Family Activities in Miami, FL — 2026 Guide
Miami brings together tropical beaches, vibrant cultural experiences, and world-class wildlife attractions. Families enjoy year-round warm weather, multicultural dining, and everything from the Everglades to Wynwood's street art.
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Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
An epic science museum and aquarium with 250,000 square feet featuring a planetarium, aquarium, and two exhibition wings.
1101 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132
Visit websiteMiami Children's Museum
Enriching exhibits and programs fostering a love of learning through hands-on play and discovery.
980 MacArthur Cswy, Miami, FL 33132
Visit websiteMiami Seaquarium
Swimming with seals and dolphins, penguin encounters, touch pools, flamingos, and a pirate playground.
4400 Rickenbacker Cswy, Miami, FL 33149
Zoo Miami
The only subtropical zoo in the continental US with nearly 750 acres, over 3,000 animals, monorail, splash pad, and carousel.
12400 SW 152nd St, Miami, FL 33177
Visit websitePinecrest Gardens
A botanical garden with an amazing playground made of huge climbable Florida creatures, perfect for toddlers.
11000 Red Rd, Pinecrest, FL 33156
Outdoor Activities
Crandon Park Beach
A stunning two-mile beach on Key Biscayne with pristine sand, calm water perfect for little ones, and nature trails.
6747 Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne, FL 33149
Wynwood Walls
A vibrant outdoor art museum with larger-than-life murals by artists from around the world, plus 70+ galleries nearby.
2520 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33127
Matheson Hammock Park
A family-friendly park with an atoll pool (a man-made tidal pool), hiking trails, and a marina.
9610 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables, FL 33156
Everglades National Park Airboat Tours
Experience the River of Grass on an airboat tour, spotting alligators, birds, and unique subtropical wildlife.
Surfside Beach
A laid-back, family-friendly beach town north of Miami Beach with free community activities and calm waters.
Free Things to Do
Wynwood Walls
Free outdoor street art museum with vibrant murals and galleries.
South Pointe Park
Free park at the tip of South Beach with playgrounds, water play, and views of cruise ships.
Surfside Beach
Quiet, family-oriented beach with free community events.
Bayfront Park
Downtown waterfront park with splash pads, playgrounds, and skyline views.
Rainy Day Plan
Frost Museum of Science
A full day of science, aquarium, and planetarium under one roof.
Miami Children's Museum
Interactive exhibits and play for young children.
Tidal Cove Water Park
Indoor and covered water attractions in Aventura, 30 minutes from Miami.
Pinecrest Gardens
Covered play areas and indoor exhibits at this botanical garden.
Seasonal Highlights
Spring
- •Perfect beach weather before summer heat
- •Calle Ocho Festival (Little Havana)
- •Migratory bird watching in the Everglades
Summer
- •Tidal Cove and water parks
- •Sea turtle nesting season on beaches
- •Free summer events at Bayfront Park
Fall
- •Zoo Miami fall events
- •Art Basel preparations (kid-friendly events)
- •Halloween at Pinecrest Gardens
Winter
- •Perfect outdoor weather (70s-80s)
- •Jungle Island holiday events
- •Santa's Enchanted Forest
Nearby Day Trips
Key Biscayne & Bill Baggs State Park
10 miles south
A barrier island with a historic lighthouse, beaches, and nature trails.
Everglades National Park
40 miles west
Airboat tours, alligator sightings, and nature trails through the largest subtropical wilderness in the US.
Lion Country Safari
70 miles north
A drive-through wildlife preserve with over 1,000 animals roaming freely, plus a walk-through amusement park.
Local Parent Tips
Miami summers are hot and stormy. December through April is the ideal family season.
Skip South Beach with young kids. Crandon Park and Surfside are much more family-friendly.
Little Havana's Calle Ocho is a great cultural experience with kid-friendly Cuban food.
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