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Homeschool & family fun around Miami, FL

Homeschool programs, free outings, library perks and family events across Miami-Dade and Broward, each checked with the zoo, museum, library or city page.

18current listings
14with upcoming dates
3free or no fee listed
12good for little kids (2–4)

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  • Free (per source) The organizer’s page says it’s free.
  • Price not listed The cost is on the card, or the source doesn’t say.
  • Next: Sat, Oct 24 The soonest date we found. More dates are under “More details.”
  • Ongoing / by arrangement Open on regular days or by booking, not one set date.
  • Preschool Kids Teens The ages the venue states. “All ages welcome” fits everyone.
  • Good for little kids (2–4) The venue’s own page lists something for toddlers or preschoolers, like a storytime, a tot lot or free entry for under-5s.
  • Area The part of town the event is in.

Tags are our planning notes, not the venue’s. Always check with the venue before you go.

Calendar

Tap a date to see that day's events. Only listings with set dates appear here; places you can visit any open day are listed further down.

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Library perks

Library perks for Miami-Dade Public Library System cardholders.

Getting a card: Sign up at any Miami-Dade Public Library branch or online, and check the library for who can get one.

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Local homeschool resources & groups
Homeschool co-ops & classesHomeschool days, discounts & library programs
Check before you go. We copy details from each venue's own page and show when we last checked. Where a page doesn't say something, we write "Not listed on source" instead of guessing. Dates sell out and programs change, so confirm with the venue.

All upcoming

Every dated event, soonest first (the next date for each listing).

Halloween events (4 listings)

Carnivals, festivals, corn mazes & spooky outings

Halloween events around Miami-Dade and Broward, checked on each venue's or city's page on Oct 24, 2026. Adults-only events (for example the Fairchild Garden of Shadows party) are left out.

MiChi-Boo at Miami Children's Museum

Miami Children's Museum · Miami (Watson Island · Downtown Miami & Miami Beach)
Halloween eventPrice not listedNext: Sat, Oct 24Good for little kids (2–4)Downtown Miami & Miami BeachAll ages welcome

Indoor Halloween fun for families: a Mad Scientist Lab, a not-so-scary haunted house, pumpkin decorating, a ghost scavenger hunt and performances of "Creepy Pair of Underwear." Oct 31 adds trick-or-treat stops through the galleries, a live DJ and a costume contest.

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Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 24, 2026; Sun, Oct 25, 2026; Sat, Oct 31, 2026

  • When: Sat–Sun Oct 24–25 and Sat Oct 31, 2026
  • Time: Museum hours, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
  • Price: Not listed on source
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

Kiddo-Ween Festival at the Coral Gables Museum

Coral Gables Museum · Coral Gables (Downtown Coral Gables · Coral Gables, Kendall & South Dade)
Halloween eventPrice not listedNext: Sat, Oct 24Good for little kids (2–4)Coral Gables, Kendall & South DadeAll ages welcome

The museum's first Kiddo-Ween festival, with trick-or-treating, character appearances, a pumpkin patch and photo spots.

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Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 24, 2026

  • When: Sat Oct 24, 2026
  • Time: 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • Price: Not listed on source
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

Boo in Bloom at Fruit & Spice Park

Fruit & Spice Park (Miami-Dade Parks) · Homestead
Halloween eventNext: Sat, Oct 31Good for little kids (2–4)Coral Gables, Kendall & South DadeAll ages welcome

Come in costume and get a free seed pack while supplies last. A costume contest is at 2 p.m. with a prize for the winner.

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Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 31, 2026

  • When: Sat Oct 31, 2026
  • Time: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (costume contest 2 p.m.)
  • Price: $15 adults (12+), $8 children 6–11, children 5 and under free
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

Spooktacular Library Fest at the Allapattah Branch

Miami-Dade Public Library System (Allapattah Branch, temporary location) · Miami (Allapattah · Hialeah & North Miami-Dade)
Halloween eventPrice not listedNext: Sat, Oct 31Hialeah & North Miami-DadePreschool · Kids

Halloween movie, crafts and activities for kids and tweens. Come in costume or just as yourself. Registration is required.

