Smoke Signals. The Sierra Club screens Old Smokey: A Community History, a deep dive into Miami’s incineration past and what a zero-waste future could look like. Bonus: stick around for a convo on environmental justice. Miami Dade College, Gibson Center, 3629 Grand Avenue. Friday 6/13 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Free.
Dad Walk. It’s like a run club — but much slower. With strollers. And snacks. Celebrate fatherhood with a short family-friendly morning walk through the downtown Grove. Peacock Park, 2820 McFarlane Road. Saturday 6/14 starting at 9:30 a.m. Free, please RSVP. Bring donations of clothing, books, or supplies for local families. Route ends at Coconut Grove Library with …
Dad’s Donut Hour. Skip the necktie and craft a one-of-a-kind keepsake for Dad — while munching on donuts, of course. Coconut Grove Branch Library, 2875 McFarlane Road. Saturday 6/14 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. For ages 6–12. Free with registration; materials provided.
Family Fest 2025. Face paint, fire trucks, train rides — and sharks?! Celebrate Miami Kids Magazine’s 8th anniversary with a day of giveaways, games, and glittering smiles. Regatta Park, 3500 Pan American Drive. Saturday 6/14 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free tickets here.
Zen and the Art of Dad Maintenance. Start the weekend with some soul-soothing yoga beneath Miami’s oldest Royal Poinciana — yes, the same one David Fairchild himself planted. The Kampong, 4013 S Douglas Road, Coconut Grove. Saturday 6/14 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Tickets required. BYO mat, water, and contemplative dad jokes. When a lone dad snores in the forest, does he make a sound?
Dad of the Year – A Western Celebration. Saddle up for burgers, barbershops, country music, and full-on dad appreciation and plenty of swag and a kids’ zone. Nashville country recording artist Gabriel Key headlines the stage. Fuller Street. Saturday 6/14 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. Free. Bike Coconut Grove offers free bike valet parking during the event.
Opera and Over-the-Top Vocals. Surprise Dad with some serious culture. The Alhambra Orchestra and Manny Perez Vocal Studio bring a full-throttle opera experience with orchestra and rising stars. Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables. Sunday 6/15 at 3:00 p.m. Tickets still available as the Spotlight went to press.
Bike Like a Founding Father. Saddle up for a Father’s Day ride through Coral Gables in honor of its founding dad, George Merrick. Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Avenue. Sunday 6/15 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Register online.
Grill Not Included. Celebrate Father’s Day at Fairchild with lawn games, DIY stations (bug hotels! birdhouses!), and a shot at a $5,000 hole-in-one. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road. Sunday 6/15 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. General admission includes most activities; some require additional purchase. Dads encouraged to bring their own swagger.
Trees for Pops. Hop aboard the Royal Poinciana Trolley Tour and cruise past the showiest blooms of the season, narrated by two poinciana experts. Coral Gables Library, 3443 Segovia Street. Sunday 6/15 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Tickets. Free parking nearby. Botanists onboard, dad jokes optional.
Fat Ham’s Ghost Dad. Last chance to catch Fat Ham, a modern remix of Hamlet where a young Black man faces off with his father’s ghost — and maybe destiny itself. GableStage, 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables. Sunday 6/15. Full schedule and tickets online.
Rookie to Rockstar. Author Daniela Jean honors Juneteenth with her book From Rookie to Rockstar, celebrating service, leadership, and grit. Great inspiration for dads — and anyone else raising the bar. Books & Books, 3409 Main Highway, Coconut Grove. Thursday 6/19 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free, advanced tickets here.
Jerusalem Walk. Put some rhythm in your stride — NBCI’s Jerusalem Walk blends faith, fitness, and full-throated praise. Bring Dad and join the joyful procession. Starts at St. James Baptist Church, 3500 Charles Street. Saturday 6/21 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free and open to all.
Local favorite Alice Goldhagen showcases her latest photographic series — including shots that celebrate Coral Gables’ architectural roots. Bernice Steinbaum Gallery, 2101 Tigertail Avenue. Opening Saturday 6/21 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Gallery hours M/W/F 10:00 to 3:30 or by appointment. Centennial gallery online here.
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2nd Annual Juneteenth and Florida Emancipation Day Celebration features performances by local talent from Historic Coconut Grove churches, schools, civic groups, social service organizations. Sanctuary of the Arts, 136 Frow Avenue. Sunday, 6/29, 2:00 p.m. Free.
Mango Madness. Give Dad what he really wants — mango everything. Fairchild’s annual Mango Festival brings the flavor with tastings, demos, and tropical flair. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road. Saturday and Sunday 7/12–7/13. Tickets available now.
