Child Friendly

The South Beach Wine and Food Festival and Goya Foods host a family-friendly event at Jungle Island every year to spark a love of food and nutrition in young children.  Join your favorite chefs and culinary personalities for two fun-filled days of food, fitness and learning at Goya Foods' Fun and Fit as a Family featuring Kidz Kitchen at Jungle Island.

Day Out With Thomas™ is a fun-filled, family event that offers aspiring engineers and their families the unique opportunity to take a ride with the classic storybook engine, Thomas the Tank Engine™. The event is held in South Miami at the Gold Coast Railroad Museum. Sir Topham Hatt will also take time away from his busy schedule as Controller of the Railway to meet and take pictures with guests.

"RAIL - A Steampunk Journey," produced by Rivet Nation, will enchant participants with a day full of retro-futuristic festivities, entertainment, films, music, art, performances and more!  This event will take place at the Gold Coast Railroad Museum in south Miami Dade county. 

It’s a fun-filled day of family friendly excitement. 

Admission is only $10 per person!

RAIL - A Steampunk Journey will encompass a whole afternoon’s worth of exciting events and opportunities, including but not limited to:

Oakland Park is really cooking things up!

Taste of Oakland Park will feature sample tastes from local restaurants, food companies, spirits, beer and wine companies. In addition to the grand tasting, the family friendly event will also feature live music, interactive games, and a craft-vendor shopping area. Admission $10 cash at the door. Children under 12 is free.



The 2017 Taste of Oakland Park will take place Friday, February 17, 2017 from 6-10pm at Jaco Pastorius Park. 4000 N Dixie Hwy; Oakland Park, Florida 33334.

In celebration of Black History Month, The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum will welcome everyone to the Spady living heritage festival (#SpadyLHF). The museum will bring cultural fun will take to the streets of Delray Beach. Live performances will fill the afternoon at the Spady Museum. February is a month dedicated to celebrating, recognizing and learning about the contributions of African-Americans to the development and prosperity of the United States.  

Deerfield Beach celebrates its roots with this three day festival that features a carnival, arts and crafts, food vendors, live entertainment and a Saturday parade which concludes with a grand fireworks show.

When:
Friday, February 17th - Sunday, February 19th

Where:
Main Beach Parking Lot, 149 SE 21st Ave.

Time:
February 17th from 5 - 10 PM

February 18th from 10 AM - 10 PM; Parade will be at 10 AM; Grand Fireworks Display will be at 9:05 PM

February 19th from 10 AM - 6 PM

If you love the South Florida environment AND love to fish then the Zoo Miami Fishing Derby Days are the thing for you.  Zoo Miami will have 3 dates to choose from this year to fish and have fun at the Zoo.  The goal isn''t just to have fun but also to remove invasive fish species from their lakes.  This will help improve habitat quality and create more room for native fish and wildlife. Come out to Zoo Miami, enjoy some breakfast, and help clean their lakes.

EVENT IS SOLD OUT!

Zoo Miami's Annual Overnight Campout is held right in the heart of the zoo, featuring two "Wild Night" tours of our Florida Everglades & Amazon areas, a campfire with s'mores, and lots of fun time with your family!  2019 Roars, S'mores, and Snores Campout costs Regular Price: $75.00  or  Member Price: $60.00.

2017 Annual Florida Mopar Nationals Returns to University Dodge Davie, Fla. -- All classic and contemporary MOPAR cars, Jeeps, trucks and AMC vehicles are to compete for honors at this year’s 29th Annual Florida MOPAR Nationals Car Show and Swap Meet. The premiere South Florida MOPAR show is scheduled for 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Rob Lambdin’s University Dodge.

The Science Explorium at Sugar Sand Park in Boca Raton will be hosting the travelling exhibit, Human Plus.  Human Plus offers visitors a chance to explore and create a range of low- and high-tech tools that extend the abilities of the human body!