Youth Arts in the Parks is an inclusive, socially-oriented arts program for children and youth ages 6-17 with and without disabilities (youth with disabilities welcome up to age 22). This fun and educational program teaches kids of all abilities visual arts, creative arts & movement, or animation arts in an out-of-school social setting. Classes are led by professional artists/art teachers, certified instructors and disability experts.
Sessions are held on Saturday mornings for 12 weeks, culminating with an end-of-session performance and exhibition.
Deadline to register for the spring sessions is Jan. 6, with orientation on Jan. 21. Classes will be 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Saturdays from Jan. 28 to April 22. Program cost: $30 for 12 weeks (which works out to be $2.50 a week for county residents).
Email: Dia@a4lmiami.org or call 305-576-1212, ext. 24 with questions.
Complete the online registration form HERE .
Image: Miami-Dade County Dept. of Cultural Affairs
The following is a list of classes at local Miami-Dade parks:
Animation Arts – Beginner (NORTH): Sandrell Rivers Theater , 6103 NW Seventh Ave., Miami, FL 33127
Animation Arts – Beginner (SOUTH): West Kendall Regional Library , 10201 Hammocks Blvd., Miami, FL 33196
Animation Arts – Intermediate/Advance (VIRTUAL): Zoom
Creative Arts & Movement (CENTRAL): The Women’s Park , 10251 W. Flagler St., Miami, FL 33172
Visual Arts (NORTH): Oak Grove Park , 690 NE 159th St., Miami, FL 33162
Visual Arts (SOUTH): Camp Matecumbe , 13841 SW 120th St., Miami, FL 33186
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Other free and cheap things to do
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm | FREE | Stranahan Park
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Pelican Harbor Marina
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Gulfstream Park Village
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Nightlife Brewing Co.
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Exit One Taproom
8:00 pm | FREE | New World Center | New World Symphony
Thursday, February 9, 2023
$21.00 | Broward Center for the Performing Arts
10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE
12:00 pm | FREE | Alamo Park
4:30 pm to 8:30 pm | FREE | Old Post Office
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | West Palm Beach Waterfront
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $15.00 | IS Projects
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Gulfstream Park Village
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell
7:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
Friday, February 10, 2023
$21.00 | Broward Center for the Performing Arts
10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE
11:00 am to 11:30 pm | FREE | Seminole Hard Rock
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe
5:30 pm to 10:30 pm | FREE | Tropical Park
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Gulfstream Park Village
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Lawn at Atlantic Boulevard and Pompano Beach Boulevard
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | South Florida Center for Percussive Arts
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | City Park
7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Dolphin Mall
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Weston Regional Park
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | ArtsPark
Saturday, February 11, 2023
Discounted | Mizner Park in Boca
$21.00 | Broward Center for the Performing Arts
8:00 am to 12:00 am | FREE | Volunteer Park Plantation
9:00 am to 11:00 am | FREE | Miami Children’s Museum
9:00 am to 11:30 pm | FREE | Seminole Hard Rock
10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE
10:00 am to 6:00 pm | $0-35.28 | Quiet Waters Park
11:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm | FREE | Adrienne Arsht Center
1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Coral Gables Museum
3:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Tamarac Sports complex
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Surfside Town Hall
4:30 pm to 8:30 pm | FREE | Old Post Office
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Gulfstream Park Village
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Weston Regional Park
7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Dolphin Mall
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
11:30 pm to 2:00 am | $5.00 | Coral Gables Art Cinema
Sunday, February 12, 2023
All Day | Throughout South Florida
9:00 am to 12:00 am | FREE | Veterans Park
9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Las Olas Oceanside Park
10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE
10:00 am to 6:00 pm | $0-35.28 | Quiet Waters Park
10:00 am | $16.00 | Museum of Graffiti
11:00 am to 6:00 pm | Seminole Hard Rock
2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe
2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Dania Pointe
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Ocean Drive Promenade
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Gulfstream Park Village
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Nightlife Brewing Co.
9:00 pm | FREE | Ball & Chain
Monday, February 13, 2023
All Day | Throughout South Florida
10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Sandbar Sports Grill
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
All Day | $5.00-6.00 | Regal Cinemas Multiple Locations
10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Amphitheater in Boca Raton
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Haulover Beach Park
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $5.00 | Arts Garage