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75 Free Fun Things to Do in Miami & South Florida with Kids

Submitted by Lindsey Scannell on Sun, 01/05/2025 - 11:26am

Delight in the free pop-up art and light displays around Broward County during IGNITE. Photo courtesy of the Broward County Cultural Division

Have a great time with the kids while saving money. Our list of fun things to do in Miami & South Florida offers days of free, family frivolity.

New Year's Eve Weekend 2024 in Miami: Balloon Drops, and More Fun Things To Do

Submitted by Lindsey Scannell on Fri, 12/27/2024 - 8:44am

Kids wear their coolest rock n’ roll costumes and dance, make party hats, and countdown to noon with a balloon drop! Photo courtesy of Young at Art Museum

Looking for the best things to do in Miami on New Year's Eve weekend to ring in 2025 with kids? Here are some events and activities to add to your list for this loooonnnng holiday weekend!

It's almost New Year's Eve weekend, and with it being on a Wednesday, there's a whole weekend of fun things to do with kids leading up to the big day. Like the FREE Chanukah Celebration in West Palm Beach, your last chance to catch Zoo Lights Miami, and an early Kids Noon Year's Party at Little Town Play on Monday in Delray Beach.

On New Year's Eve itself, there are some great options in South Florida for the whole family. Happy Noon Year at Children's Museum of the Treasure Coast in Jensen Beach and Noon Year's Eve Celebration at the Cox Science Center in West Palm Beach are two of our top picks and we've got all our favorites rounded up in our roundup of the Best New Year's Eve Celebrations for Kids in Miami!

Whatever you choose to do, have a happy New Year from everyone here at Mommy Poppins!

New Year's Eve Celebrations for Kids near Miami

Submitted by Lindsey Scannell on Sun, 12/22/2024 - 10:08pm

Don your new year glasses and celebrate at M.O.D.S. Photo courtesy of the Museum of Discovery and Science

From Noon Year's Eve to New Year's fireworks, Miami and South Florida families have plenty of kid-friendly New Year's celebrations to enjoy.

Christmas Vacation in Miami & South Florida: 25 Staycation Ideas for Things To Do With Kids

Submitted by Lindsey Scannell on Sun, 12/15/2024 - 11:30am

Delight in the resident flamingos at Palm Beach Zoo. Photo courtesy of the zoo

Is there a better place to spend Christmas vacation than in Miami and South Florida? Enjoy museums, beaches, water fun, holiday happenings, and more.

Best Holiday Lights Drive-Thrus and Christmas Lights Shows in Miami & South Florida

Submitted by Lindsey Scannell on Sun, 12/01/2024 - 5:28am

Photo courtesy of the Enchanted Place of North Miami

Miami and South Florida host some of the most celebrated Christmas lights shows and holiday lights drive-thrus in the country. Here is a look at some of our favorites.

Thanksgiving Day Weekend 2025 in Miami: Holiday Lights, Turkey Trots, and More Great Things To Do

Submitted by Lindsey Scannell on Tue, 11/26/2024 - 9:59am

Enjoy holiday illuminations at Christmas Lights in the Acres. Photo courtesy of the event

Looking for the best things to do in Miami and South Florida this Thanksgiving Day weekend? Create some memories at these great family-friendly events and activities.