Fun Things To Do In Miami-Dade County
Looking for something fun to do in Miami-Dade County?
The following is a listing of fun things to do in Miami-Dade County Florida. This directory covers locations such as Miami Beach, Miami South Beach, Key Biscayne and Coconut Grove. Only locations that appear to provide ongoing entertainment or popular attractions are listed below. Examples are local zoos, nature parks, museums, amusement parks, and recommended shopping malls. Listings here tend to provide family friendly and kid friendly recommendations for vacation planning or for local residents looking for something fun to do in their area. Please show your support by reporting link errors or links you would like included. Your help is appreciated and thanks for visiting.
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Fun Things To Do In Miami-Dade County
Zoo Miami
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(year-round - fun for children - all ages - plan for full-day)
Zoo Miami or Miami-Dade Zoological Park and Garden (formerly Miami MetroZoo) provides an excellent, fun, full-day attraction for any age. Zoo Miami is open 365 days a year. The zoo provides wildlife tours and has over 2,000 animals including white tigers, lions, and primates. There are also beautiful garden features showcasing plants, flowers and trees. Zoo Miami has programs for toddlers such as animal encounters and fun hands-on activities and has a children's zoo. Rated Kid friendly.
Zoo Miami | Tickets, Admission, & Hours | Zoo Activities
Miami-Dade County Fair and Exposition map
(seasonal - fun for children - all ages - plan for full-day)
The Miami-Dade County Fair and Exposition is a seasonal amusement park and exposition that opens annually in the springtime. General admission is $10 and free for ages 5 and younger. Entertainment includes amusement rides, various exhibits, art, shows, concerts, circus performances, and more. If you have small children or elrderly family members it's best to visit the fair in the early hours to avoid the large crowds. Rated Kid friendly.
Miami-Dade County Fair and Exposition | Admission, Hours, Parking
Jungle Island map
(year-round - fun for children - all ages)
Jungle Island is open 365 days a year (weekdays 10am to 5pm / weekends 10am to 6pm). Special shows and events at this Miami attraction may extend Jungle Island's hours. View exotic animals such as lemurs, liger, parrots, white lion, tigers, leopards, red kangaroos, reptiles, macaws, and cuddly creatures. Shows and exhibits include an everglades habitat, aviary, VIP Safari Tour, Lemur Experience, Serpentarium, parrots from all over the world, Wild Encounter Show, and more.
Jungle Island ↓Jungle Island is right next to Miami Children's Museum↓
Miami Children's Museum
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(most fun for young children pre-k through 5th grade)
Miami Children's Museum is one of the best places in Miami to take young children for a half-day or full-day play experience. Miami Children's Museum (MCM) is an exciting experience for the whole family. Engaging exhibits encourage families to play, imagine, create, and learn. The best ages are Pre-K and Kindergarten, up through elementary school age, like 5th grade. Rated kid friendly.
Miami Children's Museum
Miami Seaquarium map
(year-round - fun for children - all ages)
Located on beautiful Biscayne Bay, Miami Seaquarium boasts a wide variety of marine life, remarkable educational programs and state of the art rescue and rehabilitation efforts. Animals include Atlantic bottlenose dolphin, sea lion, killer whale, manatee, shark, stingray, crocodile, and a variety of trapical fish.
Miami Seaquarium
MIAMI ECO ADVENTURES BIKE - HIKE - KAYAK - CANOE - SNORKEL |
Design Your Own Coconut Grove + Key Biscayne Day Trip - Drive or Bike map | bike route
(shopping - beach - exercise - dining - bars)
Coconut Grove is fairly close to Key Biscayne. Both locations have something nice to offer. On the one hand, Coconut grove offers shopping and dining at Cocowalk. You can then drive or bike to Key Biscayne and decide if you want to go to the beach, rent watercraft, or just do some exploring and sightseeing. If you travel toward Crandon Park there are nice beaches and nature to explore. If you bike this route bring plenty of water. You can also plan this trip in reverse by starting in the Key Biscayne area and finishing up with an early dinner or late lunch in Coconut Grove.
