Ahoy Matey! Did you know there is a pirate themed playground in Altos Del Mar Park in Miami Beach?…read moreGather up the crew and anchors away for the most almost free fun a fledgling pirate can have. You still have to pay for parking. I recommend the parking lot next door. The Pirate Park Playground was built by Superior Playgrounds who was tasked with designing a one-of-a-kind pirate theme play space to spark creative play and provide a safe place for budding buccaneers to play. The playground is made of recycled material like milk jugs and was created to be corrosion resistant so that it would always look good in this salt water coastal ecosystem. Located only 100 feet from the beach, the playground is fenced in for safety. There is a large pirate ship for older children to climb on and slide down and a smaller area for younger privateers. The crows nest with rigging looked especially fun to climb. Other playground play structures include clownfish and blue tang fish spring riders, a custom octopus playhouse, and palm tree shade. There are four triangle sail shades and poured-in-place safety surfacing to protect little knees and bottoms. Bathrooms are nearby. During my visit the playground was filled with kids and their families enjoying the nautical theme. This unique play space fosters imagination and physical movement for the youngest North Beach residents and visitors.

Amazing park next to the beach. It's very clean and enclosed so the kids can not run away…read more Restrooms right next to it. We walked right over to the beach which was amazing. I will return !

Such a good time especially for a birthday party! Being able to express yourself while splattering…read morepaint on a canvas will always be a great time. It is on the pricey side since they have a minimum charge $$$ for an hour experience. But was worth it.

Unresponsive and disappointing. Called several times and no one ever answered. We had to physically…read moredrive there and even then, they were not allowing walk-ins. If appointments are needed, they could at least answer the phones.

This is located in Redland's Farmers Market...very cool!! It has a chill vibe with lots of place to…read moresit down to either have a cup of coffee, snack on some fresh cut fruits (mangos), cheesy melted arepas, or some bbq food. Parking is free and plenty of it! They have small horses for the kids to ride on for $5 - total of 4 horses. Then as you keep walking around you come across other rides - each ride $3 or you can pay $10 for 4 rides plus $6 for unlimited time in their massive bounce house. I like the set up of the bounce house because it has a bunch of foldable chairs in front where you can keep a close eye on your child/children. My family got there around 1:45pm and spent 3 hours walking, enjoying the time seeing my nephew on the various rides. If you have children from ages 2-7 years old this is a good place for them to burn some energy. Everyone we came across was very nice and helpful...I can definitely see my family and I coming again.

Great place, fun games for the kids, took my daughter and my nephew and they both had a blast!read more

This is the first time I come to Jungle Island at this location and it was okay. As soon as you go…read morein, you can still take pictures with parrot. This is a staple of theirs as I remember doing that as a child when it was called Parrot Jungle. However, the place seems to be falling apart and it was evident with red decorations falling off at the entrance. This is something that can easily be fixed. The children's play area is nice and pretty big. The treehouse, trampoline and the Beyhive were unique. The treehouse playground though needs a little bit more of an upkeep as part of the ground is lifting and things are falling apart. Seeing the animals was great. I fed a goat and enjoyed doing that but again some of those animals enclosures need more of an upkeep. The animal show at 11:30 AM is a little outdated. I would recommend changing it to make it more entertaining. Overall, if you come, don't have much expectations. It's a nice thing to do after you have done everything else in Miami.

What's firstly amazing about Jungle Island is how missable it is after driving by it on this island…read moreFOR YEARS. Just makes finally having visiting this venue so much more special with how incredible it is. Secondly, amazing is how big it feels despite its size and location (granted, I visited at night for a special event, so your mileage may vary) - though I admit, the exhibits seem too small for some of their fauna inhabitants. Third and finally, visiting it for said special event, Luminosa, was ABSOLUTELY wondrous. Made the visit absolutely worth it (even if my bus almost missed the stop). Plus, the staff is so kind and accommodating. We as a society need to invest and support spaces and places like this that not only offer incredible experiences, but also give back to all its visitors and urban spaces they inhabit - even if they're on a small, missable island (jajaja).

Fun for kids and surprisingly enjoyable for adults too…read more We ended up at Pinto's Farm somewhat by accident while in the area, and we were glad we did. It's clearly geared toward kids, but we still had a good time as adults. We were able to pet the goats and sheep and talk with one of the staff members, who was friendly, patient, and happy to answer our questions. It made the visit feel welcoming rather than just a quick walk-through. There are a few growing pains, it seems. Some areas could use clearer signage, and the place felt a bit understaffed at times but nothing that ruined the experience. Overall, it's a worthwhile visit. Adults will enjoy it, and kids will almost certainly love it.

Here at Pinto's Farm in the Redlands area of Miami, FL, I'd like to highlight two sections around…read morethe grounds that made for a worthwhile visit. The first part is the paddle boats. Designed to accommodate 2 passengers, leisurely float down the tropical inlet of a man-made river. Riders can enjoy unlimited paddling trips and it's a nice way to appreciate nature, surrounded by colorfully green waters and palm trees. Next area of the farm to check out is the Petting Zoo. Quickly grab the attentions of goats and sheep by purchasing a small bucket of hay for $5. The animals are not shy and they have endless appetites. Pinto's Farm also has a race track, pony and tractor rides. The Brewery House offers food and refreshments and Pinto's Ice Cream Truck sells handcrafted milkshakes. General admission is $20 per person on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Overall, Pinto's Farm is a pleasant way to spend a few quality hours within the suburban community of Miami, FL.

