Posted by: The National Park Trust‘s annual Kids to Parks Day, created to encourage families to explore the great outdoors, happens yearly on the third Saturday in May.
On Saturday, May 16, 2026, spend the day at local, state, and national parks and public lands at park events that promote discovery and exploration in the great outdoors. The National Park Trust encourages Kids to Parks Day organizers to host an event in a local park or encouraging your town to proclaim the day!
Sign up for South Florida on the Cheap newsletter. Follow on Facebook and Instagram.
The National Park Trust offers a free ParkPassport mobile app, to serve as the perfect companion for outdoor adventures. App users may earn digital badges, share photos, view live park webcams and more! The app is available through the Apple Store or Google Play.
AD Barnes Park in South Miami
BIKE TRAILS
You can also enjoy the outdoors on Miami's bike trails. There are plenty of them open that meander through the tree-lined paths of Old Cutler Road and Coconut Grove, or through the giant Rickenbacker Causeway bridge with endless water views. Read about the open bike trails by clicking here.
More Fun for Kids
- Water Safety events at pools in Broward
- Water Works event at pool in Pompano Beach
- Find out who let the dogs out and why, Wellington, May 7
- Tamarac offers free outdoor films with food trucks & games
- 2-for-1 deal for moms on Mother's Day at Flamingo Gardens in Davie
- Free ‘All Kids Included Family Arts Festival' in South Dade
- Free Comic Book Day specials on May 2
- Free MOAD Family Days at Freedom Tower
- Touch A Truck in Pompano Beach with free entry
- Free live bands, vendors & quilt exhibit at Jazz Brunch on Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk
South Florida on the Cheap is a member of 