(Coconut Grove) Cocowalk | (Key Biscayne) Crandon Park
Design Your Own South Beach Day Trip map
(shopping - beach - dining - bars)
South Beach offers world-class dining, night clubs, unique shops, and beach activities. Your visit can be a full-day activity depending on if you decide to visit the beach and shops on the same day. South Beach has swimming, SCUBA, Jet Ski, snorkeling, kite surfing, boating, and more.
South Beach
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens map
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is a National Historic Landmark that preserves the Miami estate of agricultural industrialist James Deering to engage our community and its visitors in learning through the arts, history and the environment. If you’re a lover of art, history or the natural environment, Vizcaya is a stimulating place with a lot to discover.
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
Marlins Ballpark map
Marlins Ballpark is home to the Miami Marlins. The 37,000-seat Major League Baseball stadium includes a retractable roof to shield spectators from the sun and rain.
Marlins Ballpark
Olympia Theater at Gusman Center map
Olympia Theater at Gusman Center is home to concerts, a variety of live performances, films, community events, and more.
Olympia Theater at Gusman Center Upcoming Events
Coconut Grove Arts Festival map
(seasonal 3-day event held annually)
The Coconut Grove Arts Festival is a seasonal "Celebration of the Arts" across all disciplines, inspiring one's imagination for visual, culinary and performing arts. This three-day event brings the most talented and creative artists from all over the world to Coconut Grove.
Coconut Grove Arts Festival
American Airlines Arena map
American Airlines Arena is home to the Miami Heat basketball team. There are a variety of live performances that take place at the arena such as Shania Twain, The Eagles, Taylor Swift, Disney On Ice, Madonna, Marc Anthony, Janet Jackson, and more.
American Airlines Arena Events
Recommended Miami-Dade County Shopping Malls
The Falls Shopping Mall map
(One of Miami's best open-air malls, south of Dadeland Mall)
The Falls isn't the largest shopping mall in Miami, but provides a tranquil setting and a premium selection of shopping and dining choices. The Falls is a favorite open-air shopping mall among locals. Stores include Apple Store, Bloomingdale's, Macy's, Regal Cinemas, Brooks Brothers, American Girl, and The Fresh Market
The Falls Shopping Mall
Dadeland Mall map
(indoor shopping - food court - restaurants)
Dadeland Mall features great indoor shopping and restaurants such as Apple Store, The Cheesecake Factory, Ann Taylor, FAO Schwarz, Swarovski, Fossil, Nordstrom, Michael Kors boutique, and more. There are no scenic views but it's a full-service shopping mall that's indoors if you want to escape the heat.
Dadeland Mall
Cocowalk - Coconut Grove map
(scenic - shopping - restaurants)
Cocowalk located in Coconut Grove features shopping and restaurants such as Chilis, Fat Tuesdays, Panini Grill, The Cheescake Factory, Bice Bistro, White House - Black Market, Coco Cigars, Romeo & Juliet Italian Ice Cream, Rodez Art Gallery, and more. Cocowalk is located in Coconut Grove within walking distance to other shops, bars and a block away from the marina and a small park.
Cocowalk | Miami Imrpov Comedy Shows | Coconut Grove Arts Festival
Bayside Marketplace map
(scenic - open air - shopping - restaurants)
Bayside Marketplace hosts night performances, a park, shopping mall and Marina. This is probably one of the most scenic malls in Miami and is appealing to tourists.
Bayside Marketplace
Dolphin Mall map
(shopping - restaurants - kid friendly)
Dolphin Mall is Miami-Dade County's largest retail value shopping center. What gives Dolphin Mall a high rating is that unlike other malls it accommodates small children with a really fun play area. Rated Kid friendly.
Dolphin Mall
