Events AT miami Children's Museum

Kick off the new school year with Raising Cane’s at our Back to School Bash: Learning Starts at Home! This exciting weekend celebrates families and children with a full lineup of fun, learning, and encouragement. Enter our school supply raffle sponsored by Raising Cane’s, decorate your own folder to inspire school pride, and join the MiChiMu Cooking Club to whip up quick and healthy lunchbox recipes. First-time riders can climb aboard our School Bus to practice boarding and exiting with confidence, perfect for easing those first-day jitters! Enjoy an interactive storytime.

Caregivers will gain simple, powerful tips from The Basics, reminders that everyday moments at home, like routines, play, and patience, build a strong foundation for school success. Let’s celebrate the back-to-school season together and help families feel ready, connected, and confident for the year ahead!

‍Sponsored by Raising Cane's, Florida Dairy Farmers and Breezeline

Celebrate the final days of our Take Care with Peanuts exhibit with activities that honor the heart of the Peanuts message, taking care of the Earth, yourself, and each other.

At the Peanuts Garden Station, kids can plant a seed in a biodegradable pot and learn how even small acts of care can make a big impact. At Charlie Brown’s Compliment Card Station, children will decorate cards with kind messages for friends, family, or museum staff using colorful stamps, stickers, and Peanuts-themed templates. Little ones can make friendship bracelets and take a pledge to be kind, helpful, and inclusive, adding their promise to our community board. Don’t miss our special Sensory Bin, filled with soft textures, calming scents, and playful Peanuts-inspired objects. This hands-on activity invites kids to explore what it means to care for yourself, the planet, and those around you through touch. Finally, join us for a Peanuts Dance Party, where children will learn classic moves inspired by the Peanuts gang and discover how movement and play can help take care of their bodies.

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Kids are invited to get hands-on and a little messy as they explore the fun of slime-making and splatter painting. Whether they're mixing up gooey creations or flinging paint in our outdoor splatter zone, this experience is all about creativity without the cleanup worries. We'll also be covering the walls and floor with butcher paper, inviting kids to do something they can’t usually do at home—draw and doodle on the walls and floor to their heart’s content. It’s a celebration of bold expression, big movements, and boundless imagination.

Join us for our Anniversary Glow Party with fun for the whole family! Dance under the blacklights at our DJ dance party, grab some glow sticks, and dive into glow-in-the-dark activities like painting, science experiments, and more. From glowing art to electrifying beats, this celebration is all about movement, magic, and memories.

Create lasting memories with a Polaroid photo booth and custom frame decorating. Unwind with chair yoga, Music circle in the music gallery, and gather for an engaging, interactive storytime. Then head outside to KABOOM! Peace Park for bubble play, building fun with our Imagination Playground blocks, and music-filled moments in the sunshine. Plus, get creative with easel painting and express yourself by drawing on the wall and floor. 

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Join us for a special Generational Breakfast, where families of all ages come together to share stories, smiles, and a delicious meal. Whether it’s grandparents and grandchildren or parents and caregivers, this heartwarming event celebrates the connections that span generations. Enjoy classic breakfast favorites, early access to the Museum, and a delightful theater performance to start your day with joy.

Mini Mondays are back! We are kicking off the year with all your beloved activities: Easel Play, Cooking Play, Music Play and catch a show by our in-house Theater Troupe. Your Mini Monday’s team cannot wait to play, learn, imagine and create with you and your little ones once again.

Join Peter and friends every Tuesday and Thursday as they share their love for books and storytelling with your child. This interactive story time will see some favorite stories and rare gems brought to life through. Storytimes can include music, puppetry and pretend play.

Join Peter and friends every Tuesday and Thursday as they share their love for books and storytelling with your child. This interactive story time will see some favorite stories and rare gems brought to life through. Storytimes can include music, puppetry and pretend play.

Join us every Friday for a high-energy experience designed to get little bodies moving! Through playful movement, music, and hands-on activities, children will build coordination, balance, and body awareness. From freeze dance and ribbon twirling to water bin play, tossing games, and exploring the difference between heavy and light, each session is packed with gross motor fun, sensory exploration, and plenty of reasons to wiggle, jump, and groove.

Experience a calm and supportive Sensory Friendly Saturday, thoughtfully designed for children with different abilities and sensory processing styles. This month’s theme brings food and shopping routines to life through playful, sensory-rich activities that support real-world learning. Together, we’ll explore, connect, and build everyday skills in an inclusive space where all children can thrive.

Space is limited so register HERE today! If you need assistance, please call 305-373-5437.

Sponsored by The Ethel and Harry Reckson Foundation/Michael Spritzer & Marjorie Baron

Stories, snacks, and sabor from our Latin roots! Where family recipes come alive through sensory exploration, music and yummy bites - just like they would with their abuelita in the kitchen.

Crunchy Tacos (Mexican) - Build-Your-Own Taco Bar: Create a taco bar with soft tortillas, seasoned meat, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, and mild salsa. This lets kids customize their tacos and is a fun, interactive activity.

Join us every Second Sunday of the month from 9:00 AM to 11AM for exclusive early access to the Museum before we open to the public. It's a special time for you and your family to explore, play, and enjoy the exhibits at your own pace. Plus, we're serving complimentary coffee to help parents start the morning off right!

Come out and listen to PJ Kids during our outdoor performance in the musical garden! Watch 4-year-old Leo play the drums to "La Vaca Lola" and more songs!

A family-friendly celebration of Rosh Hashanah traditions through food, art and sensory play! 

Celebrate Rosh Hashanah at Miami Children’s Museum with a day filled with light, creativity, and tradition! Families can roll beeswax candles or create glowing LED candle jars at our Candle-Making Station, exploring how light symbolizes peace, hope, and joy in the new year. Kids will love making honey slime with bumble bees, a sweet nod to the holiday’s traditions. Plus, enjoy a special story time with PJ Library, featuring engaging tales, arts and crafts, and holiday-inspired snacks to welcome the Jewish new year in a fun and meaningful way.

Baby STEAM: Where STEM meets the ARTS – a first step into STEAM discovery

Baby STEAM is an enriching weekly program designed to captivate our youngest visitors while showcasing Miami Children’s Museum’s commitment to playful, early learning. With a unique blend of science, technology, engineering, art, and math—tailored for ages 1 to 3—each session offers sensory-rich, age-appropriate activities that promote creativity, confidence, and critical thinking. By highlighting gallery exploration, art integration, and interactive storytelling, Baby STEAM positions the Museum as a leader in early childhood education and STEAM programming, while providing valuable content for family engagement, sponsorship visibility, and community outreach.

Get ready for The Ultimate Cardboard Playground, an imaginative celebration of Worldwide Day of Play on September 27 & 28, 2025! For one weekend only, we’re transforming our museum into a hands-on cardboard wonderland. Kids will build towering box cities, rolling robots, and cozy forts using cardboard of all sizes, fabric, wheels, and building tools. Plus, don’t miss the Not a Box theater show, where our performers bring the magic of make-believe to life on stage. This is more than just play; it’s a full sensory experience that sparks creativity, teamwork, and storytelling.

In Partnership with Nickelodeon

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