Celebrating Miami’s unique history, HistoryMiami, formerly the Historical Museum of Southern Florida, is a cultural institution, and Smithsonian Institute Affiliate Program. With free Family Fun Days on the second Saturday of each month, children and adults have the unique opportunity to learn something new and exciting. Children under the age of six are always free.

The Gold Coast Railroad Museum is the perfect place to visit, whether you’re a kid-size or adult-size train enthusiast. Explore the rare collections or take a ride on the variety of model trains available. Younger children will delight playing at the many Thomas the Tank Engine tables. The first Saturday of each month (except during the month of March) is free. Children under two years old are always free.

The Miami Children’s Museum offers a dynamic, hands-on experience for kids. Visitors of all ages will love the interactive and bilingual activities and crafts throughout the museum. Discover a two-story sandcastle, board a life-size cruise ship or explore the kid-size veterinary clinic, television studio, or health and wellness center. Free Day for everyone is the third Friday of each month from 3 to 9 p.m. The museum is always free for infants under one year old.

Soak up the international flavor of Miami with Big Night in Little Haiti. Showcasing some of what gives this area its fascinating multicultural identity, this free outdoor festival happens the third Friday of each month. Dance to live music, explore arts and crafts, and taste fabulous food. There are plenty of fun activities for the kids and so much more.

The Miami-Dade Public Library offers free passes to some of the kid-friendliest art, culture, and entertainment attractions in Miami. The passes, which are available to anyone with a Miami-Dade Public Library card, on a first-come, first-served basis, allow up to a family of four, FREE admission to the Deering Estate at Cutler, Fruit & Spice Park, HistoryMiami, Miami Art Museum, Miami Children's Museum, Miami Science Museum, and Vizcaya Museum and Gardens.