With plenty of museums, parks and activities, Miami is one of the best cities for family fun. Whether you’re a parent looking to keep the little ones entertained or on babysitter duty taking care of someone’s youngsters, we’ve put together a list of kid-friendly activities you can do here in the city. From petting animals at a mini zoo to jumping around a high-energy trampoline park, here’s a rundown of the best things to do in Miami with your kids:
1. Plan your visit to the world-famous ‘Art of the Brick’ exhibit
Kids of all ages will be excited to discover the world-famous LEGO® Art Exhibit opening in Miami on January 27th! If you grew up playing with LEGO® bricks, then you’re not going to want to miss out on this exhibit featuring over 150 LEGO® sculptures by artist Nathan Sawaya. The Art of the Brick: An Exhibition of LEGO® has already made waves around the world, impressing over 10 million visitors—and this ground-breaking exhibit is finally coming to Miami!
Get tickets to the ‘Art of the Brick’ exhibit in Miami here!2. Laser Evenings at Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
With epic laser visuals set to the music of Led Zeppelin, Taylor Swift, Daft Punk and more, the museum’s Laser Evenings are perfect for a brilliant night out. Once a month, kick back in your seat, put on your glasses and look up at mesmerizing lasers dancing around to legendary tunes, all under the planetarium’s 67-foot dome. Click here to see the full schedule of Laser Evenings.
3. Tidal Cove Waterpark
From gliding down thrilling waterslides to floating along the lazy river, there’s plenty of fun for the whole family at Tidal Cove in Aventura! This spectacular water park part of the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort is perfect for sunny days and features a surf simulator known as the FlowRider, breezy cabana rentals and a 4,000-square-foot pool for the little ones.
4. Pinecrest Gardens
Venture to this tropical paradise in Pinecrest for an exciting day out with your kids. Discover some of the most beautiful and rare plants, encounter adorable animals at their mini petting zoo, cool down at the Splash ‘N Play pad and enjoy their adventure playground. Perfect for children of all ages, the ADA-accessible playground features whimsical, larger-than-life animal play structures like a lizard ramp, spider spinner and more.
And starting November 18, Pinecrest Gardens will be unveiling its first-ever ‘Avian Oasis’ exhibit, which will feature six magnificent bird sculptures standing up to 30 feet tall, made by the renowned Myth Makers. Each piece can be admired from afar and wandered through, which kids will love. Check them out here!
5. SkateBird Miami
Whether your children are seasoned shredders or don’t have much experience with a skateboard, Skatebird is the perfect spot to zoom around for a day, or at least learn to. Take them to the El Portal skatepark for fun around a pump track, skating lessons, delicious BBQ or one of their weekly fun nights like SK8 Mart Sundays. Learn more here.
6. Zoo Miami
No list of things to do with kids in Miami would be complete without mentioning the zoo! Known as the largest zoo in Florida and the fifth largest in the U.S., Zoo Miami is a great place to take the whole fam. There’s thousands of animals, from big cats to amphibians, as well as numerous different plants to marvel at.
Click here to get your Zoo Miami tickets!
7. Puttshack Miami
Up for a competitive game of mini golf? With Puttshack’s interactive features, this tech-infused game of miniature golf takes things to a whole new level and it’s perfect for a fun night. Go head-to-head with trivia and skee-ball-inspired holes, and then refuel with a mouthwatering menu of food, including burgers and pizza. The venue welcomes all ages during the day, until 8 p.m. when it transforms into a playground for grownups.
8. Treetop Trekking
You’ll find Treetop Trekking inside Jungle Island and thrill seekers will love this exotic adventure. The aerial zipline adventure park boasts several exhilarating courses for adults and kids alike, with the Explorer and Thrill Seeker Treks for ages 9 and up, and the Discovery Course for ages 5 and older. It’s the perfect opportunity to get out and about in nature! Read all about it here.
9. Homestead Cybrarium
Who said libraries can’t be fun? This modern library set in Homestead offers everything you expect from a traditional library (like a vast collection of books, for starters) in addition to a virtual reality cube, advanced tech, a children’s theater, arts and crafts and more. It’s also entirely free to Miami-Dade residents, but you’ll need a Cybrarium card which is different from a public library card.
10. Hit up Miami’s best trampoline parks
Indoor play zones and trampoline rooms are a must for the kids that love to tumble and play. Here are the perfect playgrounds for jumpers small and large, many of which offer trampoline basketball, foam pits, rock climbing, obstacle courses and more:
11. Goat Yoga at Pinto’s Farm
Start your next Sunday with a furry, friendly and jump-y challenge… goats! Pinto’s Farm in the Redland offers beginner level yoga classes taught outdoors with the company of goats for a delightful time. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Check to see when the next class is on their website here!
So there you have it – the many fun things you can do with kids in Miami that are sure to bring smiles to their faces. From immersive attractions to indoor playgrounds, these will delight the whole family and keep the kiddos engaged, of course.