# Free things to do with kids in Miami and Fort Lauderdale this week

> Yes, plenty is free with little kids in Miami and Fort Lauderdale this week: we found 16 free outings, including Spooktacular Storytime in Miami Beach, Spooktacular Halloween Storytime in Coconut Grove and Not-Too-Spooky Storytime, plus eight library programs. Four free days and events are coming up, each with its date. And four places never charge admission, like Miami-Dade Public Library System and Broward County Library.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 17 free outings this week; 4 free days and events coming up; 4 always-free places
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## Free days and free events coming up

- **HalloSCREAM** at McNair Center, Pompano Beach. When: Sat Oct 31. Price: Free. Official page: https://www.pompanobeachfl.gov/events/halloscream (checked 2026-10-28)
- **Halloween Spooktacular** at Vincent Torres Memorial Park, Lauderdale Lakes. When: Sat Oct 31. Price: Free. Official page: https://www.lauderdalelakes.org/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/1041 (checked 2026-10-28)
- **New Year's Afternoon at Westchester Regional Library** at Westchester Regional Library (Miami-Dade Public Library System), Westchester. When: Thu, Dec 31, 2026. Time: 11am–12:30pm. Price: Free. An all-ages program that starts with New Year stories about wishes, then moves on to themed crafts and music before a mini countdown. Official page: https://mdpls.libnet.info/event/17394216 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Happy Noon Year Kids' Party at Plantation Walk** at Plantation Walk Plaza, 321 N. University Dr., Plantation. When: Thu, Dec 31, 2026. Time: 11:30am–1pm; confetti blast at noon. Price: Free admission and parking; RSVP through the event's Eventbrite page. A DJ, sing-alongs, bubbles and party favors on the plaza, with a confetti blast when the clock hits noon. Official page: https://plantationwalk.com/events/happy-noon-year/ (checked 2026-10-30)

## Free this week

- **Fall in the Tropics Family Storytime** at Miami-Dade Main Library, 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33130. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 11am–12pm. Price: Free. Ages: 1–5. Stories, songs and movement with a Miami take on fall, made for toddlers and preschoolers. Costumes are welcome but not required. Official page: https://mdpls.org/event/16318802 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Talk, Read, Sing for Babies and Toddlers** at Pinecrest Branch Library, 5835 Southwest 111th Street, Pinecrest, FL 33156. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 10–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–3. A Talking is Teaching session of songs, rhymes and books for babies, toddlers and their grown-ups. Official page: https://mdpls.org/event/17127476 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Music & Movement in English and Spanish** at Country Walk Branch Library, 15433 Southwest 137th Avenue, Miami, FL 33177. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 10–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. A bilingual READy, Set, Go session of songs and dancing for little kids. Official page: https://mdpls.org/event/16870715 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Baby Tummy Time** at Concord Branch Library, 3882 Southwest 112th Avenue, Miami, FL 33165. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 11am–12pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–2. A floor-time morning for babies up to 2 and their grown-ups. Official page: https://mdpls.org/event/16335400 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Spooktacular Storytime in Miami Beach** at Miami Beach Regional Library, 227 22nd Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Halloween stories and songs for ages 0 to 5. Come in costume. Official page: https://mdpls.org/event/17457769 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Spooktacular Halloween Storytime in Coconut Grove** at Coconut Grove Branch Library, 2875 McFarlane Road, Miami, FL 33133. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 11am–12pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–6. A Halloween-morning storytime at the Coconut Grove branch. Official page: https://mdpls.org/event/17588923 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Not-Too-Spooky Storytime** at Shenandoah Branch Library, 2111 Southwest 19th Street, Miami, FL 33145. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 11am–12pm. Price: Free. Ages: 3–6. Gentle Halloween stories for ages 3 to 6. Official page: https://mdpls.org/event/17652085 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Halloween Magic Show with David Frost** at Pinecrest Branch Library, 5835 Southwest 111th Street, Pinecrest, FL 33156. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 2:30–3:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 3–12. The magician brings a Halloween show to the Pinecrest branch, open to all ages. Official page: https://mdpls.org/event/17214785 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Little Monster Tales** at Hialeah Gardens Branch Library, 13451 Northwest 107th Avenue, Hialeah Gardens, FL 33018. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 4–5pm. Price: Free. Ages: 2–8. Halloween stories told with puppets, for all ages. Official page: https://mdpls.org/event/17126041 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Music & Movement at the Main Library** at Broward County Main Library, 100 South Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 1–5. Songs and dancing for toddlers up to age 5 in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Official page: https://broward.libnet.info/event/17067931 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Story Time in Pompano Beach** at Pompano Beach Library and Cultural Center, 50 West Atlantic Boulevard, Pompano Beach, FL 33060. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Stories, songs and rhymes for little kids. Official page: https://broward.libnet.info/event/16829083 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Not-So-Scary Halloween Storytime** at Century Plaza/Leon Slatin Branch Library, 1856 West Hillsboro Boulevard, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 11am–12pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–6. A family storytime with a Halloween craft in Deerfield Beach. Official page: https://broward.libnet.info/event/17564576 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Toddler Free Play** at South Regional/Broward College Library, 7300 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 11am–12pm. Price: Free. Ages: 1–3. Open play with toys for kids 12 to 36 months. Official page: https://broward.libnet.info/event/16598149 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Music and Movement in Hollywood** at Hollywood Branch Library, 2600 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, FL 33020. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. A Saturday-morning song-and-dance session for little kids. Official page: https://broward.libnet.info/event/16975120 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **HalloSCREAM in Pompano Beach** at McNair Center, 951 NW 27th Ave, Pompano Beach, FL. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 6–8pm. Price: Free. Ages: 2–12. Pompano Beach’s free Halloween night of music and costumes, for all ages. Kids under 5 need an adult with them. Official page: https://www.pompanobeachfl.gov/events/halloscream (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Halloween Spooktacular in Lauderdale Lakes** at Vincent Torres Memorial Park, 4331 NW 36th St., Lauderdale Lakes, FL. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 6–9pm. Price: Free. Ages: 2–12. A free city Halloween night for families, with costumes and games in the park. Storms are likely Saturday evening, so pack ponchos and check the city’s page for weather updates before you go. Official page: https://www.lauderdalelakes.org/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/1041 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Baby Lapsit Storytime** at Northwest Regional Library, 3151 North University Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33065. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Registration full (Free). Ages: 0–1. Songs and books for babies who aren’t walking yet. Registration is required. Official page: https://broward.libnet.info/event/16785922 (checked 2026-10-30). SOLD OUT (still listed; check the official page for a waitlist or added dates)

