Deciding where to go this Winter while vacationing in Florida?
I grew up in Florida all my life and know a little bit about the Sunshine State to say the least. I will give all the Torontians some tid bits on places to go and things to see while on vacation. I know that you are excited to get out of the cold and you’re excited to be in the sun. However, I have been here for 2 weeks and it can get too hot, it rains alot, and you may need a break from the sun and want to be indoors at the Mall or indoor play gym. Also, if your baby is crawling like mine they may eat the sand at the beach. If anyone has any solutions to stop their baby from eating the sand please pass it along…haha
Here are some ideas:
- Jump & Gym– I just took my 11 month old and my 2 1/2 year old niece and they loved it. It is an indoor playground for kids 6 yrs older and younger. Open Play All Day. 300 Oakwood Lane, Suite 12 Hollywood, Fl. You can call them at 954-926-6433. Monday-Thursday: 10 am-7 p.m., Fri-10 am-5 pm
- Jumping Jelly Beans- Indoor Childrens-Play & Learning:1250 E Hallandale Bch Blvd. Hallandale, Fl 33009
- Nova Southeastern- Mailman Building for Mommy and Me Classes- They have free classes for babies 0-3 months.( doesn’t start back up till January)
- Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens-Free the first Wednesday of every month-10901- Old Cutter Road Coral Gables, Fl 33156 Ph: 305-667-1651 W: http://www.fairchildfarden.org/events/
- Miami Children’s Museum:Target invites every third Friday of the Month, 3 pm-9 pm. Fun interactive activites, crafts, and more. Ph: 305-373-5437 980 Macarthur cswy Miami, FL 33132 W: www.miamichildrenmuseum.org
- Bass Museum of Art:Family Days Admission Free-The last Sunday of each month from 2 pm-4pm. P:3-5-673-7530
- Miami Science Museum: Free Planetarium Star Show-First Friday of every month. ( 7:30 pm) and rooftop, observatory viewing, laser lights, stars and more. 3280 South Miami Avenue, Miami Fl 33129 Ph: 305-646-4200
- Miami Art Museum: The second Saturday of each month is free for families. Art projects, 1-4 pm, Family tours 2 p.m. The second Saturdays also include guided tours and occasional guest artist. This is a fun-filled afternoon for families to explore the museum, learn something new, create art and enjoy time together. P:305-375-3000 101 W Flagler St, Miami 33130 www.miamiartmuseum.org
- Hang Loose Surf School: Free Surfing Lessons on Sundays at 8 am. The lessons are open to everyone and are free for all skill levels. Villas by the Sea, in Fort Lauderdale Ph: 954-564-0202. On Saturdays to confirm www.hanglosesurfschool.com
Fun Family Trips:
- Wolfsonian: Free Fridays- After 6 p.m. 305-531-1001- 1001 Washington Avenue Miami Beach, Fl 33139 www.wolfsonian.org
- Gold Coast Museaum:Free the first Saturday of the month. Ph: 888-60-Train ( 888-608-7246) 12450 SW 152nd Street, Miami, Florida www.gcrm.org
- Young at Art Childrens Museum: Target 1st Fridays of the month- 5:30-8:30 p.m. Activities for children. 954-424-0085. 11584 West State Road 84 Davie, Florida 33325 youngartmuseaum.org
- Frost Museum: Target Wednesday After- Hours 6 pm-9 pm each month an excellent opportunity to meet and socialize with other people interested in the arts while learning more about the museum, exhibitions and artists. 305-348-6963 10975 SW 17th Street Miami, Fl 33199
- Hollywood Trolley: Wednesay-Saturday 10 am-10 pm Departs approximately every 30 minutes from over a dozen stops on Hollywood Beach and histroic downtown. Kids ages 5 and under ride free $1 per ride/per person 954-921-3551
- Adrienne Arsht Center: Free family activities first Saturday of every month 11:30-1:30 p.m. Special performances, craft projects, and learn about art. 305-949-6722 1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, Fl
- Bill Graham’s Farm Village: It’s free during the week. The park is open from sunrise to sunset with its office open from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Can experience life in the slow lane: A pioneer farm with horses, ponies, cows, pigs, sheep, geese, chicken and even a donkey or two. Ph: 305-953-6024 Amelia Earhart Park, 401 E 65th St. Hialeah
- Art Spark at Young Circle: Funtastic Fridays for Kids-The best FREE family social event in town featuring a bounce house, face painters, & more! ArtsPark Movie Nights- Fridays at 8:00 p.m. Family Friendly movie under the stars.
For jewelery check out: DSH Oakwood Jeweler-2897 Ft.Lauderdale 33312- ( off of the I95 at Stirling Rd)
For the best Kosher Restaurant-Blue Star Taverna-2221 N. Federal HWY, Hollywood, FL- ( Off US1 3 block south of Sheridan St.)