YOUR SUMMER FUN GUIDE
Hello summer! Our favorite season made for lazy mornings, daily giggles and lasting family memories. Make the most of your time with our 2026 Summer Fun Guide, presented by South Florida Adventure Pass.
South Florida Adventure Pass. Buy now and save with the South Florida Adventure Pass. Get 5 attractions for one low price and enjoy a summer full of savings and family fun. Get unlimited admission from May 15 – Sept 30, 2026 at Museum of Discovery & Science, Sawgrass Recreation Park, Butterfly World, Flamingo Gardens and Zoo Miami. Purchase at participating attractions. For more details visit southfloridaadventurepass.com!
The Real Food Academy. The Real Food Academy’s Cooking with Kids Summer Camp is the very BEST in Miami. It’s the only camp where kids learn to EAT healthy while learning to COOK! Learning to Cook is very important, but children learning to EAT healthy is most important. We teach your child to develop cooking skills, experiment in the kitchen, improve math and reading skills – all in a really fun way. Oh, and we will throw in our beautiful venue for free. Click here for info.
Camp Discovery at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens.Spark your child’s inner scientist at Camp Fairchild! Campers explore plant biology, ecosystems, and environmental science through hands-on experiments, observing insects, testing soil and water, and uncovering how gardens support biodiversity. Real science. Real nature. An unforgettable summer, click here for details.
Deering Estate. Deering Estate is home to several rare species of butterflies. On a guided butterfly walk, you can explore various habitats in search of the Ruddy Daggerwing, Dina Yellow, & Atala as well as the nearly 40 species of butterflies that are onsite. Offered on select dates. Click here for details.
Flamingo Gardens. A larger-than-life, interactive outdoor art experience is coming to Flamingo Gardens! David Rogers’ Big Bugs: The Pollinators showcases spectacular sculptures of insects and pollinators—created from natural and reclaimed forest materials—installed throughout the Gardens. These striking pieces highlight the vital role that bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, beetles, and other pollinators play in our ecosystems and food systems, making the invisible world of pollination visible and unforgettable. Click here for details.
Miami Children’s Museum. Summer is in full swing at Miami Children’s Museum with two great events this July. Celebrate National Ice Cream Weekend on July 18th and 19th! Enjoy a FREE scoop of ice cream, sponsored by Florida Dairy Farmers and fun activities! On July 25th and 26th, make summertime snow! Get merry and celebrate Christmas with a tropical twist! Take your picture with Santa, create shimmering shell ornaments, and join their museum-wide Elf on the Shelf scavenger hunt! Click here for details.
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science. Keep the summer discoveries going with the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science. With weekly summer camp sessions at two exciting locations, explorers ages 5–15 in Downtown Miami and ages 5–9 in South Dade can dive into hands-on adventures in robotics, astronomy, marine science, engineering, and more. Click here for details.
Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami. The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami invites families to a vibrant summer escape with the Experience Family Package. Enjoy overnight accommodations, daily breakfast for two adults and two children at Isabelle’s Coconut Grove, valet parking, and a $25 nightly resort credit—set in the heart of Coconut Grove. Reserve here.
Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami. The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miamiinvites families to a memorable summer escape with the Experience Family Package. Enjoy overnight accommodations, daily breakfast for two adults and two children at Luma, valet parking, and a $50 nightly resort credit—blending effortless luxury, island serenity, and cherished moments together. Reserve here.
The Wizard of Oz at Actors’ Playhouse. Follow the Yellow Brick Road to a magical adventure! ✨ Join Dorothy, Toto, the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion on a journey filled with unforgettable songs, dazzling costumes, and heartwarming fun for the whole family. Don’t miss Actors’ Playhouse’s enchanting production of The Wizard of Oz this summer live onstage July 2-25! Click here for details.
