Living here

Things to do in South Florida

Where locals actually eat, shop, take the kids and spend a Saturday — from Miami-Dade to Martin County. Filter by who is coming with you, what day it is and what you feel like spending.

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Museum of Discovery and Science

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Hands-on science floors, an otter habitat and a giant-screen theater. Toddler zone downstairs, flight and physics exhibits upstairs.

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Flamingo Gardens

Davie · Broward

Botanical gardens and a Florida wildlife sanctuary with flamingos, alligators and a shaded tram tour. Easy stroller loop.

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Butterfly World

Coconut Creek · Broward

Walk-through aviaries with thousands of butterflies and hummingbirds. Short visit, great for little ones.

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Zoo Miami

Miami · Miami-Dade

The largest zoo in Florida. Bring hats and water — it is wide open; the safari tram saves small legs.

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Frost Museum of Science

Miami · Miami-Dade

Aquarium, planetarium and science galleries on the bay in downtown Miami. Best rainy-day plan in the county.

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Jungle Island

Miami · Miami-Dade

Animal encounters, ropes courses and a small water play area between downtown and South Beach.

WeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
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Lion Country Safari

Loxahatchee · Palm Beach

Drive-through safari — you stay in the car while zebras and giraffes cross in front of you — plus a walk-through park.

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Rapids Water Park

Riviera Beach · Palm Beach

Florida's big water park: slides, a lazy river and a toddler splash zone. Go at opening to beat the lines.

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Elliott Museum

Stuart · Martin

Classic cars, boats and local history on Hutchinson Island — paired well with the beach across the road.

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Arts & Culture$$

Norton Museum of Art

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach

American, European and Chinese collections in a Foster + Partners building. Free Friday evenings with live music in season.

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Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)

Miami · Miami-Dade

Contemporary art on Biscayne Bay with hanging gardens and a terrace restaurant. Free for kids under 6.

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Wynwood Walls & Arts District

Miami · Miami-Dade

Street-art courtyards surrounded by galleries, breweries and taco windows. Second Saturday art walk is the big night.

WeekendsEveningsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
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NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Modern and contemporary shows downtown, a block from Las Olas. Quiet weekday mornings.

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Broward Center for the Performing Arts

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Touring Broadway, symphony and comedy on the New River. Valet or park at the Riverwalk garage and walk.

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Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach

The Palm Beach season anchor — ballet, opera, Broadway and concerts from fall through spring.

EveningsSeasonalAges 15-17
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Vizcaya Museum & Gardens

Miami · Miami-Dade

A 1916 bayfront villa with formal Italian gardens. The most photographed estate in Miami — book a timed ticket.

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Flagler Museum

Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Whitehall, Henry Flagler's Gilded Age mansion, with his private railcar and a tea room on the veranda.

WeekdaysAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & CultureFree

Las Olas Art Fair & seasonal street shows

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Outdoor juried art shows take over Las Olas Boulevard several weekends between November and March.

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Arts Garage

Delray Beach · Palm Beach

Small-room jazz, blues and Latin concerts downtown — bring your own bottle, cabaret seating.

EveningsWeekendsAges 15-17
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Society of the Four Arts Galleries

Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Rotating fine-art and photography exhibitions in a lakeside Palm Beach landmark, plus gardens and a sculpture trail.

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FAT Village Arts District

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Working artist studios and galleries in converted warehouses just north of downtown — gallery walk nights and open studios monthly.

WeekendsEveningsAges 15-17
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Miami Design District Galleries

Miami · Miami-Dade

A walkable pocket of free contemporary galleries around the Institute of Contemporary Art — pop in between the shops and cafés.

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Cornell Art Museum

Delray Beach · Palm Beach

Contemporary shows in a restored 1913 schoolhouse on Old School Square — small, free and easy to pair with Atlantic Avenue.

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Boca Raton Museum of Art

Boca Raton · Broward

A strong permanent collection plus rotating exhibitions at Mizner Park — free first Sundays of the month.

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Wynwood Art Walk

Miami · Miami-Dade

Second-Saturday gallery night through the Wynwood warehouse district — dozens of rooms open late around the murals.

EveningsWeekendsAges 15-17
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Frederic Snitzer Gallery

Miami · Miami-Dade

One of Miami's longest-running contemporary galleries, a fixture since the 1970s, now near Wynwood.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 15-17
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Bakehouse Art Complex

Miami · Miami-Dade

Working studios for around 100 artists in a former industrial bakery — open studios and exhibitions.

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Locust Projects

Miami · Miami-Dade

Non-profit experimental art space in Little River commissioning large-scale installations.

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Nina Johnson Gallery

Miami · Miami-Dade

Contemporary painting and sculpture in a courtyard compound in Little Haiti.

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Diana Lowenstein Gallery

Miami · Miami-Dade

Latin American and international contemporary art, running in Miami since the 1980s.

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Dot Fiftyone Gallery

Miami · Miami-Dade

Latin American abstract and conceptual work in the Little River arts corridor.

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Pan American Art Projects

Miami · Miami-Dade

Two adjacent spaces devoted to modern and contemporary art of the Americas.

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Piero Atchugarry Gallery

Miami · Miami-Dade

Post-war and contemporary sculpture in a converted Little Haiti warehouse with a garden.

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N'Namdi Contemporary

Miami · Miami-Dade

Detroit-founded gallery showing abstract and conceptual artists in Little River.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 15-17
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Laundromat Art Space

Miami · Miami-Dade

Artist-run studios and shows in a former laundromat — good for meeting working artists.

WeekendsAges 15-17
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David Castillo Gallery

Miami · Miami-Dade

Museum-level contemporary artists in the Design District, one of Miami's most established dealers.

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Opera Gallery

Miami · Miami-Dade

Blue-chip modern and contemporary masters in the Design District — part of a worldwide gallery group.

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Galeries Bartoux

Miami · Miami-Dade

French gallery group showing international contemporary painters and sculptors in the Design District.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 15-17
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Zilberman Miami

Miami · Miami-Dade

Istanbul-born contemporary gallery with a Design District space focused on emerging international artists.

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Coral Contemporary Gallery

Miami · Miami-Dade

Latin American contemporary art just off the Design District's main walk.

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11HH Art Gallery & Design

Miami · Miami-Dade

Contemporary art and collectible design in Brickell, championing one-of-a-kind artists.

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Cernuda Arte

Coral Gables · Miami-Dade

The country's leading dealer in Cuban art, from colonial masters to living artists.

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The Americas Collection

Coral Gables · Miami-Dade

Latin American modern and contemporary art on Ponce de Leon Boulevard since 1991.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 15-17
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Virginia Miller Galleries

Coral Gables · Miami-Dade

One of the oldest galleries in South Florida, showing international contemporary artists since 1974.

WeekdaysAges 15-17
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Oolite Arts

Miami Beach · Miami-Dade

Artist studios, residencies and free exhibitions on Lincoln Road — Miami Beach's home-grown art engine.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 15-17
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Faena Art

Miami Beach · Miami-Dade

Commissioned installations and beachfront projects in the Faena District, free to walk through.

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New River Fine Art

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Las Olas gallery with major names — from pop and street art to established contemporary masters.

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Ali Cultural Arts Center

Pompano Beach · Broward

City-run gallery celebrating Black art and history in the historic Ali building on Hammondville Road.

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Studio 18 in the Pines

Pembroke Pines · Broward

Affordable artist studios and monthly exhibitions run by the city — a good west-Broward art stop.

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Findlay Galleries

Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Worth Avenue institution since 1870 — impressionist and modern masters alongside living artists.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 15-17
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Gasiunasen Gallery

Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Contemporary painting and sculpture in a Hibiscus Avenue courtyard, just off Worth Avenue.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 15-17
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John H. Surovek Gallery

Palm Beach · Palm Beach

American paintings, drawings and prints from the 19th and 20th centuries on Worth Avenue.

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Irving Galleries

Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Family-run Worth Avenue gallery mixing traditional paintings with contemporary works.

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Ambassador Galleries

Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Long-standing Worth Avenue gallery with European and American works.

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Addison Gallery

Delray Beach · Palm Beach

Contemporary paintings and prints in Pineapple Grove — one of Atlantic Avenue's main art stops.

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Cacace Fine Art Studio & Gallery

Delray Beach · Palm Beach

Working studio-gallery with coastal and figurative paintings right on the avenue.

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KEVRO Art & Photography Gallery

Delray Beach · Palm Beach

Photography and mixed media from regional artists near Pineapple Grove.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 15-17
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Arts Warehouse

Delray Beach · Palm Beach

Artist studios and a small exhibition space in a converted warehouse off 3rd Street.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 15-17
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Rosenbaum Contemporary

Boca Raton · Palm Beach

Post-war and contemporary masters at Gallery Center on Banyan Trail — serious collector territory.

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VERTU Fine Art

Boca Raton · Palm Beach

Modern and contemporary works with a strong pop and street-art roster in east Boca.

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Wentworth Gallery

Boca Raton · Palm Beach

Big-name contemporary art and celebrity-artist shows inside Town Center mall.

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Karen Lynne Gallery

Boca Raton · Palm Beach

Contemporary painting and glass in Mizner Park, a block from the museum.

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Palm Beach Photographic Centre

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Photography exhibitions and workshops on Clematis Street — check the current show before you go.

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Lighthouse ArtCenter

Tequesta · Palm Beach

Community art center with rotating exhibitions, classes and a gallery shop in northern Palm Beach County.

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Dining$$$

Las Olas Boulevard restaurant row

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Sidewalk tables, steakhouses, sushi and Italian along a walkable mile between downtown and the beach.

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Atlantic Avenue

Delray Beach · Palm Beach

The liveliest dining street in Palm Beach County — patios, rooftop bars and ice cream, all within a beach walk.

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Mizner Park

Boca Raton · Palm Beach

Open-air plaza of restaurants and cafés around a green, with an amphitheater for concerts and a cinema.

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Calle Ocho, Little Havana

Miami · Miami-Dade

Cuban coffee windows, croquetas, cigar rollers and domino players. Viernes Culturales on the last Friday of the month.

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Miami Design District

Miami · Miami-Dade

Chef-driven rooms and courtyard cafés folded into the luxury shopping blocks. Reserve for dinner.

EveningsWeekendsAges 15-17
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Downtown Stuart & the Riverwalk

Stuart · Martin

Small-town waterfront dining, a green market on Sundays and live music in the square on weekend nights.

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Anglin's Fishing Pier & beach village

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea · Broward

Casual seafood and pizza steps from the sand in a low-rise beach town. Easy parking on weekdays.

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Bars & Nightlife$$

Himmarshee Village

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Downtown bar strip beside the Riverwalk — busiest Thursday through Saturday.

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South Beach — Ocean Drive & Collins

Miami Beach · Miami-Dade

Art Deco hotel bars, rooftop lounges and late clubs. Ride-share; parking and traffic are the real cost.

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Clematis Street & Rosemary Square

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Downtown bars, a waterfront green and free Clematis by Night concerts on Thursday evenings in season.

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Funky Buddha Brewery

Oakland Park · Broward

Big taproom with food trucks and trivia nights midweek — one of the original South Florida craft breweries.

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The Wharf Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Open-air riverfront bar with food stalls and DJs. Dog-friendly and family-friendly until evening.

WeekendsEveningsAges 15-17
Shopping$$$

Bal Harbour Shops

Bal Harbour · Miami-Dade

Open-air luxury flagships under koi ponds and palms — the top-grossing shopping center in the country.

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Worth Avenue

Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Four blocks of designer houses, hidden vias and courtyard cafés. Best in the cooler months.

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Miami Design District

Miami · Miami-Dade

Luxury flagships, furniture showrooms and public art across walkable blocks. Free garage with validation.

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Town Center at Boca Raton

Boca Raton · Palm Beach

The county's indoor luxury mall — Neiman Marcus, Saks and Nordstrom under one roof. Good rainy-day option.

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Sawgrass Mills

Sunrise · Broward

One of the largest outlet centers in the US, plus the Colonnade luxury wing. Plan three hours minimum.

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Lincoln Road Mall

Miami Beach · Miami-Dade

Pedestrian promenade of shops and sidewalk cafés, a farmers market on Sundays and street performers at night.

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Delray GreenMarket

Delray Beach · Palm Beach

Saturday morning produce, bakers and prepared food downtown, roughly October through May.

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Fort Lauderdale Beach & the A1A promenade

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Two miles of lifeguarded sand with the wave wall, bike lanes and hotel bars across the street.

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Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

180 acres of hammock, a lagoon for kayaks and a tunnel under A1A to the beach. Shade on hot days.

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Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park

Dania Beach · Broward

Quiet beach and the Intracoastal on the other side — kayak rentals, picnic pavilions and ship-watching at Port Everglades.

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Everglades airboat tours

Weston / Everglades Holiday Park · Broward

Hour-long airboat rides and gator shows at the edge of the sawgrass, 30 minutes from the coast.

