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Spring Festivals and Fairs in Miami and South Florida for Families

Enjoy the colorful blooms of spring at Tinez Farms through April 9, 2023. Photo courtesy of Tinez Farms
Enjoy the colorful blooms of spring at Tinez Farms through April 9, 2023. Photo courtesy of Tinez Farms
4/2/23 - By Lindsey Scannell

Spring has sprung here in Miami and South Florida, and we are excited for the fun, festive, and family-friendly spring festivals coming our way! From Jupiter to Fort Lauderdale, from Miami to Key West, there are many spring festivals, including South Florida events all about music, seafood, car racing, air shows, and more themes perfect for families. Celebrate the great outdoors and colorful spring blooms by adding these spring festivals and fairs to your calendar.

Need even more ideas of what to do in Miami and South Florida? Take a look at our current activities calendar for awesome things to do in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and more South Florida areas!

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Nothing says spring fun like the rides at the Miami-Dade County Fair. Photo courtesy of the event
Nothing says spring fun like the rides at the Miami-Dade County Fair. Photo courtesy of the event

Spring Fairs & Festivals Near Miami

Easter at Tinez Farms

Miami - March 11-April 9, 2023
Easter festivities at Tinez Farms include entrance to the farm, access to the animal barnyard, walk through the garden maze, yard games, playtime in the bounce house, bubble tubing slide, live music, kids activities, photo-ops, a zipline, pictures with the Easter Bunny, and an egg hunt with an average of 10-12 eggs per child. READ MORE

World of Fun Fair at the Miami-Dade County Fair

Miami - Select days March 16 - April 9, 2023
Embark on a journey around the globe and have a “World of Fun” at this year’s Youth Fair. Whether you’re an adventurous traveler, a traveling foodie, or just roaming, the festival has something for every traveler to enjoy. READ MORE

Miami-Dade CountryFest

Miami - April 15 & 16, 2023
This family-friendly FREE event has something for everyone, including world-class rodeo shows, live country music, horse and cattle exhibitions, and a kids family fun zone with games and rides. READ MORE

Vegan Street Fair in Miami

Miami - Saturday, April 22, 2023
Enjoy free entry for all ages to the largest vegan festival in Miami. READ MORE

Key West Songwriters Festival

Key West - May 3 - 7, 2023
A festival known for being a career starter for top country talent is back for its 27th year for five days, with over 50 shows, and more than 175 performers. READ MORE

Racing Fan Fest Miami

Miami - May 4- 7, 2023
Racing Fanfest is back with the premiere of the Red Bull Fan Zone, official Formula 1 merchandise stores, live performances by DJs, cutting-edge virtual reality racing simulators, culinary concepts, and more. READ MORE
Get messy with colors at Fort Lauderdale's Festival of Color. Photo courtesy of the event
Get messy with colors at Fort Lauderdale's Festival of Color. Photo courtesy of the event

Spring Fairs & Festivals Near Fort Lauderdale

The Festival of Colors

Fort Lauderdale - Saturday, April 8, 2023
Unleash your vibrant spirit for a celebration of love, life, and color at the inaugural Festival of Colors in Florida. In honor of the Indian festival of Holi, toss vibrant hues into the air hourly in a display of divine affection. Immerse yourself in a world of outdoor yoga, uplifting mantra music from international touring artists, nourishing vegetarian and vegan food, Indian dance, ecstatic DJs, healthy vendors, transcendental art, and creativity with arts and crafts for all ages. READ MORE

Tortuga Music Festival

Fort Lauderdale - April 14 -16, 2023
Artists like Eric Church, Shania Twain, Kenny Chesney and more are in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, for a beach party that brings awareness and raises funds for ocean conservation. READ MORE

Pompano Beach Seafood Festival

Pompano Beach - April 21- 23, 2023
A three-day food and music festival that benefits local charities and organizations.  The festival has more than 100 vendor booths with everything from arts and crafts to clothing, to gifts, to kid’s items and more.  READ MORE

South Florida Spring Festival

Davie - April 21-23 & 28-30, 2023
A spring festival with carnival rides, cowboy circus, firefighter show, pig races, petting zoo, jump zone, kids zone, and more. READ MORE

International Day Festival

Margate - Saturday, April 29, 2023
This free, one-day festival highlights the cultural diversity in the community. READ MORE

Fort Lauderdale Air Show

Fort Lauderdale - April 29 & 30, 2023
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels, the A-10 Thunderbolt II Demo Team, the Navy F-18 Rhino Demo Team, Red Bull Helicopter, and more amazing flying teams and groups are soaring at the Fort Lauderdale Air Show.  READ MORE

Pompano Beach Spring Festival

Pompano Beach - Sunday May 7, 2023
All day fun for the entire famiy awaits you at this festival with a professional and amateur cornhole tournament, non-stop live music from popular south Florida bands, and kids zone. READ MORE

FREE Waterworks Day 2023

Pompano Beach - Saturday, May 20, 2023
Swim with mermaids at this family-friendly event featuring water inflatables, a DJ, splash lounge, water balloons, food vendors, photo booth and more. READ MORE

Great American Beach Party in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale - Saturday, May 27, 2023
Kick off the summer at this family-friendly beach tradition, where a portion of Fort Lauderdale’s world-famous beach transforms into an entertainment mecca. READ MORE

ArtsPark Movie Night

Hollywood - Fridays through July 2023
Head to Hollywood for a family movie night at the ArtsPark at Young Circle on Friday evenings. READ MORE
Delray Affair is one of the largest arts and craft festivals in the Southeast United States. Photo courtesy of Delray Affair
Delray Affair is one of the largest arts and craft festivals in the Southeast United States. Photo courtesy of Delray Affair

Spring Fairs & Festivals Near West Palm Beach

Delray Affair

Delray Beach - April 14- 16, 2023
Nicknamed the “Greatest Show under the Sun” by attendees, the Delray Affair is one of the largest arts & craft festival in the Southeast United States. READ MORE

Cajun Crawfish & Music Festival

Jupiter - April 22 - 23, 2023
In its 5th year, this family friendly festival celebrates authentic Cajun food and drinks, and celebrates the culture and traditions of Louisiana. READ MORE

Sweet Corn Fiesta in West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach - Sunday, April 30, 2023
In its 23rd year the Sweet Corn Fiesta is back with amateur corn eating contest, carnival rides, music, and more. READ MORE

SunFest

West Palm Beach - May 5- 7, 2023
Florida’s largest waterfront music and art festival in downtown West Palm Beach is back! READ MORE

Palm Beach Mini Maker Faire

West Palm Beach - Saturday, May 20, 2023
Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for "makers" to show hobbies, experiments, projects, and more.   READ MORE

Family Wellness Fair at The Children's Museum of the Treasure Coast

Jensen Beach - Saturday, May 20, 2023
Have a fun day getting healthy at an event that promotes healthy bodies, healthy minds, and healthy families. READ MORE

Dessert Wars Palm Beach

West Palm Beach - Saturday, June 3, 2023
Take part in a celebration of the “foodie” lifestyle, featuring dessert vendors vying for the title of Dessert Champion. The family friendly event features a wide array of desserts ranging from cupcakes, cookies, ice cream and doughnuts. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Miami-Dade County Fair and Exposition
For Lauderdale Beach
Expo Center at the South Florida Fairgrounds