1111 Parrot Jungle Trail
Watson Island
305/400-7000
www.jungleisland.com
Easter Eggstravaganza (March/April)
Join Parrot Jungle Easter Weekend and enjoy Easter Egg Hunts with prizes
and surprises all day long.
Special Guest Appearance by the Easter Bunny!
Have a blast on the Exciting Saber Tooth Tiger Slide and lots more fun for the whole family. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Fright Night in the Jungle (October)
Enjoy two nights of fun and adventure! Take a walk through the Jungle and meet our night-time
animals: Kangaroos, Owls, Skunks, Armadillos, Kinkajous, and more. Stay and see a great Stephen King horror flick for free. General admission is $10
plus tax - per person, per night. Park opens at 7 p.m.
Movies start at 8 p.m.
12400 SW 152nd St.
Kendall
305/255-5551
www.miamimetrozoo.com
The Great Metrozoo Egg Safari (March / April)
4/11/09 – 4/12/09
For children 12 and under, and kids of all ages, there will be continuous egg safaris at the Picnic and Special Events fields, face painting, crafts, a bounce house, rock climbing, the Easter Bunny and more. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
MetroBoo (October)
10/25/08 – 10/26/08
Trick-or-Treat at the Zoo for ages 12 and under. Enjoy costume contests, music, fabulous prizes and safe and fun trick-or-treating. Even Metrozoo’s very own animals will have animal treats for Halloween during scheduled keeper talks. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Turkey Trail (November)
11/28/08 – 11/30/08
4400 Rickenbacker Cswy.
Key Biscayne
305/361-5705
www.miamiseaquarium.com
Easter Egg Hunt (March / April)
Easter Egg Hunt activities take place continuously between the hours of 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Each child participating in the egg hunts will receive a complimentary goody bag with candy, a commemorative plush pal and other goodies. Fun also includes music, face painting, bounce houses and many surprises. The Easter Bunny will arrive each day in a special ceremony.
Monster Splash Nighttime Bash (October)
10/24/08 – 10/31/08
Four nights of Halloween themed animal shows, haunted houses, roaming skeletons, fireworks and more. Candy stations and other cool surprises will be set up around the park for trick-or-treaters in costume. 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Winter Nights & Lights (December / January)
12/20/08 – 1/4/09
3485 Main Hwy.
Coconut Grove
305/442-6866
www.floridastateparks.org/thebarnacle/
Barnacle Under Moonlight (October – May)
Monthly outdoor concert series held on the lawn of the historic Barnacle House. Bring blankets, chairs and picnic food. Gates open at 6 p.m.; music from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission: $5 per person; children under 10 free. Call for dates.
Washington's Birthday Regatta
2/21/09
This revival of Commodore Ralph Munroe's original Washington's Birthday Regatta takes place on beautiful Biscayne Bay just off shore of The Barnacle. Open to traditional style shoal-draft sailboats (fiberglass boats permitted). The race is followed by an after-hours awards ceremony at the park. Contact the park for registration information. No pets. Fees: $15/boat entry fee for participants. Park admission for observers. Time: 12 noon.
Old Fashioned July Fourth Picnic (July)
7/4/09
Enjoy the Fourth at an old-fashioned picnic on the grounds of this 19th-century pioneer home site. Hosted by The Barnacle Society, this event features lawn games, kite-making, knot-tying demonstrations, and more! Bring a blanket and a picnic lunch and enjoy the day’s celebration. $5 for – 12 years and older; $2 - age 6-12; under 6 are free. Special activities: 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Park hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
28655 South Dixie Hwy.
Homestead
305/248-6345
www.coralcastle.com
Psychic Fair at Coral Castle (Ongoing - First Saturday of the Month)
An intimate group of psychics, intuitives, and product vendors gather on the first Saturday of the month. Have your aura photographed, get your fairy or tarot reading, and shop a unique collection of crystals, books, jewelry and more. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
907 Coral Way
Coral Gables
305/460-5095
www.coralgables.com
House Tours (Ongoing)
Tour the boyhood home of Coral Gables’ founding father, George Merrick. House tour schedule: Wednesdays: 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m.; Sundays: 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
16701 SW 72nd Ave.
Cutler Bay
305/235-1668, ext. 233
www.deeringestate.org
Moonlight and Music Valentine’s Day Concert (February)
2/14/09
The Moonlight and Music Concert offers couples the opportunity to celebrate love at a romantic outdoor concert under the stars. Guests are welcome to bring blankets and picnic baskets. 8 p.m. Gate opens at 7 p.m.
