Miami family weekend planner
Free things to do with kids this weekend in Miami (October 23–25)
Updated October 25, 2026
The weekend of October 23–25 in Miami brings 3rd Festival de Bomba y Plena at Miami Beach Bandshell (Sunday) and Beyond the Rectangle: An Artist Book as Vessels at Main Library (Friday). Every listing comes from the organizer's own calendar, with times, venues, and official links — free ones are marked.
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- 3rd Festival de Bomba y Plena · Miami Beach Bandshell · Sunday
- Beyond the Rectangle: An Artist Book as Vessels · Main Library · Friday
- Introduction to the Sphero Robot (Online) · Online - Broward County Library · Friday
- Family Board Game Day · Main Library · Friday
- BINGO for Kids · West Kendall Regional · Friday
Free family events in Miami this weekend: October 23–25
Friday, October 23
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Dance Fusion for Seniors (UN) – Fri
Dance fusion is available every Monday and Friday free of charge to all Miami Beach seniors at the North Beach Senior Center located at 7251 Collins Avenue.
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Creepy Doll Contest - If You Dare!
Create your own creepy doll or bring a doll you already have and give it a spooky transformation!
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Drop-in Game Time: Chess and More!
Join us for chess and other board games. Chess sets and games will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at…
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Scavenger Hunt Adventure
Get ready to move, think and read and search for hidden pictures throughout the library.
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Sticky Note Art Gallery
Celebrating TeenTober Help us create a month-long art gallery!
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Take & Make Craft
Feeling crafty and looking for ideas? Pick up a fun craft at the library that you can make at home. Available while supplies last. Projects…
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The Big Picture: Community Jigsaw Puzzle
Stop by anytime to add a few pieces, help sort and watch the big picture come together.
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Art Class for Seniors (UN) – Fri
Art Class is available every Monday and Friday free of charge to all Miami Beach seniors at the North Beach Senior Center located at 7251 Collins Avenue.
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Grab-n-Go: Take and Make Craft
Create different crafts with materials provided.
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READy, Set, Go: Music & Movement in English and Spanish
Brought to you by The Children’s Trust/The Children's Trust Parent Club Get ready to move, play, and learn!
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Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Babies and Toddlers
Join us for stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers.
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Baby Lapsit Storytime
Up to 18 months Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories specifically selected for the developmental needs of babies before they start walking.
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Furry Tales
Reading with Avi Read your favorite stories alongside Avi the Poodle!
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Music & Movement
Floor - Active Learning Center Join us for dancing, singing, and a story or two.
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Welcome to Story Time!
For ages 2 to 5--Enjoy stories, songs & more!
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Baby Play Date
Up to 18 months For families with babies birth to 18 months.
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Baby Tummy Time
Parents and caregivers are invited to explore a variety of toys and activities designed to strengthen fine motor skills and encourage healthy growth.
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Introduction to the Sphero Robot (Online)
Creation Station Interested in learning and having fun with beginner's robotics and coding?
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READy, Set, Go: Music & Movement
Brought to you by The Children’s Trust/The Children's Trust Parent Club Get ready to move, play, and learn!
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Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Join us for stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers.
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Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Join us for stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers.
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Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Babies
Join us for soothing stories, songs and finger plays for babies and their caregivers.
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Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Babies and Toddlers
Join us for stories, songs and finger plays for babies, toddlers and their caregivers.
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Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Join us for stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers.
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Flamenco for Seniors (UN)
Flamenco is available every Friday free of charge to all Miami Beach seniors at the North Beach Senior Center located at 7251 Collins Avenue.
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Friday Game Time
Relax, unwind and enjoy some screen-free time with our selection of board games and puzzles.
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Teen Time
For Middle and High Schoolers Hang out in the Teen Room after school.
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Afterschool
Teen hang-out in the Living Room Videogames, entertainment, and space to chill or engage.
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Autumn Mystery Sticker Mural
Visit the Children's Room to help reveal a hidden autumn picture one sticker at a time!
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Drop-in Game Time: Board Games and More
Join us for board games and more! Games will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-385-7135 or…
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Family Board Game Day
Floor Looking for a bit of fun with friends and family?
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Game Time!
Afterschool Teen Program Gaming for Teens.
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Video Games @ the Library
Join us for a relaxing and fun afternoon playing video games, either solo or with a friend.
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Afterschool Gaming Club
After a long week of classes, sit back and enjoy a variety of video games on Nintendo Switch™. You may play alone or bring your friends for a friendly competition.
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BINGO for Kids
Learn the numbers from 1 to 75 while having fun and making friends.