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Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge

Boynton Beach · Palm Beach

Boardwalks, a cypress swamp trail and serious birding. Early morning is the time to go.

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Crandon Park & Bill Baggs Cape Florida

Key Biscayne · Miami-Dade

Calm shallow water, a historic lighthouse and picnic groves — the best beach day in Miami with small kids.

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Jonathan Dickinson State Park

Hobe Sound · Martin

River tours, a hilltop observation tower, mountain-bike trails and cabins on the Loxahatchee.

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Riverwalk & water taxi

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Walk the New River park, then ride the water taxi between downtown, Las Olas and the beach — day passes are cheap.

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Kids & Family$$

Young At Art Museum

Davie · Broward

Make-and-play art studios built for children — messy, indoor and air conditioned. Strongest for ages 2 to 10.

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Miami Children's Museum

Miami · Miami-Dade

Pretend supermarket, bank, cruise ship and music studio on Watson Island. Ideal for toddlers to about 8.

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Sandoway Discovery Center

Delray Beach · Palm Beach

Tiny oceanfront nature house with shark feedings and touch tanks. A perfect one-hour stop with the beach next door.

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South Florida Science Center & Aquarium

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Planetarium, aquariums and a mini-golf course laid out as the solar system.

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Xtreme Action Park

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Indoor go-karts, roller rink, bowling, ropes course and arcade under one roof — the teenage birthday default.

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Boomers Boca Raton

Boca Raton · Palm Beach

Go-karts, mini golf, batting cages and rides — outdoor, so pick a cooler day or an evening.

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Kids & Family$

Coconut Cove Waterpark

Boca Raton · Palm Beach

County-run water park with a lazy river and a zero-depth pool for the smallest swimmers. Great value.

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Kids & FamilyFree

Library story times & free splash pads

County-wide · Broward

Broward and Palm Beach libraries run free weekday story times for babies and toddlers; most city parks have free splash pads.

WeekdaysAges 0-4Ages 5-9
Sports & Events$$$

Miami Heat

Miami · Miami-Dade

NBA basketball downtown on the bay, October through spring. Brightline from Fort Lauderdale beats the traffic.

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Florida Panthers

Sunrise · Broward

NHL hockey at Amerant Bank Arena — indoors, cold and loud, and an easy family night out.

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Hard Rock Stadium — Dolphins, Miami Open & F1

Miami Gardens · Miami-Dade

NFL in the fall, the Miami Open in March and the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix in May, all on one campus.

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Polo & equestrian season, Wellington

Wellington · Palm Beach

Sunday polo matches and the Winter Equestrian Festival, January through April. Brunch tickets go early.

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Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

The largest in-water boat show in the world, every autumn across seven sites. Book hotels months ahead.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 10-14Ages 15-17
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Art Basel Miami Beach & satellite fairs

Miami Beach · Miami-Dade

Early December turns the whole region into galleries, parties and pop-ups for a week.

SeasonalAges 15-17
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Casa D'Angelo Ristorante

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Chef Angelo Elia's upscale Tuscan restaurant known for handmade pasta and white truffle dishes.

EveningsAges 15-17
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Timpano Italian Chophouse

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Supper-club style Italian steakhouse with live entertainment on weekend nights.

WeekendsEveningsAges 15-17
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Louie Bossi's Ristorante Bar Pizzeria

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and Italian classics on a lively Las Olas patio.

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YOLO Restaurant & Lounge

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Long-running Las Olas restaurant and lounge with New American fare and a popular bar scene.

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Coconuts Restaurant

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Dockside seafood shack on the Intracoastal — arrive by boat or car for grouper sandwiches at sunset.

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Boatyard

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Nautical-themed waterfront restaurant with New Orleans-inflected seafood and a big dock bar.

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Eddie V's Prime Seafood

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Upscale steak-and-seafood chain outpost with live jazz most nights near Galleria Mall.

EveningsAges 15-17
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Grille on Las Olas

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Classic Las Olas sidewalk-cafe spot for steaks, seafood and people-watching.

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Rocco's Tacos y Tequila Bar

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

High-energy Mexican cantina on Las Olas with tableside guacamole and an enormous tequila list.

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Tarpon Bend Bar & Grill

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Neighborhood seafood grill on Las Olas known for fresh fish sandwiches and raw bar.

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Sea Watch on the Ocean

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Oceanfront seafood institution north of the city with a private beach boardwalk.

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Aruba Beach Cafe

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea · Broward

Beachfront Caribbean-American restaurant steps from the sand with live music most evenings.

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The Village Grille

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea · Broward

Casual American beach-town grill popular for breakfast and burgers a block from the ocean.

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Two Georges Waterfront Grille

Pompano Beach · Broward

Marina-front seafood restaurant at Hillsboro Inlet with docking for boaters.

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Lester's Diner

Pompano Beach · Broward

Old-school 24-hour Florida diner serving oversized portions since 1967.

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Le Tub Saloon

Hollywood · Broward

Quirky Intracoastal burger joint decorated with bathtubs, famously ranked among the best burgers in America.

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Sugar Reef

Hollywood · Broward

Caribbean-inspired seafood restaurant right on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk.

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Taco Beach Shack

Hollywood · Broward

Laid-back beachfront taco and margarita spot along the Broadwalk.

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Giorgio's Grill

Hollywood · Broward

Mediterranean and seafood restaurant on the Broadwalk known for its rooftop bar and belly dancers.

EveningsAges 15-17
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Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza

Weston · Broward

Family favorite coal-fired pizza chain that got its start in South Florida.

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Grazie Ristorante

Weston · Broward

Neighborhood Italian restaurant with wood-fired pizza and homemade pasta near Weston Town Center.

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Zak the Baker

Miami · Miami-Dade

Kosher artisan bakery and café known for its wood-fired sourdough and pastries.

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Coyo Taco

Miami · Miami-Dade

Popular Wynwood taqueria with a speakeasy tequila bar hidden behind a walk-in cooler.

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Michael's Genuine Food & Drink

Miami · Miami-Dade

Chef Michael Schwartz's farm-to-table flagship in the Design District.

WeekdaysWeekendsEveningsAges 15-17
Dining$$

Fritz & Franz Bierhaus

Miami · Miami-Dade

German beer hall in Coral Gables with schnitzel, sausages and an extensive beer list.

EveningsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Dining$$

Frenchie's Diner

Miami · Miami-Dade

Casual French-American diner in Coral Gables serving croque monsieurs and burgers.

WeekdaysWeekendsEveningsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Dining$$

Monty's Raw Bar

Miami · Miami-Dade

Waterfront tiki-style seafood and raw bar with live music on Biscayne Bay.

WeekendsEveningsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Dining$$

GreenStreet Café

Miami · Miami-Dade

Bustling sidewalk café at the heart of CocoWalk, popular for weekend brunch.

WeekdaysWeekendsEveningsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Dining$$

Yardbird Southern Table & Bar

Miami Beach · Miami-Dade

Upscale Southern comfort food chain known for its fried chicken and biscuits.

WeekdaysWeekendsEveningsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Dining$$$

Barton G. The Restaurant

Miami Beach · Miami-Dade

Theatrical fine dining known for over-the-top presentations like cotton-candy foie gras.

EveningsAges 15-17
Dining$$$

Cecconi's Miami Beach

Miami Beach · Miami-Dade

Venetian-Italian restaurant in the Soho Beach House, popular for weekend brunch.

WeekdaysWeekendsEveningsAges 15-17
Dining$

La Sandwicherie

Miami Beach · Miami-Dade

Late-night French sandwich window steps from the beach, a South Beach institution since 1988.

WeekdaysWeekendsEveningsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Dining$$$

The Rusty Pelican

Key Biscayne · Miami-Dade

Waterfront seafood restaurant on the Rickenbacker Causeway with sweeping skyline views.

WeekendsEveningsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Dining$$

Boater's Grill

Key Biscayne · Miami-Dade

Casual Cuban-seafood waterfront restaurant inside Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Dining$$

Sunday's On The Bay

Key Biscayne · Miami-Dade

Marina-front seafood spot popular for Sunday brunch and boat-in dining.

WeekendsEveningsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Dining$$$

Christy's

Miami · Miami-Dade

Old-school clubby steakhouse with tableside Caesar salad, a longtime Coral Gables favorite (Aventura area diners too).

EveningsAges 15-17
Dining$$

Max's Grille

Boca Raton · Palm Beach

Mizner Park anchor restaurant serving New American comfort food since the 1990s.

WeekdaysWeekendsEveningsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Dining$$

Farmer's Table

Boca Raton · Palm Beach

Organic farm-to-table restaurant with a health-forward, allergy-friendly menu.

WeekdaysWeekendsEveningsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Dining$$

Deck 84

Delray Beach · Palm Beach

Waterfront restaurant on the Intracoastal with a lively dock bar and live music.

WeekendsEveningsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Dining$$

Caffè Luna Rosa

Delray Beach · Palm Beach

Beachfront Italian café at the east end of Atlantic Avenue, a breakfast and sunset favorite.

WeekdaysWeekendsEveningsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Dining$$

Vic & Angelo's

Delray Beach · Palm Beach

Classic red-sauce Italian restaurant on Atlantic Avenue with generous portions.

EveningsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Dining$$$

Sant Ambroeus Palm Beach

Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Elegant Milanese café and restaurant on Worth Avenue known for pastries and espresso.

WeekdaysWeekendsEveningsAges 15-17
Dining$$

Havana Restaurant

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Bustling 24-hour Cuban restaurant serving classic sandwiches and roast pork since 1980.

WeekdaysWeekendsEveningsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Dining$$

City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach

New American wine-bar restaurant inside CityPlace with an extensive by-the-glass list.

WeekdaysWeekendsEveningsAges 15-17
Dining$$

Guanabanas

Jupiter · Palm Beach

Tropical open-air waterfront restaurant with a treehouse bar and live music.

WeekendsEveningsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Dining$$

U-Tiki Beach

Jupiter · Palm Beach

Casual waterfront tiki bar and grill on the Jupiter Inlet with fresh seafood.

WeekendsEveningsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Dining$$

Little Moir's Food Shack

Jupiter · Palm Beach

Quirky counter-service seafood shack famous for its Bahamian-spiced fish and key lime pie.

WeekdaysWeekendsEveningsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Dining$$

Jetty's Waterfront Restaurant

Jupiter · Palm Beach

Riverfront seafood restaurant with a large deck overlooking the Jupiter Inlet.

WeekendsEveningsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Dining$$

The Prawnbroker Restaurant

Stuart · Martin

Longtime local seafood favorite with fresh Florida fish and a fish market attached.

EveningsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Dining$$

Sailor's Return

Stuart · Martin

Riverfront restaurant on the St. Lucie River known for seafood and sunset dining.

WeekendsEveningsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Dining$$

The Dolphin Bar & Shrimp House

Jensen Beach · Martin

Historic riverfront restaurant built on the former Pennekamp fish camp with live music.

WeekendsEveningsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Dining$$

Conchy Joe's Seafood

Jensen Beach · Martin

Old Florida riverfront seafood shack on the Indian River with a tiki-bar vibe.

WeekendsEveningsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Dining$$

Crawdaddy's Restaurant

Jensen Beach · Martin

Cajun-and-seafood restaurant on the Indian River known for its dockside atmosphere.

WeekendsEveningsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Dining$$

Sushi Rock Café

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Rock 'n' roll themed sushi restaurant on Los Olas known for its creative rolls.

EveningsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Dining$$

Versailles Restaurant

Miami · Miami-Dade

Iconic Cuban restaurant in Little Havana, a hub of Miami's exile community since 1971.

WeekdaysWeekendsEveningsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Dining$$

Garcia's Seafood Grille & Fish Market

Miami · Miami-Dade

Working waterfront seafood market and restaurant on the Miami River.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Bars & Nightlife$

Elbo Room

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Iconic 1938 beachfront dive bar at the foot of Las Olas, a Spring Break legend still slinging drinks.

EveningsWeekends
Bars & Nightlife$$

Stache Drinking Den & Rooftop

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

1920s-themed speakeasy-style cocktail bar with a rooftop deck in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

EveningsWeekends
Bars & Nightlife$$

Rok:Brgr

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Craft-cocktail gastropub on Las Olas Boulevard known for its extensive bourbon and whiskey list.

EveningsWeekends
Bars & Nightlife$$

Bokamper's Sports Bar & Grill

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Beachfront sports bar and grill co-owned by former Dolphins players, with patio seating on A1A.

WeekendsEveningsAges 15-17
Bars & Nightlife$

Tarpon River Brewing

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Craft brewery and taproom in the Tarpon River neighborhood with a large outdoor beer garden.

WeekendsEvenings
Bars & Nightlife$$

American Social

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Riverfront gastropub and bar on the New River with a large craft-beer list and weekend DJs.

EveningsWeekends
Bars & Nightlife$

Blondie's Sports Bar

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Wilton Manors sports bar and neighborhood hangout with pool tables and game-day crowds.

