Celebrate Caribbean heritage with history, heart, and a legendary guest speaker – Dr. Marvin Dunn – who makes history come alive. Join the discussion and dive into stories that make Little Bahamas unforgettable! Honoring Legacy: People and Places of Little Bahamas. MDC Gibson Education Center, 3629 Grand Avenue. Friday 5/23 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Free.
Start Memorial Day Weekend right. Grab your picnic blanket and bring the whole crew for Family Fun Day – a fun-filled afternoon at Armbrister Park. Chairs, snacks, and good vibes are strongly encouraged! Armbrister Park, 4000 Grand Avenue. Saturday 5/24 from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Free.
Fishing with America’s Finest. Reel in the fun with food trucks, live music, and a fishing competition honoring our veterans. No fishing license needed — just bring your good spirits! Shake-A-Leg Foundation, 2620 South Bayshore Drive. Saturday 5/24 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. Be there for the fish weighing at 3:30 p.m. Free.
Keep that picnic blanket with you and bring the sun screen too as you head over to South Beach. There you’ll witness jaw-dropping military and first responder displays that’ll have you looking skyward and seaward in awe. It’s a free blockbuster weekend for all ages! Hyundai Air & Sea Show: “The Greatest Show Above the Earth.” The beach at Lummus Park, 1130 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. Saturday 5/24 and Sunday 5/25. All day. Free.
On your way back from the beach, cool off at the Frost Science Museum. They’ll be staying open late just for you. “Science battles” are a fun new feature that kids and adults can participate in. A scavenger hunt serves as the qualifier for this participatory stage show. Just what your little over-achiever will thrill to. It doesn’t stop there. Bring the family and your curiosity for planetarium magic, aquarium encounters, and endless interactive exhibits. Frost Science Museum, 1101 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami. Saturday 5/24 and Sunday 5/25. Open until 7:00 p.m. Regular admission..
Find your own perfect picnic spot with the help of the Commodore Trail map. The trail’s friends group shows you where you can find 17 different waterfront vistas, all within walking distance. A perfect morning – or evening – spot for a moment of calm, reflection or great conversation.
Go for the science but stay for the romance, this time on a different beach as the sun sets. Gaze at the cosmos with fellow star lovers, telescopes, and tasty treats. Bring your questions and your favorite chair for a night under the stars with the South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association. Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park (near Pavilion D-18), 1200 South Crandon Boulevard, Key Biscayne. Wednesday 5/28 from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. $10 donation + park entrance fee. P.S. – It’s turtle nesting season, so keep your eyes open for a treat.
Save Me a Seat
Save two seats for Miami Bahamas Goombay Festival that takes over Grand Avenue from 37th Avenue to Elizabeth Street. The Junkanoo – a centuries-old Bahamian tradition marked by rhythmic drumming, elaborate costumes and street processions – is the centerpiece of the celebration. Friday 6/6 to Sunday 6/8. Free.
Green thumbs, rejoice! Grab native plants, pollinator-friendly goodies, and expert tips to turn your garden into a buzzing, blooming paradise. Tropical Audubon’s Go-Native Plant Sale. Steinberg Nature Center, 5530 Sunset Drive, Miami. Saturday 6/7 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free entry, items for purchase.
