps, events, and activities/amusements like museums, splash pads/ pools, farms, beaches, botanic gardens, and zoos/animals to visit this spring break with the family.
CAMPS
CAMP DISCOVERY
AGES 6-12 YRS
March 17 & March 20 – 24
The Museum of Discovery and Science’s Camp Discovery, sponsored by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, offers an unforgettable STEM camp. Campers will explore the Wild Kratts: Creature Power! traveling exhibit, create a rescue zipline to help the panther cub, make a Creature Power vest, and test the speed at which your penguin will slide depending on how much food it can eat and much more.
For more information, email [email protected], call (954) 713-0930 or check the website, here.
CAMP KLURMAN
AGES 4 years – 5th grade
March 20 – 24
Campers will enjoy all their favorite on-campus activities including sports,
swimming, music, crafts, dance, as well as on-campus entertainment and more!
Campers will swim daily. Kosher Lunch and Snacks included.
Specialty camps available.
For more information, email [email protected], call (305) 534-3206 or check the website, here.
FAMILY FARMS CAMP
AGES 2-15 YRS
March 20 – 24
Come learn about animals, farming, the land and all the special things that come with getting ones hands dirty, gardening, and caring for the farm.
Family Farms Kids Camp is geared for campers 2-15 years old. Come spend your Spring break with us!
For more information, email [email protected], call (954) 715-6533 or check the website, here.
FROST SCIENCE CAMP
AGES 5-11 YRS
March 20 – 24
Young learners, ages 5-11, can spring into science at Spring Camp: Destination Excavation at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science from March 20 to March 24. They’ll spend their break exploring the museum, watching a Frost Planetarium show, and learning through hands-on science experiments and activities.
For more information, email [email protected], call 305-434-9560 or check the website, here.
PINECREST DANCE PROJECT
AGES 5–12 YRS
March 20 – 24
Kids will experience high-energy fun, athleticism and art expression at Pinecrest Dance Project’s Dance & Crafts Camp! Days will be filled with a variety of dance styles such as Acro, Salsa, Flamenco, Hip-Hop, and Ballroom. Campers will also enjoy arts and crafts, learn theater techniques, and practice make-up and costume design. Half Day: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon or 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., Full Day: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
For more information, email [email protected], call (786) 306-9199 or check the website, here.
EVENTS
2023 MIAMI OPEN
March 19 – April 2
The 2022 Miami Open presented by Itaú will once again host the world’s greatest players at Hard Rock Stadium. The iconic tennis and entertainment festival showcasing the culture, food, art and entertainment of South Florida.
Hard Rock Stadium
347 Don Shula Drive
Miami Gardens, Florida 33056
2023 YOUTH FAIR
March 16 – April 9
except March 27-28 & April 3-4
The Youth Fair is back, enjoy a fun family experience packed with adrenaline pumping rides, fun games, mouth-watering food, live outdoor concerts, sensational shows, animals and local artists.
Fairgrounds
10901 SW 24 Street (Coral Way)
Miami, FL 33165
EGG-VENTURE 2023
March 9 – April 9
Calling all explorers: get ready to discover Zoo Miami in a whole new way! This spring guests can come and enjoy a virtual scavenger hunt at the park using an app on their mobile phones. While enjoying a stroll through the park families can use clues to find 12 fun eggs hidden all throughout our walkways. Once finished guests can redeem their prize of treat-filled eco-friendly eggs* and purchase their very own Springtastic Basket* filled with eggs, a coloring book, goodies, and more!
Egg-Venture is included with Zoo admission.
Zoo Miami
12400 SW 152nd Street
Miami, FL 33177
IKEA SPRING BREAK ACTIVITY
March 21-23
1-2 p.m. & 2-3 p.m.
Spring into IKEA Miami for three days of FREE Spring Break activities! Children 3-12 years of age will enjoy a different craft each day. Space is limited. RSVP is required to participate. Please arrive at your registered time. Spots will be held for 10 minutes. While supplies last.
Day 1 – Build a balloon ride & take your soft toy on an adventure
Day 2 – Decorate IKEA PS 2002 watering can
Day 3 – Create your own Pinwheel
IKEA Miami
1801 NW 117th Avenue
Miami, FL 33172
ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS
Museum Pass Program
The Miami-Dade Public Library offers library card holders a chance to visit local museums and attractions for free with the Museum Pass Program! It’s your free entry to art, culture, entertainment and so much more!
