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Enjoy outdoor art stations and more at the Coconut Grove Arts Festival. Photo courtesy of the festival
Enjoy outdoor art stations and more at the Coconut Grove Arts Festival. Photo courtesy of the festival
2/12/25 - By Lindsey Scannell

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

It's Presidents Day weekend. And whether you prefer to be inside or out in Miami and South Florida, we have some great activities to enjoy.

Begin the extended weekend with family-friendly Valentine's Day events in Aventura and Doral, then help out the avian ecosystem by participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count. Take to the skies at Haulover Park's annual February Kite Festival or head to the kitchen at the Science of Chocolate exhibit at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium.

Light up Fort Lauderdale at IGNITE Broward or enjoy some farm fun at The Berry Farm's annual Strawberry Festival. And don't forget the Coconut Grove Arts Festival, a guaranteeed hit for residents and visitors alike.

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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Delight in the airborne pageantry of the traditional February Kite Festival at Haulover Park in Miami. Photo courtesy of Skyward Kites
Delight in the airborne pageantry of the traditional February Kite Festival at Haulover Park in Miami. Photo courtesy of Skyward Kites

Things To Do Presidents Day Weekend in Miami & South Florida with Kids

Valentine's Picnic and Market at Doral Glades Park

Doral—FREE
Friday, February 14, 2025
Bring your picnic baskets and blankets and join the City of Doral for a one-of-a-kind celebration of love and nature. Enjoy a nature walk, craft station, vendor booths, and a cozy movie night under the stars.    READ MORE

Valentine's Day Crafts and Fun at Rivian Aventura

Aventura—FREE
Friday, February 14, 2025
Celebrate Valentine’s Day and the grand opening of Rivian’s new space in the Aventura Mall with the whole family. Enjoy a day filled with fun activities, including crafts for all ages, a festive photo booth, complimentary Macondo coffee, and delicious sweet treats. READ MORE

Great Backyard Bird Count

Statewide—FREE
Friday, February 14-Monday, February 17, 2025
The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual four-day event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are. READ MORE

The Berry Farm's Fifth Annual Strawberry Festival

Miami—FREE
Friday, February 14-Monday, February 17, 2025
Enjoy days of family fun at The Berry Farm's fifth annual Strawberry Festival. Pick your own strawberries, explore the sunflower fields, and take a leisurely hayride. Kids will love the gem mining, shaded playground, and jumbo bounce floor. READ MORE

IGNITE Broward

Fort Lauderdale—FREE
Friday, February 14-Monday, February 17, 2025
IGNITE is a 10-day festival featuring 30 spectacular displays of art, light, and technology created by local, national, and international artists. Admission is FREE. READ MORE

Science of Chocolate

West Palm Beach
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Learn the science behind how chocolate is made, the chemical properties of chocolate, and its potential health benefits. This event is included with paid Science Center admission and is free for members. Tickets can be purchased at the door. READ MORE

Fur the Love Pet Fest

Fort Lauderdale—FREE
Saturday, February 15, 2025
The fifth annual FTL Pet Fest is all about retro vibes with a 60s beach party theme. Get ready to boogie down with nostalgic music, classic beach games, and a variety of pet-friendly activities.  READ MORE

Feeding South Florida’s Annual Outrun Hunger 5K Miami

Miami
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Feeding South Florida, the leading hunger-relief organization in South Florida, hosts its annual Outrun Hunger 5K Miami. Runners, walkers, families, and community leaders of all ages, including children, will come together at Tropical Park in Miami to raise funds and awareness of food insecurity in South Florida. READ MORE

Storywalk in the Pines

Pembroke Pines—FREE
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Join The Frank and the Broward County Library for a free, fun-filled literacy experience. Walk together outdoors and embark on a self-guided journey through each page of the vibrant children’s book Piper Chen Sings, written by Phillipa Soo and Maris Pasquale Doran and illustrated by Qin Leng. READ MORE

Florida Renaissance Festival

Deerfield Beach
Saturday, February 15-Sunday, February 16, 2025
Travel back in time to the 16th century at the 33rd annual Florida Renaissance Festival. Browse through an artisan marketplace, where more than 100 merchants demonstrate and sell their wares. Applaud hundreds of performers, indulge in a feast of fine foods, and challenge yourself with games of chance and skill, from axe throwing and archery to sword fighting. READ MORE

33rd Annual February Kite Festival at Haulover Park

MIami—FREE
Saturday, February 15-Monday, February 17, 2025
The sky over Haulover Park will be filled with hundreds of colorful kites during Skyward Kites' 33rd annual February Kite Festival. Kites will be available to purchase on site, but visitors are encouraged to make their own kites and fly them. READ MORE

Coconut Grove Arts Festival

Coconut Grove
Saturday, February 15-Monday, February 17, 2025
Each year, this three-day outdoor festival focuses on world-class art as well as culinary displays, live performances, and family areas to keep the little ones busy while you browse. READ MORE

Family Concert: Fiddling Around at Pinecrest Gardens

Pinecrest
Sunday, February 16, 2025
Join Orchestra Miami for Fiddling Around, the third concert in the Pinecrest Gardens Family Fun Concert Series. Families will be treated to a performance of Bruce Adolphe's The King, the Cat and the Fiddle, performed by soloists from Orchestra Miami and a special guest narrator. Also on the program is Farmony, a fun story in which children in the audience participate as an integral part of the story. READ MORE

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