Child Friendly

Expose the kids to old fashioned dance moves by taking them to Old Time Dance at the Barnacle in Miami held once a month.  

Swing your partner, do-si-do, and promenade down to The Barnacle for an outdoor contra dance held under a covered pavilion by Biscayne Bay! These fun and friendly group dances are open to everyone and include a caller and a live acoustic band. The gates open at 6:00 p.m. Pre-dance instruction begins at 6:30 p.m., and dancing starts at 7:00 p.m. Picnics are welcome and snacks to share are encouraged.

The "Barnacle under Moonlight" Concerts are the most popular events at The Barnacle. Come out for a concert, and you’ll see children playing next to the bay, friends and family sprawled out on the lawn with picnic baskets full of goodies, local musicians honoring the craft of songwriting, and neighbors just enjoying each others’ company. There really is not a better way to spend an evening in Coconut Grove.

Get some great ideas for decorating your own tree this year or just go to see the artistry on display.

The Miami Children’s Museum (MCM) is proud to present “Season of the Arts,” every Saturday during the month of December from 11AM – 3PM.  The “Season of the Arts” series will introduce children and their families to a different form of art each week. The Museum has partnered with local artists and organizations such as, Xavier Cortada, New World Symphony, Florida Grand Opera and dancers from Miami City Ballet,in an effort to expose youth to the arts via this special programming during the holiday season.

KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities will be performing under the iconic blue-and-yellow Big Top next to the Hard Rock Stadium beginning December 10, 2016 through January 29th 2017. Tickets range in price from $39 - $160 and are available by visiting cirquedusoleil.com/kurios or calling 1-877-9 CIRQUE (1-877-924-7783). 

MEET SANTA CLAUS & FROZEN'S ELSA THIS CHRISTMAS... HOT COCOA + HOLIDAY COOKIES + ICE BAR When we think of Christmas time it often conjures up thoughts of cold snowy nights, beautiful fur coats, and sipping hot cocoa by the fire place. But for most Miami kids those thoughts will never be a reality… But not this year! For the first time ever have your kids experience Winter in Miami with Santa Claus & Elsa at Drinkhouse Fire & Ice, Miami’s first Ice Bar. Bring the kids for a whimsical afternoon with a very classy and merry Santa Claus.

The Fort Lauderdale Orange Bowl Downtown Countdown has been touted as one of the largest New Year’s Eve celebrations in Florida, this year’s free street festival is full of fun and excitement for both children and adults. The spectacular celebration will feature a variety of activities for the whole family until 8:30 p.m. including a kids countdown at 7:00 p.m. The festivities for kids include bounce houses/inflatables, face painting and games, contests and dancing with the DJ. Then live music kicks off at 8:00 p.m.

Come out and take Photos with Santa at the Promenade of Coconut Creek!  This free event is from 12pm – 3pm in the breezeway between Mama Asian Noodle Bar and Ethos Greek Bistro.   Enjoy holiday music, Free Photos with Santa and Pikachu, Play Pokemon Go and take Free Fire Truck Rides!

The 19th Annual Taste of the Islands event will be held in Marathon on November 12th from 11am to 5pm.  Taste of the Islands is an annual fundraiser for BPW (Business & Professional Women of Marathon) The event showcases local food, art, & entertainment. Hosted by the Marathon chapter of Business and Professional Women, the award-winning event draws several thousand attendees and features local restaurants, live entertainment, vendors and artists, a tribute to veterans, fashion show by DK's Style Hut, activities for kids plus live and Chinese auctions.

Now in its 12th year, Lynn University's Family Fun Day has truly become a can't-miss outing for families that live in South Florida. This award-winning event, was created to support the NCAA's Division II Community Engagement initiative. Through this event, Lynn's athletics department has created an open-house that allows kids and families the opportunity to visit a college campus, meet and engage with our student-athletes, coaches, staff and faculty, and experience a full-day of free, family fun.