South Miami kids can cool off this summer at the Founders Park splash pad! Photo courtesy of City of Aventura
Top 21 Splash Pads and Spraygrounds near Miami and Fort Lauderdale
Get to know your baby during the My Grownup and Me classes at Baby Stars! Photo courtesy of Baby Stars
15 Best Mommy-and-Me Classes in Miami for Kids
Task-tackling service Taskrabbit is able to take on tons of back-to-school projects you may not have even considered outsourcing.
25 Back-to-School Tasks You Didn't Know You Could Pay Someone Else to Do
GUIDE
Classes Guide for Miami Kids
Keep kids laughing and splashing in the pool with these fun games you can play anywhere! Photo by Blue Orange Studio courtesy of Canva
20 Favorite Swimming Pool Games for Kids
Head to Fort Lauderdale this summer for the Movies By Moonlight free movie series. Photo by The Loop FLB, courtesy of Las Olas Oceanside Park
Cheap and Free Outdoor Movies in Miami this Summer for Kids
We've launched a partnership with Care.com to bring background-checked nannies and sitters to the Mommy Poppins Directory.
Find Trusted Babysitters and Nannies Now on Mommy Poppins–Powered by Care.com
Anclote Key, made up of four islands off the Gulf Coast's Tarpon Springs, is a popular gathering place for boaters. Photo courtesy Visit St. Pete-Clearwater
Best Sandbars Near Orlando and Central Florida for Families Interested in Adventure
Get up-close with crocodiles at Zoo Miami. Photo by Ron Magill for Zoo Miami
55 Fun Things To Do around Miami with Kids Before They Grow Up
Get ready for back to school with all the right supplies, classes, and tips.
GUIDE
Back-to-School Guide 2023-24
GUIDE
Ultimate Miami Kids Summer Vacation Guide
Free splash pads and spraygrounds are easy ways to enjoy the summer without breaking the bank. Photo courtesy of City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation
25 Awesome Free Things To Do in Miami This Summer With Kids
Gulfstream Park’s Music in the Park features the greatest collection of local homegrown performers. Photo courtesy of The Village at Gulfstream Park
Free Summer Concerts and the Best Outdoor Music Festivals for Families in Miami South Florida
Get close to underwater creatures at the Frost Science Museum's massive aquarium. Photo by Jackie Jones
Frost Science Museum: Miami's Must-See Family Attraction
The Burger Shack welcomes small children who enjoy the state-of-the-art playground, attached to the restaurant. Photo courtesy of Burger Shack at Lighthouse Cove
Restaurants in Miami Where Kids Can Play While Parents Eat
Go snorkeling in the stunning water at Tranquility Bay Resort. Photo courtesy of the resort
30 Things To Do in the Florida Keys with Kids (Besides Key West )
Photo courtesy of Just 4 Fun Family Fun Center
Best Indoor Playgrounds and Play Spaces in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, & West Palm Beach
Preschool camps near Miami allow young kids to explore the exciting world around them. Photo courtesy of Funky Fish Ocean Camp
Best Summer Camps in Miami & South Florida for Preschoolers
Kids at Ladybug Yoga summer camp enjoy yoga, arts & crafts, dance, karate, movies, music & drama, playground, water play, and more! Photo courtesy of Ladybug Yoga Camp
Best Free and Affordable Summer Camps in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach
Photo by Jackie Jones
Butterfly World in Coconut Creek: Why Kids Love this South Florida Bug Zoo
Kids will delight at the sight of these aquatic giants. Photo by Charlotte Blanton
The Best Places to See Manatees Near Orlando
Photo courtesy of Ocquatics Swim School
Swimming Lessons for Miami Kids: 10 Best Swim Schools in South Florida
JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Tidal Cove Waterpark - Photo courtesy of Tripadvisor
Best Ft. Lauderdale and Miami Beach Hotels and Resorts for Kids and Families
All Aboard South Florida's New Train: Riding the Brightline to Miami
There are more than just lions at Lion Country Safari.
Lion Country Safari: Drive-thru Zoo with Wildlife, Water Rides, & More in South Florida
Kayaking is one of the many outdoor activities available at John D. MacArthur Beach State Park.
  VIDEO
West Palm Beach with Kids: 40 Things To Do in West Palm Beach, Florida
Treat little ones to a day of fun and glitter at the Kids & Family Festival, located on the Hialeah campus of Miami Dade College. Photo courtesy of the school
Robots, Outdoor Movies, and More Fun Things to Do in Miami This Weekend

Father's Day Weekend Things To Do in Miami: Plus, Honoring Juneteenth and More

Celebrate Juneteenth at weekend events, including Tamarac's activities that include live performances, food, kid's area, and more. Photo courtesy of the City of Tamarac
Celebrate Juneteenth at weekend events, including Tamarac's activities that include live performances, food, kid's area, and more. Photo courtesy of the City of Tamarac
6/15/23 - 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!

