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Weekly Picks: July 25-29

admin — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 10:21:05 +0000

Hello Monday – hope everyone had a great weekend…

Tee Off. Looking for some new (albeit sweaty) summer fun? Lather your munchkins in sunscreen, pack some water & head to Palmetto Mini Golf. The course is open seven days a week from 10am to 8pm (9pm on Friday & Saturday) and is stocked with 18 holes of waterfalls, pools, foliage & munchkin-sized fun. Older kids will like sharpening their skills, little ones will love the pint-sized setting and parents will love the hour of entertainment. One caveat – call ahead to make sure the course isn’t reserved for a field trip or special event. Make a morning of it with brunch (or lunch) at nearby Lots of Lox Deli for old school deli deliciousness.
Get Festive. Lots of fun happening in the Magic City this week. Tuesday treat your little ones to a Princess & Superheroes Disco Party at Café Bambini, Wednesday celebrate the grand opening of Sunkist Park Playground, Thursday head to MCM for Tale of Peter Rabbit stories & crafts in honor of Beatrix Potter’s birthday and Saturday get sporty at the Miami Soccer Festival in Kendall.
Talk Back. Miami Munchkins is remodeling – based on your input. Thanks for all your feedback – we’re listening! Coming soon – a Friday weekend picks newsletter, the ability to add events to your Outlook, iCal & Google calendars, a directory of classes & a robust, searchable calendar. We’re still finalizing our plans – please add your thoughts to the mix by taking our 9-question survey. Want a sneak peak of the new Munchkin Fun action? Click here
Weekend Plan. Is it the weekend yet? Go blue with the Smurfs, celebrate summer at Miami Intl Mall, have fun with food at the Gold Coast Rail Road Museum, treat your sweet tooth to cheesecake, have a dance party at the Arsht Center, Dine with Diego at Zoo Miami and play with shadow puppets in the Gables.

Still looking? Check our calendar for classes, special events & lots more.

Weekend Picks: July 22-24

admin — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:56:54 +0000

Happy weekend! Let the relaxation begin

Friday kick start the fun with some ice cream & air conditioned arts & crafts at Gables ice cream shot Cocolimon. Come 6pm, head to Miami International Mall for a theatrical performance by the Alegria Perofrming Arts Center courtesy of Family Fun Fridays.
Saturday head south to celebrate back to school season with Sprinkles Magazine at Southland Mall. Alternately, hang out with NFL players in North Miami Beach, brush up on bike safety in West Kendall or decorate cupcakes in Bloomingdales Aventura.
Sunday, get your groove on at Zo’s Summer Groove Block Party at Sun Life Stadium, feast on food trucks at Haulover Beach, drum for wellness at MCM or catch a film at the International Film Series for Children in the Gables.

Weekly Picks: July 18-22

admin — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 10:11:35 +0000

Hello Monday – hope everyone had a great weekend…

Love the Library. We love a good library – air conditioned, free and filled with munchkin-friendly programming. Check your local branch for weekly baby, toddler, preschooler and/or family storytimes then book your calendar with special events like an Eco-Man show, an around the world scavenger hunt, a birthday bash and an end-of-the-season soiree with Ronald McDonald.
Park Hop. Stuck in a playground rut? Change it up this week with a trip to North Miami’s Oleta River State Park. Billed as Florida’s largest urban park, Oleta is a munchkin bonanza of fun waiting to happen. Rent kayaks and paddle the river, slip into suits and swim along the 1,200-foot beach or bring your bike and hit the 10 miles of trails. Top it all off with a picnic.
Seek Solace. Temps are climbing & camp and classes are winding down, which means mommy needs some distractions – stat. Browse our calendar for movies, markets, food truck fiestas & Spa Month bliss. Looking for a longer term commitment? Search our class and camp directories – loads of indoor, athletic & artistic fun waiting to be had!
Make MM Magic. Miami Munchkins is remodeling – and we need your input! We’re hard at work on a bigger, better calendar; camp & class directories; and much more – but we need your input to help determine which features & content to add. Please take our 9-question survey & help us create the best possible product. Want a sneak peak of the action? Click here
Weekend Plan. Is it Friday yet? Lots to look forward to – celebrate summer at Miami Intl Mall, head back to school with Sprinkles Magazine, hang out with a crowd in North Miami Beach, decorate cupcakes at Bloomies or catch part 2 of the International Film Series for Children in the Gables.

