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Honor the spirit of MLK weekend at Deerfield Beach's epic MLK parade and celebration. Photo courtesy of the City of Deerfield Beach
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1/10/24 - By Lindsey Scannell

Looking for the best things to do in Miami and South Florida this Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list this weekend!

It's MLK weekend and that means three days for Miami and South Florida families to have fun! This MLK weekend, families should check out the Coconut Creek Car Show and Supercar Saturdays; get into laser fun in Miami and West Palm Beach; and enjoy the thrills of the South Florida Fair opening weekend. Honor the history and sentiment of this weekend's namesake by attending Martin Luther King Jr. parades and celebrations in Miami, Sunrise, and Deerfield Beach and look into volunteer opportunities during the MLK Day of Service.

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Pembroke Pines' MLK celebration includes music, poetry, and speeches honoring the man who had a dream. Photo courtesy of City of Pembroke Pines, Florida City Hall
Pembroke Pines' MLK celebration includes music, poetry, and speeches honoring the man who had a dream. Photo courtesy of City of Pembroke Pines, Florida City Hall

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Screen on the Green in West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach - Free
Friday, January 12
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

Laser Evenings at Frost Planetarium

Miami
Friday, January 12
Experience laser light visuals with legendary music during Laser Evenings. Enjoy great music and cool lasers under Frost Planetarium's 67-foot dome. READ MORE

Laser Concerts at Cox Science Center

West Palm Beach
Friday, January 12
Rock out with music you enjoyed throughout your life alongside the classic laser light show that you know and love. READ MORE

South Florida Fair

West Palm Beach
Opening weekend! January 12 - 28
Since 1912 each January, over a half million visitors enjoy 17 fun-filled days of shows, concerts, carnival rides, unique shopping, and fair food. The 2025 Fair theme, Imagine the Future, features an incredible journey through 15 interactive exhibits, exploring how the fascinating ideas and concepts of science fiction could soon become the reality of tomorrow. Discover the wonders of science, technology, engineering, math, biomedicine, artificial intelligence, and more. READ MORE

Art Lab for Kids: Make Your Own Emoji- Brickell City Centre

Multiple Locations - Free
Saturday, January 13
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Free Family Day at HistoryMiami Museum

Miami - Free
Saturday, January 13
Family Fun Day offers FREE admission and kids activities all day on the second Saturday of the month at this museum, which teaches and tells the stories of Miami. READ MORE

Supercar Saturdays Florida

Hollywood - Free
Saturday, January 13
The Supercar Saturdays car show is the largest gathering of supercars, exotic cars, hyper cars, luxury cars, classic cars, race cars, and custom cars in South Florida. READ MORE

Coconut Creek Car Show

Coconut Creek - Free
Saturday, January 13
Car enthusiasts enjoy a great local car show, a variety of food trucks, and live entertainment at this car show. READ MORE

Gordon Gumshoe, A Fairytale Detective

Miami
Saturday, January 13
Get ready for a hilarious adventure with "Gordon Gumshoe, Fairy Tale Detective"! in a fun and live theater show. READ MORE

Creation Station at Boca Museum

Boca Raton
January 13 & 14
Join the fun, drop-in Creation Station art-making class for all ages. The program is free with museum admission.   READ MORE

MLK National Day of Service

Everywhere - Free
Monday, January 15
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day each year, all Americans are encouraged to step up to make communities more equitable and take action to create the Beloved Community of Dr. King’s dream. Examples include cleaning up a public space, mentoring a young person, or helping those who are food insecure. READ MORE

Miami Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade & Festival

Miami - Free
Monday, January 15
Join Miami’s annual parade to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The festivities begin with Miami’s MLK Day Parade at 11 a.m. It covers eight miles along Northwest 54th Street from 10th to 32nd avenues in Liberty City. This route traces the steps that Dr. King traveled in Miami during his frequent visits. READ MORE

Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebrations in Sunrise

Sunrise - Free
January 13 & 14
Honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with an eventful weekend of poetry, film, art, and music. READ MORE

Deerfield Beach Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Deerfield Beach - Free
Monday, January 15
This event includes a parade that begins at Pioneer Park and leads the crowd into Oveta McKeithen Recreational Complex for a celebration with community, live music, free food, and more. READ MORE

Pembroke Pines Martin Luther King Jr. Event

Pembroke Pines - Free
Monday, January 15
Honor Martin Luther King Jr. at an event including music, poetry, and speeches honoring the man who had a dream. READ MORE

Origami in the Garden

West Palm Beach
Through May 12
Taking origami to another level, Santa Fe, NM-based artists Jennifer and Kevin Box have created a monumental outdoor sculpture exhibit, transforming paper into museum-quality metal sculptures in the Mount Gardens.  READ MORE
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