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Chess Club
¡Club de Ajedrez! Sharpen your chess skills and challenge yourself by playing this classic game with others. Players of all skill levels…
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Family Storytime
Celebrate Halloween Put on your costume and join us for a fun Halloween storytime as we read stories, sing songs, and enjoy spookacular activities.
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From the Page to the Stage
Arcola Lakes Library Theatre Workshop Experience the joys of theatre and learn skills, such as improvisation, comedy skits, vocal…
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Game Frenzy Friday
Unleash the fun with board games, puzzles, and library adventures for the entire family!
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LEGO® Club
Bring your creativity and have fun building with LEGO® blocks!
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Plastic to Purpose: Plarning Club
Learn How to Make Plarn Transform clean, used plastic grocery bags into colorful plarn balls, each made from 75 bags of the same color and size.
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Open Play Chess for 8 years old to 20 years old
Practice chess with other players in the library's multipurpose room!
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Reach Out and Read (ROAR)
for Kids Work with a reading mentor, to gain a love of reading and build confidence in your skills.
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Alice in Wonderland Writing Contest
Part of the 25th Annual StoryBook Festival To get ready for the StoryBook Festival on November 14th, Southwest Regional Library is hosting two writing contests!
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Beyond the Rectangle: An Artist Book as Vessels
By Marilyn Valiente This artist book exhibit creates a dialogue between the familiar book as a repository of knowledge and the artist’s…
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Civics Scavenger Hunt
Celebrate Opa-locka's Centennial Celebration Explore the library and celebrate Opa-locka's 100-year birthday with a Civics Scavenger Hunt.
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Civics Scavenger Hunt
Celebrate Miami Springs Centennial Celebration Explore the library and celebrate our city’s 100-year birthday with a Civics Scavenger Hunt.
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Energy, Chaos, & Transformation
By Artist Carina Kemelmajer This exhibition brings together a selection of contemporary abstract works that explore the visible and…
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Grab-n-Go: Take and Make Craft
This grab-n-go kit includes instructions and supplies to create your craft in the comfort of your home.
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Mind Games
Keep your memory sharp! Mind games are a stay and play or take and play program. Every week will be a different type of brain teaser: word…
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Mindful Minute
Community Puzzles and Coloring Take a break from the stress of the day & practice being mindful!
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Seed Library
Hosted by Miramar Branch Library Grab a free seed packet at your local library!
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Take It and Make It
a take home craft for ages 5 & up. You provide the crayons, markers and glue. We'll provide the rest! Visit the Information desk to get…
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The Firmament
By artist Bayunga Kialeuka The Firmament begins with the natural development of consciousness and considers how our internal worlds are…
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Saturday, October 24
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Board Gamer Club
Join us for board games and more! Games will be provided or you may bring your own. For more information, please contact the branch at…
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Crafty Crafters: Take and Make
Feeling crafty? Pick up one of our craft kits and have fun making your creation at home! Available while supplies last. Projects may…
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Creepy Doll Contest - If You Dare!
Create your own creepy doll or bring a doll you already have and give it a spooky transformation!
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DIY Halloween Craft Station
Ready to make a spooktacular craft? Grab a seat at our DIY Craft Station and put together the perfect craft for Halloween! Materials…
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Drop-in Coloring Fun!
Drop by our coloring station and color your cares away with friends and family!
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Drop-in Game Time: Board Games and More
Join us for board games and more! Games will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-385-7135 or…
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Drop-in Game Time: Chess and More!
Join us for chess and other board games. Chess sets and games will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at…
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Puzzle Club
What kind of puzzle do you enjoy—jigsaw, crossword or word search?
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Scavenger Hunt Adventure
Get ready to move, think and read and search for hidden pictures throughout the library.
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Sidewalk Storybook Chalk Art
Enjoy some fun in the sun with sidewalk chalk!
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The Big Picture: Community Jigsaw Puzzle
Stop by anytime to add a few pieces, help sort and watch the big picture come together.
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Chess and Checkers Club
Join us for friendly games of chess and checkers!
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Industry Day
An Industry Day will be hosted to announce the upcoming opening of the RFPPP process for Youth Sports Programming and Concessions.
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LEGO® @ My Library
Build, build, build with LEGO® hour at the library!
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READy, Set, Go: Music & Movement
Brought to you by The Children's Trust/The Children's Trust Parent Club Get ready to move, play, and learn!
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Cursive Writing Class
Master the art of beautiful, fluid handwriting in this engaging cursive writing class.
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Halloween with Wholesome Harmonies
Join us for a Halloween celebration designed to bring families and the community together!