Still looking? Check our calendar for classes, special events & lots more.

Weekend Picks: July 15-17

admin — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:09:12 +0000

Hello weekend, you couldn’t come fast enough!

Friday is forecasted at 90, sunny & sweat-inducing humidity. Treat you & your munchkin to sweet big screen escape as Winne the Pooh and Harry Potter make their debuts. Come sunset, celebrate summer at Miami International Mall, bowl for rhinos at Bird Bowl, get your grove on at a Big Night in Little Haiti or enjoy a Parent’s Night Out in Aventura or Coral Gables.
Saturday enjoy arts & crafts, balloon art & face painting at Kidville Miami’s grand opening, walk the plank at pirate camp at the Seaquarium, P.L.A.Y. for free at Deering Estate or get in the kitchen with the MCM kids cooking club.
Sunday beat the heat with a trip to the Gables for the International Film Series for Children. Alternately, head to Haulover Park for grilled cheese, tacos, pizza and more at the food truck fiesta.

Weekly Picks: July 11-15

admin — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 10:20:57 +0000

Hello Monday!

Make MM Better. Miami Munchkins is remodeling – and we need your input! We’re hard at work on a bigger, better calendar; camp & class directories; and much more – but we need your input to help determine which features & content to add. Please take our 9-question survey & help us create the best possible product. Want a sneak peak of the action? Click here
Hit the Big Screen. It’s a big movie week in the Magic City. Winnie the Pooh & Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 make their big screen debut Friday. Friendly, upbeat Pooh clocks in at about an hour – a great first movie for mini munchkins. Looking for something a bit different? Dive into Grapeland Water Park Saturday for a poolside screening of Despicable Me.
Make it a Family Night Out. Thursday is family night all over town. The Beach hosts its annual Playground Revue at the Fillmore while Tamiami Park Fairgrounds treat locals to a food truck feast from 6-11pm.
Weekend Plan. Is it Friday yet? Lots to look forward to – celebrate part b of Kidville Miami’s grand opening, get acquainted with Madeline & the Gypsies, indulge in a summer shopping extravaganza, enjoy some free P.L.A.Y at Deering Estate, feast on a food truck weekend at Haulover Park or catch a film courtesy of the International Film Series for Children in the Gables.

Still looking? Check our calendar for classes, special events & lots more.

Weekend Picks: July 8-10

admin — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 10:17:35 +0000

Hello weekend!!

Friday kick-start the weekend fun with arts, crafts & frozen treats at Cocolimon. Then go glam as Dadeland rolls out the red carpet for a munchkin-friendly Hollywood Glamour Night.
Saturday is all about international delights. Eat, drink & craft mango at Fairchild; walk the plank at the Falls’ pirate adventure; take the stage with Mulan Jr; or enter the Princess Free Zone at Genius Jones.
Sunday pack up your munchkin and his favorite furry friend and head to MCM for a teddy bear picnic. Or head south for face painting, open gym, balloon and arts & crafts at Kidville Miami’s grand opening.

Weekly Picks: July 5-8

admin — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 02:44:13 +0000

Hello short week!

Shop Smart. (sponsored review) Our shopping prayers have been answered! Meet My Petite Me. The full-service online boutique is a busy mom’s dream. Outfit your munchkins from newborn to size 7 in Splendid Littles, Kate Mack, Baby Biscotti, Emile et Rose (a European exclusive) and dozens of others; shop for gifts courtesy of bling, birthday and gift boutiques; and catch up on toddler fashion with seasonal trend reports. Looking for something more? Consult with the concierge. It’s shopping made simple – and glam! Bonus – shop now (or until July 15) and save 10% on your first purchase. Use coupon code MMJ2.
Princess Pick. Spend a few hours with an iconic Disney princess as Mulan Jr takes the stage at the Dave & Mary Alper JCC Friday-Sunday. Or, go modern-day princess at Dadeland’s munchkin-friendly Hollywood glam event. Alternately, go the un-princess route at Genius Jones’ Princess-Free Zone storytelling & sing-a-long Saturday afternoon.
Mango Pick. Saturday marks the start of two days of tropical deliciousness at Fairchild’s 19th annual Mango Festival. Treat munchkins to mango tastings, kids tropical yoga, smoothies, cooking demos and more.
Weekend Plan. The weekend is just days away – have fun with food at Gold Coast Raildroad Museum, soar the skies at HistoryMiami’s family fun day, treat little ones to a teddy bear picnic at MCM, invade the high seas with a pirate adventure at the Falls or catch a ball game at Marlins family Sunday,

