Kids

Miami Art Museum's Second Saturdays (second Saturday of every month) are free for families, 1-4 p.m. Kids and their parents can enjoy live music, storytelling, guided tours, gallery games, and dance performances.

Children will marvel at the Milky Way and gaze at far-off galaxies at the Miami Science Museum's free Weintraub Observatory Star Show , held on the first Friday of each month from 8 to 10 p.m. (the planetarium show starts at 8 p.m., and the observatory session is open from 8:30 to 10 p.m.—call ahead, as starting time varies based on the season).

More than 65 artists create and display their work at Miami's Bakehouse Art Complex . Visitors can browse free of charge.

Each month Target Free Third Friday at the Miami Children's Museum allows youngsters to explore hundreds of hands-on exhibits that teach art, culture, and communication at no cost to their parents. For this free interactive experience, come on the third Friday of the month from 3 to 9 p.m.

The family-oriented stretch of Miami Beach from 53rd to 63rd Street offers a playground and piles of sand for castle building, picnics, and searching for buried treasure.

Biscayne National Park's Family Fun Fest is held on the second Sunday of every month from January to May. This free public program promotes interaction with nature and hands-on activities for children and their parents.