Family events in South Miami, FL

Enjoy a fun Miami combo experience with a hop-on, hop-off bus tour plus a meal at Hard Rock Cafe Miami. The tour uses Big Bus Tours’ 24-hour Discover ticket, so you can get on and off as you like during the validity period. Buses depart from Bayside Marketplace (by the flags), with the first bus starting at 9:30 AM and then running every 30 minutes. After you work up an appetite, dine at Hard Rock Cafe Miami with a specially prepared 2-course menu. There’s an entree choice and a chef’s choice dessert, plus sodas or ice tea. This event is open to all ages.

Does your dog behave beautifully at home, then lose focus the moment the world gets busy? This group class centers on real-life manners, building steadier attention, calmer leash skills, and more dependable behavior in everyday settings. It welcomes beginners, adolescents, dogs currently in training, and dogs who find distractions challenging. Participants practice loose leash walking, engagement amid activity, calm behavior in public, clear communication between dog and handler, and practical obedience that works outside the living room. The emphasis is confidence and teamwork rather than rigid, robotic responses. The class fee is $45 per dog, and proof of current rabies vaccination is required. Class sizes are kept small for hands-on coaching, so space is limited.

Get ready for one-on-one style homework help at West Kendall Regional. Certified teachers will work with students in small groups during an hour-long tutoring session, covering reading, math, and science. Students should bring along homework or school assignments to get help with specific topics. This is a free service for students in grades K-12.

Join Miami Kids Magazine for a family-friendly Back To School and After-School Fair with fun activities and helpful tips for getting ready for the school year. Expect an in-person day focused on back-to-school preparation and after-school ideas for kids and families.

Help parents and kids get ready for the school year with the 3rd Annual BackPack Event at Mazie Restaurant. There is a limit of 4 backpacks per family. Tickets are for an in-person event that runs for about 4 hours.

The Glenmorangie Tain Highland Gathering offers a full slate of traditional Scottish competition and pageantry. The program includes Highland dance, piping, track and field contests, cycling, and the signature heavy athletics. Local contests are scheduled to run first, followed by open competitions. Tickets are available through Ticketebo, and there are opportunities for craft, food, and trade stalls. General enquiries are welcome.

All summer, Dadeland Mall is featuring Kids Eat and Play Free Mondays, a family-friendly promotion where children 12 and under receive a complimentary kids item or meal with the purchase of an adult entrée at participating eateries when the offer is mentioned. Select retailers are also providing a free toy or experience with a purchase. Avocado Food includes a corn cup with a $20 purchase. Ben’s Pizza gives a classic cheese slice for your child when you buy any slice. Charleys Philly Steaks offers a kids meal with a full‑price entrée of at least $10. Churromania provides an eight-piece CrispyMania for kids with any churro selection. Dick’s House of Sport includes a kids rock climbing session when you spend $50. At Jrk!, a kids meal comes with an adult entrée. Kelly’s Cajun Grill adds a kid-size portion with a regular combo. Macy’s Cafe includes a kids chicken tender meal and a small toy with an adult meal. Niko Niko Boba features a two-for-one offer. OMG Brigadeiros gives children a complimentary Rainbow Brigadeiro Bite on purchases over $18. Pei Wei Asian Express includes a side and an entrée with an adult combo meal purchase. Popeyes adds a Kids Meal when any Family Meal is purchased. Pura Vida Miami provides a free Pink Paradise, an $8.95 value, when you buy a kids meal. Say Tea & Smile also offers a two-for-one deal.

Bring your toddler for an interactive session of stories, songs, and activities designed for early language development. This program is for toddlers and their caregivers, and it’s geared to children ages 18 months to 3 years.

Join a fun preschool storytime for ages 3 to 5, featuring stories, songs, and activities. It is a great way to build early language skills through interactive listening and playful participation.

This in-person 12-week parenting program offers support for parents and caregivers of children with special needs and health challenges. Through the sessions, families will learn practical approaches to discipline, ways to encourage positive behavior, and tips for caregiver self-care. Registration is required. Recommended for ages 0 to 5.

Drop in for a laid-back game time featuring chess and other board games. Chess sets and games are provided, so you can just come by and play. This is an in-person program for ages 12 and up at West Kendall Regional.

Enjoy a 45-minute Thriller speedboat tour around Biscayne Bay, Star Island, and South Beach, then head to Hard Rock Cafe Miami for a specially prepared two-course acoustic menu. The menu includes a choice of entrees and a chef’s choice dessert, with sodas or iced tea included. The event is for all ages, and tickets are currently unavailable on TicketWeb.

Bring toddlers and their caregivers for a lively early-childhood program featuring stories, songs, and age-appropriate activities. The event is designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years.