EveningsWeekends
Bars & Nightlife$$

LuLu's Bait Shack

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Beachfront tiki bar on Fort Lauderdale Beach with tropical drinks and live cover bands.

WeekendsEvenings
Bars & Nightlife$$

Hollywood Beach Tiki Bar

Hollywood · Broward

Beachfront tiki bar right on the Hollywood Broadwalk with frozen drinks and ocean views.

WeekendsEvenings
Bars & Nightlife$

Copperpoint Brewing Co.

Pompano Beach · Broward

Warehouse-district brewery and taproom with rotating craft beers and food-truck nights.

WeekendsEvenings
Bars & Nightlife$$

Bru's Room Sports Grill

Pompano Beach · Broward

Long-running South Florida sports bar chain flagship with big-screen TVs and a full menu.

WeekendsEveningsAges 15-17
Bars & Nightlife$$

Cheers Wine & Spirits Lounge

Pompano Beach · Broward

Casual wine and cocktail lounge near the beach with live acoustic sets on weekends.

Evenings
Bars & Nightlife$$$

Cantina Rooftop

Miami · Miami-Dade

Mexican rooftop restaurant and bar overlooking the Miami River near Brickell.

Evenings
Bars & Nightlife$$$

SkyBar Miami

Miami Beach · Miami-Dade

Multi-room poolside and garden lounge at the Shore Club, a longtime South Beach nightlife staple.

Evenings
Bars & Nightlife$$$

Employees Only Miami

Miami Beach · Miami-Dade

Prohibition-style speakeasy cocktail bar behind a psychic-reader storefront on Washington Ave.

Evenings
Bars & Nightlife$$$

The Regent Cocktail Club

Miami Beach · Miami-Dade

1930s-style supper-club lounge inside the South Beach Hotel with nightly live jazz.

Evenings
Bars & Nightlife$$

The Bar at Regatta Harbour

Miami · Miami-Dade

Marina-front bar and restaurant patio overlooking the Coconut Grove sailboats.

EveningsWeekends
Bars & Nightlife$

Saltwater Brewery

Delray Beach · Palm Beach

Surf-culture craft brewery taproom near the Intracoastal with rotating IPAs and lagers.

WeekendsEvenings
Bars & Nightlife$$$

Waterstone Resort Rooftop Bar

Boca Raton · Palm Beach

Rooftop pool bar at the Waterstone Resort with Intracoastal views near Boca's beach.

Evenings
Bars & Nightlife$$

The Dubliner Irish Pub

Boca Raton · Palm Beach

Traditional Irish pub in Mizner Park with live music and a wide whiskey selection.

EveningsWeekends
Bars & Nightlife$$

El Camino

Delray Beach · Palm Beach

Backyard taqueria and mezcal bar off Atlantic Avenue with string lights and picnic tables.

EveningsWeekends
Bars & Nightlife$$

The Blue Anchor British Pub

Delray Beach · Palm Beach

Authentic 19th-century English pub shipped over from London, on Atlantic Avenue.

Evenings
Bars & Nightlife$$

Grandview Public House

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Craft-beer gastropub in the Grandview Heights arts district with a big patio.

EveningsWeekends
Bars & Nightlife$$

Clematis Social

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Two-story bar and lounge on Clematis Street with rooftop seating and DJs.

EveningsWeekends
Bars & Nightlife$$

Rocco's Tacos Bar

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Lively downtown tequila bar with over 200 tequilas and a rooftop tequila terrace.

EveningsWeekends
Bars & Nightlife$$

Copper Blues WPB

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Rock pub and live-music venue with a stage for touring bands in downtown West Palm Beach.

Evenings
Shopping$$$

Aventura Mall

Aventura · Miami-Dade

One of the largest malls in the US with a treehouse play area, Apple Store and Nordstrom under one roof.

WeekdaysWeekendsRainy dayAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Shopping$$

Dolphin Mall

Sweetwater · Miami-Dade

Sprawling outlet and retail mall near the Turnpike with over 240 stores and an AMC theater.

WeekdaysWeekendsRainy dayAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Shopping$$

Dadeland Mall

Kendall · Miami-Dade

Long-running South Miami-Dade mall anchored by Macy's, Saks and Nordstrom with a large food court.

WeekdaysWeekendsRainy dayAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Shopping$$$

The Village of Merrick Park

Coral Gables · Miami-Dade

Open-air luxury center with Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and courtyard fountains near downtown Coral Gables.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 15-17
Shopping$$$

Brickell City Centre

Miami · Miami-Dade

Downtown vertical mall with a signature climate ribbon canopy, Saks Fifth Avenue and a Cinemex theater.

WeekdaysWeekendsEveningsAges 15-17
Shopping$$

Bayside Marketplace

Miami · Miami-Dade

Waterfront shopping and dining on Biscayne Bay with marina views and live entertainment, next to boat tours.

WeekdaysWeekendsEveningsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Shopping$$

CocoWalk

Miami · Miami-Dade

Open-air Coconut Grove retail and dining hub redeveloped with a rooftop and boutique shops.

WeekdaysWeekendsEveningsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Shopping$$

Shops at Mayfair in the Grove

Miami · Miami-Dade

Boutique retail and restaurants in a lushly landscaped Coconut Grove courtyard complex.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 15-17
Shopping$$

Shops at Sunset Place

South Miami · Miami-Dade

Open-air entertainment retail complex in South Miami near the University of Miami.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Shopping$$

Española Way Village

Miami Beach · Miami-Dade

Mediterranean-style pedestrian block near South Beach with small boutiques, art and sidewalk cafés.

WeekdaysWeekendsEveningsAges 15-17
Shopping$$

Bird Road Antique Row

Miami · Miami-Dade

Cluster of antique dealers and vintage furniture shops along SW 40th Street west of Coral Gables.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 15-17
Shopping$

Palmetto Bay Village Farmers Market

Palmetto Bay · Miami-Dade

Sunday morning farmers market at the village Coral Reef Park with produce, plants and prepared food.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Shopping$

Coconut Grove Organic Farmers Market

Miami · Miami-Dade

Long-running Saturday farmers market with organic produce and prepared foods in a Grove parking lot.

WeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Shopping$

Opa-locka Hialeah Flea Market

Hialeah · Miami-Dade

Massive discount indoor-outdoor flea market with hundreds of vendors selling clothes, electronics and food.

WeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Shopping$$

Westland Mall

Hialeah · Miami-Dade

Enclosed regional mall in Hialeah with JCPenney, Macy's and a large food court.

WeekdaysWeekendsRainy dayAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Shopping$$

International Mall

Doral · Miami-Dade

Doral-area enclosed mall with Macy's, Dillard's and a broad food court.

WeekdaysWeekendsRainy dayAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Shopping$$

Marine City West Marine Store

Miami · Miami-Dade

Large boating and marine supply store on the Miami River, popular with local boaters.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 15-17
Shopping$$$

Design District Furniture Showrooms

Miami · Miami-Dade

High-end home and furniture showrooms including B&B Italia and Poliform clustered near the fashion flagships.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 15-17
Shopping$$$

The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Upscale enclosed mall with Neiman Marcus, Saks and Macy's near the beach and Sunrise Boulevard.

WeekdaysWeekendsRainy dayAges 15-17
Shopping$$$

Las Olas Boulevard Shopping District

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Tree-lined boutique and boutique-jewelry strip through downtown Fort Lauderdale with sidewalk cafés.

WeekdaysWeekendsEveningsAges 15-17
Shopping$

Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale Antique Car & Farmers Market

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Sunday riverfront market along the New River with produce, crafts and local vendors.

WeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Shopping$

Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

One of the world's largest flea markets, with a drive-in theater and carnival rides on site.

WeekendsWeekdaysAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Shopping$$

Coral Square Mall

Coral Springs · Broward

Enclosed suburban mall with JCPenney, Macy's and a food court in central Broward.

WeekdaysWeekendsRainy dayAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Shopping$$

Pembroke Lakes Mall

Pembroke Pines · Broward

Enclosed South Broward mall anchored by JCPenney, Dillard's and Macy's.

WeekdaysWeekendsRainy dayAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Shopping$$

The Shops at Pembroke Gardens

Pembroke Pines · Broward

Open-air lifestyle center with retail, restaurants and a splash pad for kids.

WeekdaysWeekendsEveningsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Shopping$$$

Sawgrass Mills Colonnade Outlets

Sunrise · Broward

Luxury designer outlet wing attached to Sawgrass Mills with Gucci, Burberry and Prada.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 15-17
Shopping$

Hollywood Beach Broadwalk Shops

Hollywood · Broward

Beachside stands and boutiques along the 2.5-mile Hollywood Broadwalk promenade.

WeekendsEveningsSeasonalAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
ShoppingFree

Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk & Shops

Hollywood · Broward

Monthly evening art walk through Hollywood's Young Circle-area shops, galleries and boutiques.

EveningsWeekendsAges 15-17
Shopping$

Flea Market USA Davie

Davie · Broward

Weekend indoor-outdoor flea market with hundreds of vendors near the Davie rodeo grounds.

WeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Shopping$$

Dania Pointe

Dania Beach · Broward

Open-air waterfront lifestyle center with shops, dining, hotels and a marina, minutes from the pier.

WeekdaysWeekendsEveningsAges 15-17
Shopping$$

Dania Beach Antique Row

Dania Beach · Broward

Long-running stretch of antique shops and design showrooms along Federal Highway.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 15-17
Shopping$$

West Marine Fort Lauderdale Superstore

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Flagship boating and marine supply superstore near the marine industry hub of the Yachting Capital.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 15-17
Shopping$$

Sailorman Marine Consignment

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

New and used marine gear, sails and boating equipment consignment warehouse near the 17th Street Causeway.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 15-17
Shopping$$

Oakwood Plaza

Hollywood · Broward

Retail power center off I-95 with big-box stores and outlet-style pricing.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Shopping$$$

Rosemary Square (CityPlace)

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Downtown West Palm Beach open-air center with retail, dining, a fountain plaza and evening events.

WeekdaysWeekendsEveningsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Shopping$$$

Royal Poinciana Plaza

Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Boutique retail plaza near the Palm Beach bridge with fashion, design and the Royal Poinciana Playhouse.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 15-17
Shopping$$

Boynton Beach Mall

Boynton Beach · Palm Beach

Enclosed suburban mall with Dillard's, JCPenney and a food court off Congress Avenue.

WeekdaysWeekendsRainy dayAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Shopping$$

Palm Beach Outlets

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Open-air designer outlet center off I-95 with Saks Off 5th, Nike and a food hall.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Shopping$$$

The Gardens Mall

Palm Beach Gardens · Palm Beach

Upscale enclosed mall with Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue.

WeekdaysWeekendsRainy dayAges 15-17
Shopping$$

Downtown at the Gardens

Palm Beach Gardens · Palm Beach

Open-air lifestyle center across from the Gardens Mall with restaurants, a movie theater and events lawn.

WeekdaysWeekendsEveningsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Shopping$$

Legacy Place

Palm Beach Gardens · Palm Beach

Open-air retail and dining center on PGA Boulevard with a Whole Foods anchor.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Shopping$$

Antique Row South Dixie Highway

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Historic stretch of South Dixie Highway packed with antique dealers, art and vintage furnishings.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 15-17
Shopping$

West Palm Beach GreenMarket

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Waterfront Saturday farmers market on the Flagler Drive waterfront October through April.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Shopping$

Jupiter Green Market

Jupiter · Palm Beach

Sunday farmers market at Harbourside Place with produce, prepared food and live music.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Shopping$$

Harbourside Place

Jupiter · Palm Beach

Waterfront shopping, dining and marina promenade on the Intracoastal in Jupiter.

WeekdaysWeekendsEveningsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Shopping$$

Delray Beach Antique Row

Delray Beach · Palm Beach

Cluster of antique and vintage shops along Federal Highway just south of downtown Delray.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 15-17
Shopping$$

Lake Worth Antique District

Lake Worth Beach · Palm Beach

Bohemian downtown Lake Worth strip of antique shops, vintage stores and galleries.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 15-17
Shopping$$

West Marine Jupiter

Jupiter · Palm Beach

Boating and marine gear store serving the Jupiter Inlet and Intracoastal boating community.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 15-17
Shopping$$

The Mall at Wellington Green

Wellington · Palm Beach

Enclosed mall serving Wellington and the western communities with Dillard's and Macy's.

WeekdaysWeekendsRainy dayAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Shopping$$

Downtown Stuart Historic District

Stuart · Martin

Riverfront historic downtown with independent boutiques, antiques and galleries along Osceola Street.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Shopping$$

Treasure Coast Square Mall

Jensen Beach · Martin

Regional enclosed mall serving Martin County with JCPenney, Dillard's and a food court.