Get out this Father's Day weekend in Miami and celebrate those special fathers and men in your life. On Sunday, enjoy the Father's Day Classic Car Show in Boca Raton, Father's Day at Miami Children's Museum, or Sunday on the Waterfront in West Palm Beach. Celebrate Juneteenth, a day that symbolizes the abolition of slavery in the United States, throughout South Florida— Tamarac's Juneteenth Celebration, Plantation's Learn About Juneteenth at the Plantation Historical Museum, and Deerfield's Juneteenth Freedom Fest.

Did we mention we’re running weekly giveaways all summer long? This week we’re giving away a Mommy Poppins beach tote, plus each entry also counts as an extra entry into our Ultimate Summer Giveaway, an all-included trip to Nick Resort Punta Cana! Find out how to enter on our Facebook page!

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!

More Things to Do in Miami this Week with Kids:

OUR LATEST VIDEOS

Spend Father's Day at Miami Children's Museum with special weekend events. Photo courtesy of the museum
Spend Father's Day at Miami Children's Museum with special weekend events. Photo courtesy of the museum

This to Do This Father's Day Weekend With Kids

Juneteenth Celebration in Tamarac

Tamarac - Friday, June 16, 2023
Celebrate Juneteenth, a day that symbolizes the abolition of slavery in the United States of America. READ MORE

Tunes 'N Trucks Concert Series

Sunrise - Friday, June 16, 2023
Each Tunes 'N Trucks event features live music and food trucks. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Admission is free. READ MORE

Donuts with Dad! at My Gym - Pembroke Pines

Southwest Ranches - Saturday, June 17, 2023
Celebrate your amazing dad and have some fun with songs, dances, and games. READ MORE

Juneteenth Freedom Fest in Deerfield Beach

Deerfield Beach - Saturday, June 17, 2023
Celebrate Juneteenth with live entertainment, carnival, food, a kid's zone, and more. READ MORE

Kids' Adventures After Dark at Museum of Discovery and Science

Fort Lauderdale - Saturday, June 17, 2023
Mom and Dad can enjoy a night out while kids indulge in an action-packed evening exploring MODS exhibits after dark and kicking back for cool science shows, dinner, and a movie! The drop-off evening includes pizza, an IMAX  movie, exhibit exploration, science shows, and more activities. READ MORE

Learn About Juneteenth at the Plantation Historical Museum

Plantation - Saturday, June 17, 2023
Learn about why we observe and celebrate Juneteenth at this event with kids activities and crafts. READ MORE

Sunday on the Waterfront - Summer

West Palm Beach - Sunday, June 18, 2023
This concert series is the setting for good times and great entertainment, with some of the regions coveted acts performing against a waterfront backdrop. READ MORE

Father's Day Classic Car Show in Boca Raton

Boca Raton - Sunday, June 18, 2023
Celebrate dad at this classic car show with music, shopping, restaurants, children's activity area, free parking, and more. READ MORE

Father's Day at Miami Children's Museum

Miami - Sunday, June 18, 2023
Celebrate all fathers, grandfathers, and father-figures by creating a handmade card, enjoying an obstacle course, and working together to make delicious food in a cooking demonstration. READ MORE

Father's Day Brunch Buffet in South Miami

South Miami - Sunday, June 18, 2023
Celebrate dad with a brunch buffet with Korean BBQ Ribs, Snow Crab legs, Peel and Eat Shrimp, made-to-order omelet station, Carving Station with Honey Baked Ham and Prime Rib, Ceviche, and so much more. READ MORE

Blanket Bingo in Sunrise

Sunrise - Sunday, June 18, 2023
Bring your blanket or lawn chairs for a fun night of music, great prizes, and of course, Bingo! Every third Sunday from 5:30-8pm, play Bingo for free. READ MORE

Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series

Miami - Sunday, June 18, 2023
The Ocean Drive Association presents a free and open to the public, resident-centric and family-friendly concert series, bringing music outside of the concert hall and into the community. READ MORE

Places featured in this article: