Kids' Stuff

The Bass Museum of Arts in Miami Beach opened in 1964 and showcases contemporary art in both permanent and temporary exhibits. Are you a resident of Miami Beach? If so, you’re in luck! Miami Beach Residents enjoy free admission to The Bass all year round! Present a valid ID or proof of residence and receive …

Orchestra Miami is presenting another group of performances in its Family Fun Series at Pinecrest Gardens. All concerts are on Sundays at 3 p.m.  The series kicks off with: What: Peter & The Wolf When: Oct. 29, 2025, at 3 p.m.  Where: Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 SW 57th Ave. (Red Road), Pinecrest. Tickets & info at …

Have you visited the Miami Beach Botanical Garden lately?  This 3-acre tropical oasis sits in the heart of Miami Beach, at 2000 Convention Center Drive, and is brimming with beauty. It’s open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays to Sundays, except some holidays, and admission is free! (Previously entry cost $5 …

The annual Zun Zun Children’s Festival hosted by the arts and music organization FUNDarte is taking place at the Koubek Center on Sunday, October 12, from 2-5 p.m. Admission is free but RSVP is required.   This year is the 11th Anniversary of this family-friendly event and will feature the world premiere of Jirafas (Giraffes) the …

Grab your costumed kids and pets and head over to Commons Park for a two-day blast of fun and entertainment because it’s fall festival time! Events: Friday night Rock-n-Festival, Oct. 3, 2025, from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday Fall Festival, Oct. 5, from 3 to 9 p.m. Where: Commons Park, 11600 Poinciana Blvd., Royal Palm …

Here’s an innovative, interactive take on TV theme songs and orchestral instruments and the event is perfect for kids, parents, and grandparents alike. Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra When: Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, at 3 p.m. (about 75 minutes) Where: Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, in Dreyfoos Hall, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm …

Play games. Paint pumpkins.  Riverwalk Fall Festival in Fort Lauderdale includes food vendors, pumpkin bowling and adult beverages.  Fall Festival on  Riverwalk in 2025 is 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, October 18, and entry is free. Pets are welcome to attend. Fees apply for various activities. Usually, the fees are a $1 to $5.  …

We know this attraction isn’t exactly free or cheap but Lion Country Safari is doing something different this year, so we thought it was worth mentioning. It’s offering a “get ready to glow” first-ever lantern festival. Lanterns & Lights at Safari Nights When: Select nights, November 2025 through January, 2026, from 6 to 10 p.m. …

For youngsters and families, Hollywood offers Boo Bash at ArtsPark. Boo Bash in 2025 is 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, October 24, with free entry. At 8 p.m. is a free outdoor movie in the park. The event includes entertainment and activities. A costume fashion show is at 7 p.m. and food available for …

The Fountains shopping and dining plaza in Plantation is featuring a Fall Festival. The event offers pumpkin painting, photo op, face painting, DJ entertainment, vendors, and trick or treat stations at participating vendors.  Pets are permitted. The event includes a costume contest for furry friends.  The event in 2025 is 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. …

Pumpkins. Trunk or treat. Entertainment.  It’s Fall in Dania. The Dania Beach Fall Festival in 2025 is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, October 24, with free entry. The fall festival  is at  Frost Park, 300 NE Second Street, Dania Beach 33004.  The festival includes Trunk or Treat National Night Out with BSO  live entertainment  …