SoBay Festival of the Arts (February)
2/1/09 – 2/14/09
This annual celebration of the literary, performing and visual arts offers an array of special performances and exhibits.
Deering Seafood Festival on the Bay (March)
3/29/09
Enjoy South Florida's freshest seafood, cooking demos with local celebrity chefs, boat rides and a Lil' Shrimp Kids Zone. Activities for all ages. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wine on Harvest Moon (September)
9/13/08
The South Florida Select BMW Dealers proudly present the Deering Estate Foundation’s 7th annual fall wine tasting event, Wine on Harvest Moon. VIP Tour & Tasting begins at 6 p.m. 7-10 p.m. Please call for tickets and information.
Holiday Under the Stars (December)
12/6/08
The 10th Annual Holiday under the Stars outdoor concert will feature a musical performance by Mad Romance with the Miami String Project and Stacy Berkley. Guests are welcome to bring blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets. 7 to 10 p.m.
3251 S. Miami Ave.
Miami
305/250-9133
www.vizcayamuseum.org
Theater by the Book
9/6/08
Theater by the Book stages readings of the great works of European and American theater using professional actors for the community of Miami-Dade County. In this adaptation of Shakespeare’s Henry the Fourth, parts one and two, Sir John Falstaff and his low-life companions - including the future King of England - come to terms with the responsibilities of life and liquor-free military service. 1 p.m.
Vizcaya Family Art-Making
9/14/08; 10/19/08; 12/14/08
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens welcomes families to explore the art and history this National Historic Landmark estate through afternoon programs. Children can explore Vizcaya and create their own works of art.
Drop in anytime between 1 and 4 p.m.
Moonlight Garden Tour (Ongoing)
Wander through Vizcaya’s breathtaking gardens along Biscayne Bay under the light of the full moon. Vizcaya's Volunteer Guides will answer questions and lead area tours in the gardens. 6:30 p.m.
Old Music in New Spaces: European Innovation and Design at Vizcaya
10/3/08
Novel baroque music by Uccellini, Biber, Bach, and others. David Dolata, lute; Scott Flavin, violin; Ross Harbaugh, cello; Robert Heath, organ and harpsichord. Presented by Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and Miami Bach Society. 7:30 p.m.
Holiday Organ Concert
12/14/08
Enjoy holiday music performed on Vizcaya’s historic pipe organ.
Free with paid admission. 4 p.m.
Approximately 27 miles west of the Florida Turnpike
on SW 8th Street
305/552-8365
www.miccosukeeresort.com
Miccosukee Indian Arts Festival (December / January)
12/24/08 – 1/1/09
Experience the color and pageantry of costumed Native Americans from all over the country at the Village. Arts, crafts, music, dance, native foods and more.
12450 SW 152nd St.
Kendall
305/253-0063
www.goldcoast-railroad.org
Day Out with Thomas (March)
2 dates: 3/7/09–3/8/09; 3/14/09-3/15/09
All aboard for Thomas the Tank Engine as the classic storybook friend rolls into Miami. This fun-filled family event offers a 20-minute ride with Thomas, meeting Sir Topham Hat, video viewing and live music. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Spooky Adventures (October)
10/25/08 – 10/26/08
Take a train ride through our Spooky Forest, listen to Spooky Stories and feel 'real' eyeballs and bones, trick or treat, food, music and more. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Family Appreciation Day (November)
11/8/08
Enjoy FREE admission, bounce houses, games, food, train rides and more! 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Holiday Fun at Gold Coast Railroad Museum (December)
12/13/08 – 12/14/08
Greet Santa as he arrives by train at the Gold Coast Railroad Museum, and even meet with him if you’ve been good! Food, music, and more. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
101 W. Flagler St.
Downtown Miami
305/375-1492
www.historical-museum.org
Interama: Miami and the Inter-American Dream
Through 1/25/09
Walk into a re-creation of Interama—Miami’s futuristic fair of the Americas from the 1960s. Under development for decades, Interama was never built but captured the imagination of planners, architects and public officials during an era when Miami increasingly perceived itself as a hemispheric crossroads.