## Always free

- **Miami-Dade Public Library System**, Miami-Dade County. Free storytimes, baby programs and bilingual music sessions at branches across the county. Official page: https://mdpls.libnet.info/events (checked 2026-10-28)
- **Broward County Library**, Broward County. Free story times, baby lapsits and toddler play at branches from Hollywood to Deerfield Beach. Official page: https://broward.libnet.info/events (checked 2026-10-28)
- **Miami-Dade library storytimes**, Branches countywide. Free storytimes, tummy time and bilingual music sessions most weeks. Official page: https://mdpls.libnet.info/events (checked 2026-10-28)
- **Broward County Library story times**, Branches countywide. Free story times, baby lapsits and toddler play. Official page: https://broward.libnet.info/events (checked 2026-10-28)

## Free library storytimes

- **Miami-Dade Public Library System**: Weekday and Saturday mornings at many branches. Free storytimes, tummy time and bilingual music sessions. Calendar: https://mdpls.libnet.info/events
- **Broward County Library**: Weekday and Saturday mornings. Free story times, baby lapsits and toddler play. Calendar: https://broward.libnet.info/events

## About this list
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## FAQ

### What’s free to do with kids in Miami and Fort Lauderdale this weekend?
This week we found 16 free outings for ages 0–6, including Spooktacular Storytime in Miami Beach, Spooktacular Halloween Storytime in Coconut Grove, Not-Too-Spooky Storytime and Halloween Magic Show with David Frost. See [free this week](https://littlesweekly.com/miami/free/#this-week); the list is rebuilt every Thursday.

### Are there free museum or zoo days in Miami and Fort Lauderdale?
HalloSCREAM: Sat Oct 31. Halloween Spooktacular: Sat Oct 31. Dates come from each venue’s own page; see [free days and free events](https://littlesweekly.com/miami/free/#free-days).

### What free holiday events are there for kids in Miami and Fort Lauderdale?
New Year's Afternoon at Westchester Regional Library and Happy Noon Year Kids' Party at Plantation Walk are free this season. Dates and times are on each card under [free days and free events](https://littlesweekly.com/miami/free/#free-days).

### Where can we go for free any day in Miami and Fort Lauderdale?
Miami-Dade Public Library System, Broward County Library, Miami-Dade library storytimes and Broward County Library story times don’t charge admission. Some charge for parking or special exhibits; the cards say so where the place does.

### Are library storytimes free in Miami and Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. Miami-Dade Public Library System and Broward County Library run free storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Times change by branch, so check the calendar linked below.

### How do you check these free listings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday for dated events and once a month for free places. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).