South Dade

Some resident “animals” at Zoo Miami get a holiday sprucing up during the attraction’s annual Zoo Lights event, which is offered on select nights from November 21 through December 30, 2025. If you buy your tickets before November 20, you can get a discount. Families and children of all ages are invited to immerse themselves …

The Tropical Audubon Society organizes a free bird-friendly gardening day the third Saturday of every month. Join other volunteers to help keep the organization’s bird-friendly demonstration garden and near-native Steinberg Nature Center grounds in good shape. WHEN: Third Saturday of every month, 9 a.m.-noon through June, 8:30 to 11 a.m. in July and August. WHERE: …

Get ready to be “bowled over”, teriyaki chicken lovers! For fans, it doesn’t get better than a hot bowl of rice, veggies and chicken teriyaki. It’s the perfect meal-in-one bowl. And one of the best places to enjoy a bowl is at Teriyaki Madness. The popular eatery is celebrating National Chicken Teriyaki Day on Dec. …

Everyone knows the movies can be an expensive adventure (especially for families), so any opportunity to save money is worthy of the spotlight. If you’re a film fanatic, Tuesday is the day to go to Regal Theatres, which has locations in Miami, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Ticket prices range from $5 to $8. Every …

All aboard! The Gold Coast Railroad Museum offers free admission on the first Saturday of every month, so get the family or friends together and head on out! The museum, at 12450 SW 152nd St. (next to Zoo Miami) houses historic trains as well as a number of interactive displays. Hours are 10 a.m. to …

Beautiful Deering Estate lights up for the holidays with a variety of activities. From November 28, 2025 to January 6, 2026 the estate, at 16701 SW 72nd Ave., is decked out in special vintage decor. Historic Holidays: Golden Age of Travel Daily, from Nov. 28, 2025 to Jan. 6, 2026 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., …

Coming up: 13th Annual Vintage Auto Show on Sunday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. presented by the Antique Automotive Club of America – South Florida region, featuring a car show display of vintage models 1965 and older. Early bird discount $14 for adults and $7 for kids ages 4-14, purchase before Friday, …

Miami’s popular Deering Seafood Festival on the Bay is taking place on Sunday, April 13, 2025. And if you’ve been waiting all this time to enjoy this family friendly event, you should know the time is now to buy your tickets! You can save $5 for adults and $3 for children if you make your …

Feeling grounded? Let your spirits soar at the Wings Over Miami Air Museum!  Located at Miami Executive Airport, the museum is open to the public and ready for action. If you’re looking for activities that don’t break the bank, this might be a good choice – especially if you have flying fanatics in the family! …

Make a fun day out of visiting u-pick farms throughout Miami and South Florida, where you can pluck your own fruit and vegetables straight from the plants. It’s fun, cheap and fresh. Find strawberries, tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, star fruit, lychee, herbs, flowers and more. We encourage you to try the tropical fruits, such as mamey, …

For 28 years from 1923 to 1951, a man named Ed Leedskalnin secretly carved rock at night. He ended up with 1,100 tons of coral in unusual shapes and today his creation is called Coral Castle, now a Miami attraction. Features of the Coral Castle Museum and sculpture garden include a 5,000-pound heart-shaped table that’s …