November 25, 2010
Saturday, November 28 Optical illusion, slight of hand, now you see it, now you don’t. The Abracadabra! Everyday Magic exhibit explains the mystical through everday principles of math and science. The exhibit also features The Shape of Things and Illusions, a special show of optical illusion artwork by Stanford Slutsky. Don a cape, create amazing [...]
November 11, 2010
Sunday, November 14 Catch the KIDFLIX FESTIVAL with your little one through december. Kidflix is the only film, tv and new media festival in Miami just for kids ages three to 13. Showing this Sunday is THE PEACE TREE and KIDFLIX MIX, which celebrates the rich diversity of South Florida’s winter holiday celebrations with two [...]
November 4, 2010
Saturday, November 6 Doreen Cronin’s bestselling barnyard books are featured in the Family Fun production of Giggle, Giggle, Quack this Saturday in Aventura. Mayhem ensues when Farmer Brown leaves town and puts his city-slicker brother in charge. The farm animals enjoy all sorts of treats such as pizza for the hen, bubble baths for the [...]
October 28, 2010
Sunday, October 31 Something a little different for your kids this Halloween is Yo Gabba Gabba Live. DJ Lance Rock and his pals Muno, Foofa, Brobee, Toodee, and Plex will be in Miami for Halloween. Hip-hop legend Biz Markie will teach kids how to beat box with “Biz’s Beat of the Day.” Special guests will [...]
October 21, 2010
Sunday, October 24 A Spooky Symphony from The Greater Miami Youth Symphony and the Alhambra Orchestra, is a free Halloween family concert featuring excerpts from Symphonie Fantastique, The Three-Cornered Hat and other classical pieces, plus music from Lord of the Rings and Phantom of the Opera. Additional concert highlights include a multimedia presentation; costumed ushers [...]
October 14, 2010
Friday, October 15 Actress, singer and author, Hilary Duff will autograph her new book Elixer at Books and Books Bal Harbour this Friday night. If your kid is a fan of this young popster, then this is the perfect event to generate lots of giggles and screaming. Her new book is a mystery that your [...]
October 7, 2010
Saturday, October 9 Junie B. Jones The Family Fun Series kicks off its new season at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center with the production of Junie B. Jones. Based on the popular books by Barbara Park, this fast-paced musical puts a humorous spin on the trials and tribulations of first-graders through the eyes of [...]
September 30, 2010
Sunday, October 3 A fabulous way to introduce your kids to classical music. The New World Symphony is holding a special concert for kids. Discover how popular music influenced some of classical music’s greatest hits, featuring Rossini’s William Tell Overture, Copland’s Billy the Kid and music by Handel, Beethoven and much more. Arrive early and [...]
September 30, 2010
There are many great outdoor activities for parents & kids. Year round, more families are taking to the great outdoors for fun activities. Whether for economic reasons or a desire to unplug from the world of computers and video games, parents are increasingly turning to local parks, wildlife outings and outdoor sports. While children are [...]
September 23, 2010
To jump off from the Dorsch Gallery’s current exhibition, Bubble Raft, they are holding a playtime afternoon that’s all about bubbles! There will be a tour of the exhibition for parents, while the kids get to play in the garden with fun activities and art projects led by Ashley Cumberland and Anna Blash. Playtime activities will be geared for ages 3-10, but all kids are welcome.
September 16, 2010
Friday, September 19 This is a great event to take the little ones. Meet a real farmer and several of his mooing his milk cows on Dairy Day at Miami Children’s Museum. Enjoy an afternoon of fun and celebration, featuring milk samplings, a mooing contest, dairy-related games, crafts, and giveaways
September 9, 2010
Part of the fun-filled Fall For the Arts day is a whole slew of kiddie activities. family-friendly fun has been booked, including folkloric dance and music from Peru Expresion and participatory break-dancing led by the Flipside Kings. Family-friendly activities for children and families will include all-day movement and acting workshops, face-painting and, in celebration of the September 16 opening of Pandemonium: The Lost and Found Orchestra – a special craft corner where kids will be able to make their own “Lost and Found” instruments! Free. 12pm. Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd; Miami. For info: arshtcenter.org