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Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 31, 2026

  • When: Sat Oct 31, 2026
  • Time: 2–5 p.m.
  • Price: Not listed on source
  • Ages: Ages 5–12
  • Booking: Registration required. Call the branch (see the page).
Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

Trick-or-treating (5 listings)

Trunk-or-treats & Halloween-night neighborhoods

Halloween falls on Saturday, Oct 31, 2026. Trick-or-treat events from Oct 24 through Halloween, checked Oct 24, 2026.

Trunk-or-treats & trick-or-treat events, Oct 24–31

Gentle Trick-or-Treat at Ruth Bryan Owen Waterway Park

City of Coral Gables · Coral Gables (Ruth Bryan Owen Waterway Park · Coral Gables, Kendall & South Dade)
Trick-or-treatingPrice not listedNext: Sat, Oct 24Good for little kids (2–4)Coral Gables, Kendall & South DadeAll ages welcome

A calm trick-or-treat for families with children who may have sensory needs, with trick-or-treating, photos and a storybook walk.

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Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 24, 2026

  • When: Sat Oct 24, 2026
  • Time: 1–3 p.m.
  • Price: Not listed on source
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

Zoo Boo at Zoo Miami

Zoo Miami · Miami (Zoo Miami · Coral Gables, Kendall & South Dade)
Trick-or-treatingNext: Sat, Oct 24Good for little kids (2–4)Coral Gables, Kendall & South DadeAll ages welcome

Daytime trick-or-treating at the zoo for kids 12 and under, with a costume contest, inflatables, magic shows, a DJ, yard games, community booths and Halloween treats for the animals.

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Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 24, 2026; Sun, Oct 25, 2026

  • When: Sat Oct 24 and Sun Oct 25, 2026
  • Time: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
  • Price: Included with zoo admission: $30 adults 13+, $26 children 3–12, children 2 and under free. Parking is free.
  • Ages: All ages (trick-or-treating for ages 12 and under)
  • Booking: Buy zoo admission online. No refunds or rainchecks.
Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

Mini Monster Monday at Miami Children's Museum

Miami Children's Museum · Miami (Watson Island · Downtown Miami & Miami Beach)
Trick-or-treatingPrice not listedNext: Mon, Oct 26Good for little kids (2–4)Downtown Miami & Miami BeachPreschool

A costume day for the youngest visitors with trick-or-treating at 12 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., a performance of "Creepy Pair of Underwear," a haunted house tour and regular Mini Monday play.

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Upcoming dates: Mon, Oct 26, 2026

  • When: Mon Oct 26, 2026
  • Time: Trick-or-treat at 12 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
  • Price: Not listed on source
  • Ages: Mini Monday is for birth to age 5
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

Hialeah Trunk-or-Treat at Milander Park

City of Hialeah · Hialeah (Milander Park · Hialeah & North Miami-Dade)
Trick-or-treatingNo fee listedNext: Sat, Oct 31Good for little kids (2–4)Hialeah & North Miami-DadeAll ages welcome

Free candy for the little ones, food trucks, a Kid Zone with activities and music. Families can register a decorated vehicle (cars must be on site by 5 p.m.).

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Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 31, 2026

  • When: Sat Oct 31, 2026
  • Time: Starts 6 p.m.
  • Price: Free candy (entry fee not stated)
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source

⚠️ Not fully confirmed: The city page gives the start time but no end time or street address for the park. The calendar end time is our estimate.

Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

Trick-or-Treat on the Mile in Coral Gables

City of Coral Gables · Coral Gables (Miracle Mile · Coral Gables, Kendall & South Dade)
Trick-or-treatingPrice not listedNext: Sat, Oct 31Good for little kids (2–4)Coral Gables, Kendall & South DadeAll ages welcome

Designated Miracle Mile businesses hand out treats, with face painting and balloon art at 3:30 p.m. and a magic show at 5 p.m. The Actors' Playhouse kiddie costume parade is at 4:30 p.m.

