It’s summertime which means it is time to make your Miami Summer Bucket List! Miami has so much to offer within its mix of eclectic and iconic neighborhoods, historical sights, places to visit, and activities to do. There is sure to be something for each family to make this summer memorable!
Here are 9 ideas for your family’s Summer Bucket List:
Visit a Local Attraction!
- Zoo Miami
- Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
- Coral Castle
- Monkey Jungle
- Miami Children’s Museum
- Perez Art Museum Miami
- Jungle Island
- Butterfly World
- Lion Country Safari
- Museum of Discovery and Science
Get Lost In A Garden!
- Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
- The Barnacle Historic State Park
- Fruit and Spice Park
- Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
- Pinecrest Gardens
- Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
Cool Down In A Water Park Or Splash Pad!
- Venetian Pool
- Jacobs Aquatic Center
- Rapids Water Park
- Grapeland Water Park
- Pinecrest Gardens Splash Pad
- A.D. Barnes Park Pool
- Tidal Cove Miami
- Pirates Cove at Patch Reef Park
- Zoo Miami
- Jungle Splash
- South Dade Water Park
- Larry & Penny Thompson Memorial Park
Pro Tip: Check out the Miami Mom Collective Water Parks & Splash Pads Guide for all the details on choosing which water park or splash pad to add to your summer bucket list!
Get Historical!
- Cauley Square Historic Village
- Deering Estate
- Coral Gables Merrick House
- Freedom Tower at Miami Dade
- Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach
- Miami Hispanic Cultural Arts Center
- Haitian Heritage Museum
- Stiltsville
- History Miami Museum
- Vizcaya
Explore A Lighthouse!
- Cape Florida Lighthouse at Bill Baggs
- Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse
- South Pointe Park Lighthouse
- Boca Chita Lighthouse
Get Adventurous In A Park!
- Oleta River State Park
- Bill Baggs State Park
- Biscayne National Park
- Everglades National Park
- Dante Fascell Park
- Peacock Park
- Crandon Park
- Kendall Indian Hammocks Park (check out the nature trail and disc golf!)
- Haulover Park
- Matheson Hammock Park
- Marjory Stoneman Douglas Ocean Park (watch for peacocks!)
- Maurice A. Terre Park
- Amelia Earhart Park
- Greynolds Park
- Tropical Park
- Larry & Penny Thompson Memorial Park
Soak In The Sun With Toes In The Sand!
- Virginia Key
- Key Biscayne Beach
- Bal Harbour Beach
- Siesta Key Beach
- Pompano Beach
- Marco Island
- Sunny Isles Beach
Explore The Everglades!
- Shark Valley
- Long Pine Key
- John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
- Everglades Alligator Farm
- Big Cypress National Preserve
- Everglades National Park
- Gator Park
Visit A Local Farm!
- The Berry Farms
- Tinez Farms
- Pinto’s Farm
- The Little Farm
- Robert Is Here Fruit Stand
- By Brothers Farm
Create Your Own Fun for Your Epic Summer Bucket List
Learn a New Skill or Try a New Activity:
- Fly A Kite
- Learn to Swim (*Swim Lessons are a must in South Florida! Check out our Guide to Miami Swim Schools!) If your kid is feeling really brave, jump off the diving board! 😉
- Learn to hula hoop
- Create summer crafts (Need some ideas? Check out this fun list from The Happening Housewife!)
- Have a Picnic
- Take a Night Swim
- Ride a Train
- Make Bubbles
- Visit the Library! (Create a Summer Reading Chart and see how many books you and your child can read!)
- Make Your Own Ice Cream
- Slip & Slide Fun
- Make a Fun Summer Schedule!
- Explore the Florida Keys
>>>Miami Summer Bucket List Printable Available HERE<<<
What’s on YOUR Miami Summer Bucket List?
Clearly, the fun is endless! We hope that you found some inspiration to get out and explore with your family this summer. Did we miss anything that is on your Miami Summer Bucket List? Please let us know in the comments!
Updated July 2025
This is awesome Jessica! So helpful. Thanks for putting it together!
Thank you Becky! Loved your splash parks post. So many fun spots!
Amazing places and ideas! Thank you!
Thank you so much Lorena!
Love all these ideas!
Yay! Let’s get ready for summer fun.