Kids' activities in Miami: Miami Children's Museum, Frost Science, the Underline's Hammock Playground, a splash pad, city pools and library story times.

Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Sources: Miami Children’s Museum, Frost Science, Friends of The Underline, the City of Miami’s aquatics page and parks pages, and the Miami-Dade Public Library System.

Miami’s two big rainy-day options for children are Miami Children’s Museum on the MacArthur Causeway and Frost Science on Biscayne Boulevard, both open every day. For outdoor play, the Hammock Playground on the Underline and the city’s bayfront parks have playgrounds, and Manolo Reyes Park has the city’s splash pad.

Who to call

  • Miami Children’s Museum: 305-373-5437, 980 MacArthur Causeway
  • Frost Science: 1101 Biscayne Blvd.
  • City of Miami Parks and Recreation: 305-416-1300
  • Manolo Reyes Park pool and splash park: 305-960-2981

Rainy-day picks

Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway. Open daily, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. The museum is air-conditioned and has regular programs:

  • Mini Monday, every Monday, for children from birth to age 5 and their caregivers, in a calmer setting.
  • Sensory Friendly Saturdays, the second Saturday of every month, for children with disabilities and their families. Space is limited; register on the museum’s page or call 305-373-5437.
  • Camps on school breaks; the spring camp is on our spring break page.

Frost Science, 1101 Biscayne Blvd. Open every day of the year, generally 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends; check the day’s hours on its site. The museum recommends buying tickets in advance. Its planetarium runs evening laser shows on select nights.

Playgrounds

  • Hammock Playground, on The Underline at Southwest 15th Road and Southwest First Avenue, Brickell. A nature-themed playground for all ages beside Simpson Park’s hardwood hammock, with three public art pieces. Children must be supervised and pets leashed.
  • Margaret Pace Park, 1745 N. Bayshore Drive: playground, walking trails and restrooms, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • David T. Kennedy Park, 2400 S. Bayshore Drive, Coconut Grove: children’s play area, bike paths and restrooms, sunrise to sunset.
  • Blanche Park, 3045 Shipping Ave., Coconut Grove: playground, sunrise to sunset.

Splash pad and pools

Manolo Reyes Park, 6030 SW Second St., has the city’s listed splash park: 3 to 7 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends in the 2025-26 schedule. At City of Miami pools, youth 17 and under swim free. Pools, hours and the summer season at Grapeland Water Park are on our summer camps and pools page.

Story times

The Miami-Dade Public Library System lists story times by branch on its events calendar, and lends Storytime Express early literacy kits (details). Branches close on county holidays; the dates are on the library’s holiday page.

Seasonal

Halloween, Zoo Lights and egg hunts are on our Halloween events, holiday lights and Easter pages.

What this means for you

  • Rain or heat: Miami Children’s Museum and Frost Science are open daily.
  • Babies and toddlers: Mini Monday at the children’s museum.
  • Free: playgrounds, the Underline and city pools for kids 17 and under.

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Frequently asked questions

What are Miami Children’s Museum’s hours?

It is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 980 MacArthur Causeway, and closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Is Frost Science open every day?

Yes. Frost Science, 1101 Biscayne Blvd., says it is open every day of the year, generally 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends.

Is there a splash pad in the City of Miami?

Manolo Reyes Park, 6030 SW Second St., has the city’s listed splash park, open 3 to 7 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends in the 2025-26 schedule.

Is there a sensory-friendly time at Miami Children’s Museum?

Yes. The museum holds Sensory Friendly Saturdays on the second Saturday of every month for children with disabilities and their families; registration is required.

Where is the Hammock Playground?

On The Underline at Southwest 15th Road and Southwest First Avenue in Brickell, next to Simpson Park.