Family Activities

The Deering Estate at Cutler is a 444-acre historic and environmental preserve that offers a variety of activities suitable for children and adults of all ages. It is managed by Miami-Dade Parks & Recreation on behalf of the State of Florida. The estate features historic buildings, nature trails and canoe trips out to Chicken Key.

Parrot Jungle Island offers visitors a fun, educational opportunity to get an up-close look at tropical birds in replicas of their natural habitats. The attraction routinely hosts field trips and offers frequent educational programs.

The Gold Coast Railroad Museum is conveniently located on the grounds of Miami MetroZoo. It offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the history of railroads and their contributions to our nation.

The Historical Museum of Southern Florida, located in the heart of downtown Miami, offers visitors a unique glimpse into the history of our region.

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The Jewish Museum of Florida, housed in two historic synagogues, offers visitors to Miami Beach the opportunity to learn about the history of the Jewish people in South Florida.

Looking for a great place to host your child's birthday party in Miami? Here are ten great ideas that I've either used for my own kids or where we attended birthday parties hosted by other families.

Miami Children’s Museum offers children the opportunity to explore their imaginations through educational play. My three children have been to the museum many times and look forward to each return visit!

Everything is getting more expensive these days. As utility bills, grocery costs and prices at the pump rise, many of us seek out free and low cost entertainment options to help out with the household budget. There are still plenty of ways that you can have a good time without putting a dent in your bank account.

Miami Science Museum offers children and adults alike an entertaining, educational experience. It's a great place to visit, whether you're on vacation, a school field trip or a weekend family outing.

Miami Seaquarium offers visitors an entertaining and educational experience found in very few locations in the United States. Our region’s tropical climate allows for year-round outdoor marine shows featuring dolphins, killer whales and other sea creatures. The Seaquarium also features exhibits of sea turtles, seals, sea lions, and our very own Florida Manatee.

If you haven't yet started thinking about a Miami summer camp for your school-aged children, now is the time to start. There are many programs at parks, museums, colleges and attractions like the zoo. Miami's summer camps cover a wide range of interests, so there's sure to be something for your little Einstein, Mozart, Michaelangelo or Goodall!

"Where the humans are caged and the monkeys run free" - it's more than a catch-phrase. While homo sapiens walk through carefully constructed wire pathways, many species of primates scamper above your head, swing through trees and interact with each other in ways difficult to observe in captivity. Keep your eyes open; you never know who's hanging around!

Gator Park, located in the heart of the Everglades, is a unique way to experience the natural wonders of South Florida. The park features a wildlife show and airboat tours of the famous swamp.

Parrot Jungle Island offers visitors a fun, educational opportunity to get an up-close look at tropical birds in replicas of their natural habitats. The attraction routinely hosts field trips and offers frequent educational programs.

Summer in Miami can be a hot and humid experience! Fortunately there are some great ways to beat the heat, both indoors and out. Whether you're entertaining kids on summer vacation or looking for a way to spend time with your special someone, there's something fun to do in Miami this summer!

Miami's tropical climate lends itself to year-round outdoor activity. Whether you prefer hitting the beach or hiking in the Everglades, there's bound to be an outdoor recreation opportunity that interests you! Here are a few of my favorite things to do under the Miami sun.

Downtown Miami's waterfront area is full of great shopping, beautiful scenery and plenty of interesting places to visit. Join us as we embark on a walking tour of the area.

Miami-Dade Parks hosts this 32-acre garden park located in the Redlands. It's known for the over 500 species of fruit, nut herb and spice trees growing there alongside of cutting-edge horicultural research.

Located in the middle of South Beach, MBBG boasts a bromeliad collection, Japanese garden, orchid collection and over a dozen varities of subtropical palms.

Whether you're an avid bird-watcher or just interested in our feathered friends, the Audobon Society may be just the place for you. This site contains information on day trips as well as membership information.

Aviation buffs will love the Weeks Air Museum's collection of 35 aircraft. Tamiami Executive Airport in Kendall serves as the museum's home.

May is Miami Museum Month! During the month of May, members at any participating museum receive free admission to any (or all!) of the other participating museums. May's a fantastic month to be a museum member in Miami!