WeekdaysWeekendsRainy dayAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Shopping$

Stuart Green Market

Stuart · Martin

Waterfront Sunday farmers market on Flagler Avenue overlooking the St. Lucie River, November through April.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Shopping$$

Stuart Marine Supply Row

Stuart · Martin

Cluster of marine chandleries and boating supply stores near Stuart's Sailfish Capital marinas.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 15-17
Shopping$$

Downtown Jensen Beach Antique District

Jensen Beach · Martin

Small-town strip of antique malls and consignment shops along Jensen Beach Boulevard.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 15-17
Shopping$$

Shops at Midtown Miami

Miami · Miami-Dade

Open-air retail center bordering Wynwood and the Design District with Target and lifestyle stores.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Shopping$$

Key Biscayne Village Shops

Key Biscayne · Miami-Dade

Small-town shopping strip on Crandon Boulevard with boutiques, surf shops and cafés.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Shopping$$

Downtown Doral

Doral · Miami-Dade

Master-planned open-air town center with retail, dining and a lakefront promenade.

WeekdaysWeekendsEveningsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Shopping$

Pinecrest Gardens Farmers Market

Pinecrest · Miami-Dade

Sunday market at Pinecrest Gardens with produce, plants, food trucks and live music.

WeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Shopping$

Lincoln Road Farmers Market

Miami Beach · Miami-Dade

Sunday morning market along Lincoln Road with produce, flowers and juice stands.

WeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Shopping$$

Harding Avenue Shops

Surfside · Miami-Dade

Small-town shopping strip near Bal Harbour with boutiques, delis and bakeries.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Shopping$$

Antique Row Federal Highway

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Design and antique showroom corridor along Federal Highway south of downtown.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 15-17
Shopping$

Flagler Village Green Market

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Neighborhood Sunday market with local vendors, produce and coffee in Flagler Village.

WeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Shopping$$

Weston Town Center

Weston · Broward

Open-air lifestyle center serving western Broward with retail, dining and a movie theater.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Shopping$$

The Tower Shops

Davie · Broward

Open-air power center in Davie with big-box and mid-range retailers along I-595.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Shopping$

Lake Worth Beach Sunday Market

Lake Worth Beach · Palm Beach

Downtown Sunday street market with produce, crafts and food vendors near the pier.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Shopping$$

Clematis Street Shopping District

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Historic downtown West Palm street of boutiques, bars and restaurants leading to the waterfront.

WeekdaysWeekendsEveningsAges 15-17
Shopping$$

Boca Raton Antique District (Federal Highway)

Boca Raton · Palm Beach

Small strip of antique and consignment shops along South Federal Highway in Boca Raton.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 15-17
Shopping$$$

Royal Palm Place

Boca Raton · Palm Beach

Boutique open-air shopping and dining district just off Federal Highway near Mizner Park.

WeekdaysWeekendsEveningsAges 15-17
Shopping$$

Riverwalk Stuart Boutiques

Stuart · Martin

Small riverside stretch of gift shops and boutiques along the St. Lucie River boardwalk.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$$

Coral Castle Museum

Homestead · Miami-Dade

Mysterious sculpture garden of massive coral rock structures carved by one man alone.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$$

Bonnet House Museum & Gardens

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Historic waterfront estate with lush gardens, swans and a whimsical plantation-style house.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$

Stranahan House Museum

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Fort Lauderdale's oldest surviving structure, a riverfront trading post turned house museum.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$$

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Hollywood · Broward

Massive casino, guitar-shaped tower, live entertainment and shops on the Seminole reservation.

EveningsWeekends
Attractions$$$

Sawgrass Recreation Park

Weston · Broward

Airboat rides deep into the Everglades plus an alligator and wildlife exhibit.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$$

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

Delray Beach · Palm Beach

Six distinct Japanese-style gardens, a museum and tea house on tranquil grounds.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
AttractionsFree

Loggerhead Marinelife Center

Juno Beach · Palm Beach

Sea turtle hospital and education center with rehabilitating turtles on view, free entry.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$

Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum

Jupiter · Palm Beach

Climb the historic 1860 red brick lighthouse for sweeping views of the inlet and coast.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$

Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center

Stuart · Martin

Nature center on Hutchinson Island with a stingray touch tank, gamefish lagoon and nature trails.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$$$

Miami Seaquarium

Key Biscayne · Miami-Dade

Marine park on Virginia Key with sea lion shows, dolphins and tropical marine exhibits.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$$

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

Coral Gables · Miami-Dade

83 acres of rare palms, tropical flora, a rainforest and a butterfly conservatory.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$$

Deering Estate

Palmetto Bay · Miami-Dade

Historic waterfront estate with a stone mansion, mangroves, fossil pits and nature trails.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$$

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

Miami · Miami-Dade

Italian Renaissance-style villa and formal gardens overlooking Biscayne Bay.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
AttractionsFree

Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach

Miami Beach · Miami-Dade

Powerful outdoor memorial sculpture and garden honoring Holocaust victims, free admission.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$$

Venetian Pool

Coral Gables · Miami-Dade

Historic 1920s coral rock swimming pool fed by spring water with waterfalls and caves.

WeekdaysWeekendsSeasonalAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
AttractionsFree

Biltmore Hotel Historic Tour

Coral Gables · Miami-Dade

Guided history tour of the landmark 1926 luxury hotel and its Mediterranean architecture.

WeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$

Gold Coast Railroad Museum

Miami · Miami-Dade

Vintage locomotives and railcars including the presidential Ferdinand Magellan car.

WeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$$

Jungle Queen Riverboat Cruise

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Classic sightseeing riverboat tour along the New River past mansions and mangroves.

WeekdaysWeekendsEveningsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$$$

Everglades Holiday Park

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Airboat rides and live gator wrestling shows on the edge of the Everglades.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$$$

Billie Swamp Safari

Clewiston · Broward

Seminole-run eco attraction with swamp buggy rides, airboats and native wildlife shows.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$

Old Davie School Historical Museum

Davie · Broward

Restored 1918 schoolhouse showcasing early pioneer life in the Everglades frontier.

WeekdaysAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$

Graves Museum of Archaeology and Natural History

Dania Beach · Broward

Small natural history museum with fossils, artifacts and dinosaur exhibits.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$

International Swimming Hall of Fame Museum

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Museum celebrating aquatic sports history alongside Fort Lauderdale's iconic pool.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$

Anne Kolb Nature Center

Hollywood · Broward

Observation tower, boat tours and trails through mangrove estuary at West Lake Park.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$

TY Park Observation & Water Recreation

Hollywood · Broward

Lakeside park with paddle boats, water play area and shaded picnic groves.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Attractions$

National Croquet Center

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach

World's largest croquet facility with pristine lawns open for lessons and play.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$$

South Florida Fairgrounds

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Home of the annual South Florida Fair with rides, exhibits and seasonal events.

SeasonalAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$$

Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach

23-acre tropical zoo with jaguars, otters and a hands-on children's discovery center.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$$

Cox Science Center & Aquarium Planetarium

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Digital planetarium shows, an aquarium and hands-on science exhibits for all ages.

WeekdaysWeekendsRainy dayAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$$

Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Tropical gardens filled with monumental brick sculptures by artist Ann Norton.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$$

Flagler Museum (Whitehall)

Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Henry Flagler's opulent 1902 Gilded Age mansion, now a decorative arts museum.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$$

Peanut Island Park & Kennedy Bunker Tour

Riviera Beach · Palm Beach

Boat-access island park with a Cold War-era bunker tour, snorkeling and camping.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$$$

Lion Country Safari Drive-Through Park

Loxahatchee · Palm Beach

Drive-through safari park with free-roaming lions, giraffes and rhinos plus a walk-through zoo.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$

Palm Beach Maritime Museum

Riviera Beach · Palm Beach

Naval and maritime history exhibits including a restored WWII PT boat base building.

WeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$

Boynton Beach Schoolhouse Children's Museum

Boynton Beach · Palm Beach

Historic 1913 schoolhouse turned interactive children's museum with themed rooms.

WeekdaysWeekendsRainy dayAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
AttractionsFree

Gumbo Limbo Nature Center

Boca Raton · Palm Beach

Sea turtle rehab tanks, a coastal hammock boardwalk and an observation tower.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$

Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum

Boca Raton · Palm Beach

Local history exhibits housed in the restored 1927 Old Town Hall building.

WeekdaysAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$

Museum of Lifestyle & Fashion History

Delray Beach · Palm Beach

Rotating exhibits exploring fashion, design and cultural history through the decades.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$

Spady Cultural Heritage Museum

Delray Beach · Palm Beach

Museum preserving African-American heritage in the historic Spady house.

WeekdaysAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$

Gilbert's Bar House of Refuge

Stuart · Martin

Florida's only remaining 1876 shipwreck rescue station, now a maritime museum.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$

Blowing Rocks Preserve

Hobe Sound · Martin

Anastasia limestone shoreline where waves shoot dramatic saltwater plumes at high tide.

WeekdaysWeekendsSeasonalAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$

Jonathan Dickinson State Park Observation Tower

Hobe Sound · Martin

Climb the historic fire tower atop Hobe Mountain for panoramic Everglades-edge views.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$

Old Southeast Florida Pioneer Museum

Davie · Broward

Open-air pioneer village of relocated historic buildings depicting early settler life.

WeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$$$

Frost Science Museum & Planetarium

Miami · Miami-Dade

Multi-level science museum with a planetarium dome, aquarium and living core exhibit.

WeekdaysWeekendsRainy dayAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$$

Monkey Jungle

Miami · Miami-Dade

Unique park where visitors walk through caged trails while monkeys roam free.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$$

Everglades Alligator Farm

Homestead · Miami-Dade

Airboat rides and alligator shows just outside Everglades National Park.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$$

Gator Park Everglades Airboat Tours

Miami · Miami-Dade

Tamiami Trail airboat outfitter with wildlife shows deep in Everglades sawgrass.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$$

Coopertown Airboats

Miami · Miami-Dade

The Everglades' oldest airboat tour outfitter, running since 1945 on the Tamiami Trail.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$

Hialeah Park Racing & Casino

Hialeah · Miami-Dade

Historic 1920s racetrack and casino known for its flamingo lake and grand grandstand.

WeekdaysWeekendsEvenings
Attractions$$

Miami Children's Museum Waterfront

Miami · Miami-Dade

Bay-view interactive museum with themed exhibits on art, science and culture for kids.

WeekdaysWeekendsRainy dayAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Attractions$

HistoryMiami Museum

Miami · Miami-Dade

Smithsonian-affiliated museum tracing Miami's multicultural history with rotating exhibits.

WeekdaysWeekendsRainy dayAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$$$

Batchelor Planetarium at Frost Science

Miami · Miami-Dade

State-of-the-art digital planetarium dome hosting sky shows and laser light spectacles.

WeekdaysWeekendsEveningsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$

Cape Florida Lighthouse

Key Biscayne · Miami-Dade

Florida's oldest standing structure, an 1825 lighthouse with tower tours at Bill Baggs park.

WeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$

The Barnacle Historic State Park

Coconut Grove · Miami-Dade

Miami's oldest home still on its original site, a pioneer-era bayfront cottage.

WeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$$

Miami Tower Observation Deck (Bayside Skyviews)

Miami · Miami-Dade

Downtown observation experience with sweeping views of Biscayne Bay and the skyline.

EveningsWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$

Crandon Park Nature Center

Key Biscayne · Miami-Dade

Coastal hammock nature trails and exhibits on Key Biscayne's barrier island ecology.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Attractions$

Wings Over Miami Air Museum

Miami · Miami-Dade

Vintage warbirds and aviation history exhibits at Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport.

WeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$$

South Florida Science Center Planetarium

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Family science center with planetarium shows, an aquarium and outdoor nature trail.

WeekdaysWeekendsRainy dayAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$

Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum

Boca Raton · Palm Beach

Compact museum on Boca's founding, railroads and Addison Mizner-era architecture.

WeekdaysAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$

Cornell Art Museum at Old School Square

Delray Beach · Palm Beach

Community art museum in a restored 1913 schoolhouse in downtown Delray.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$$

Boca Raton Whale's Rib Intracoastal Boat Tour

Boca Raton · Palm Beach

Sightseeing cruise along the Intracoastal past mansions and yacht-lined canals.

WeekendsEveningsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
AttractionsFree

Currie Park Waterfront & Lighthouse Views

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Waterfront park with views across to the Palm Beach Inlet and passing yachts.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Attractions$$

IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum

Dania Beach · Broward

Interactive exhibits, giant aquariums and record-breaking mounts celebrating game fishing.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$$

Young At Art Children's Museum

Davie · Broward

Interactive art-based museum with galleries and hands-on creative studios for kids.

WeekdaysWeekendsRainy dayAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Attractions$$

Flamingo Gardens Wildlife Sanctuary

Davie · Broward

Botanical garden and wildlife sanctuary with flamingos, panthers, and a tram tour.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Attractions$

Pompano Beach Fishing Village & Pier

Pompano Beach · Broward

Historic fishing pier offering ocean views, fishing and a small waterfront village.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & Culture$$$

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts

Miami · Miami-Dade

Miami's flagship performing arts complex — opera, symphony, ballet and Broadway across two halls downtown.

EveningsWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & Culture$$$

The Fillmore Miami Beach

Miami Beach · Miami-Dade

Historic Art Deco theater on Washington Avenue hosting concerts, comedy and touring shows.

EveningsWeekendsAges 15-17
Arts & Culture$$

New World Center

Miami Beach · Miami-Dade

Frank Gehry-designed home of the New World Symphony — indoor concerts or free simulcasts on the outdoor lawn.

EveningsWeekendsSeasonalAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & Culture$$

Colony Theatre

Miami Beach · Miami-Dade

Restored 1935 Art Deco theater on Lincoln Road staging plays, dance and cabaret.

EveningsWeekendsAges 15-17
Arts & Culture$$

Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre

Coral Gables · Miami-Dade

Restored 1948 movie palace in downtown Coral Gables staging musicals, drama and family shows.

EveningsWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & Culture$$

Olympia Theater at the Gusman Center

Miami · Miami-Dade

Ornate 1926 atmospheric movie palace downtown, now a concert and film venue with a painted 'sky' ceiling.

EveningsWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & Culture$$$

Ziff Ballet Opera House

Miami · Miami-Dade

The Arsht Center's largest hall — home stage for Florida Grand Opera and Miami City Ballet.

EveningsSeasonalAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & Culture$$$

Florida Grand Opera

Miami · Miami-Dade

South Florida's resident opera company, staging productions at the Arsht Center each season.

EveningsSeasonalAges 15-17
Arts & Culture$$$

Miami City Ballet

Miami Beach · Miami-Dade

Nationally ranked ballet company based on Lincoln Road, performing classic and contemporary works.

EveningsWeekendsSeasonalAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & Culture$$

New World Symphony Orchestra

Miami Beach · Miami-Dade

America's orchestral academy for young musicians, with a full season of concerts at New World Center.

EveningsWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & CultureFree

Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA)

Miami · Miami-Dade

Free contemporary art museum and sculpture garden anchoring the Design District.

WeekdaysWeekendsRainy dayAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & Culture$$

Rubell Museum

Miami · Miami-Dade

One of the country's largest private contemporary art collections, in Allapattah, with a sculpture garden and café.

WeekdaysWeekendsRainy dayAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & Culture$$

The Bass

Miami Beach · Miami-Dade

Contemporary art museum in a 1930s Art Deco building on the Miami Beach Collins Park cultural campus.

WeekdaysWeekendsRainy dayAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & Culture$$

The Wolfsonian–FIU

Miami Beach · Miami-Dade

Design, propaganda and decorative arts from 1850–1945 in a restored storage-warehouse building on Washington Avenue.

WeekdaysWeekendsRainy dayAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & Culture$

Lowe Art Museum

Coral Gables · Miami-Dade

University of Miami's encyclopedic art museum with strong Latin American, Asian and Native American collections.

WeekdaysWeekendsRainy dayAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & CultureFree

Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum

Miami · Miami-Dade

Free art museum on FIU's main campus with rotating contemporary and Latin American exhibitions.

WeekdaysWeekendsRainy dayAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & Culture$

Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU

Miami Beach · Miami-Dade

Restored 1936 synagogue on South Beach telling the history of Jewish life in Florida.

WeekdaysWeekendsRainy dayAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & Culture$

Coral Gables Museum

Coral Gables · Miami-Dade

Local history and design museum housed in the city's old police and fire station.

WeekdaysWeekendsRainy dayAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & Culture$

Coconut Grove Arts Festival

Miami · Miami-Dade

One of the country's top outdoor juried art fairs, filling the Grove's waterfront streets every February.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & CultureFree

Coral Gables Gallery Night

Coral Gables · Miami-Dade

Quarterly evening art walk through Coral Gables galleries and cultural spots, free and open late.

EveningsSeasonalAges 15-17
Arts & CultureFree

Little Havana Art District (Calle Ocho)

Miami · Miami-Dade

Cuban-American galleries and murals along Calle Ocho, capped by the monthly Viernes Culturales street festival.

EveningsWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & Culture$$

Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

The Broward Center's intimate second stage for cabaret, comedy and chamber music on the New River.

EveningsWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & Culture$$

Parker Playhouse

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Renovated mid-century theater in Holiday Park hosting touring plays, comedy and concerts.

EveningsWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & Culture$$$

Au-Rene Theater

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Broward Center's main hall for Broadway tours, ballet and the Symphony of the Americas.

EveningsSeasonalAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & Culture$$$

Symphony of the Americas

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Broward's resident orchestra performing classical and pops programs at the Broward Center.

EveningsSeasonalAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & Culture$$$

Miami City Ballet at the Broward Center

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Ballet performances staged at the Broward Center as part of Miami City Ballet's touring season.

EveningsSeasonalAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & Culture$$

Coral Springs Center for the Arts

Coral Springs · Broward

Suburban Broward's performing arts hall for concerts, comedy and community theater.

EveningsWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & Culture$$

Miramar Cultural Center

Miramar · Broward

Modern performing arts venue and gallery space anchoring Miramar's civic town center.

EveningsWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & Culture$$

Aventura Arts & Cultural Center

Aventura · Miami-Dade

City-run theater in Aventura hosting concerts, comedy and family shows.

EveningsWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & Culture$$

Pompano Beach Cultural Center

Pompano Beach · Broward

Waterfront civic theater and gallery hosting concerts and community exhibitions.

EveningsWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & CultureFree

Bailey Contemporary Arts

Pompano Beach · Broward

Restored historic building with artist studios, galleries and monthly art walks in downtown Pompano.

WeekdaysWeekendsEveningsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & CultureFree

Stonewall National Museum & Archives

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

LGBTQ history and art museum and archive on the Broward College campus, with rotating exhibitions.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 15-17
Arts & Culture$$

Museum of Discovery and Science Art Programs

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Downtown science museum that hosts rotating art-meets-science installations and family exhibits.

WeekdaysWeekendsRainy dayAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Arts & CultureFree

Hollywood ArtWalk

Hollywood · Broward

Monthly evening art walk through downtown Hollywood's galleries, studios and Young Circle.

EveningsWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & Culture$

Art and Culture Center/Hollywood

Hollywood · Broward

Contemporary art museum and black-box theater near Young Circle with rotating exhibitions and film series.

WeekdaysWeekendsRainy dayAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & Culture$$$

Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach

The Kravis Center's grand main hall, home to the Palm Beach Symphony and touring orchestras.

EveningsSeasonalAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & Culture$$$

Palm Beach Opera

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Resident opera company staging fully-produced operas each winter season at the Kravis Center.

EveningsSeasonalAges 15-17
Arts & Culture$$

Ballet Palm Beach

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Professional ballet company performing classical and new works throughout the Palm Beach season.

EveningsSeasonalAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & Culture$$$

Maltz Jupiter Theatre

Jupiter · Palm Beach

Regional professional theater staging Broadway-caliber musicals and plays, plus a conservatory.

EveningsWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & CultureFree

Cultural Council for Palm Beach County

Lake Worth Beach · Palm Beach

County arts hub with a free contemporary gallery and info on Palm Beach's cultural calendar.

WeekdaysWeekendsRainy dayAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & Culture$

Society of the Four Arts Campus

Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Concert hall, botanical gardens and sculpture garden alongside the Four Arts galleries.

WeekdaysWeekendsSeasonalAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & Culture$$

Symphonia Boca Raton

Boca Raton · Palm Beach

Chamber orchestra performing classical concerts at venues around Boca Raton each season.

EveningsSeasonalAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & CultureFree

Old School Square Arts District

Delray Beach · Palm Beach

Historic 1913 school campus turned cultural park with pavilions for concerts, film and festivals.

WeekdaysWeekendsEveningsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & CultureFree

Armory Art Center

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Non-profit teaching art center in a 1939 armory with galleries, studios and exhibitions.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & CultureFree

Clematis by Night & Downtown Art Walks

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Free weekly waterfront concerts and rotating art vendors along Clematis Street downtown.

EveningsWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & CultureFree

Boynton Beach Art District

Boynton Beach · Palm Beach

Warehouse district turned mural-covered galleries and studios, with a monthly evening art walk.

EveningsWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & CultureFree

Lake Worth Street Painting Festival

Lake Worth Beach · Palm Beach

One of the largest street-painting festivals in the country, covering downtown pavement in chalk murals each February.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & Culture$$

Lyric Theatre

Stuart · Martin

Restored 1926 downtown theater hosting concerts, film and touring performers on the St. Lucie River.

EveningsWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & CultureFree

Court House Cultural Center

Stuart · Martin

Martin County's 1937 former courthouse turned art galleries and cultural offices in historic downtown Stuart.

WeekdaysWeekendsRainy dayAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & CultureFree

Stuart Art Walk

Stuart · Martin

Free monthly evening gallery walk through historic downtown Stuart's studios and shops.

EveningsWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & Culture$$

Duncan Theatre

Lake Worth Beach · Palm Beach

Palm Beach State College's performing arts hall for dance, jazz and touring theater.

EveningsSeasonalAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & Culture$

Harid Conservatory Performances

Boca Raton · Palm Beach

Pre-professional ballet and music conservatory that opens student performances to the public.

EveningsSeasonalAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & Culture$$$

The Wick Theatre

Boca Raton · Palm Beach

Intimate professional theater staging classic Broadway musicals with a costume museum on site.

EveningsWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Arts & CultureFree

Pineapple Grove Arts District

Delray Beach · Palm Beach

Mural-lined arts district next to Old School Square with galleries and a monthly art walk.

EveningsWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & Beaches$

Crandon Park Beach

Key Biscayne · Miami-Dade

Two-mile family beach with calm water, picnic areas, and shaded parking near the Nature Center.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & Beaches$

Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park

Key Biscayne · Miami-Dade

Historic lighthouse, quiet beach and bike paths at the southern tip of Key Biscayne.

WeekdaysWeekendsSeasonalAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & Beaches$

Matheson Hammock Park

Coral Gables · Miami-Dade

Man-made atoll pool beach with calm shallow water, plus mangrove trails and a marina.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Outdoors & Beaches$

Haulover Beach Park

Miami Beach · Miami-Dade

Ocean beach with a marina, jetty fishing spot and a separate clothing-optional section to the north.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & BeachesFree

South Pointe Park

Miami Beach · Miami-Dade

Waterfront park at the tip of South Beach with a pier, splash pad and views of cruise ships.

WeekdaysWeekendsEveningsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Outdoors & Beaches$

Oleta River State Park

North Miami · Miami-Dade

Florida's largest urban park with kayak launches, mountain bike trails and a small beach.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & Beaches$

Virginia Key Beach North Point Park

Miami · Miami-Dade

Historic beach park with a mini-train, nature trails and calm swimming.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Outdoors & BeachesFree

Black Point Marina

Miami · Miami-Dade

Full-service marina with a fishing pier, boat ramp and waterfront restaurant on Biscayne Bay.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & Beaches$

Homestead Bayfront Park

Homestead · Miami-Dade

Saltwater atoll pool, marina and boat ramp at the gateway to Biscayne National Park.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Outdoors & Beaches$

Biscayne National Park

Homestead · Miami-Dade

95% underwater park with coral reefs, snorkeling and glass-bottom boat tours from Convoy Point.

WeekdaysWeekendsSeasonalAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & Beaches$

Crandon Park Marina

Key Biscayne · Miami-Dade

Public marina with boat ramps and charter fishing access on Biscayne Bay.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & BeachesFree

Miami Beach Boardwalk

Miami Beach · Miami-Dade

Elevated oceanfront boardwalk stretching from South Beach to 46th Street, great for walking and biking.

WeekdaysWeekendsEveningsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & Beaches$

Oleta and Greynolds Park

North Miami Beach · Miami-Dade

Historic park with a landmark stone mound, mangrove canoe trail and picnic groves.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Outdoors & BeachesFree

Jean Hurley Waterfront Park

North Miami · Miami-Dade

Small waterfront park with a kayak launch and views of the Oleta River mouth.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14
Outdoors & Beaches$

Amelia Earhart Park

Hialeah · Miami-Dade

Lakes, a petting farm and paddle boats make this a favorite inland outdoor escape.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Outdoors & BeachesFree

Tropical Park

Miami · Miami-Dade

Lakeside trails, fishing and a paved jogging path through a large county park.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Outdoors & BeachesFree

Bear Cut Preserve Boardwalk

Key Biscayne · Miami-Dade

Wooden boardwalk through the natural shoreline preserve next to the Miami Seaquarium.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Outdoors & BeachesFree

Dinner Key Marina

Miami · Miami-Dade

One of the largest public marinas in the Southeast, with a waterside walking path in Coconut Grove.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & BeachesFree

Las Olas Oceanside Park

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Beachfront plaza and promenade at the foot of Las Olas Boulevard with easy beach access.

WeekdaysWeekendsEveningsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & BeachesFree

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea · Broward

Quiet reef-front beach town beach with a fishing pier and easy shore snorkeling.