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Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 31, 2026

  • When: Sat Oct 31, 2026
  • Time: 3–6 p.m.
  • Price: Not listed on source
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

Bigger Halloween events that also have trick-or-treating (listed under Halloween events): Kiddo-Ween Festival at the Coral Gables Museum (Sat, Oct 24), MiChi-Boo at Miami Children's Museum (Sat, Oct 24).

Safety tips
  • Check each event's page before you go, since times and tickets can change.
  • Young children should go with an adult. Stay in well-lit areas and carry a charged phone.
  • It can stay hot and humid in late October, so bring water and sunscreen for outdoor events.
  • Clocks fall back one hour on Sunday, Nov 1.

Homeschool days & classes (4 listings)

Homeschool Zoofari (elementary) at Zoo Miami

Zoo Miami · Miami (Zoo Miami · Coral Gables, Kendall & South Dade)
ZooNext: Thu, Jan 21Coral Gables, Kendall & South DadePreschool · Kids

A monthly drop-off homeschool program inside the zoo for kindergarten through 5th grade. Next themes: Jan 21 Life Cycles in the Wild, Feb 11 and Mar 11 Rainforest Explorers, Apr 22 Endangered Species and Conservation, May 20 Predator and Prey.

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Upcoming dates: Thu, Jan 21, 2027; Thu, Feb 11, 2027; Thu, Mar 11, 2027; Thu, Apr 22, 2027; Thu, May 20, 2027

  • When: Thu Jan 21, Feb 11, Mar 11, Apr 22 and May 20, 2027
  • Time: 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
  • Price: $30 per child ($24 for zoo members with a promo code)
  • Ages: Grades K–5 (ages 5–12), kids only
  • Booking: Register online. Registration closes 48 business hours before each session. This is a drop-off program.

⚠️ Not fully confirmed: The zoo's ticket page showed the elementary program as sold out when we checked. Ask the education department about openings.

Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

Homeschool Zoofari: Zoom Ahead (middle & high school)

Zoo Miami · Miami (Zoo Miami · Coral Gables, Kendall & South Dade)
ZooNext: Fri, Jan 22Coral Gables, Kendall & South DadeKids · Teens

A monthly career-focused program for middle and high schoolers with zoo professionals. Next topics: Jan 22 Zoo Careers Behind the Scenes, Feb 12 Animal Training and Operant Conditioning, Mar 12 Animal Nutrition and Diets, Apr 23 Wildlife Rehabilitation, May 21 Veterinary Science.

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Upcoming dates: Fri, Jan 22, 2027; Fri, Feb 12, 2027; Fri, Mar 12, 2027; Fri, Apr 23, 2027; Fri, May 21, 2027

  • When: Fri Jan 22, Feb 12, Mar 12, Apr 23 and May 21, 2027
  • Time: 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
  • Price: $45 per student ($36 for zoo members with a promo code)
  • Ages: Grades 6–12 (ages 12–17), teens only
  • Booking: Register online. Registration closes 48 business hours before each session. This is a drop-off program.
Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

Homeschool Enrichment at Castellow Hammock

Miami-Dade Parks (Castellow Hammock Park & Preserve) · Miami (Castellow Hammock · Coral Gables, Kendall & South Dade)
Nature preserveOngoing / by arrangementCoral Gables, Kendall & South DadeKids

A science and nature program for homeschoolers run by Miami-Dade Parks. Each month has 3–4 Wednesday sessions of outdoor discovery and hands-on science.

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  • When: Wednesdays, Oct 2026–May 2027 (monthly registration)
  • Time: 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
  • Price: $52.50–$70 per month
  • Ages: Ages 6–12
  • Booking: Advance registration is required. Call the program line on the page.

⚠️ Not fully confirmed: The monthly themes and the exact session dates are all marked "pending" on the page. Check with the program before you register.

Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

Homeschool Experiences at the Museum of Discovery & Science

Museum of Discovery & Science · Fort Lauderdale (Downtown Fort Lauderdale · Broward County)
Science centerPrice not listedOngoing / by arrangementBroward County

Homeschool groups can book shows, labs and Makerspace activities picked for their age range, and add an IMAX documentary. A group needs at least 12 learners.

