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Are your two favorite words FREE and FUN? Then, join us on the second Saturday of each month for unique and enjoyable entertainment for the whole family! Spend the afternoon exploring the history and culture of our community.
12-5 pm
Historical Museum of Southern Florida
101 West Flagler Street, Downtown Miami
Free
For more information call 305.375.1629.
Family Fun Days are sponsored in part by Miami-Dade County, The Children's Trust, The Michael and Diane Rosenberg Foundation, the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Parent Academy, and the Dade Community Foundation.
IT'S ALL IN A NAME
January 9, 2010
What does your name mean? How about the history behind the name "Miami"? Find the answers and much more.
MAP MADNESS
February 13, 2010
Come and see a demonstration of how explorers through the ages have used maps and nautical equipment to explore the far reaches of the globe. Learn the art of cartography while making your own maps.
COMMUNITY HELPERS
March 13, 2010
Kick off the opening of our thrilling exhibition, Crime in Miami, by meeting the community helpers who dedicate their time and efforts to make Miami a better place.
BUILD MIAMI
April 10, 2010
It took a lot of work to build the Magic City. Today, you will learn about the movers and shakers who made Miami what it is today while constructing your own amazing 3-D glow in the dark models of our magical city.
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
May 8, 2010
Who speaks for the protection of the natural environment? Miami artist and eco-art pioneer, Xavier Cortada does and he will be here to tell you more!
THE MYSTIFYING CIRCLE
June 12, 2010
Learn what all the excitement is about with Florida’s 41st National Historic Landmark. Envision the environment and people that existed as you explore the Miami Circle™.
HURRICANE ESSENTIALS
July 10, 2010
Prepare to become a “Hurricane Gourmet” with chefs Kathleen Duran and Bonita Whitehead. They will teach you the art of cooking when the lights go out. You will also get a side of hurricane history.
BE AWARE AND BE SAFE!
August 14, 2010
The Museum wants you to stay safe so join us for a special presentation on how to help the authorities in the prevention of crime. Help become skilled at remembering important details and aware of your surroundings. Kids will make their own police badges.
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