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Outdoors & Beaches$

Anglin's Fishing Pier

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea · Broward

Classic wooden fishing pier stretching into the Atlantic, open around the clock.

WeekdaysWeekendsEveningsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & BeachesFree

Pompano Beach

Pompano Beach · Broward

Wide sandy beach with a fishing pier and calm swimming near the Pompano Beach Pavilion.

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Outdoors & Beaches$

Pompano Beach Fishing Pier

Pompano Beach · Broward

Popular fishing pier with a snack bar and bait shop right on the beach.

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Outdoors & BeachesFree

Hollywood Broadwalk

Hollywood · Broward

2.5-mile paved beachfront path lined with cafes, bike rentals and street performers.

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Outdoors & BeachesFree

Dania Beach

Dania Beach · Broward

Laid-back beach with a long fishing pier and a beachside dog-friendly park nearby.

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Outdoors & Beaches$

Dania Beach Fishing Pier

Dania Beach · Broward

One of Broward's longest piers, popular for sunrise fishing and views of passing ships.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & BeachesFree

Deerfield Island Park

Deerfield Beach · Broward

Boat-access-only island park with nature trails and a free passenger ferry from the mainland.

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Outdoors & Beaches$

Tree Tops Park

Davie · Broward

Shaded canopy trails, a lake and a treehouse playground in the heart of Davie.

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Outdoors & Beaches$

Markham Park

Sunrise · Broward

Large park with a lake beach, bike trails, an archery range and campground.

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Outdoors & Beaches$

C.B. Smith Park

Pembroke Pines · Broward

Water park, lake and picnic pavilions spread across a large West Broward county park.

WeekdaysWeekendsSeasonalAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Outdoors & Beaches$

Quiet Waters Park

Deerfield Beach · Broward

Cable-ski lake, a splash park and mountain bike trails on the edge of the Everglades.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & BeachesFree

Secret Woods Nature Center

Dania Beach · Broward

Boardwalk trail through a hardwood hammock along the New River.

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Outdoors & BeachesFree

Fern Forest Nature Center

Coconut Creek · Broward

Boardwalks through a rare cypress and fern forest with a butterfly garden.

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Outdoors & BeachesFree

Long Key Nature Center and Park

Davie · Broward

Nature trails, ballfields and a butterfly garden in central Davie.

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Outdoors & Beaches$

West Lake Park

Hollywood · Broward

Mangrove estuary park with kayak rentals and a butterfly garden inside Anne Kolb.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14
Outdoors & BeachesFree

Hillsboro Inlet

Hillsboro Beach · Broward

Scenic inlet with a historic lighthouse, great for boat-watching and shore fishing.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & BeachesFree

Vista View Park

Davie · Broward

Rolling hills made from a former landfill, with lakes, biking and fishing.

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Outdoors & BeachesFree

Snyder Park

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Lakeside city park with a dive lake, trails and shaded picnic groves.

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Outdoors & Beaches$

Hugh Taylor Birch Beach Access

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Pedestrian tunnel connects the park's lagoon and trails directly to the beach.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Outdoors & Beaches$

John U. Lloyd Beach - North Shores

Dania Beach · Broward

Undeveloped barrier-island stretch with a mangrove kayak trail and calm surf.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & BeachesFree

Boca Raton Inlet

Boca Raton · Palm Beach

Popular inlet for boat-watching, jetty fishing and swimming near South Beach Park.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & Beaches$

Red Reef Park

Boca Raton · Palm Beach

Shallow reef just offshore makes this a top snorkeling beach for families.

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Outdoors & Beaches$

Spanish River Park

Boca Raton · Palm Beach

Beachfront park with tunnels under A1A linking picnic areas to the dunes and shore.

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Outdoors & Beaches$

Delray Beach Municipal Beach

Delray Beach · Palm Beach

Wide golden-sand beach along a lively promenade with volleyball and calm surf.

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Outdoors & Beaches$

Lake Worth Beach

Lake Worth Beach · Palm Beach

Casual beach with a fishing pier and a laid-back beachfront pavilion.

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Outdoors & Beaches$

Lake Worth Beach Pier

Lake Worth Beach · Palm Beach

Long municipal pier great for fishing and sunrise views over the Atlantic.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & BeachesFree

Riverbend Park

Jupiter · Palm Beach

Loxahatchee River park with canoe launches, equestrian trails and historic Trapper Nelson site access.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & BeachesFree

Jupiter Inlet Beach Park

Jupiter · Palm Beach

Sandy inlet beach near the red Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, popular for surfing and swimming.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & Beaches$

Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum

Jupiter · Palm Beach

Climb the historic 1860 lighthouse for sweeping views of the inlet and coastline.

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Outdoors & Beaches$

Juno Beach Pier

Juno Beach · Palm Beach

Fishing pier with a bait shop next to the Loggerhead Marinelife Center.

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Outdoors & Beaches$

Phipps Ocean Park

Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Family-friendly beach with picnic pavilions and a historic Little Red Schoolhouse.

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Outdoors & BeachesFree

Midtown Beach

Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Popular town beach near Worth Avenue with lifeguards and a shaded boardwalk.

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Outdoors & Beaches$

John D. MacArthur Beach State Park

North Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Barrier-island preserve with a boardwalk over the lagoon and excellent snorkeling.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & BeachesFree

Okeeheelee Park

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Sprawling park with a lake beach, mountain bike trails and a nature center.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & BeachesFree

Dreher Park

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Green space next to the zoo and science museum with trails and picnic shelters.

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Outdoors & BeachesFree

Currie Park

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Waterfront park on the Intracoastal with a kayak launch and views of Palm Beach.

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Outdoors & Beaches$

Munyon Island (MacArthur Beach)

North Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Kayak-only island accessible from MacArthur Beach with mangrove paddling trails.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & BeachesFree

Carlin Park

Jupiter · Palm Beach

Oceanfront park with tennis, an amphitheater and a scenic beach boardwalk.

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Outdoors & Beaches$

Coral Cove Park

Tequesta · Palm Beach

Rocky-reef beach great for tide pooling and snorkeling near Jupiter Inlet.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & Beaches$

Ocean Inlet Park

Boynton Beach · Palm Beach

Small inlet beach with a jetty popular for shore fishing and snorkeling.

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Outdoors & Beaches$

Oceanfront Park

Boynton Beach · Palm Beach

Municipal beach with a fishing pavilion and boardwalk over the dunes.

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Outdoors & Beaches$

South Inlet Park

Boca Raton · Palm Beach

Small beach at the south side of Boca Inlet, popular for jetty fishing.

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Outdoors & BeachesFree

Bathtub Reef Beach

Stuart · Martin

Shallow natural reef pools make this a top spot for family snorkeling on Hutchinson Island.

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Outdoors & Beaches$

Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge

Hobe Sound · Martin

Protected barrier-island beach and sand pine scrub, a key sea turtle nesting site.

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Outdoors & Beaches$

Jonathan Dickinson Loxahatchee Kayak Launch

Hobe Sound · Martin

Canoe and kayak launch onto Florida's first federally designated Wild and Scenic River.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & BeachesFree

Stuart Beach

Stuart · Martin

Popular Hutchinson Island beach with lifeguards, a boardwalk and shaded pavilions.

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Outdoors & BeachesFree

Indian RiverSide Park

Jensen Beach · Martin

Riverfront park with a treehouse playground, historic buildings and shaded picnic space.

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Outdoors & BeachesFree

Jensen Beach Park

Jensen Beach · Martin

Wide sandy beach popular for surfing and sea turtle nesting tours in summer.

WeekdaysWeekendsSeasonalAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & Beaches$

House of Refuge Beach

Stuart · Martin

Rocky reef shoreline beside Florida's oldest surviving house, great for tide pools.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & BeachesFree

Phipps Park

Stuart · Martin

Riverfront county park with mountain bike trails, camping and a boat ramp on the St. Lucie River.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & BeachesFree

Sandsprit Park

Stuart · Martin

Waterfront park with a boat ramp, kayak launch and a small swimming beach on the St. Lucie River.

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Outdoors & BeachesFree

Seabranch Preserve State Park

Hobe Sound · Martin

Hiking and biking trails through coastal scrub habitat with a boardwalk overlook.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & BeachesFree

Frazier Creek Preserve Kayak Launch

Stuart · Martin

Quiet paddle-launch point onto Frazier Creek for kayaking through mangrove tunnels.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & BeachesFree

Round Island Beach Park

Fort Pierce · Martin

Undeveloped stretch of beach on the barrier island south of Fort Pierce Inlet.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & Beaches$

Tigertail Beach

Marco Island · Miami-Dade

Wide sandbar lagoon beach popular for kayaking, birdwatching and shallow wading.

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Outdoors & Beaches$

Cape Florida Lighthouse Beach

Key Biscayne · Miami-Dade

Quiet sandy stretch beneath Florida's oldest standing structure, calm for wading.

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Outdoors & BeachesFree

North Beach Park

Hollywood · Broward

Undeveloped natural beach and dune area popular for surfing and quiet walks.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & BeachesFree

George English Park

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Lakeside park with a fishing dock and paved walking loop near the beach.

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Outdoors & BeachesFree

Colohatchee Park

Wilton Manors · Broward

Small riverside park with a kayak launch onto the Middle River.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14
Outdoors & BeachesFree

Esplanade Park

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Downtown riverfront green space along the New River with fountains and boat views.

WeekdaysWeekendsEveningsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Outdoors & BeachesFree

James A. Rutherford Park (Silver Palm Park)

Boca Raton · Palm Beach

Intracoastal-front park with a fishing pier and kayak launch near the Boca Inlet.

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Outdoors & BeachesFree

Pearl City Boat Ramp and Fishing Area

Boca Raton · Palm Beach

Waterfront public boat ramp and fishing access along the Intracoastal Waterway.

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Kids & Family$

Boca Raton Children's Museum

Boca Raton · Palm Beach

Small hands-on museum in a historic house with a pretend grocery store, art room and toddler nook.

WeekdaysWeekendsRainy dayAges 0-4Ages 5-9
Kids & Family$

Paradise Cove Waterpark

Wellington · Palm Beach

Village-run water park with slides, a lazy river and a splash zone at a friendly local price.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Kids & Family$$

Sky Zone Trampoline Park (Fort Lauderdale)

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Wall-to-wall trampolines, foam pits and dodgeball courts under one roof.

WeekendsRainy dayAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Kids & Family$$

Sky Zone Trampoline Park (Miami)

Miami · Miami-Dade

Trampoline arena with dodgeball, foam pits and toddler jump times on weekday mornings.

WeekdaysRainy dayAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Kids & Family$$

Grand Slam Family Fun Center

Delray Beach · Palm Beach

Mini golf, batting cages, go-karts and an arcade under the lights — a classic South Florida evening out.

EveningsWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Kids & Family$$

Lucky Strike Bowling (Miami)

Miami · Miami-Dade

Upscale bowling lanes with arcade games and a full menu, near the Design District.

EveningsWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Kids & Family$$

Coral Sky Amphitheatre family shows

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Outdoor amphitheater hosting family concerts and touring kids' acts on lawn seating.

EveningsSeasonalAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Kids & FamilyFree

Aventura Slide Tower Playground

Aventura · Miami-Dade

Free public slide tower and splash pad in Founders Park, a favorite for toddlers and grade-schoolers.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9
Kids & Family$

Sunny's Kids' Farm

Homestead · Miami-Dade

U-pick fields, farm animals and hayrides at a family-run Redland farm south of Miami.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 0-4Ages 5-9
Kids & Family$

Bedner's Farm Fresh Market

Boynton Beach · Palm Beach

U-pick strawberries and pumpkins in season, plus a petting zoo and farm animals.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 0-4Ages 5-9
Kids & Family$

Kai-Kai Farm

Boynton Beach · Palm Beach

Seasonal u-pick sunflowers, strawberries and pumpkins on a working Palm Beach County farm.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 0-4Ages 5-9
Kids & FamilyFree

Gulfstream Park Village Carousel & Play Area

Hallandale Beach · Broward

Carousel, splash pad and playground tucked into the shopping village at Gulfstream Park.

WeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9
Kids & Family$$

Boomers! Dania Beach

Dania Beach · Broward

Go-karts, mini golf, bumper boats and an arcade minutes from Fort Lauderdale airport.

WeekendsEveningsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Kids & Family$$

AutoNation IMAX Theater at MODS

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Five-story IMAX screen inside the Museum of Discovery and Science showing science documentaries and blockbusters.

WeekendsRainy dayAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Kids & Family$$

Topgolf Miami Gardens

Miami Gardens · Miami-Dade

Climate-controlled golf bays with games for all ages, food and drinks — good for mixed-age groups.

EveningsWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Kids & Family$$

Topgolf West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Multi-level driving range with climate-controlled bays, games and a full menu for family outings.

EveningsWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Kids & Family$

Jungle Island Mini Golf & Fun Park

Wilton Manors · Broward

Tropical-themed mini golf course with waterfalls and caves, lit for evening play.

EveningsWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Kids & Family$

Congo River Golf & Exploration Company

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Jungle-themed mini golf with waterfalls, gemstone mining and an arcade on US-1.

EveningsWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Kids & Family$

Congo River Golf (Lake Worth)

Lake Worth Beach · Palm Beach

Waterfall-themed mini golf course with a gem-mining sluice and arcade.

EveningsWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Kids & Family$

Gator Run Adventure Golf

Cooper City · Broward

Themed 18-hole mini golf with waterfalls and gator statues, family-owned and lit at night.

EveningsWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Kids & Family$$

K1 Speed Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Indoor electric go-kart racing with junior karts for younger racers, air-conditioned track.

EveningsWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Kids & Family$$

K1 Speed Miami (Medley)

Medley · Miami-Dade

Indoor electric karting with junior races for kids as young as 8, plus arcade and lounge.

EveningsWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Kids & Family$$

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games

Miami · Miami-Dade

Multi-level indoor go-kart track with laser tag, ropes course and arcade under one roof.

WeekendsEveningsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Kids & Family$

Palm Beach Skate Zone

Lake Worth Beach · Palm Beach

Public ice rink with skate rentals, learn-to-skate classes and birthday party packages.

WeekendsRainy dayAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Kids & Family$

Florida Panthers IceDen

Coral Springs · Broward

Public skate sessions on the Florida Panthers' practice rink, plus learn-to-skate programs.

WeekendsRainy dayAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Kids & Family$

Kendall Ice Arena

Miami · Miami-Dade

Neighborhood ice rink with public skate, hockey leagues and kid-friendly figure skating classes.

WeekendsRainy dayAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Kids & Family$

Incredible Ice Family Skating Center

Coral Springs · Broward

Twin-rink facility with public skate sessions and youth hockey right by City Hall.

WeekendsRainy dayAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Kids & Family$$

Urban Air Adventure Park (Doral)

Doral · Miami-Dade

Indoor trampolines, ropes course, climbing walls and go-karts for rainy weekends.

WeekendsRainy dayAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Kids & Family$$

Urban Air Adventure Park (Pembroke Pines)

Pembroke Pines · Broward

Trampoline courts, warrior obstacle course and an indoor climbing wall.

WeekendsRainy dayAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Kids & Family$$

Urban Air Adventure Park (Royal Palm Beach)

Royal Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Indoor trampoline park with a warrior course, climbing walls and a toddler zone.

WeekendsRainy dayAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Kids & Family$$

Launch Trampoline Park

Deerfield Beach · Broward

Wall-to-wall trampolines, dodgeball courts and a toddler jump area.

WeekendsRainy dayAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Kids & Family$$

Altitude Trampoline Park (Doral)

Doral · Miami-Dade

Trampoline courts, foam pits, dodgeball and a ninja obstacle course.

WeekendsRainy dayAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Kids & Family$$

DEFY Trampoline Park

Hialeah · Miami-Dade

Trampolines, a ninja course and dodgeball courts in a warehouse-style arena.

WeekendsRainy dayAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Kids & Family$$

Clip 'n Climb Miami

Doral · Miami-Dade

Auto-belay climbing walls with dozens of themed routes, safe for kids as young as 4.

WeekendsRainy dayAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Kids & Family$$

Vertical Ventures Rock Climbing

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Bouldering and roped climbing gym with youth programs and beginner-friendly walls.

WeekendsRainy dayAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Kids & Family$$

Zero Gravity Rock Climbing Center

Deerfield Beach · Broward

Top-rope and bouldering gym for all ages with beginner classes on weekends.

WeekendsRainy dayAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Kids & Family$$$

Miami Seaquarium touch tanks

Key Biscayne · Miami-Dade

Stingray and shark touch pools plus marine mammal shows on the Rickenbacker Causeway.

WeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Kids & FamilyFree

Gumbo Limbo Nature Center touch tanks

Boca Raton · Palm Beach

Free coastal nature center with sea turtle tanks, touch pools and a boardwalk to the beach.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Kids & Family$

Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens & family days

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Sculpture garden with jungle-like grounds and periodic family workshop days.

WeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14
Kids & Family$

C.B. Smith Park splash & water slide

Pembroke Pines · Broward

County park with a small water slide complex, lake, mini golf and paddle boats.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Kids & Family$

Markham Park splash pad & mini golf

Sunrise · Broward

Sprawling county park with a splash pad, mini golf, mountain bike trails and a model airplane field.

WeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Kids & FamilyFree

Tradewinds Park & Stables petting farm

Coconut Creek · Broward

Free-roaming county park with a small petting farm, pony rides and a splash pad.

WeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9
Kids & Family$

Quiet Waters Park splash pad & ski lake

Deerfield Beach · Broward

Cable-ski lake, splash pad and campground cabins spread across a shaded county park.

WeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Kids & FamilyFree

Okeeheelee Nature Center & petting programs

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Free nature center with turtle ponds, a butterfly garden and family nature walks.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Kids & Family$$

South Florida Fairgrounds seasonal petting zoo

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Annual South Florida Fair brings rides, a petting zoo and livestock exhibits each January.

SeasonalAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Kids & Family$

Tradewinds Park Pony Rides

Coconut Creek · Broward

Weekend pony and hayride rentals at a family-friendly county park with picnic pavilions.

WeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9
Kids & Family$

Markham Park Mini Golf

Sunrise · Broward

Low-key 18-hole mini golf course tucked inside a large county park.

WeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Kids & FamilyFree

Delray Beach Children's Garden

Delray Beach · Palm Beach

Interactive garden with a treehouse, sensory plants and a splash element, free and shaded downtown.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9
Kids & FamilyFree

Pompey Park splash pad

Delray Beach · Palm Beach

Neighborhood splash pad and pool complex with a playground and shaded seating.

WeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9
Kids & FamilyFree

Carlin Park beachfront playground

Jupiter · Palm Beach

Oceanfront park with a big wooden playground, picnic pavilions and an amphitheater.

WeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Kids & FamilyFree

Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale Family Days

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Riverfront promenade with periodic free family movie nights and a nearby splash pad at Esplanade Park.

EveningsWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Kids & FamilyFree

Snyder Park playground & fishing lake

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Shaded park with mountain-bike trails, a lake for catch-and-release fishing and a big playground.

WeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Kids & Family$$

Deering Estate family nature programs

Palmetto Bay · Miami-Dade

Historic waterfront estate with guided nature walks, kayak tours and seasonal family events.

WeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Kids & FamilyFree

Pinecrest Gardens splash pad & petting zoo

Pinecrest · Miami-Dade

Former Parrot Jungle site with a splash pad, farmers market, small animal exhibits and shows.

WeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Kids & FamilyFree

Tropical Park splash pad & mini golf

Miami · Miami-Dade

County park with a splash pad, lake beach, mini golf and a velodrome cycling track.

WeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Kids & Family$

Amelia Earhart Park petting farm

Hialeah · Miami-Dade

County park with a small petting farm, splash pad, campground and a lake.

WeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Kids & Family$

Crandon Park Family Amusement Center

Key Biscayne · Miami-Dade

Vintage carousel and small rides next to a calm, shallow family beach and nature center.

WeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9
Kids & FamilyFree

Kendall Indian Hammocks Park splash pad

Miami · Miami-Dade

Neighborhood park with a splash pad, skate park and a small model train ride on weekends.

WeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Kids & Family$

Golden Age Carousel

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Historic hand-carved carousel with rides for young children in a downtown park.

WeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9
Kids & Family$$

Dave & Buster's (Miami)

Miami · Miami-Dade

Big arcade floor with prize redemption, plus games and dining for mixed-age family nights.

EveningsWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Kids & Family$$

Dave & Buster's (Hollywood)

Hollywood · Broward

Arcade games, sports bar screens and prize counter inside the Seminole Hard Rock complex.

EveningsWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Kids & Family$$

Main Event Entertainment (Boynton Beach)

Boynton Beach · Palm Beach

Bowling, laser tag, gravity ropes course and arcade games under one roof.

WeekendsEveningsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Kids & Family$$

Main Event Entertainment (Doral)

Doral · Miami-Dade

Bowling lanes, laser tag and a ropes course with an arcade and party rooms.

WeekendsEveningsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Kids & Family$

Strike Zone Bowling

Miami · Miami-Dade

No-frills neighborhood bowling alley with bumper lanes for young kids.

WeekendsEveningsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Kids & Family$$

Bowlero Hollywood

Hollywood · Broward

Modern glow-lane bowling with bumper rails for kids and a full arcade.

WeekendsEveningsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Kids & Family$$

Bowlero Boca Raton

Boca Raton · Palm Beach

Bowling lanes with bumpers for little kids, laser-lit weekend cosmic bowling and an arcade.

WeekendsEveningsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Kids & FamilyFree

Stuart Beach Splash Park

Stuart · Martin

Free oceanfront splash pad and playground steps from Stuart Beach's boardwalk.

WeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9
Kids & FamilyFree

Halpatiokee Regional Park playground

Stuart · Martin

Riverside county park with a large playground, skate park and hiking trails for families.

WeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Kids & FamilyFree

Jensen Beach Community Center playground

Jensen Beach · Martin

Shaded neighborhood playground and splash feature near the Indian River Lagoon.

WeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9
Kids & Family$

Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center touch tank

Stuart · Martin

Stingray touch tank, sea turtle rehab pools and a boardwalk on Hutchinson Island.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Kids & Family$

Blowing Rocks Preserve family trail

Hobe Sound · Martin

Short, stroller-friendly beach boardwalk over limestone rock formations that spout in high surf.

WeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Kids & FamilyFree

Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library kids' wing

Davie · Broward

University library with a dedicated children's floor, weekend crafts and reading programs open to the public.

WeekdaysWeekendsRainy dayAges 0-4Ages 5-9
Kids & FamilyFree

Fort Lauderdale Main Library Youth Services

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Downtown library with a dedicated children's floor, weekly storytime and a rooftop terrace.

WeekdaysRainy dayAges 0-4Ages 5-9
Kids & FamilyFree

Mandel Public Library Children's Department

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Downtown library with an active children's calendar of storytime, LEGO club and science programs.

WeekdaysRainy dayAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Kids & FamilyFree

Miami-Dade Main Library Children's Room

Miami · Miami-Dade

Downtown library branch with weekly storytime, a children's reading garden and a maker space.

WeekdaysRainy dayAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Kids & FamilyFree

Blake Library Children's Programs

Stuart · Martin

Martin County's main library branch runs weekly storytime and school-break craft sessions.

WeekdaysRainy dayAges 0-4Ages 5-9
Kids & Family$

Peanut Island family snorkel beach

Riviera Beach · Palm Beach

Ferry-only island park with a calm snorkeling lagoon, picnic pavilions and a nature trail.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Kids & FamilyFree

Fern Forest Nature Center family trails

Coconut Creek · Broward

Boardwalk trails through cypress swamp with a small nature center and family programs.

WeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14
Kids & FamilyFree

Sugar Sand Park Science Center

Boca Raton · Palm Beach

Free children's science museum with hands-on exhibits, a treehouse and a playground next door.

WeekdaysWeekendsRainy dayAges 0-4Ages 5-9
Kids & Family$

Kidz Junktion Indoor Play Café

Weston · Broward

Indoor play café with padded playscapes, a toddler zone and coffee for parents.

WeekdaysRainy dayAges 0-4Ages 5-9
Kids & Family$

Kidaroo's Indoor Playground

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Padded indoor jungle gym, ball pits and a toddler section for rainy or scorching afternoons.

WeekdaysRainy dayAges 0-4Ages 5-9
Kids & Family$

Grapeland Water Park

Miami · Miami-Dade

City-run water park with slides, a lazy river and a splash zone at an affordable price.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Kids & Family$$

Shark Valley Tram Tour, Everglades

Miami · Miami-Dade

Narrated open-air tram loop through the Everglades with close-up alligator sightings for all ages.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Kids & Family$$

Everglades Holiday Park family airboat rides

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Short airboat rides and a gator-wrestling show geared toward families with young kids.

WeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Kids & Family$$

Billie Swamp Safari family airboat & swamp buggy

Clewiston · Palm Beach

Airboat rides, swamp buggy eco-tours and a small reptile exhibit on the Big Cypress Seminole reservation.

WeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Kids & Family$$

Boomers Boca Raton arcade & bumper boats

Boca Raton · Palm Beach

Bumper boats, mini golf and go-karts alongside a large arcade floor.

WeekendsEveningsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Kids & Family$$$

Lion Country Safari Safari World Splash Pad

Loxahatchee · Palm Beach

Walk-through amusement area attached to the drive-through safari with rides and a splash pad.

WeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Kids & FamilyFree

Westgate Recreation Center splash pad

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Community recreation center with a free splash pad, gym and after-school programs.

WeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9
Kids & Family$

Kravis Center Family Fare series

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Weekend family-oriented performances and puppet shows staged in the Kravis Center's smaller theater.

WeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Kids & Family$

Broward Center Family Series

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Kid-friendly touring shows and puppet performances staged on weekend mornings downtown.

WeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Kids & Family$

Adrienne Arsht Center Family Day performances

Miami · Miami-Dade

Free and low-cost family performance days with music, dance and craft tables on the plaza.

WeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14
Sports & Events$$

Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park

Miami · Miami-Dade

MLB baseball with a retractable roof, home run sculpture and bobblehead museum.

EveningsWeekendsSeasonalAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$$

Inter Miami CF at Chase Stadium

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

MLS matches featuring Lionel Messi at the waterfront Lockhart Stadium site.

EveningsWeekendsSeasonalAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$$

Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix

Miami Gardens · Miami-Dade

F1 street-style circuit built around Hard Rock Stadium, held every spring.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$$

Miami Open Tennis Tournament

Miami Gardens · Miami-Dade

ATP/WTA hard-court tournament at Hard Rock Stadium grounds each March.

WeekdaysWeekendsSeasonalAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$

loanDepot Park Behind-the-Scenes Tour

Miami · Miami-Dade

Guided walk through dugouts, clubhouse hallways and the Marlins' art collection.

WeekdaysAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$

Jupiter Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium Spring Training

Jupiter · Palm Beach

Shared spring-training home of the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals every March.

WeekdaysWeekendsSeasonalAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$

Clover Park — New York Mets Spring Training

Port St. Lucie · Martin

Grapefruit League games in a low-key ballpark near Tradition, easy to get close to players.

WeekdaysWeekendsSeasonalAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$

CACTI Park / FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Spring-training home shared by the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros.

WeekdaysWeekendsSeasonalAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$$

Kaseya Center

Miami · Miami-Dade

Downtown Miami arena on the bay hosting Heat games and major touring concerts.

EveningsWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$$

Amerant Bank Arena

Sunrise · Broward

Stanley Cup-winning Florida Panthers' home ice, plus concerts and family shows.

EveningsWeekendsSeasonalAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$$

Hard Rock Stadium — Miami Dolphins Games

Miami Gardens · Miami-Dade

NFL Sundays and the Orange Bowl college game under a partial canopy roof.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$

Miami Hurricanes Football

Miami Gardens · Miami-Dade

University of Miami's storied program plays home games at Hard Rock Stadium.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$

FAU Owls Football at FAU Stadium

Boca Raton · Palm Beach

Florida Atlantic University's on-campus stadium hosts a fast-rising college program.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$

FIU Panthers Football at Pitbull Stadium

Miami · Miami-Dade

Florida International University's on-campus football stadium at the Modesto Maidique campus.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$$

Homestead-Miami Speedway NASCAR Weekend

Homestead · Miami-Dade

Season-ending NASCAR Championship weekend on a 1.5-mile oval south of Miami.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$

Palm Beach International Raceway

Jupiter · Palm Beach

Drag strip and road course hosting weekend races, drift events and car meets.

WeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$$

International Polo Club Palm Beach

Wellington · Palm Beach

Sunday high-goal polo matches January through April with tailgate and field-side seating.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$

Winter Equestrian Festival

Wellington · Palm Beach

The world's largest and longest-running horse show, twelve weeks of show jumping every winter.

WeekdaysWeekendsSeasonalAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$

Adequan Global Dressage Festival

Wellington · Palm Beach

International dressage competitions running alongside WEF each winter season.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$

Okeeheelee Golf Course

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Public 27-hole county course with lakes and mature pines, affordable green fees.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$$

Crandon Golf at Key Biscayne

Key Biscayne · Miami-Dade

Championship public course on the bay, former LPGA/Champions Tour host.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$$

Biltmore Golf Course

Coral Gables · Miami-Dade

Historic 1925 Donald Ross course beside the Biltmore Hotel, open to the public.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$$

Grande Oaks Golf Club

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Upscale daily-fee course on a former country club site, near the airport.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$

Emerald Hills Golf & Country Club

Hollywood · Broward

Championship 18 designed by Robert von Hagge with elevation changes rare for South Florida.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$$

PGA National Resort — The Champion Course

Palm Beach Gardens · Palm Beach

Host of the Honda Classic, including the famous Bear Trap holes 15-17.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$

Honda Classic PGA Tour Event

Palm Beach Gardens · Palm Beach

PGA Tour stop at PGA National every February drawing top-ranked golfers.

WeekdaysWeekendsSeasonalAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$$

Trump National Doral Miami

Doral · Miami-Dade

Four resort courses including the famed Blue Monster, former PGA Tour venue.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$

Delray Beach Golf Club

Delray Beach · Palm Beach

Municipal course dating to 1923, walkable and affordable near downtown.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$

Fort Lauderdale Tennis Center

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Public hard courts and clinics on the site of former pro tournaments, near the beach.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$

Crandon Park Tennis Center

Key Biscayne · Miami-Dade

Former home of the Miami Open with 27 courts open to the public year-round.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$

Delray Beach Open

Delray Beach · Palm Beach

ATP tour tennis tournament held every February at the Delray Beach Stadium.

WeekdaysWeekendsSeasonalAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$

The Picklr / Pickleball Kingdom Boca Raton

Boca Raton · Palm Beach

Dedicated indoor pickleball courts with open play and leagues year-round.

WeekdaysWeekendsEveningsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$

Minto US Open Pickleball Championships

Naples · Palm Beach

One of the sport's biggest annual tournaments, drawing thousands of players and fans.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$

Wellington Pickleball Festival

Wellington · Palm Beach

Community pickleball tournament and open play weekends at the Village Park courts.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$

Markham Park Pickleball Courts

Sunrise · Broward

Dozens of outdoor pickleball courts inside a large county park with lakes and trails.

WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Marina Village

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Additional yacht and superyacht displays spread through Bahia Mar in late October.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$

Miami International Boat Show

Miami · Miami-Dade

Massive boat and marine-gear show at the Miami Beach Convention Center and Marine Stadium each February.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$

Palm Beach International Boat Show

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Waterfront yacht show along the Intracoastal downtown, held every March.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$

Fort Lauderdale Fishing Tournaments at Bahia Mar

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Marina hosting recurring billfish and sailfish tournaments through the winter season.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$

Pelican Yacht Club Billfish Tournament

Fort Pierce · Martin

Long-running sailfish and billfish tournament based out of the Pelican Yacht Club.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$

Stuart Sailfish Club Light Tackle Tournament

Stuart · Martin

Classic offshore sailfish tournament run by one of Florida's oldest fishing clubs.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$

Miami Billfish Tournament

Miami Beach · Miami-Dade

Long-running offshore fishing tournament staged from South Beach marinas each spring.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$

SunFest

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Florida's largest waterfront music festival, four days of headline acts on the Intracoastal each spring.

EveningsWeekendsSeasonalAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$$

Tortuga Music Festival

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Beachfront country-music festival on Fort Lauderdale Beach every April.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 15-17
Sports & Events$$$

Ultra Music Festival

Miami · Miami-Dade

World-famous electronic dance music festival taking over Bayfront Park each March.

EveningsWeekendsSeasonalAges 15-17
Sports & Events$$$

III Points Music Festival

Miami · Miami-Dade

Multi-genre music, art and technology festival in Wynwood every fall.

EveningsWeekendsSeasonalAges 15-17
Sports & Events$$

Art Palm Beach

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Modern and contemporary art fair with galleries from around the world, held each winter.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 15-17
Sports & Events$$

Art Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Contemporary art fair with galleries and installations along the New River each winter.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 15-17
Sports & EventsFree

South Miami Rotary Art Festival

South Miami · Miami-Dade

Street art fair with hundreds of exhibiting artists along Sunset Drive each January.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$$

South Beach Wine & Food Festival

Miami Beach · Miami-Dade

Celebrity-chef tastings, dinners and demos across Miami Beach every February.

EveningsWeekendsSeasonalAges 15-17
Sports & EventsFree

Delray Affair

Delray Beach · Palm Beach

Long-running street festival with art, food and live music along Atlantic Avenue each April.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$$

Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival

Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Chef dinners, grand tastings and seminars across Palm Beach each December.

EveningsWeekendsSeasonalAges 15-17
Sports & Events$

Key Biscayne Seafood Festival

Key Biscayne · Miami-Dade

Waterfront seafood, craft beer and live music festival on the island each spring.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$

Pompano Beach Seafood Festival

Pompano Beach · Broward

Family-friendly beachside seafood festival with cooking demos and live bands.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & EventsFree

Stuart Sailfish Festival

Stuart · Martin

Waterfront street festival celebrating Martin County's sportfishing heritage each January.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$

South Florida Fair

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Two-week county fair with rides, livestock shows and concerts each January.

WeekendsEveningsSeasonalAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$

Broward County Fair

Hallandale Beach · Broward

Carnival rides, fair food and livestock exhibits at Gulfstream Park each November.

WeekendsEveningsSeasonalAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$

Martin County Fair

Stuart · Martin

Traditional agricultural county fair with rides and livestock competitions each February.

WeekendsEveningsSeasonalAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$

Miami-Dade County Youth Fair & Exposition

Miami · Miami-Dade

Large carnival fair at Tamiami Park with rides, fair food and student exhibits each March.

WeekendsEveningsSeasonalAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & EventsFree

Winterfest Boat Parade

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Illuminated yacht procession down the Intracoastal, a signature Fort Lauderdale holiday tradition.

EveningsSeasonalAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & EventsFree

Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Decorated boats cruise the Intracoastal past Palm Beach and West Palm Beach each December.

EveningsSeasonalAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & EventsFree

Stuart Christmas Boat Parade

Stuart · Martin

Festive lighted-boat parade down the St. Lucie River each December.

EveningsSeasonalAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & EventsFree

Key Biscayne Holiday Boat Parade

Key Biscayne · Miami-Dade

Neighborhood lighted-boat procession around the island each December.

EveningsSeasonalAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$$

Capital One Orange Bowl

Miami Gardens · Miami-Dade

New Year's college football classic played at Hard Rock Stadium.

EveningsSeasonalAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & EventsFree

Orange Bowl Parade & Fan Fest

Miami · Miami-Dade

Downtown Miami festivities surrounding the annual Orange Bowl game each New Year.

EveningsSeasonalAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$

Miami Man Triathlon

Homestead · Miami-Dade

Long-course triathlon and duathlon at Homestead-Miami Speedway drawing endurance athletes each fall.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 15-17
Sports & Events$$

A1A Fort Lauderdale Marathon

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Oceanfront marathon and half-marathon along State Road A1A every February.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 15-17
Sports & Events$$

Miami Marathon & Half Marathon

Miami · Miami-Dade

Downtown-to-beach road race with tens of thousands of runners each January.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 15-17
Sports & Events$$

The Palm Beaches Marathon

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach

Waterfront marathon, half and relay races through downtown West Palm Beach each December.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 15-17
Sports & Events$

Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino

Hallandale Beach · Broward

Thoroughbred horse racing track hosting the Pegasus World Cup, plus a casino and shops.

WeekdaysWeekendsSeasonalAges 15-17
Sports & Events$$$

Pegasus World Cup

Hallandale Beach · Broward

One of horse racing's richest races, run at Gulfstream Park every January.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 15-17
Sports & Events$

Miami Open Pickleball Series

Miami · Miami-Dade

Growing citywide pickleball tournament circuit with open-play brackets for all levels.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & EventsFree

Fort Lauderdale Air Show

Fort Lauderdale · Broward

Military and civilian aerobatic display over Fort Lauderdale Beach each spring.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$

Hollywood Beach Candy Cane Run

Hollywood · Broward

Festive holiday-themed 5K along the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk each December.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$$

Rio Mar Bonefish Tournament

Stuart · Martin

Light-tackle inshore fishing tournament on the St. Lucie estuary flats.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Sports & Events$

Deerfield Beach Freezefest 5K

Deerfield Beach · Broward

Beachside winter road race and family fun run along the Deerfield Beach pier.

WeekendsSeasonalAges 0-4Ages 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17

How a week usually looks here

Weekdays

Beaches and parks are nearly empty before noon, museums are quiet, and restaurants that need a month's notice on Saturday will seat you at 6pm on a Tuesday. Libraries run free story times for little ones, and breweries do trivia midweek.

Weekends

Green markets and art fairs on Saturday mornings, boats out by ten, dinner on Las Olas or Atlantic Avenue, and live music downtown. Book attractions online the night before — walk-up lines are the only real hassle.

Season (November–April)

Everything doubles: polo in Wellington, the Kravis and Broward Center seasons, street art fairs, the boat show in autumn and Art Basel in early December. Traffic and reservations get tighter, so plan ahead.

Summer & rainy afternoons

Storms usually pass in an hour. Keep an indoor backup on the list — a science museum, an indoor mall, a go-kart park — and swim in the morning, not at three in the afternoon.

Choosing between neighborhoods? Where you land decides how much of this you actually do on a weeknight. Compare the areas, look up schools or ask me what a normal week looks like in the area you're considering.

Hours, prices and seasonal dates change — check the venue before you drive. Tell me if a favorite spot is missing and I'll add it.