It’s raining, it’s pouring, no time for snoring…

• Friday is all about tropical storm mania. Embrace the media lunacy, make it a pajama morning and weather the storm with TV and snacks (it’s our version of a snow day). Should the rain let up, make a sunset trip to Dadeland for 6pm shopping, dinner and a Kidgits safe summer fair featuring safety demos and meet & greets with the police & fire departments.
• Sunny days will be here again Saturday. Start the day with free yoga at Bayfront or Kennedy Park then treat your budding bookworm to story time in the Gables or South Miami.
• Saturday night book a sitter and head to the Design District for dinner and the North Miami Avenue festival. Browse the avenue between 38 and 41 streets for cocktails, light bites, sales and live music then feast on casual Italian at Maitardi, barbecue at Q or upscale American at Michael’s.
• Sunday is for the dogs – literally. Bring your favorite pooch to the Village at Merrick park form 2-6pm for a “pooch-a-palooza” featuring pet photo sessions, in-store promos and an adoption fair sponsored by the Humane Society of Greater Miami. Alternately, head to the Beach for Bass Museum family day from 2-4pm and enjoy free admission and attractions.