The Knight Plaza outdoor campus at downtown Miami's Frost Science Museum will come alive on Saturday, Feb. 3 with the first free Family Fun Festival happening from noon to 4 p.m.
Set among the lovely trees and bright garden like area of the museum, families are invited to come and enjoy the wonders of science from interactive exhibits from both the Frost Science and community partners to live shows and other entertainment. And if you choose to visit the museum's current traveling show and permanent exhibitions simply RSVP to the event and receive 25% off general admission on that day.
The line-up is extensive so browse the day's activities and prepare for tons of fun!
“Honey, I Shrunk the Science Show!” – 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.
Main Stage
Experience super-sized science demonstrations during the “Honey, I Shrunk the Science Show!”
Live Performances by Junkanoo – 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.
Throughout the Festival
This Caribbean band’s performances feature handmade costumes, dancing, and music made by drums, cowbells, whistles and brass instruments.
In between shows and performances a DJ will also be spinning fun beats.
These community partners will be at the festival providing fun interactive games and activities throughout the day:
Adrienne Arsht Center
Learn about the Arsht Center’s family-friendly performances and participate for a chance to win tickets to select shows.
Baptist Health
Play a game with representatives from Baptist Health and cool down with a pineapple popsicle.
The CLEO Institute
Connect the dots on climate with science experiments about the greenhouse effect and fossil fuels. then spin the quiz wheel to win a prize.
Crafts and Drafts Miami
Craft your own mini terrarium to take home!
Cybrarium
Create your own colorful lava lamp with the Cybrarium team.
Frost Science Educators
Experiment and play with a high-tech activity created by Frost Science’s Education team.
Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida
There will be cookies for sale and a fun activity sheet you can complete.
HistoryMiami Museum
Answer a trivia question about Miami’s unique history and spin the wheel for a prize.
MegaBody
Get up close and personal with the inner workings of your body by exploring this larger-than-life, walk-through model of the human body.
MarineLab
Build your own plankton model, then compete to be the slowest one around.
Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex (MAGIC)
Strap on a virtual reality headset to embark on an adventure that transcends the boundaries of the physical world.
Miami Children’s Museum
Play, learn, imagine, and create by making spin art with the Miami Children’s Museum.
Miami-Dade Public Library System
Get hands-on with a STEAM activity plus, sign up for a free library card for access to community resources including eBooks, tutoring, mobile devices, museum passes and more.
Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
Channel your creativity and get inspired by contemporary and modern art—and artists—with PAMM.
RoboCanes – University of Miami
Meet soccer playing robot NAO as you learn about programming and robotics.
Shutterbox Photobooth
Document memories with your friends and family in this free Frost Science photobooth!
Superblue Miami
Draw and upload a flower to see it bloom, scatter and join others in real time on the YouTube live stream.
UHealth Jackson Children’s Care
Learn how to battle germs with a lesson on hand hygiene.
Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS)
Write what you love about Frost Science on a ping pong ball to be used on stage in the Science Show!
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
Make clay fossils inspired by Vizcaya’s design and architecture.
Food@Science
Tasty food and beverages available for purchase by Constellation Culinary Group.
Tripping Animals Brewing Co. ?(21+)
Stop by the Tripping Animals booth to taste test some of this Doral-based brewery’s newest beers.
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