MUSEUMS
Coral Gables Museum
285 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 603-8067
HistoryMiami Museum
101 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 375-1492
Miami Children’s Museum
980 MacArthur Causeway
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 373-5437
Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami – MOCA
770 NE 125th Street
North Miami, FL 33161
(305).893.6211
Museum of Graffiti
276 NW 26th Street
Miami, FL 33127
(786) 580-4678
Phillip and Frost Museum of Science
1101 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 434-9600
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
3251 South Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33129
(305) 250-9133
Young at Art Museum – YAA
8000 W Broward Blvd Ste 1208
Plantation, FL 33388
(954) 424-0085
Gold Coast Railroad Museum
12450 SW 152nd Street
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 253-0063
Institute of Contemporary Art Miami – ICA
61 NE 41st Street
Miami, FL 33137
(305) 901 5272
Museum of Art and Design – MOAD
600 Biscayne Boulevard, Second Floor
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 237-7700
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW Second Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 467-6637
Pérez Art Museum Miami – PAMM
1103 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 375-3000
The Bass Museum of Art
2100 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 673-7530
Wynwood Walls
266 NW 26th Street
Miami, FL 33127
(305) 576-3334
BEACHES
Sunny Isles Beach
Collins Ave. – 157th Street to 193rd Street, Sunny Isles Beach
(305) 947-0606
Haulover Beach
10800 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
(305) 944-3040
North Miami Beach
Collins Ave. – 46th Street to 78th Street, Miami Beach
(305) 673-7714
Surfside Beach
9301 Collins Ave., Surfside, FL 33154
(305) 864-0722
South Beach
Ocean Drive & 5th Street to Collins Avenue & 21st Street, Miami Beach
(305) 673-7714
Virginia Key Beach
4020 Virginia Beach Drive, Virginia Key, FL 33149
(305) 960-4600
Crandon Park Beach
6747 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 361-5421
Matheson Hammock Park
9610 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables, FL 33156
(305) 665-5475
Oleta River State Park
3400 NE 163rd Street, North Miami Beach
(305) 919-1846
North Shore Open Space Park
Collins Ave. from 78th Street to 87th Terrace, Miami Beach, FL 33141
(305) 861-3616
Bal Harbour
Collins Ave. – 96th St. to Haulover Inlet, Bal Harbour
(305) 866-4633
Miami Beach
Collins Ave. – 21st St. to 46th St., Miami Beach
(305) 673-7714
South Pointe Park
1 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 673-7730
Hobie Beach/Windsurfer Beach
South end, north side of Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne
(305) 361-2833
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
1200 S. Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne
(305) 361-5811
Homestead Bayfront Park
9698 SW 328th St., Homestead, FL 33030
(305) 230-3034
BOTANICAL GARDENS
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road
Coral Gables, FL 33156
(305) 667-1651
Ichimura Miami Japan Garden
1101 MacArthur Causeway
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 992-0703
Pinecrest Gardens
11000 SW 57th Ave
Pinecrest, FL 33156
(305) 669-6990
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
3251 South Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33129
(305) 250-9133
Fruit & Spice Park
24801 SW 187th Avenue
Homestead, FL 33031
(305) 247-5727
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 673-7256
The Kampong, National Tropical Botanical Garden
4013 Douglas Road
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 442-7169
FARMS
Davie Ranch
5600 SW 61st Avenue
Davie, FL 33314
(954) 489- 8835
Knaus Berry Farm
15980 SW 248th Street
Homestead, FL 33031
(305) 247-0668
Pinto’s Farm
14890 SW 216th Street
Miami, FL 33170
(305) 878-4662
The Berry Farms
13720 SW 216th Street
Miami, FL 33170
(786) 701-8100
Family Farms
14950 SW 14th Street
Davie, FL 33326
(954) 715-6533
Martha U Pick Strawberry Farm
15701 SW 177th Avenue
Miami, FL 33187
(305) 417-3882
Tinez Farms
16405 SW 177th Avenue
Miami, FL 33187
(786) 816-3474
The Little Farm
13401 SW 224th Street
Goulds, FL 33170
(305) 258-3186
SPLASH PADS & PUBLIC POOLS
Flamingo Park Pool
1200 Michigan Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 673- 7750
Grapeland Water Park
1550 NW 37th Avenue
Miami, FL 33126
(305) 960-2950
Officer Scott A. Winters Park
1135 98th Street
Bay Harbor Islands, FL 33154
(786) 646-9970
Tidal Cove Waterpark
Don Soffer Exercise Trail
19999 W Country Club Drive
Aventura, FL 33180
(786) 279-6152
Founders Park SplashPad
3015 NE 190 Street
Aventura, FL 33180
(305) 466-0183
Normandy Isle Pool
7030 Trouville Esplanade
Miami Beach, FL 33141
(305) 993-2021
South Pointe Splash Park
1 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 673-7779
The Venetian Pool Coral Gables
2701 de Soto Boulevard
Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 460-5306
ZOOS / ANIMALS
Butterfly World
3600 W. Sample Road
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
(954) 977-4434
Lion Country Safari
2003 Lion Country Safari Road
Loxahatchee, FL 33470
(561) 793-1084
Monkey Jungle
14805 SW 216th Street
Miami, FL 33170
(305) 235-1611
Zoo Miami
12400 SW 152nd Street
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 251- 0400
Gator Park
24050 SW 8th Street
Miami, Florida 33194
(305) 559-2255
Miami Seaquarium
4400 Rickenbacker Causeway
Miami, FL 33149
(305) 361-5705
Zoological Wildlife Foundation
16225 SW 172nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33187
(305) 969-3696
*Information & Images obtained from Zoo Miami, Miami Open, Youth Fair, IKEA Miami