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Music and Movement
For ages 2-5 Enjoy a half hour of action songs and dances to get you and your little ones moving!
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Novel Writing 101: Preparation - Research - Review
with award winning author - Preston I. Allen Free workshop exploring the practical insights into the writing process with renowned author…
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Spin the Wheel: Trivia, Discover and Win!
Take a spin and put your knowledge to the test!
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Wags & Tales
For ages 5-12 Read to a therapy dog at the library!
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Toby’s Storytime Readers: Read to a therapy dog!
For ages 5-12. Read to a therapy dog at the library! The program will run first-come, first-served based on the sign-in sheet on the day of…
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Arts & Crafts with Crafty.Korner
These hands-on craft sessions are inspired by storytime themes.
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Bilingual Storytime
Books in English and in Spanish followed by a game and a craft.
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Chess Club
A chance for casual practice or play for ages 5-18. *Please register your child/teen . A Service of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners.
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Cooking with Chef Jill
Creepy Crawly Halloween Snacks Join Chef Jill as she shares amazing recipes to help you whip up delicious Halloween snacks.
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Crafty Kids
Not-So-Spooky-Halloween Join us for a fun filled craft activity.
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Family Story Time
Please join us for family story time! Stories, songs, and fun! This story time program is designed for children of all ages. Children must…
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Furry Tales
Read your favorite stories alongside a friendly dog!
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Graphic Design with Adobe Photoshop: Level 1
YOUmedia Miami Learn key tools used by professional graphic designers with Adobe Photoshop and create a magazine cover!
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Magic Weekend - Crafts for Kids
Explore your creative side through a world of arts, crafts, painting, drawing and more.
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Mason Jar Pumpkin Luminary
Create a glowing mason jar pumpkin luminary using colorful tissue paper and simple craft materials.
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Movie & a Craft
Minions & Monsters (PG) Experience the magic of cinema with the joy of creating a craft.
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Read Along, Sing a Song: The Great Poochini
Presented by the Florida Grand Opera Dive into the enchanting world of opera with Florida Grand Opera's Bite-Size Opera Experience!
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Toddler Free Play
fun for ages 12-36 months. Give your little one a chance to make new friends while playing with toys appropriate for ages 12-36 months. A…
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Furry Tales
Read your favorite stories alongside Mocha the Labradoodle!
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Art Adventures
part of STEAM Explorers Join us at Lauderdale Lakes Branch Library on the fourth Saturday of each month, beginning October 24, 2026, from…
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Marci Poppin's Halloween Adventure
Enjoy an interactive show with Marci and her adorable puppets.
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Planting Possibilities: Seed Swapapalooza
Seed Exchange Get-Together Connect with fellow gardeners, trade seeds, share gardening tales and sprinkle a little garden magic knowledge with fellow green thumbs!
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Autumn Mystery Sticker Mural
Visit the Children's Room to help reveal a hidden autumn picture one sticker at a time!
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Chess Club
A chance for casual practice or play for all ages. *Please register your child/teen . A Service of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners.
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Chess Game Meetup - Make Your Move!
Whether you are a beginner learning the basics or an experienced player looking for a challenge, come play a game, sharpen your skills, and meet fellow chess enthusiasts.
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LEGO® Hour
Join us for open LEGO® building time and let your imagination soar!
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Project Saturdays
Create Your School Project at the Library!
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Rook & Roll Chess Club
Sharpen your skills by playing other fans of this classic game.
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STEM Saturday
Enjoy fun, hands-on STEM activities presented by Florida International University undergraduate students.
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"Water" You Painting?
Experiment with watercolor painting and share tips with others during this relaxed painting session suitable for all skill levels!
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Animation Station: Adobe Animate Basics
YOUmedia Miami Bring your ideas to life with Adobe Animate, a professional 2D animation program, as you create the illusion of movement one frame at a time.
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Chess Club
Sharpen your skills and challenge yourself by playing this classic game.
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Games & Gaming
video & board games for ages 10-18. Have fun challenging you fellow teens & tweens. A Service of the Broward County Board of County…
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LEGO®+ BuildWorks Hub
Discover a space just for you where you can imagine, learn, explore and create!
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Minecraft Fun, Skillfully Done!
Calling all Minecrafters! Sharpen your real-world skills with block-tacular challenges! You've loved building in the game, now bring your…
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Plastic to Purpose
Learn How to Make Plarn Transform clean, used plastic grocery bags into colorful plarn balls, each made from 75 bags of the same color and size.
