Things to do with kids in Miami, FL
Checked · All times are local Eastern Time (Miami time)
Coming up in Miami: Life Time Miami Turkey Trot & Kids Trot (Nov 26), Zoo Lights at Zoo Miami (from Nov 27), Mini Mondays at Miami Children’s Museum (from Nov 2) and 2 more events. 8 always-open places, led by Zoo Miami, Jungle Island and Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science. Prices and hours come from each official site.
Thanksgiving events in Miami
Life Time Miami Turkey Trot & Kids Trot
- When
- Thu, Nov 26 · 5K/10K 7am; Kids Trot 9:30am
- Cost
- Kids Trot $20; 5K $63; 10K $73
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Thanksgiving-morning 5K and 10K at 7am, then the Kids Trot (ages 2–9, 100–600 meters) at 9:30am. The finish festival has face painting and a bounce house.
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Christmas & holiday events: Santa and lights
Zoo Lights at Zoo Miami
- When
- Fri, Nov 27 – Wed, Dec 30 (Select nights Nov 27–Dec 30) · 6:30–10pm
- Cost
- Separate ticket (daytime admission and memberships do not include Zoo Lights)
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Holiday lights at the zoo. Opening night (Nov 27) includes a tree-lighting ceremony, and Santa appears through Dec 23.
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Storytimes and weekly programs
Mini Mondays at Miami Children’s Museum
- When
- Mon, Nov 2 – Mon, Dec 28 (Every Monday) · 10am–6pm
- Cost
- Museum admission applies (see site)
- Ages
- Ages 0-5 · Indoor
Every Monday, play-based activities designed for children from birth to age 5. With no school-group visits on Mondays, the museum is quieter for little ones.
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers at the Main Library
- When
- Tue, Nov 3 – Tue, Dec 15 (Select Tuesdays) · 11am–noon
- Cost
- No fee listed
- Ages
- Ages 1-3 · Indoor
Talk, read and sing with your toddler (18 months–3 years) in this weekly early-literacy program.
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
READy, Set, Go: Music & Movement at the Main Library
- When
- Sat, Nov 7 – Sat, Dec 19 (Saturdays (no session Nov 28)) · 10–11am
- Cost
- No fee listed
- Ages
- Ages 0-5 · Indoor
A Saturday music-and-movement storytime for young children and their caregivers.
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Always-open family places
Most popular first: zoos, aquariums and museums, then nature spots, parks and libraries. Prices come from each official site; "Not stated" means the site doesn't list one.
Zoo Miami
- Price
- Adults (13+) $30, children (3–12) $26, 2 and under free
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Large open-air zoo; open daily 10am–5pm (last ticket 4pm); closes 4pm on Zoo Lights nights
✓ Price verified Oct 26, 2026 · source
Jungle Island
- Price
- General admission from $22.95; parking $20
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Wildlife park on Watson Island; open daily 9:30am–5pm (last admission 4pm)
✓ Price verified Oct 26, 2026 · source
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
- Price
- Not stated. See the official site.
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Science museum with an aquarium and planetarium in Museum Park; open 10am–5pm
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
- Price
- Not stated. See the official site.
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Tropical botanic garden with a free narrated tram tour (schedule varies by day)
Miami Children’s Museum
- Price
- Not stated. See the official site.
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Interactive children’s museum on Watson Island; open daily 10am–6pm; Mini Mondays for ages 0–5
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
- Price
- Not stated. See the official site.
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Historic bayfront villa and gardens; open daily except Tuesdays, 9:30am–4:30pm
Bayfront Park
- Price
- Free admission
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Downtown bayfront park with a playground; free admission, opens daily at 7am
✓ Price verified Oct 26, 2026 · source
Miami-Dade Public Library – Main Library
- Price
- $ (estimated price level)
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Downtown main library with toddler storytimes and Saturday music-and-movement storytime
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do with kids in Miami this weekend?
Zoo Miami, Jungle Island and Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science are open most days, but we don't have a Miami event listed for this weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1). Next up: Life Time Miami Turkey Trot & Kids Trot (Nov 26) and Zoo Lights at Zoo Miami (Nov 27).
What time is trick-or-treating in Miami?
Sunset on Halloween in Miami is at 6:39 p.m. Miami doesn't list official trick-or-treat hours, so plan around dusk.
What are free things to do with kids in Miami?
These are free according to their official sites: 1 place in Miami, including Bayfront Park.
Where can kids play indoors in Miami when it's too hot or rainy?
We list 3 indoor places in Miami: Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, Miami Children’s Museum and Miami-Dade Public Library – Main Library.
What Thanksgiving events can I take my kids to in Miami?
We list 1 Thanksgiving event in Miami: Life Time Miami Turkey Trot & Kids Trot (Thu, Nov 26).
When and where can kids see Santa in Miami?
We list 1 event with Santa in Miami: Zoo Lights at Zoo Miami (Nov 27 – Dec 30).
Where can I take my kids to see Christmas lights in Miami?
We list 1 holiday light event in Miami: Zoo Lights at Zoo Miami (Nov 27 – Dec 30).
Are there storytimes or regular kids' programs in Miami?
We list 3 everyday programs in Miami: Mini Mondays at Miami Children’s Museum (Every Monday), Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers at the Main Library (Select Tuesdays) and READy, Set, Go: Music & Movement at the Main Library (Saturdays, no session Nov 28).
What is there to do with toddlers in Miami?
We list 5 places and 2 events in Miami that welcome kids under 2, including Mini Mondays at Miami Children’s Museum (Nov 2 – Dec 28), READy, Set, Go: Music & Movement at the Main Library (Nov 7 – Dec 19), Zoo Miami and Jungle Island. See all 7 above. Age ranges for places are our own guidance.
What are the big family attractions in Miami?
The best-known family attractions we list in Miami are Zoo Miami (kids 3–12 $26), Jungle Island (General admission from $22.95) and Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science. They're listed first under always-open places.
How much do Miami family attractions cost?
Prices from the official sites for 2 places in Miami: Zoo Miami (adult $30, kids 3–12 $26) and Jungle Island (General admission from $22.95). Confirm before you go; prices change.
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