β™Ώ Miami-Dade Inclusive Weekend Activities 🧩 Friday November 13


Good morning, my fellow Miamians 🦩

Saturday carries most of this weekend, with walks in the morning, festivals through the afternoon, and free admission showing up all over the county. My pick is Bay Day at Shake-A-Leg Miami, a free family day on the bay for all ages and abilities, where the entertainment is the water itself, which has never once charged admission. Grove parking on a Saturday is another story, so this dad plans accordingly and shows up early.

Have a Magic Miami weekend πŸ–οΈ

Victor Antunez | 305.401.6224

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Today's Edition Includes

  1. Happening This Weekend
  2. Limited Time Only Events

Happening This Weekend 🍿

FRIDAY

​Auxadi Charity Football Tournament at Soctainer, 5pm - 9pm: Businesses compete in a tournament benefiting Advocacy Network on Disabilities. $500 per team. 820 SW 20 Ave

​Food Trucks at Tropical Park, 5pm - 10pm: Weekly food truck festival with a large, rotating selection of food trucks, music, and a family atmosphere. 7900 SW 40th St.

​City of Hialeah Tree Lighting at Veterans Park, 6pm: The city lights its tree to open the holiday season. 290 Palm Ave

FRIDAY - SUNDAY

​FREE, Doral International Art Fair: Presented by the City of Doral, open to the public; RSVP for a free ticket. Friday & Saturday 1 - 9pm, Sunday 11am - 6pm. 8363 NW 53rd St


SATURDAY

​Out of the Darkness Walk Miami at Tropical Park, 9am: The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's walk supporting suicide prevention & mental health. Check-in 8am. 7900 SW 40 St

​FREE with RSVP, Sensory Friendly Session at Miami Children’s Museum, 9am - 11am: Morning at the museum with a calmer environment for children with sensory sensitivities. 980 MacArthur Causeway

​Paradox Museum Sensory Friendly Sessions, 9am - 11am: 50% of proceeds benefiting The Dan Marino Foundation. Ticketed. 2301 N Miami Ave

​FREE, The Sensory Lab, 10am - 12pm: Ages 3-12, for details text Elton: 305.878.9654. 5825 SW 68 Street, #2

​STARS Inclusive Fall Festival at Evelyn Greer Park, 10am - 12:30pm: Presented by Commissioner Raquel Regalado; face painting, slime making, petting zoo, photo booth, sensory play, games, and community resources. 8200 SW 124 St

​FREE, Sensory-Friendly Time and Fun Day at the Museum of Miami, 10am - 5pm: Sensory-friendly hours from 10am to 12pm for neurodiverse families, then free admission for all from 12pm to 5pm with crafts and a scavenger hunt. Registration required. 101 W Flagler St

​Thanksgiving Turkey Drive at the North Miami Library, 11am: Morebility gives away free turkeys; drive-through only, registration required, no walk-ups. 835 NE 132nd St

​Jelly & Jam Making Class at Fruit & Spice Park, 11am - 12:30pm: Learn to transform tropical fruits into preserves. Children 5 and under free, members free. 24801 SW 187 Ave

​Dade County Unique Abilities School Fair at the Westchester Regional Library, 11am - 2pm: Connecting families of children with unique abilities to schools and programs. 9445 Coral Way

​FREE, Bay Day at Shake-A-Leg Miami, 11am - 3pm: Fun day on the bay for the whole family, activities for all ages and abilities, accessible water-sports programs, and a chance to meet the team. 2620 S Bayshore Dr

​FREE, Weaving with Clay at PΓ©rez Art Museum Miami, 11am - 3pm: Family art-making from 11am to 3pm inspired by Bahamian palm-leaf weaving and ceramics, with hands-on activities for children and adults. 1103 Biscayne Blvd.

​Fresh A.I.R. Slime Day, 3 - 5pm: For special needs families to explore nature with slimes. Ruth Bryan Owen Waterway Park, 3940 Granada Blvd

​Food Trucks at Amelia Earhart Park, 5pm - 10pm: Weekly food truck festival with food, entertainment, and activities for kids. 401 E 65th St., Hialeah

​AMC Sensory-Friendly Screenings: At participating locations


SATURDAY - SUNDAY

​Harvest Festival at The Berry Farm, 10am: Corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayrides, and farm animals. 13720 SW 216th St

​​​Downtown Doral Arts Festival, 10am - 6pm​: 2-day arts festival with food, drinks, family activities, and shopping. Pet friendly. NW 53rd St


SUNDAY

​Join Team Casa Familia at Give Miami Day 5K, 8am: Every dollar raised goes to Casa Familia to build Exceptional Housing for Exceptional People. Runners and walkers welcome. 1075 Biscayne Blvd

​Give Miami Day 5K Race, 8am: 100% of registration fee goes to the Give Miami Day nonprofit of your choice. Post-race Festival + a 305-meter Kids’ Dash. 1075 Biscayne Blvd

​Dog Dates at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 8am - 10am: Bring your dog to explore the garden's tropical grounds. Enter through the Lowlands gate. Ticketed. 10901 Old Cutler Road

​The Coral Gables Museum Bike Tours, 10am: Guided 2-hour ride, bring your own bike, helmets required for kids under 16. Ticketed, museum admission included, kids under 12 half price. RSVP. 285 Aragon Ave

​Social Program at Shake-A-Leg Miami, 10am - 2pm: Water activities and socialization for students & young adults with IDD in a safe environment. 2620 S Bayshore Dr

​Downtown Doral Arts Festival, 10am - 6pm: 2-day arts festival with food, drinks, family activities, and shopping. Pet friendly. NW 53rd St

​Garden of Gratitude Celebration at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 1pm - 3pm: Gnome & fairy garden celebration of gratitude. 2000 Convention Center Dr, Miami Beach


Days & Times May Change πŸ”¦ Confirm Before Going

πŸ“Œ Do you know of inclusive, sensory-friendly, or family events in Miami-Dade that belong here? Hit reply and I'll add them ✏️

⏳ Limited Time Only Events

​Now through November 29th, Fall at the Farm at Tinez Farms: Pony rides, horse rides, train rides, and animal feeding. Live music every weekend, wild animal adventure show. Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 6pm. 16405 SW 177th Ave

​Now through January 3rd, NightGarden at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden: The holiday light walk with illuminated paths, interactive displays, and ice skating under the palms. Runs select nights through January 3rd. Children 3 and under free. Ticketed. 10901 Old Cutler Road

​Now through January 3rd, Christmas Wonderland at Tropical Park: Christmas Park, Santa’s Enchanted Forest; unlimited carnival rides & free parking included with every ticket. 7900 SW 40th St

​Starting November 27th, Zoo Lights at Zoo Miami, 6:30pm - 10pm: Holiday lights through December 30th, opening with a tree lighting at 7pm on Thanksgiving Friday. Free parking. Ticketed. 12400 SW 152 St


Days & Times May Change πŸ”¦ Confirm Before Going

πŸ“Œ Do you know of inclusive, sensory-friendly, or family events in Miami-Dade that belong here? Hit reply and I'll add them ✏️

Have a great Miami weekend 🦩 I’ll see you out there

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