Note: Before heading out to an event, call or visit the event website listed to verify information. Event info is subject to change without notice and cancellations may occur due to weather.
1. StoryFest, Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Kids will enjoy magical tales told through music, theater shows and storytelling. There will be face painting, art activities and a chance to meet storybook characters. Children are encouraged to dress up. While supplies last, every child leaves with a free book. Free. RSVP encouraged. Alvin Sherman Library, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. For more information, visit aslstoryfest.com.
2. Dino Train to Expedition: Dinosaur, Saturday & Sunday
Brightline is your official envoy to and from the exhibit “Expedition: Dinosaur” at the Museum of Discovery & Science. On your way to the museum, meet a dinosaur handler and a baby dinosaur on board. Once at the museum, put yourself in the shoes of paleontologists and archaeologists to discover how fossils are excavated, meet lifelike animatronic dinosaurs through leading-edge technology and learn how dinosaurs survived in prehistoric times. Tickets are $35 and includes round-trip train ride, safari hat, goodie bag and admission to the Museum of Discovery and Science. For more information, visit gobrightline.com.
3. Family Fun: Friendship Purikura, Saturday, Noon
Purikura is a Japanese photo booth, where friends take customizable photos with many types of effects. Get photos taken and decorate your postcard-sized purikurato take home. $9-$15. (event included in paid admission.) Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. For more information, visit morikami.org or call 561-495-0233.
4. Sea Turtle Day Festival, Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Attend sessions throughout the day with nature talks and activities, enjoy live music, meet environmentally focused exhibitors, take a guided tour of the butterfly garden, watch a play by Sol Children Theater, meet Sea Turtle Ambassador Luna, paint using recycled materials, enjoy food trucks and more. Free. Parking fees apply. Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. For more information, visit gumbolimbo.org or call 561-544-8605.
5. StoryBook Village, Sunday, 1 – 4 p.m.
Children will enjoy snow cones, face painting, balloons and more. This year’s theme is “What I Want to be When I Grow Up!” Visit booths to find storybooks related to the theme. Approximately 2,000 books will be available for adoption. Free. Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. For more information, visit mounts.org.
6. Dr. Seuss’ Extravaganza, Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Hop on Pop and celebrate Dr. Seuss’ 116th birthday. Enjoy original stage performances, create Truffula trees the art studio, and play Seuss-themed sensory bins. $15-$22. (event included in paid admission.) Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. For more information, visit miamichildrensmuseum.org or call 305-373-5437.
7. Biscayne National Park’s Family Fun Fest, Saturday, 1 – 4 p.m.
Some of your favorite children’s tales brought to life, with a twist. See what Snow White, Rip Van Winkle, and The Fox and the Hound have been up to at Biscayne. There will be games, science experiments, presentations, crafts and more. Free. 9700 SW 328th St., Homestead. For more information, visit nps.gov or call 305-230-1144.
8. Asian Culture Festival, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Festival-goers will enjoy a variety of Asian arts, crafts, entertainment, plants and exotic cuisine. $5 children, $14 adults. Children six years old and younger are free. Fruit & Spice Park, 24801 SW 187th Ave., Homestead. For more information, visit asianculturefestival.net or call 305-247-5727.
9. Daddy Daughter STEM Night, Friday, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Dads and daughters will enjoy and evening of interactive science, engineering and technology-based stations. Explore exhibits after dark, enjoy a laser light show and have fun during a daddy-daughter dance off. $15. Cost includes pizza dinner, laser show and all activities. Registration required. South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach. For more information, visit sfsciencecenter.org or call 561-832-1988.
10. “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” Live With Orchestra, Sunday, 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Watch “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” with the score played live by a full symphony orchestra. Luke Skywalker, now a seasoned space warrior, begins his jedi training with legendary Jedi master Yoda, and he ultimately must face a life-changing revelation that affects his destiny. $49-$99. Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. For more information, visit arshtcenter.org.
11. Thin Mint Sprint, Saturday (Palm Beach) and Sunday (Sunday), 6:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Run or walk this chip-timed 5K and receive a finisher medal and a free box of Girl Scout Thin Mint cookies. There will also be a non-timed Tagalong Trot 100-yard dash for kids 8 years old and younger. $30. The race will be taking place in two South Florida Locations: Okeeheelee Park in West Palm Beach and Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek. For more information, visit runsignup.com.
12. Light Your Bike Night, Friday, 7 – 9 p.m.
Enjoy a glow bike ride at the park with the entire family. Be bright, be seen and get your “glow on” as you deck yourself and your bikes with lights and glow-in-the-dark accessories. Event will include music, glow-in-the-dark giveaways and activities for all ages. Free. Doral Central Park, 3000 NW 87th Ave., Doral. For more information, call 305-593-6600.
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