Wondering what to do with the kids this summer? We have curated a list of fun events and activities happening around the Miami area for families to enjoy. We’ve included many discounted/free activities for kids to do around town and also included places to visit like splash pads/ pools, beaches, museums, farms, botanic gardens, and zoos/animals.
MOVIE THEATER DEALS
CMX Cinemas Summer Movie FunFest
CMX Summer Movie FunFest is Back for 2023! Bring the Family to your Neighborhood CMX Cinema. With movies on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from now through August 3rd at 10AM. (some locations vary). Tickets are $1.50 per ticket (Plus Tax. 12 and under only. Full matinee pricing for adults.) and must be purchased at the box office.
Participating Locations
Miami – CMX Dolphin 19 & IMAX
Miami Lakes – CMX Miami Lakes 13
Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse
Summer Movie Clubhouse is back at Cinemark with 8 weeks of kid-approved movies! Enjoy safe and exciting big-screen entertainment for just $1.50 (Plus applicable taxes and fees) per ticket for each movie. Save even more with $1 OFF deals on kids’ snack packs or any size popcorn and drink combo during these showtimes.
Participating Locations
Davie – Cinemark Paradise 24 and XD
Boca Raton – Cinemark Palace 20 & XD
Regal Summer Movie Express
Summer movies for kids at Regal. Bring the family to the nearest Regal theatre for their 2023 Summer Movie Express series! Summer Movie Express tickets are just $2 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays featuring summer movies the whole family will enjoy. Availability varies by location, so select a movie from the posters above to see showtimes or check participating theatres for schedules.
Participating Locations
Regal UA Falls – 9000 S.W. 136Th Street, Miami.
Regal Southland Mall – 20505 S Dixie Hwy Suite 1301, Miami.
Regal Kendall Village – 8595 S.W. 124 Avenue, Miami.
Regal Broward – 8000 West Broward Blvd. #1840, Plantation.
Regal Oakwood – 2800 Oakwood Blvd, Hollywood.
Regal Dania Pointe – 128 Sunset Drive, Dania Beach.
Regal Cypress Creek Station – 6415 N. Andrews Avenue, Ft Lauderdale.
Regal Magnolia Place – 9645 Westview Drive, Coral Springs.
AMC Summer Movie Camp
For the first time in four years, AMC Theatres® Summer Movie Camp returns with tickets as low as $3 plus tax on Wednesdays and $5 plus tax on Saturdays. The program runs through August and every participating AMC location will offer dedicated showtimes on Wednesday and Saturdays, starting between 11 a.m. and noon.
Participating Locations
AMC Sunset Place 24 – 5701 Sunset Drive Suite 300South Miami, Florida 33143
AMC Tamiami 18 – 11865 Sw 26th St Miami, Florida 33175
AMC Hialeah 12 – 780 W 49th St Hialeah, Florida 33012
AMC Aventura 24 – 19501 Biscayne Blvd #3001 Aventura, Florida 33180
AMC Pembroke Lake 9 – 12085 Pines Blvd Pembroke Pines, Florida 33026
AMC Weston 8 – 1338 Sw 160th Avenue Sunrise, Florida 33326
AMC Sunrise 8 – 4321 Nw 88th Avenue Sunrise, Florida 33351
FREE BOWLING & SKATING
Kids Bowl Free
With the Kids Bowl Free program kids (ages 2-15 years old) receive 2 free games of bowling each day this summer until August 13th, 2023. You must register your child at one of the participating bowling centers and each week you will receive an email with your coupons. Please note that your coupon is only valid at the bowling center location that you registered for.
After registering they also offer the Family Pass that allows adults to bowl along with the kids each and each day of the KBF program all summer long at a great price. Please note, shoe rental is required, but NOT included with the coupons so plan on paying for that part.
Participating Locations
Miami – Bird Bowl 9275 SW 40th St, Miami FL 33165
Sunrise – Strikers Family Sportscenter 8500 NW 44th St, Sunrise FL 33351
Kids Skate Free
Kids Skate Free offers one free kids admission for kids 11 and under on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Extra KSF session on Saturdays 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. You must register online at one of the participating locations. To access your passes you will need to download MyHownd and sign up using the email address that you used to register for Kids Skate Free. Kids Skate Free passes are only valid for one week and every Monday you will receive 2 Kids Skate Free passes per child, per week in the app. Please note, skate rental is additional and this deal may not be combined with any other offer.
Participating Location
Super Wheels – 12265 SW 112th Street, Miami, Florida 33186
DISCOUNTED ATTRACTION PASSES
Summer Savings Pass
The Summer Savings Pass offers entry to four South Florida attractions for one great price. This year’s pass is valid for now through Aug. 31, 2023 and is $65.99 plus tax for adults and $55.99 plus tax for children (age 3 to 12).
The pass is good for the following three South Florida attractions:
• Zoo Miami in Miami
• Lion Country Safari in Loxahatchee, Palm Beach County
• Cox Science Center & Aquarium in West Palm Beach
• Everglades Alligator Farm in Homestead
South Florida Adventure Pass
The South Florida Adventure Pass offers entry to four South Florida attractions for one low price. This year’s pass is valid for now through Sep. 30, 2023 and is $55 plus tax for adults and $45 plus tax for children (age 3 to 12).
The pass is good for the following four South Florida attractions:
• Sawgrass Recreation Park in west Weston.
• Flamingo Gardens in Davie.
• Museum of Science & Discovery in Fort Lauderdale.
• Butterfly World in Coconut Creek, in north Broward.
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!
Kids Summer Reading Programs
This summer you can have your child participate in one of the free reading program available! We’ve gathered a list of Free Summer Reading Programs for kids to join and some even offer rewards!
Brightline’s Trainee Summer Passport
Brightline’s Trainee Summer Passport is back with $5 kid fares (with the purchase of any adult SMART fare) and complimentary admission to top kid-approved destinations. Kids 12 and under can explore their favorite South Florida attractions, earn prizes, and collect memories along the way now through September 5. Show your Brightline ticket to get complimentary admission on the same day of travel at any of the following kid-approved destinations:
MiamiCentral Station
600 NW 1st Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
(831) 539-2901
Miami Beach Botanical Garden Free Admission & Free Summer Art Class
Miami Beach Botanical Garden is now offering free general admission and it is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In addition to free admission the Miami Beach Botanical Garden and Sunflower Society present the return of free summer art classes for kids every Wednesday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. now until August 16, 2023! Classes are for kids ages 5–12, and younger kids must be accompanied by parent/guardian. Please register in advance.
2000 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 673-7256
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
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
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
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
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 CMX Cinema, Cinemark, Regal, AMC, Kids Bowl Free, Kids Skate Free, Summer Saving Pass, South Florida Adventure Pass, Miami-Dade Public Library, Go Brightline, Miami Beach Botanical Garden