Lindsey Scannell

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Halloween Weekend Things To Do in Miami & South Florida with Kids: All Hallows' Eve, Spookyville, & Trick-or-Treat!

Submitted by Lindsey Scannell on Thu, 10/27/2022 - 1:54am

Photo courtesy of Spookyville In Yesteryear Village

The best things to do Halloween weekend in Miami and South Florida are all right here!

Happy Halloween South Florida! There are more treats than tricks this weekend, and we are ready to collect them all. Want a Halloween party with music, shows, and a costume contest? Ring the doorbell at All Hallows' Eve, A Spooky Affair in Boca Raton. Do your kids love the idea of being scared more than actually being scared? Us too! The Haunt - Family Friendly Trails is a pre-dusk walk-through of the evening haunt and a great introduction to a haunted experience. And for kids 10 and under, there is nothing like the throwback Halloween experience at Spookyville In Yesteryear Village for trick-or-treating, a kiddie train, costume contests, and more Halloween fun. Or spend some quieter time getting in the spirit at Sandrell Rivers Theater's Little Monster Tales Matinee.

Read on for more of our picks for this weekend below, and on our South Florida Events calendar—and find a treat bag full of Halloween fun in our Halloween Fun & Activities Guide for South Florida Families!

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55 Best Halloween Events around Miami and South Florida

Submitted by Lindsey Scannell on Sun, 10/02/2022 - 2:46am

Haunted Lagoon photo courtesy of the Marine Lab Environmental Education Center

South Florida is ready for Halloween with ghosts, ghouls, witches, and zombies—plus dancing, pumpkins, and costume contests. Families near Miami can enjoy tons of Halloween inspired events, from high tea with witches to snorkeling with zombie pirates. Whether you want to be scared, pick a pumpkin, or enjoy some fall treats, we know which farms, trunk-or-treat events, haunted houses, and festivals are ready to delight kids in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and the Florida Keys.

Find more ideas in our Halloween Guide for Miami and South Florida.

Pumpkin Patches To Visit this Fall around Miami and South Florida

Submitted by Lindsey Scannell on Sun, 09/18/2022 - 4:50pm

Photo courtesy of the Boca Pumpkin Patch Festival

When fall comes to South Florida and Halloween is on every kid's mind, it's the time to get out there and pick some pumpkins. Whether you're looking for a standard patch or a full-on pumpkin patch festival with loads of things to do, we have collected all of this season's must-visit pumpkin patches to get your house ready for Halloween. From the heart of Miami to the farthest corners of Palm Beach County, South Florida is ready with jack o'lanterns, hay mazes, and pumpkin photo ops for a memorable Halloween season.

Ready for more fall fun? Check out our list of South Florida fall harvest festivals, too!

Best Fall Festivals around Miami & South Florida: Pumpkin Festivals, Harvest Festivals, and Oktoberfests!

Submitted by Lindsey Scannell on Mon, 09/12/2022 - 4:29am

South Florida is ready for fall! Whether it's a fall harvest festival, pumpkin patch, cultural festival, or food inspired celebration, there is a festival for every family this autumn. We don't need cold weather to enjoy a good corn maze, pose our kids for photos with pumpkins, or hop on a hayride. There is even a South Florida Oktoberfest where parents can raise a glass while kids raise a ruckus. Check out our favorite fall festivals below, and keep an eye on our family events calendar to be the first to know when we add more!

Find more fall fun at these South Florida pumpkin patches!

Swimming Lessons for Miami Kids: 10 Best Swim Schools in South Florida

Submitted by Lindsey Scannell on Sun, 09/04/2022 - 9:36am

No matter your age, water safety is always an important skill—which is why teaching kids to swim is a top parenting priority. There are many swim schools throughout South Florida to help your baby, toddler, pre-schooler, bigger kid, or even teen to master swimming. Learning to swim provides confidence, fun, and the knowledge that your child can be safe in or near the water. The swim schools below offer group swim classes and private swimming lessons, as well as some parent and baby swim classes, around Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach County.

Find more classes for Miami kids in our South Florida Classes and Enrichment Guide.

Labor Day Weekend Best Things To Do in Miami & South Florida: Festivals, Parades, and Outdoor Concerts

Submitted by Lindsey Scannell on Wed, 08/31/2022 - 3:23pm

Celebrate Labor Day Weekend Event at Flamingo Gardens. Photo curtesy of the garden

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

Happy Labor Day weekend, South Florida! It may feel like summer ended when the kids went back to school, but it isn't over until we're done celebrating this weekend. There are community festivals, sensory friendly hours at museums, story times, and outdoor concerts running throughout the weekend. In Fort Lauderdale, head to the Pre-Labor Day Festival to enjoy live music, a car show, and delectable food specials. In Davie, enjoy a nature filled day at Flamingo Gardens' Celebrate Labor Day Weekend Event, which marks the final weekend for the Nature POP®! exhibit and features 44 sculptures and murals made from more than 800,000 LEGO® bricks. If you like good old-fashioned fun, hit the Okeechobee Main Street Labor Day in the Park celebration with BBQ, vendors, and a holiday parade.

Looking to cool off and have some local fun where the kids can run free and stay busy for hours? Check out the Top 21 Splash Pads and Spraygrounds near Miami and Fort Lauderdale and don't forget your sunblock.

Check out more of our picks for this weekend below, and on our South Florida Events calendar—don't forget to bookmark the page and share with a friend! And as always, if you know of something fun that should be on our events calendar, send us an email!