Still looking? Check our calendar for classes, special events & lots more.

Weekend Picks: July 1-4

admin — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 10:39:31 +0000

Happy holiday weekend! Three days of fun in the sun…

Kick start the weekend fun Friday with a swashbuckling shark slide & pirate skeleton walk at the Seaquarium. Or take the stage with A Year with Frog & Toad at the Area Stage Company in Kendall.
Saturday, treat your munchkins to a community hoedown, country music & giveaways at Zoo Miami’s Wacky Barn grand opening. Then book a sitter (or your spouse) while you sneak out for some well-deserved bliss courtesy of Miami Spa Month.
Sunday, pack your helmets and head to Brickell for biking, skating at playing courtesy of Bike Miami. Work up an appetite then pick up a picnic lunch at the Brickell or Lincoln Road farmers market.
Monday outfit your little one with stars & stripes then head out for fireworks, parades, picnics & BBQs in South Miami, Coconut Grove, Miami Beach, Downtown Miami, Homestead, Key Biscayne & much more. Click here for a complete list of July 4 fun.

Weekly Picks: June 27-July 1

admin — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 10:51:21 +0000

Happy Monday!

Get Super. Celebrate the ultimate superhero Thursday as MCM hosts an afternoon birthday party for Superman. Treat the munchkin to comic book readings & the opportunity to create a book of his or her own. Extra points for capes and bat mobiles – post the pics on our Facebook page and we might just pass along a super treat.
Seek Serenity. Friday kicks off the fourth annual Miami Spa Month, which means two months of glorious, guilt-free spa-ing. Over 30 spas throughout the city are offering $99 treatments – we’re particularly excited about a full body recharge at the brand new Elle Spa at the Eden Roc, a Ren Bio active bespoke facial at the Setai, a signature massage at the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne and an anti-aging manicure & pedicure at the Mandarin. Make your reservation(s) today – choice treatments & times go quickly.
Wave the Flag. July 4th is days away and we’ve got crafts, music & vacation on the brain. Start the fun early with a patriotic playlist (think Yankee Doodle, This Land is Your Land and My Country ‘Tis of Thee) and some July 4th themed coloring & crafting. Come Monday, outfit your little one with stars & stripes then head out for fireworks, parades, picnics & BBQs in South Miami, Coconut Grove, Miami Beach, Downtown Miami, Homestead, Key Biscayne & much more. Click here for a complete list of July 4 fun.
Weekend Plan. Hello long weekend!!! We love you already. Lots to keep you busy – get geeky at Fabulous First Friday at Miami Science Museum, take the stage with Madeline & the Gypsies in the Gables, storm the barn at Zoo Miami’s Wacky Barn grand opening or navigate the high seas at pirates weekend at Miami Seaquarium.

Still looking? Check our calendar for classes, special events & lots more.

Weekend Picks: June 24-26

admin — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:22:46 +0000

It’s looking like a sticky, sweaty weekend in the Magic City – seek solace in air conditioning or brace yourself!

Friday, treat your munchkin to some indoor romping around courtesy of summer play day at My Gym Palmetto Bay. Come dusk, head to Miami Beach’s North Shore Park for hula dancing, fire eating & Hawaiian eats at the Loco Luau.
Saturday is nature day! Dine with Diego at the Zoo or play at the petting zoo & butterfly garden at the Little Farm’s family fun day. Alternately, brush up on healthy living at MCM’s health & wellness fair or enjoy a Cat in the Hat show at the Miami Beach library.
Sunday head to the Bass Museum for free, air-conditioned amusement at family day or catch Camp Kappawanna at the Arsht Center.