The farm idea is so nice that you take in animals that people don't want anymore. The animals are…read morealso very sweet and friendly, ferrets are usually not so kind but these ones are so sweet. The baby bunnies are my favorite, and the ferrets, and the GOATs (Greatest Of All Time) are silly, sweet, and very friendly. Everything is set at a great fair price, not too expensive. The service requested was great and friendly. It was great visiting the rescue farm and spending time with the animals it was great getting to interact with them and learn about them. Made by: Elianna Pery My favorite animal: baby bunnies My brothers favorite: ferrets

This is a true farm experience. It's not about curated aesthetics or photo ops. It is a real, hands…read moreon farm life. If you're genuinely interested in animals and want to see how a working farm operates, this is the place. The animals are the focus here, and you can tell they're well cared for. Being around them, helping out, and spending time on the property feels grounding and refreshing. It's simple, authentic, and very much about the animals rather than putting on a show. Highly recommend if you're looking for an honest farm experience and not just a "cute" backdrop.

Despite living in Miami for 17 years, I had somehow never been to Monkey Jungle. I finally stopped…read moreby on a recent trip and I'm glad I did. It's smaller than I expected, but still a lot of fun and definitely unique. Pro tip: arrive early in the day. Once the heat picks up, the monkeys tend to stay out of sight, so the earlier you go, the better your experience will be. Pro tip 2: The signage for the bathroom is awful. The bathroom is located in area where the monkeys are over the water. The exhibits were interesting, but the highlight was feeding the monkeys through the cages and watching them cleverly lift the little food trays really entertaining to see up close. The staff was friendly and informative, and the whole visit felt relaxed and enjoyable. I'd definitely recommend it, especially if you're looking for something a little different to do in Miami.

We were in Miami and looking for something interesting to do nearby and decided to go to monkey…read morejungle. Make sure to set your expectations low as half the jungle is closed due to renovations but they offered discounted admission due to that reason. The monkeys were very fun to feed through the small buckets and the monkey pool show was fun and informational! If you're looking for a fun and short (less than an hour) adventure outside of Miami this is it!

Indoor arcade and entertainment to keep the kids entertained and great for parties…read more Located in Wynwood, Fun Dimension has its own parking lot but also street parking. They have an outdoor enclosed section which includes rock climbing and what looked like axe throwing (for kids). Inside they have plenty of arcade games along with laser tag. They also have some cool new bowling lanes in the back. I didn't get to taste the food or drinks but they did have a pretty wide diversity of options including the usual fair, pizza chicken fingers and more importantly alcohol for the adults but also lomo saltado and chicken and waffles. They also have private room upstairs for parties. The kids had a great time and it's pretty enclosed so not easy to lose track of your kid. Overall it's a solid option to host a party and keep the kids entertained.

I brought my toddler here for a fun afternoon and we did not expect to have this much fun. I think…read moreit's a great place to let your inner child run wild playing games. We played a bunch of arcade games and she had an absolute blast. The place was clean and managed pretty well. We will definitely be back!

I was so happy to find a kid-centric place in the Design District. I'm new to kid classes and Jam…read morewith Jamie was the perfect introduction for my 8 month old. From the moment we walked in the staff made us feel right at home and showed us the ropes. The space is really lovely! My little LOVED the class, and I was tickled by how involved the parents were. There was tons of enthusiasm which made it awesome. I bought 2 gifts for birthdays on the way out of the store. :) We will be back!

I moved to Miami from NYC earlier this year and was unimpressed with the kids studios. Then, State…read moreof Kid opened! They have classes for kids that are all drop-in which - if you have kids - is so key for all the unexpected things that come up! We've done music, Spanish, yoga, and soccer classes, and all were excellent! The space itself is clean, bright and inviting! The retail items are very curated and I've found many cute pieces here for my son and for gifts. I'm excited for my son to try more classes! Thankful that State of Kid opened!!

I took my son to the Miami Children's Museum for the first time during the Dr. Seuss Birthday…read moreevent, and we had the best time. The museum has so many engaging sections that encourage both play and creativity. The Dr. Seuss story time and activities were so good. We loved the Green Eggs & Ham show. There's truly so much to do. We spent about 4 hours there, and my son was entertained the entire time. His favorite areas were the music section and the sock skating activity, but every part of the museum was enjoyable. It's a fantastic place for kids and a great way to spend the day together as a family.

My first time visiting Miami Children's Museum today and I loved how they incorporate local…read moreelements into the museum. Most of the upstairs space is centered around the Port of Miami and cruise ships. The first floor has classes, a fishing area, Publix grocery store, building blocks and fire station, among other play spaces. It's easy to spend at least half a day here. There's a Subway on site and I believe that's the only food option. There was a fire alarm while we were there so we had to evacuate the museum wait outside for about half an hour, but the staff were so creative and thoughtful in keeping everyone entertained with games and music. Bathrooms are large and kid friendly. Overall very well designed museum.