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  • When: By appointment (groups of 12 or more)
  • Time: Not listed on source
  • Price: Not listed on source
  • Ages: Choose activities by age range
  • Booking: Call or email the museum to customize your visit (see the page).
Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

Free outings (1 listings)

Sensory Friendly Saturday at Miami Children's Museum

Miami Children's Museum · Miami (Watson Island · Downtown Miami & Miami Beach)
Children's museumFree (per source)Next: Sat, Nov 14Good for little kids (2–4)Downtown Miami & Miami BeachAll ages welcome

A quieter morning with lower sound and lighting for children with disabilities and their families, with sensory activities, music and local service providers. The Nov 14 edition has fall sensory bins, a Thanksgiving story time and a drum circle.

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Upcoming dates: Sat, Nov 14, 2026

  • When: Second Saturday of each month (Nov 14, 2026)
  • Time: Morning (hours not posted)
  • Price: Free admission
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Space is limited. Register in advance through the museum.
Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

Family & holiday events through Jan 3, 2027 (3 listings)

The Science Behind Pixar at Frost Science

Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science · Miami (Museum Park · Downtown Miami & Miami Beach)
Special exhibitionPrice not listedOpen now · through Sun, Apr 11Good for little kids (2–4)Downtown Miami & Miami BeachAll ages welcome

A special exhibition on the science behind Pixar films, on view at the museum.

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  • When: Oct 10, 2026–Apr 11, 2027
  • Time: Museum hours
  • Price: Not listed on source
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source

⚠️ Not fully confirmed: We only confirmed the exhibition dates, which appear on the museum's field-trip page. We did not read ticket prices or whether the exhibition costs extra.

Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

Winter Wonderland: Sock Skating at Miami Children's Museum

Miami Children's Museum · Miami (Watson Island · Downtown Miami & Miami Beach)
Holiday eventPrice not listedNext: Sat, Nov 21Good for little kids (2–4)Downtown Miami & Miami BeachAll ages welcome

The What's New Gallery becomes a snowy play space with sock skating and Professor Flurry's Lab of "snow-tastic" experiments. Opening weekend has a ribbon-cutting and the premiere of the museum troupe's show "Building Noise."

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Upcoming dates: Sat, Nov 21, 2026

  • When: Opens Sat Nov 21, 2026
  • Time: Museum hours, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
  • Price: Not listed on source
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source

⚠️ The museum is closed until 3 p.m. on Nov 20 and closed on Thanksgiving Day.

Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

Zoo Lights at Zoo Miami

Zoo Miami · Miami (Zoo Miami · Coral Gables, Kendall & South Dade)
Holiday lightsPrice not listedNext: Fri, Nov 27Good for little kids (2–4)Coral Gables, Kendall & South DadeAll ages welcome

A night-time holiday event with over a million lights, a 26-foot LED tree, Santa (through Dec 23), carolers, character meet and greets, photo spots and music. A train ride and gift shop cost extra. Most animals are asleep. Opening night with tree lighting is Fri Nov 27.

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Upcoming dates: Fri, Nov 27, 2026; Sat, Nov 28, 2026; Fri, Dec 4, 2026; Sat, Dec 5, 2026; Fri, Dec 11, 2026; Sat, Dec 12, 2026; Fri, Dec 18, 2026; Sat, Dec 19, 2026; Sun, Dec 20, 2026; Mon, Dec 21, 2026; Tue, Dec 22, 2026; Wed, Dec 23, 2026; Sat, Dec 26, 2026; Sun, Dec 27, 2026; Mon, Dec 28, 2026; Tue, Dec 29, 2026; Wed, Dec 30, 2026

  • When: Nov 27–28, Dec 4–5, 11–12, 18–23 and 26–30, 2026
  • Time: 6:30–10 p.m.
  • Price: Separate ticket (price not listed on the event page). Daytime admission does not include it.
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Tickets are online only, in advance. The zoo closes at 4 p.m. on event days.
Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.