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The Family Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics

The 2026 Winter Olympics kick off February 6 in Milan and Cortina, Italy, bringing 17 days of global competition, athleticism and inspiring backstories. Here's everything you need to turn the Games into a family viewing event. The Basics: Games run Feb 6-22 Opening Ceremony: Feb 6 at 2pm on NBC (primetime encore at 8 [...]

New Here? How to Use Munchkin Fun to Plan Smarter Family Time

Planning your family’s week just got easier. Munchkin Fun is Florida’s go-to calendar for family-friendly events, classes, and activities. We help parents discover what’s happening nearby, without scroll fatigue or frustration. We've got your covered for eekend plans, rainy-day outings, speciality events and camps. Here’s how to make the most of our platform: 🗓 Explore [...]

Books to Read in 2026

Make this your family's most exciting year of reading. These books are perfect for bedtime, after school, breakfast or anytime in between. Happy reading! Books for Infants The Old Truck by Jerome Pumphrey Big Babies by Patrick P'Brien Hippos Remain Calm by Sandra Boynton Ready to Soar by Cori Doerrfeld Like So by Ruth Forman [...]

14 Family Resolutions for the New Year

Hello New Year! We're looking forward to a year of connection, memories, laughter, adventure and FUN. Here are 14 resolution ideas to inspire your New Year kick-off... Schedule Family Game Night. Board games are a great way to engage kids (and adults) of all ages. Screen-free, fun & funny. Click here to shop some of [...]

December Family FUN in Florida

Hello HOLIDAYS! Break out the tinsel and get festive this month at events throughout the Sunshine State... Broward Wonderland and the Rink at Las Olas Oceanside Park. Nov 13 - Jan 1, click here for info. Broward Center Holiday Spectacular. Dec 10, click here for info. South Florida Chanukah Festival at Hard Rock Live. [...]

Thanksgiving Books

Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends and reflection. (And pumpkin pie, turkey and football). Enjoy these delightful holiday reads.… The First Thanksgiving by Kathryn Lynn Davis. A Thanksgiving book that teaches history and boosts fine motor skills when little readers peek at the pictures underneath the flaps. Recommended for infants. Dino-Thanksgiving by Lisa [...]

Thanksgiving Kindness

World Kindness Day November is a wonderful time to connect with our munchkins. World Kindness Day is celebrated on November 13. This year, we’re sharing ways to make giving back a FUN family affair! Ways to Give on World Kindness Day Celebrate World Kindness Day with Save the Children. Save the Children For 100 [...]

November Family FUN in Florida

Temperatures are dropping the fun is heating up in the Sunshine State. November brings festivals, holidays & lots of opportunities for quality family time. Here are a few highlights of activities happening around the state... Broward Camelot Days at T.Y. Park. This annual event celebrates the medieval era with jousting tournaments, reenactments, and a [...]

Library Card Sign Up Month

September is National Literacy Month, which makes it the perfect time to get a library card, discover a new author, check out a new read or re-read an old favorite. Getting a library card is quick, free, and easy — just bring a photo ID to your local library, and you’ll walk out with [...]

September Book Picks

Fall is in the air and we're got great books on the brain. Grab a comfy blanket and dive into one of our favorite reads. Scroll below for books organized by age (infant through tween) and click here for our master list of book recommendations. INFANT BOOKS Reading with our [...]