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Celebrate dad with a day out at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Photo courtesy of the garden
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6/11/25 - By Lindsey Scannell

Looking for the best things to do in Miami and South Florida this Father's Day weekend and Juneteenth? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your weekend list!

It's Father's Day weekend, and Miami and South Florida have a host of activities to celebrate the special dads, grandfathers, step-fathers, and others in our lives. 

Take dad for a relaxing day out at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden or the Miami Children's Museum. For a more energetic celebration, pay a visit to Dave & Buster's Miami for Dad Games 2025, an Olympics-style arcade competition. Head outdoors for an afternoon at Sun Splash Family Water Park or at Skyviews Miami.

Father's Day weekend also coincides with South Florida's celebration of Juneteenth. Family celebrations of the national holiday are planned in Boynton Beach, Deerfield Beach, Plantation, and Tamarac. 

If you are visiting Miami, be sure to check out our South Florida Activities Calendar, which is updated regularly with the best Miami and South Florida happenings for kids and families. Our Visitors Guide features the best in family-friendly entertainment from Palm Beach County to the Florida Keys. 

 

As always, if you have an event you think we should check out, feel free to e-mail us. Don't forget to bookmark this page and share with a friend!

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Things to Do Father's Day Weekend With Kids in Miami and South Florida

Celebrate Father’s Day at Miami International Mall

Doral—FREE
Thursday, June 12-Sunday, June 15
Miami International Mall invites families to celebrate Father’s Day with two weeks of exciting activities and exclusive rewards from June 1 through 15. Guests can enjoy a fun-filled experience that brings families together while celebrating the father figures in their lives. READ MORE

Splash Under the Sea

Deerfield Beach—OPENING WEEKEND
Friday, June 13
Families can enjoy an evening of themed games, a bounce house, photo opportunities with sea creatures, movie time, and open swim. READ MORE

Sea Turtle Beach Walks with the Museum of Science and Discovery

Fort Lauderdale—OPENING WEEKEND
Friday, June 13
Join MODS for a fascinating sea turtle presentation followed by a guided walk to the beach to search for nesting loggerhead sea turtles. While sightings aren’t guaranteed, witnessing a nesting loggerhead sea turtle is a breathtaking experience your kids won’t soon forget. READ MORE

Miami Kids Magazine Family Fest

Miami—FREE
Saturday, June 14
Miami Kids Magazine invites you to celebrate its eighth anniversary and join in on the mega celebration at this FREE annual Family Fest. Come with your family to enjoy a day full of entertainment, music, games, educational booths, giveaways, and more. READ MORE

Family Fun Day Esplanade at Aventura

Miami—FREE
Saturday, June 14
Join Esplanade at Aventura for a family fun day packed with games, activities, and smiles for all ages. Enjoy face painting, mini golf, double-shot basketball, and carnival game, including tic-tac-toe and ring toss. READ MORE

Florida License-Free Freshwater Fishing Day

Statewide—FREE
Saturday, June 14-Sunday, June 15
Florida's license-free fishing days provide residents and non-residents the opportunity to try out fishing without having to purchase a license. This is a great time to introduce kids to fishing! READ MORE

Father's Day Weekend at Sun Splash Family Waterpark

Cape Coral
Saturday, June 14-Sunday June 15
Celebrate dads all weekend long with free admission for fathers. READ MORE

Father’s Day: Dad’s Ride Free at Skyviews Miami

Miami
Sunday June 15
Skyviews Miami, the iconic waterfront observation wheel at Bayside Marketplace, is offering a memorable way to celebrate Father's Day: Dads ride FREE with the purchase of any junior or adult ticket. READ MORE

Father's Day at Miami Children's Museum

Miami
Sunday, June 15
Celebrate all fathers, grandfathers, and father figures by creating a superhero cape using fabric, felt and various decorative elements. Following the crafting session, participants can take a photo together, which can be transformed into a hand-drawn keepsake. READ MORE

Dad Games 2025 at Dave & Buster's Miami

Miami
Sunday, June 15
Calling all dads. Gather your family crew, suit up, and get ready for the annual Dad Games Competition at Dave & Buster’s Miami. It’s time for dads and their families to go head-to-head in the ultimate arcade showdown. Think you’ve got what it takes to lead your team to victory? Now’s your chance to prove it. READ MORE

Father’s Day at Fairchild

Coral Gables
Sunday, June 15
Whether you’re building, playing, relaxing, or just soaking it all in, this is the perfect day to connect and celebrate everything that makes dads awesome. Bring your crew and make memories together in one of the most beautiful settings in South Florida. READ MORE

Juneteenth Events for Kids and Families in Miami and South Florida

Boynton Beach Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom

Boynton Beach—FREE
Saturday, June 14
Honor freedom, history, and culture at Boynton Beach's Juneteenth Celebration. This FREE event is packed with fun and meaning for all ages, including educational exhibits, live entertainment, food trucks, a BBQ cookoff, games, and activities. READ MORE

Juneteenth Celebration at Plantation Historical Museum

Plantation—FREE
Saturday, June 14
Learn more about Juneteenth and have fun with Motown Karaoke and crafts for kids, followed by a movie at 2 pm at the library with a showing of 42: The Jackie Robinson Story. READ MORE

Juneteenth Freedom Fest in Deerfield Beach

Deerfield Beach—FREE
Saturday, June 14
Celebrate Juneteenth with live entertainment, food trucks, a kids zone, empowerment sessions, and more. READ MORE

Tamarac Juneteenth Celebration

Tamarac—FREE
Saturday, June 14
Celebrate Juneteenth, a day that symbolizes the abolition of slavery in the United States. This event includes a live art presentation, live music by Lavie and the Valerie Tyson Band, food vendors, and more.  READ MORE

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