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Take time to celebrate all the dads and grandfathers this weekend.
Take time to celebrate all the dads and grandfathers this weekend.
6/12/24 - By Lindsey Scannell

Looking for the best things to do in Miami and South Florida this Father's Day weekend and Juneteenth? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your weekend list!

Get out this Father's Day weekend in Miami and celebrate those special dads and men in your life. Take dad on a relaxing afternoon fishing trip at the Deering Estate or do some craft designing at the Miami Children's Museum. Take dad out to meet the animal ambassadors during Featured Creatures Weekend at Flamingo Gardens or take in Juneteenth events in Deerfield Beach or Tamarac.

Elsewhere, enjoy a movie poolside at Movie Splash Down Night at Bass Park, or under the stars at The Loop's Movies by Moonlight. If you are closer to Boca Raton, enjoy music under the stars at Summer in the City.

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This to Do This Father's Day Weekend With Kids

Story Time at The Miami International Mall

Doral—FREE
Friday, June 14
Bring your preschool-age child for a story time and activities in the play area of Miami International Mall every second Friday of the month. READ MORE

Laser Concerts at Cox Science Center

West Palm Beach
Friday, June 14
Rock out with music you enjoyed throughout your life alongside the classic laser light show that you know and love. READ MORE

Screen on the Green in West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach—FREE
Friday, June 14
The West Palm Beach waterfront transforms into a theater under the stars for family-friendly movies featuring both classic films and newer flicks for you to enjoy. READ MORE

Movie Splash Down Night at Bass Park

Fort Lauderdale—FREE
Friday, June 14
Visit Bass Park for a splashing good time and screen a blockbuster under the stars. Grab your floats and popcorn: It's Movie Splash Down night at Bass Park. READ MORE

The Loop's Movies by Moonlight

Fort Lauderdale—FREE
Friday, June 14
The LOOP invites the community and its furry companions to the Movies by Moonlight Dog Days of Summer series. Locals and visitors of all ages are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and a favorite movie date to the main lawn at Las Olas Oceanside Park. READ MORE

Soccer Fest Summer Experience at CityPlace Doral

Doral—FREE
Friday, June 14
Head to CityPlace Doral for a three-day Soccer Fest Summer Experience in celebration of major tournaments CONMEBOL Copa America and the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship. These FREE, family-friendly events take place in CityPlace Doral’s Fountain Plaza on June 14, June 28 and July 12. Guests of all ages have the opportunity to participate in interactive, inflatable games of soccer, table games, and costume character performances by soccer stars Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Suarez while enjoying live music from a DJ. READ MORE

Tunes 'N Trucks Concert Series

Sunrise—FREE
Friday, June 14
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Each Tunes 'N Trucks event features live music and food trucks. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Admission is free. READ MORE

Juneteenth Celebration in Tamarac

Tamarac—FREE
Saturday June 15
Celebrate Juneteenth, a day that recognizes the abolition of slavery in the United States of America. Enjoy performances by Ashanti Cultural Arts, live music by Old Skool Gand, food vendors, a kids' area, and more. READ MORE

Juneteenth Freedom Fest in Deerfield Beach

Deerfield Beach—FREE
Saturday June 15
Celebrate Juneteenth with live entertainment, carnival, food, a kids' zone, and more. READ MORE

Featured Creatures Weekend at Flamingo Gardens

Davie
Saturday June 15-Sunday, June 16
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At Featured Creatures Weekend, enjoy special meet-and-greets and animal talks with some of Flamingo Gardens’ resident Animal Ambassadors and additional reptilian guests.  READ MORE

Father's Day at Miami Children's Museum

Miami
Sunday, June 16
Celebrate all fathers, grandfathers, and father-figures by creating a handmade card, enjoying an obstacle course, and working together to make delicious food in a cooking demonstration. READ MORE

Father's Day Fishing Cruise at the Deering Estate

Miami
Sunday, June 16
Fishing with dad is a time-honored tradition, and the historic Deering Estate has a special afternoon planned keep the ritual going. The Father's Day bay cruise leaves from the estate’s marina at 1 p.m. aboard the 45-foot Corinthian Catamaran, cruising Biscayne Bay until 4 p.m. You can bring your own rod and tackle (a limited number of loaner rods are available) and cast your way around the bay as onboard naturalists explain the flora and fauna around you. READ MORE

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