There’s no limit to the exciting experiences on offer for kids and families in Greater Miami & Miami Beach. Kids who enjoy the great outdoors can set sail aboard a pirate ship, pick their own strawberries and encounter alligators in the Everglades. When it comes to games, Miami is home to one-of-a-kind bowling alleys, mini-golf courses, arcades and so much more.

A neon wall and bowling lanes at Lucky Strike — Strike up some family fun at Lucky Strike Miami

Bowling Fun for The Family

For some family-friendly competition with the kids, take a spin at one of Miami’s top bowling alleys. Lucky for you, these destinations combine knocking down pins with food, refreshments and other fun games. Lucky Strike in Downtown Miami features an arcade and 28 lanes. In Doral, you can head to Kings at CityPlace Doral for bowling, billiards, arcade games and tasty food. Bowlero, at Dolphin Mall in Sweetwater, is home to 34 lanes, laser tag and party rooms. Pinstripes in Aventura features bowling, bocce and Italian food. Another Pinstripes location is opening soon in Coral Gables.

Swing Into Fun With Putt-Putt Adventures

Palmetto Mini Golf in South Dade is a whimsical, old school, 18-hole outdoor mini-golf course where you and the family can putt away amid tropical foliage, water hazards, caves and waterfalls. For a fun and modern spin, take the kids to Puttery in Wynwood. It’s home to three high-design, nine-hole indoor mini-golf courses. It also hosts kids’ club activities, family Olympics games and trivia nights. At Puttshack in Brickell, you’ll find three neon-lit indoor courses with games, food and drink. While it caters more to adults, kids are welcome and it’s a family-friendly environment before 8 p.m.

The Ultimate Action-Packed Fun Zone

For more fun than you can imagine under one roof, look no further than FunDimension in Wynwood. The massive indoor-outdoor space is an upscale twist on an arcade. It’s home to everything from laser tag to bumper cars, duckpin bowling, a rock-climbing wall, virtual reality games, e-gaming and a state-of-the-art arcade. There’s also a restaurant, private party rooms and group packages. For the grown-ups in your group, there’s a full bar.

Bayside Marketplace shops and boat tours — Set sail from Bayside Marketplace with the whole crew

Set Sail on a Pirate Adventure

What could be more fun for kids than embarking on an afternoon on the water aboard a pirate ship? Set sail from Bayside Marketplace in Downtown Miami with Miami Aqua Tours and sail across the aquamarine waters of Biscayne Bay aboard El Loro – an authentic pirate ship. You’ll experience Miami’s beautiful sights, including Star Island, celebrity mansions, the Venetian Islands and the iconic skyline. With refreshments, snacks and pirate music along the way, it makes for a fun-filled adventure at sea.

Visitors picking strawberries at The Berry Farm — Pick, taste and enjoy farm-fresh fun at The Berry Farm

Pick Your Own Strawberries

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Considered Miami’s heartland, South Dade is home to farms and parks that grow exotic fruit and vegetables. During the growing season, which runs from roughly November through May, pay a visit to The Berry Farm or Knaus Berry Farm and discover acres of rolling fields where you can pick your own strawberries. Both farms specialize in sweet treats, like strawberry milkshakes and strawberry shortcake, while the cinnamon buns at Knaus Berry Farm draw city dwellers south on their annual pilgrimage every season. The Berry Farm is also home to beautiful sunflower fields, finger-licking-delicious barbecue, and seasonal events and festivals that range from hayrides to line dancing.

Kids in Zoo Miami's viewing tube looking at a crocodile — Get up close with wildlife at Zoo Miami

Amazing Animal Encounters

Take a walk on the wild side in Miami with the kids. Zoo Miami, in South Dade, is home to more than 2,000 animals from habitats around the world, including Florida’s Everglades, the Amazon, Africa, Australia and Asia. You’ll have the chance to visit the kids’ zone, feed animals, watch wildlife shows and more. For a more intimate zoo experience, the five-acre Zoological Wildlife Foundation in South Dade is dedicated to education and conservation, offering private tours by appointment only where you and the kids can get up close and personal with alligators, leopards, monkeys, flamingos, tigers and lions.

A capuchin monkey at Jungle Island — Monkey around at Jungle Island

Jungle Island is a fascinating zoological park filled with exotic animals and colorful tropical birds. It’s located on Watson Island in Biscayne Bay, between Downtown Miami and South Beach. Kids can also go ziplining with the park’s Treetop Trekking experience.

Alligator on a log at Everglades National Park — Spot alligators and more at Everglades National Park

See Alligators Up Close

Covering 1.5 million acres across the southern tip of Florida, the lush, subtropical wetlands of Everglades National Park are one of the world’s most unique ecosystems. Composed of sawgrass prairies, hardwood hammocks and saltwater marshes, the Everglades support a diverse ecosystem and wildlife population that includes bald eagles, panthers and white-tailed deer. Of course, the kids will be most excited about the opportunity to see alligators while exploring the park’s trails.

Miccosukee Indian Village airboat tour — Zoom through the Everglades at Miccosukee Indian Village

There’s perhaps no better place to get up close and personal with the famed Florida gator than South Dade’s Everglades Alligator Farm. With more than 2,000 alligators onsite, you and the kids can watch the alligator and snake shows, witness alligator feedings, hike along a nature trail and embark on an airboat ride. There’s no shortage of airboat operators and alligator encounters throughout the Everglades, especially along Tamiami Trail (Southwest 8th Street), about 30 miles west of Downtown Miami, including Miccosukee Indian Village and Airboat Rides and Coopertown. Take your pick for a thrilling adventure you can only experience in Miami.

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