Upcoming Events
During eight days each November hundreds of authors and thousands of readers converge on Downtown Miami for the nation's premier literary festival. And when that's over, we keep it going, month in, month out.
CREATE! Florida Handimals: Wildlife hand art!
Learn about unique South Florida wildlife (like alligators, panthers, and spoonbills) and the traits they need to survive. Then create your own local animal favorite by painting their form using your hands as a stamp! This event is a CREATE! featured workshop. All featured workshops require a FREE ticket to attend due to limited seating. Tickets may be picked up at the Info Booth in Children’s Alley; a standby line will be available for each workshop in the event a ticketed attendee does not...
Skyline Sculptures
Take inspiration from Miami’s skyline to create your own architectural paper maquettes. Presented in partnership with
Music and Drawing: Create Your Own Explosion Book!
Get ready to unleash your creativity! Join us in making vibrant, music inspired drawing, taking cues from Ulla von Brandenburg’s drawing currently on display at The Bass Museum of Art. Dive into a rainbow of drawing materials: markers, Gelly pens and more to craft your very own explosion book bursting with color and imagination! Presented in partnership with
MIAMI BOOK FAIR & THE NATIONAL BOOK FOUNDATION PRESENT THE 2024 TEENS READ: NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS
The 2024 National Book Award-honored authors in Young People’s Literature visit Miami Book Fair to share more about their books and answer questions from Miami-Dade County’s middle and high school students acting as journalists. Hosted by JOHNNIE CHRISTMAS, authors include OLIVIA A. COLE, JOSH GALARZA, ERIN ENTRADA KELLY, ANGELA SHANTÉ, and ALI TERESE! For more information and to RSVP, contact Rachel Gil de Gibaja at rgildegi@mdc.edu. Grades 6-12 PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP...
LEARN! Show and Tell – Pirate Stories!
Did you know that piracy began more than 2000 years ago when sea robbers started flocking around the trading routes? Join us to learn about pirates as we read How to Be a Pirate by Sue Fliess, illustrated by Nikki Dyson, and share with you nautical tools of the pirate trade from our education collection. Presented in partnership with
PARTICIPATE! MUSIC: Mr. J Jams Out!
Kick out the jams with an engaging and interactive performance by Miami’s Music Maestro – Mr. J. Students join in original and catchy songs about gratitude and love for family, friends, and nature, crafted to captivate and inspire young minds.
DJ CARMEL OPHIR
Eclectic tracks and jams from famed Miami nightlife figure and Vagabond club founder DJ CARMEL OPHIR.
LEARN! Show and Tell – Pirate Stories
LEARN! Show and Tell – Pirate Stories Did you know that piracy began more than 2000 years ago when sea robbers started flocking around the trading routes? Join us to learn about pirates as we read How to Be a Pirate by Sue Fliess, illustrated by Nikki Dyson, and share with you nautical tools of the pirate trade from our education collection. Presented in partnership with
CREATE! Make Your Own Book with Nicole Combeau
Get ready to make your very own book, no sewing required! In this fun workshop, you’ll learn a cool, easy way to stitch and decorate your book to match your personal style. Perfect for your stories, doodles, or… secret plans. Let’s get creative and make something awesome together! This event is a CREATE! featured workshop. All featured workshops require a FREE ticket to attend due to limited seating. Tickets may be picked up at the Info Booth in Children’s Alley; a standby line will...
MIAMI GIRLS ROCK CAMP
Enjoy a jam session with MIAMI GIRLS ROCK CAMP, which uses music and performance to promote self-esteem, community-building, and creative expression for girls and nonbinary youth in Miami. @miamigirlsrockcamp
LEARN! Design & Create Challenge With Frost Science
Think you have what it takes to participate in the ultimate STEAM challenge? Join us on stage to battle it out! Using the engineering design process, you’ll navigate a building task in a race against other participants. Presented in partnership with
PARTICIPATE! MUSIC: Lucky Diaz!
Bring the whole family and catch the fresh pop beats from the multi–Latin Grammy Award-winning Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band! Jam with the band during this bilingual dance party, featuring smart, crafty lyrics and irresistibly fun beats. Performing in both Spanish and English, Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band create imaginative, indie sounds that kids and parents alike will love. A two-time Latin Grammy Award® winner with several Grammy® and Emmy Award® nominations, this...
LEARN! BattleBots Demo
Did you know that combat robotics is not just a TV show? Every month all around the world, local tournaments give people of all ages a change to build and fight their own creations. Many of the competitors are kids, starting as young as 5 years old! Join Makers Lab in this fun BattleBots demo to learn how designers build, operate and battle their destructive robots! Presented in partnership with
CREATE! Mega Loom Magic: Weave Your Story Together with Aurora Molina
Step up to the mega loom and weave your story with friends! Inspired by Cloth Lullaby: The Woven Life by Louise Bourgeois, this workshop lets you create a giant tapestry, one yarn at a time. Join us and see how your colorful threads come together to make your story into something magical! This event is a CREATE! featured workshop. All featured workshops require a FREE ticket to attend due to limited seating. Tickets may be picked up at the Info Booth in Children’s Alley; a standby line will...
