Things to Do in South Florida This Summer

Updated 2026

It’s hot, the kids are home, and somehow “I’m bored” becomes the official soundtrack of June through August!

So instead of scrambling every day for ideas, here’s your ultimate South Florida summer guide for families! Packed with museums, animal attractions, gardens, indoor activities, budget-friendly passes, and summer movie deals all in one place.

Save this. You’ll come back to it all summer long.

IMMERSIVE ART EXPERIENCES:

Balloon Museum: POP AIR – Art is Inflatable

Balloon Museum Pop Air

Miami is hosting one of the most viral immersive art experiences in the world.

What it is:

• Giant inflatable art installations
• Interactive, walk-through exhibits
• Designed for kids + adults
• Highly photo-worthy, sensory experience

📍 Mana Wynwood Convention Center
🗓️ May 16 – September 27, 2026

Tickets Here

Superblue Miami

Superblue Miami

A must-do indoor immersive experience for families.

Details:

• Interactive art installations
• Perfect for kids, teens, and adults
• Great escape from Miami heat

📍 1101 NW 23rd Street, Miami, FL 33127
🗓️ Now through May 31, 2026
🎟️ 10% off with code: MOMAPPROVED10 Buy tickets

🎬 $1–$3 SUMMER MOVIES:

🎟 Regal Summer Movie Express

• $1 tickets
• June 1 – August 13
• Mon–Thurs mornings

🎟 Cinemark Summer Clubhouse

• $1.75 tickets
• Wednesdays at 9:30AM
• June 1 – August 6

🎟 AMC Summer Movie Camp

• Starting at $3 tickets
• Mondays & Wednesdays
• June 22 – August 12

🎟 Paragon Theaters

• $2 tickets
• Tuesday–Thursday

🎟 CMX Cinemas

• $1.99 tickets
• Tuesday–Thursday mornings

Kids Bowl Free All Summer Long

The Kids Bowl Free program lets children bowl 2 FREE games every day all summer long at participating bowling centers across the country.

Why families love it:

• 2 free games daily for kids
• Perfect indoor activity for hot or rainy days
• Great budget-friendly summer activity
• Over 1,300 participating locations nationwide

Participating Miami Area Locations:

• Bird Bowl
• Kings Dining & Entertainment Doral

🔗 Sign up for Kids Bowl Free HERE

Bluey X CAMP: Bluey’s Backyard

An immersive Bluey-themed play experience where families step into Bluey’s backyard and explore guided games and activities inspired by the show. Kids can play through favorites like Shadowlands, Rug Island, and Pizza Girls, and even meet Bluey in person.

Ages 2-10

📍 Aventura Mall (Third Floor)
🎟️ Tickets required

 MUSEUMS:

Museum of Discovery & Science (MODS) – Fort Lauderdale

One of the best hands-on museums in South Florida for kids of all ages, perfect for hot summer days when you need indoor, air-conditioned fun that still feels exciting and interactive.

• Kids ages 2 and under get in FREE, MODS offers reduced admission for WIC and EBT/SNAP cardholders.

📍 401 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)

Pérez Art Museum Miami

• Kids ages 6 and under get in FREE daily
• Free for everyone: Second Saturday (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.)
  📍 1103 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132

 Frost Science Museum

Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science

 Multi-level science experience + aquarium + planetarium all in one, right in the heart of Downtown Miami.

  Free admission for children under 3

 📍 1101 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132

Museum of Ice Cream

Museum of Ice Cream Miami

One of the most fun, interactive, and Instagram-worthy experiences in South Florida, perfect for kids, teens, and families looking for something playful and unique this summer.

📍 2219 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33127

🎟️ Tickets HERE

The Bass

The Bass

• Kids under 12 get in FREE year-round
• Free for everyone: Last Sunday of each month
  📍 2100 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

The Wolfsonian–FIU

The Wolfsonian–FIU

• Kids under 6 enter FREE
• Free Friday evenings
  📍 1001 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Miami Children’s Museum

Miami Children’s Museum

• One of Miami’s best indoor attractions for kids
• Free day: Third Friday of each month (3 p.m. – 9 p.m.)
  📍 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami, FL 33132

Institute of Contemporary Art Miami (ICA Miami)

Institute of Contemporary Art Miami

• FREE admission Wednesday through Sunday
  📍 61 NE 41st St, Miami, FL 33137

Museum of Miami

Formally known as HistoryMiami Museum

• Kids under 6 get in FREE
• Free Family Fun Day: Second Saturday of each month
  📍 101 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33130

Gold Coast Railroad Museum

Gold Coast Railroad Museum

• Free admission: First Saturday of each month
  📍 12450 SW 152nd St, Miami, FL 33177

Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum

• Always FREE for kids and adults. 
• 📍 Address: 10975 SW 17th St, Miami, FL 33199
  

Cox Science Center & Aquarium 

• Kids under 3 get in FREE

📍 4801 Dreher Trail N, West Palm Beach, FL 33405

Gardens & Outdoor Attractions:

Miami Beach Botanical Garden

Miami Beach Botanical Garden

• Free admission year-round
• Shaded walking paths + gardens + ponds
  📍 2000 Convention Center Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

• Kids 3 and under FREE
  📍 10901 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables, FL 33156

Vizcaya Museum & Gardens

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

• Kids 5 and under FREE
  📍 3251 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33129

Don’t forget:
Miami-Dade Public Library System offers FREE museum passes for select attractions across Miami-Dade.

 Zoos & Animal Attractions:

Zoo Miami

Zoo Miami

• Kids 2 and under FREE
  📍 12400 SW 152nd St, Miami, FL 33177

Butterfly World

Butterfly World

• Kids 2 and under FREE
  📍 3600 W Sample Rd, Coconut Creek, FL 33073

Summer Passes & Big Family Deals:

Urban Air Unlimited Play Summer Pass

Urban Air Adventure Park

• 90 days unlimited play
• No blackout dates
• Includes attractions + café discounts
• Available until June 4, 2026
• Auto-converts to monthly membership after 90 days
• More Info HERE

Chuck E. Cheese Summer Fun Pass

Chuck E. Cheese

• Unlimited visits through Labor Day
• Unlimited gameplay
• Food discounts up to 50%
• Starts at $54.99

South Florida Adventure Pass 

The South Florida Adventure Pass is one of the best summer deals for families in South Florida. One pass gives you unlimited admission to 5 popular family attractions from May 15 through September 30, 2026. 

Find out more here: South Florida Adventure Pass

Included Attractions:

Zoo Miami

Butterfly World

Flamingo Gardens

Museum of Discovery & Science

Sawgrass Recreation Park 

Miami Playgrounds Guide:

Check out my full guide to the best playgrounds in Miami here:

🔗 HERE

Miami Splash Pads Guide:

Check out my full guide to the best splash pads in Miami here:

🔗 HERE