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Pokemon Club
Floor Active Learning Center Learn the basics of how to play Pokémon.
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United Nations Day!
Make a United Nations windsock Come make a United Nations windsock and learn more about the U.N.
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Wags & Tales
For ages 5-12 Read to a therapy dog at the library!
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Bingo for Books
All ages welcome. Join us as we play Bingo for Books, a lively hour of Bingo with books as the prizes! All ages welcome!
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Chess Club
Sharpen your chess skills and challenge yourself by playing this classic game with others.
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Family Movie Day
Casper (PG) The Friendly Ghost attempts to befriend the 12-year-old daughter of a paranormal expert, but his nasty ghost uncles wreak havoc. 100 minutes.
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Gaming Afternoon!
Join us for an exciting gaming afternoon and enjoy playing a variety of video games.
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Read Along, Sing a Song: Encore, Opera Cat
Presented by the Florida Grand Opera Dive into the enchanting world of opera with Florida Grand Opera's Bite-Sized Opera Experience!
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The History of Magic: 2700 B.C to Present
Enjoy an interactive, multi-media lecture on the history of magic, including a live performance and an opportunity to ask questions.
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Godzilla, King of Halloween!
Get ready for a monstrous Halloween! Families are invited to a Godzilla-themed library bash featuring a movie screening, spooky crafts and…
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Alice in Wonderland Writing Contest
Part of the 25th Annual StoryBook Festival To get ready for the StoryBook Festival on November 14th, Southwest Regional Library is hosting two writing contests!
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Beyond the Rectangle: An Artist Book as Vessels
By Marilyn Valiente This artist book exhibit creates a dialogue between the familiar book as a repository of knowledge and the artist’s…
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Civics Scavenger Hunt
Celebrate Opa-locka's Centennial Celebration Explore the library and celebrate Opa-locka's 100-year birthday with a Civics Scavenger Hunt.
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Civics Scavenger Hunt
Celebrate Miami Springs Centennial Celebration Explore the library and celebrate our city’s 100-year birthday with a Civics Scavenger Hunt.
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Energy, Chaos, & Transformation
By Artist Carina Kemelmajer This exhibition brings together a selection of contemporary abstract works that explore the visible and…
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Mind Games
Keep your memory sharp! Mind games are a stay and play or take and play program. Every week will be a different type of brain teaser: word…
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Mindful Minute
Community Puzzles and Coloring Take a break from the stress of the day & practice being mindful!
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Seed Library
Hosted by Miramar Branch Library Grab a free seed packet at your local library!
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Take It and Make It
a take home craft for ages 5 & up. You provide the crayons, markers and glue. We'll provide the rest! Visit the Information desk to get…
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The Firmament
By artist Bayunga Kialeuka The Firmament begins with the natural development of consciousness and considers how our internal worlds are…
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Sunday, October 25
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Lincoln Road Farmer’s Market
Meridian Avenue through Washington Avenue, local vendors gather along Lincoln Road to sell fruits, vegetables, fresh-cut flowers and more.
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The Bass Free Community Day
Families with children of all ages are invited to join us for Family Day—an afternoon of art-making, exploration, and fun!
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Jigsaw Puzzle Swap
Do you have puzzles you have already worked?
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Bingo for Books
All ages welcome! Monthly we will host Bingo for Books, a lively hour of Bingo with books as the prizes! All ages welcome! Monthly we will…
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Magic the Gathering:
Casual Commander Sunday Do you play Magic the Gathering Commander or want to learn how to play?
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3rd Festival de Bomba y Plena
The 3rd Festival de Bomba y Plena is a free cultural event celebrating Afro-Puerto Rican heritage through music, dance, and community engagement.
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Cuerda & Clave at The Betsy Piano Bar
The Betsy Piano Bar hosts Cuerda & Clave every Sunday from 6 PM to 11 PM as part of Miami Beach’s longest-running live jazz series—seven days a week, nine shows weekly.
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The Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series
Ocean Drive Arts presents culturally rich experiences in the heart of beautiful Miami Beach.
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Alice in Wonderland Writing Contest
Part of the 25th Annual StoryBook Festival To get ready for the StoryBook Festival on November 14th, Southwest Regional Library is hosting two writing contests!
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Mind Games
Keep your memory sharp! Mind games are a stay and play or take and play program. Every week will be a different type of brain teaser: word…
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Mindful Minute
Community Puzzles and Coloring Take a break from the stress of the day & practice being mindful!
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Take It and Make It
a take home craft for ages 5 & up. You provide the crayons, markers and glue. We'll provide the rest! Visit the Information desk to get…
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