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Enjoy the colors and fun of Miami's ultimate Kite Festival. Photo courtesy of Skyward Kites
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2/15/23 - 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!

Enjoy fun-filled events this Presidents Day weekend in South Florida, no matter what county you are in! In Palm Beach County, the 48th Annual Greek Festival in West Palm Beach is back with Greek folk dancing, live music, and delicacies; and West Fest welcomes families with a kid’s fun zone, carnival rides, live country entertainment, chili-cook off, and more. Head south to Broward County and attend the Festival of Arts in Deerfield Beach, with over 100 vendors, live music, and food trucks; and get your fill of Italian culture at St. Coleman's Italian Festival with three days of non-stop fun. For those near Miami-Dade County, Coconut Grove Arts Festival is back; and Miami hosts the 2023 February Kite Festival, where you can fly and watch kites whip through the Florida wind.

We've got more ideas to entertain the kiddos (and save some money) in our Free Museum Days & Free Admission Days Near Miami article. Find delicious South Florida restaurants that both parents and kids will love with Restaurants in Miami Where Kids Can Play While Parents Eat.

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

Chicago - The Musical at the Broward Center

Fort Lauderdale - February 14-19, 2023
Experience Chicago, Broadway's razzle-dazzle smash that has all components that make a Broadway show great: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz; one show-stopping song after another; and amazing dancing. READ MORE

Boynton Beach Friday Flicks

Boynton Beach - Friday, February 17, 2023
FREE
A family friendly "Friday flick," food trucks, kids activities and more await you for a fun night.  Free parking is available on the corner of Boynton Beach Blvd. and Seacrest Blvd. Entrance is off of Boynton Beach Blvd. behind the Boynton Beach Arts & Cultural Center and adjacent to the Children's Schoolhouse. READ MORE

City of Plantation: Movies in the Park Series

Plantation - Friday, February 17, 2023
FREE
Catch a movie outdoors with your family at Movies in the Park, a series of free movies shown at different parks. READ MORE

Cosmic Skating at Panthers Ice Den

Coral Springs - Friday, February 17, 2023
Ice skate at night with DJ and cosmic lights. READ MORE

48th Annual Saint Catherine Greek Festival

West Palm Beach - February 17-19, 2023
Enjoy Greek folk dancing, live music, and a Greek delicacies at this cultural festival. READ MORE

St. Coleman's Italian Festival

Pompano Beach - February 17-19, 2023
An Italian festival with three days of non-stop free entertainment including children’s games, carnival rides, live music, a silent auction, and a jeep raffle. Enjoy delicious Italian food, rides, games, arts & crafts, and entertainment from local bands.  READ MORE

West Fest 2023

Royal Palm Beach - February 17-19, 2023
Have a fun family weekend at this festival with a kid’s fun zone, carnival rides, Western style performers, live country entertainment, chili-cook off, homemade BBQ, lumberjack shows, petting zoo, axe throwing, and more. READ MORE

Superhero Party in Jupiter

Jupiter - Saturday, February 18, 2023
Calling all little hero’s ages 2 years and older to a fun morning of games, crafts, snacks, and a special guest. READ MORE

Science of Chocolate

West Palm Beach - Saturday, February 18, 2023
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

Festival of the Arts - Deerfield Beach

Deerfield Beach - February 18-19, 2023
With over 100 vendors, live music, food trucks, scenic views & more, this arts festival will excite you all day. READ MORE

Miami Kite Festival

Miami - February 18-20, 2023
Enjoy a sky filled with hundreds of colorful kites including dozens of giant show kites during the Annual Kite Festival! This is the biggest kiting event in Florida and you can expect to see a giant flying whale, octopus, cuttlefish, astronaut, parafoils, stingray, and more. READ MORE

Coconut Grove Arts Festival

Coconut Grove - February 18-20, 2023
Every year this three-day outdoor art 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

ParksFest Love & Music Day

Plantation - Sunday, February 19, 2023
Free concerts, music, food trucks, beer and wine vendors, and kids activities await you at this fun event. The headline act is the 100-member Florida Youth Orchestra (FYO) and Grammy-winning jazz flutist Nestor Torres. READ MORE

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