Miami International Map Fair (February)
2/7/09
Join the Historical Museum for a weekend of browsing and buying antique maps of every size, shape and color, alongside top map dealers, collectors and aficionados from around the world. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Season Kick-Off Event: Live on the Plaza (September)
9/25/08
This event is designed to showcase the Historical Museum’s new programming season with a look at Interama: Miami and the Pan-American Dream and Necropolis Cristobal Colon season-opener exhibits, exciting educational and community programming, and events scheduled during the year to come! Museum Members, Visitors, and Community Leaders will enjoy a taste of all the Museum has to offer on this September evening.
Harvest Festival
11/22/08 – 11/23/08
More than 300 craft artists display items ranging from wood crafts to toys, miniatures to quilts, and more. Also features folk arts, antique cars, children’s activities, historical reenactments, food and entertainment. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. *Note: The Harvest Festival takes place at the Fair Expo Center, 10901 Coral Way, Sweetwater, FL 33165.
301 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach
305/672-5044
www.jewishmuseum.com
Florida Jewish History Month Kickoff Event (January)
The museum invites everyone to learn and celebrate Floridian Jewish
contributions to politics. 10:30 a.m. Free.
Grandparents' Day Celebration (September)
Enjoy this opportunity to participate in a fun intergenerational activity. Special arts and crafts projects may include Keepsake Memory Boxes and 'Grandparent Portraits' made from a variety of materials.
Open to all ages and artistic abilities.
2 to 4 p.m.
Family Sports Day
9/7/08
the Jewish Museum of Florida on South Beach will present Family Sports Day to complement the current exhibit Florida Jews in Sports. The event will begin at the Museum with an exhibit tour, followed by a walk to nearby Marjory Stoneman Douglas Park for activities and games. Cost: Members: $15 per family, Non-Members: $18 per family. Co-sponsored by Boucher Brothers Management and Steven Joanos. RSVP by Sept. 2 to 305-672-5044, ext. 3175.
Florida Jews in the Military
12/9/08 – 8/23/09
In tribute to all veterans, the Museum will mount an exhibit on the story of Floridian Jews who have served in the military. Throughout history, the supreme offering a human being could make for his nation was to put one’s life on the line for the ideals and freedom of that nation. The military offered a direct route to acculturation, especially for new immigrants. Floridian Jews have fought for every conflict from the Seminole Wars when the city of Ft. Myers was named for Col. Abraham C. Myers through the Civil War when Morris Dzialynski of Jacksonville and many others served, to the World Wars, Korean, Viet Nam, Gulf and battles of the 21st Century!
980 MacArthur Cswy.
Watson Island
305/373-5437
www.miamichildrensmuseum.org
Target Free Third Fridays (Ongoing)
Explore hundreds of bilingual, interactive exhibits related to arts, culture, community and communication on the third Friday of each month. Free. 3 to 9 p.m.
Zumba for Kids (Ongoing)
Join our Zumba Master Trainer for this 30 minute high energy and motivating Zumba class. It offers unique moves and combinations that allow the Zumba participants to dance away their worries. It is based on the principle that a workout should be Fun and Easy to Do. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Holidays Around the World (December)
Join MCM in exploring other countries’ holiday traditions. Whether it be Hanukkah, Christmas or Kwanzaa, everyone celebrates the holidays differently. Enjoy a different country or part of the world every weekend. 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Noon Year’s Eve (December)
12/31/08
What time is it? Join us for the Funtastic Countdown just for kids! Games, prizes, and plenty of fun! This is free with paid admission to the Museum and open to children of all ages and parents. 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
3280 S. Miami Ave.
Miami
305/646-4200
www.miamisci.org
Fabulous First Fridays (Ongoing)
A night of fun under the stars! A free Star show, free access to the Observatory (weather permitting), an ever-changing line-up of cool laser shows and informative, scientific lectures for the entire family!! Laser show prices are $7.00 for adults
and $4.00 for children. 7:30 p.m.
Earth Day at Miami Science Museum (April)
Enjoy an entire day of hands-on activities for the whole family to participate in. Special demonstrations on water conservation, water pollution and mangrove conservation will show the importance of a clean environment, as well as other fun activities. Children will learn about all the earth's elements during an interactive sing-a-long in the Space Gallery.
National Astronomy Day (April)
Join the Miami Museum of Science & Planetarium along with the Southern Cross Astronomical Society for a fun-filled day and night of astronomy-themed lectures, workshops, astronomical observing, and planetarium shows. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Lizard Day (July)
Lizard lovers can bring their iguana, monitor or other lizard for expert advice. Fun includes the Lizard Showcase, arts & crafts, a scavenger hunt, lizard face painting and much more. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Snake Day (August)
This special museum day invites all snakes and their caregivers for the Snake Showcase, special presentations, contests, prizes and activities for kids. Each snake and owner receive free admission. Note: No venomous snakes will be allowed under any circumstances. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Music: Access All Areas
10/25/08 – 2/22/09
The exhibit focuses on innovative and interactive elements that explore the physics, technology, and business behind music and the music industry as a whole. There are 33 hands-on activities, props and memorabilia that are action-packed, fast-paced and fun, yet highly educational. Rehearsing, Composing, Recording, Listening and Performing all showcase the different areas of music that will provide each visitor with their own educational and musical experience.
Wings Over Miami Air Show (March)
Wings Over Miami Air Museum 3rd Annual Air Show features death-defying stunts, helicopter rides, sky divers, color guard, veterans and famous aviators speaking in the hangar. The show will include face painting and other activities for kids. The gates open at 10 a.m. and the shows will conclude at 4 p.m.
Dante Fascell Visitor Center,
Biscayne National Park
9700 SW 328th St.
Homestead
305/230-7275
www.nps.gov/bisc/
Photography Exhibit - Across the Bay
Through 11/15/08
Photographer John Andersen showcases the natural beauty and explosive color that make the largest marine park in the National Park System a true national treasure. Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission.
10901 Old Cutler Rd.
Coral Gables
305/667-1651
www.fairchildgarden.org
International Chocolate Festival (January)
1/24/09 – 1/25/09
Enjoy everything chocolate! Learn about where chocolate comes from, taste different types of chocolate and experience so much more. Fun for the whole family! 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
International Mango Festival (July)
Annual festival celebrates the mangos of the Caribbean with a selection of cultivars sure to dazzle your tastebuds! Experience the world’s largest display of more than 200 locally grown cultivars from the Fairchild’s very own collection to mango tree sales, tastings and evaluations, lectures, food demonstrations, children's activities and Mangoville. The Veranda Restaurant will be open for snacks and lunch, mango smoothies will be sold and island music will be played throughout the weekend. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
International Orchid Festival (March)
3/13/09 – 3/15/09
Local and national vendors will sell an amazing variety of orchids and orchid products. Enjoy seminars and special events.
Ramble - A Garden Festival (November)
11/8/08 – 11/9/08
A unique garden festival celebrating outdoor living in South Florida. More than 15,000 plants will be on sale. Features music, food, arts and crafts and activities for children. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
24801 SW 187th Ave.
Homestead
305/247-5727
www.fruitandspicepark.org
Redland Festival (January)
1/10/09 – 1/11/09
A tradition at the Park since 1976, this annual festival features local arts and crafts, a large selection of tropical plants and great food. Children’s activities include a petting zoo, pony rides, an interactive puppet & magic show, and a wild and wonderful Everglades reptile show. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Asian Culture Festival (March)
3/7/09 – 3/8/09
This annual festival features Asian crafts, art, and exotic music and dance, highlighted by a tasty selection of authentic Far Eastern cuisine. Children can participate in the Asian passport activity, and receive a special gift upon completion. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Redland Summer Fruit Festival (June)
This annual event showcases local agriculture, and tropical fruits. Vendor booths featuring local wines, yummy foods, and rare fruit samplings will be available. Sponsored by the Fruit and Spice Park. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Historic Garden Tour of the Redland (October)
10/25/08
Join Park Manager Chris Rollins as you tour landscaped estates, gorgeous gardens, and historic landmarks in the Redland. Get inspired to create your own backyard paradise! 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guide Chris Rollins. Fee: $25
Hunters Moon (October)
10/26/08
Under the allure, and mystique of the full moon, Southern Cross Astronomical Society will guide you through a celestial exploration of the heavens. Bring a blanket, and enjoy music, refreshments, and story telling around the campfire. 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.