Upcoming Events

Race through the Swamp Safari Obstacle Course and unlock your inner superhero by testing your skills and learning new ones with Warrior Kids Academy! Engage in friendly competitions and races, or just experiment with your own strength and skills under the palm trees!…

Skateboarding fun with Tutifruti gives participants of all ages elevated self-confidence, positive friendships, and new skills. Drop into our game sessions for a one-of-a-kind experience on wheels! Don’t forget to stop by the Tutifruti merch table to check out screenprinted apparel made by local artists! Signed waiver and helmets are mandatory; all skateboards, helmets, and protective gear provided at no additional cost.…

Get ready to run, kick, and play! Soccer Shots brings the world’s most beloved game to kids ages 18 months to 8 years in a way that’s all about fun, friendship, and discovery. Through age-appropriate games and activities, little athletes will build skills, confidence, and character – all while having a blast in a safe and inclusive space. Whether it’s their very first time kicking a ball or they’re already soccer superstars, every child gets to shine on the field!…

Throwbacks and hot tracks from Miami favorite DJ CARLOS MENENDEZ.…

Get ready to run, kick, and play! Soccer Shots brings the world’s most beloved game to kids ages 18 months to 8 years in a way that’s all about fun, friendship, and discovery. Through age-appropriate games and activities, little athletes will build skills, confidence, and character – all while having a blast in a safe and inclusive space. Whether it’s their very first time kicking a ball or they’re already soccer superstars, every child gets to shine on the field!…

Tear, tape, and tie your way into a community paper-and-yarn art installation! Using cut-up pages from discarded books, you’ll create your own book-inspired pieces to add to a fluttering sculpture that will grow throughout Book Fair weekend. Make a yarn pompom, tie on a page and keep the web evolving, or just make your own bookmark to take home – anything goes! This will be one tangled tale to remember.…

Capturing their own stories, participants will design art journals, exploring self-expression and narrative through mixed media. This activity emphasizes storytelling, encouraging everyone to record personal thoughts, sketches, or memories.   PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH  …

THE BASS MUSEUM OF ART STATION  What’s a special moment you remember? Use it to become the main character in your mini story! Inspired by The Kaleidoscopic: Writing Histories Through the Collection, currently on view at The Bass Museum of Art, this fun activity invites you and your family to draw and write. Use pictures, words, and colorful collage to tell a memory – or dream up a new one. Fold it into a mini book and share. Every story is different,…

Esther Chehebar’s Sisters of Fortune: A Novel is the story of three sisters in a Syrian Jewish family: a rebellious – and single – older sister; a middle sister questioning her upcoming marriage; and a baby sister sneaking around with a charming older bachelor. They find themselves caught between tradition and modernity, reckoning with what their tight-knit community wants for them against what they want for themselves. Jeanine Cummins’ Speak to Me of Home: A Novel is a multigenerational story of family and identity.…

Raising America: A Visual Celebration of Educators, written by Careshia Moore with Chantel Jiroch, shines a spotlight on educators as storytellers, leaders, and builders of the future. Drawing on the powerful narratives captured in the book, panelists will reflect on how educators’ voices influence the building of strong communities, inspire change, and affirm the value of teaching and education as a cornerstone of American life. Joining the conversation are educators Keke Powell,…

In Diana Says Yes: A Dirty Diana Novel, co-authored by Jen Besser and Shana Feste, Diana trades Parisian escapades for therapy with her husband, Oliver – where sex is forbidden. Dating her own husband rekindles passion, but that spark comes just as her secret fantasy website gains attention. From lavish parties to old flames resurfacing, Diana must balance intimacy, her growing business, and what she truly wants. Audrey Ingram’s The Summer We Ran is a story of lost love and buried secrets.…

Get ready to sing, dance, and smile with PJ KIDS, a Miami-based Latin Grammy-nominated family band made up of Periko and Jessi León and their 4-year-old son, Milo, on the drums! Their interactive show brings joy, rhythm, and positive messages to kids and families through original songs like “Hola Cha Cha Chá,” “La Casa del Pinguino,” “Yo soy Fuerte,” and “El Rockcito.” The performance includes live music, bubbles, maracas, shakers, and audience participation, creating a fun and heartwarming experience that celebrates imagination,…

Ever wondered what the world looks like through a bug’s eyes? In this exciting blend of art and science, you’ll discover how insects view the world in totally unique ways! Learn all about the fascinating structure of their eyes and how these tiny creatures use them to survive and thrive. Then, put your creativity to the test by designing your very own insect-inspired vision glasses! Along the way, you’ll also explore the importance of protecting Florida’s native insects and the special role they play in our environment.…

Join artist and educator Nicole Combeau for a playful workshop where young creators will design their very own pop-up accordion books! Using simple folds, colorful paper, and imaginative drawings or stories, kids will explore how books can spring to life in surprising ways. Each participant will leave with a handmade book infused with their own creative expression. Recommended for ages 5-12.   This event is a CREATE! featured workshop. All featured workshops require a FREE ticket to attend due to limited seating.…

In How to Be Unmothered: A Trinidadian Memoir, Camille U. Adams maps the fault lines between mother and child against the backdrop of Trinidad’s colonial violence and her family’s legacy of abandonment. Tormented by her mother’s presence and haunted by her absence, Adams presents an account of survival and self-determination, reimagining the meaning of escape, its cost, and what comes after. Sasha Bonét’s The Waterbearers: A Memoir of Mothers and Daughters is a meditation on Black motherhood.…

Arístides Falcón Paradí ofrece A la otra orilla, obra profundamente introspectiva, que refleja el vínculo eterno entre el autor y su madre. Reina María Rodríguez presenta Jigs and Lures, una antología bilingüe de su obra. En La muerte y sus ojos, Armando Suárez Cobián nos advierte sobre lo que perdemos cada vez que separamos algo de nuestra contemplación inmediata. En conversación con el poeta y periodista Germán Guerra.   Compra A la otra orilla – Falcón Paradí Compra Jigs and Lures – Rodríguez Compra La muerte y sus ojos – Suárez Cobián Compra Antología personal – Guerra…

This is a free event that requires a ticket for entry. In Antisemitism, an American Tradition, Pamela S. Nadell traces nearly four centuries of antisemitism in the United States, from Peter Stuyvesant’s attempt to deport Jews in 1654 to tragic manifestations of antisemitism in Charlottesville, Virginia, and Pittsburgh. Chronicling prejudice, violence, and exclusion alongside Jewish resistance and resilience, Nadell reveals how antisemitism – and resistance to hatred – endures, representing a deeply rooted legacy. Joining Nadell in conversation is Lisa Hostein,…

In My Darling Boy: A Novel, John Dufresne tells the story of Olney, whose beloved son Cully collapses into addiction and vanishes into the chaotic netherworld of South Florida. Aided by his terminally ill girlfriend and the colorful inhabitants of a local motel, Olney sets out to save his son from becoming another fatality of the opioid crisis. Sam Sussman’s Boy from the North Country: A Novel centers on the relationship between Evan and his dying mother,…

We like to move it, move it, we like to move it, move it – so let’s close down Children’s Alley with a dance party! Raise your heart rate with this energized dance show that includes group participation and movement-themed songs. Learn simple dance steps that’ll have you up on your feet and boppin’ to everything from pop music to the oldies! This session promotes fitness, but you’ll  never notice because you’ll be too busy having fun!…

Intimate and timeless melodies and stripped-back charm. YMU’s duo blends smooth vocals with expressive guitar work, creating a soulful atmosphere that moves easily between jazz, pop, and contemporary classics. Support free music education and come join us celebrating the gift of music with Young Musicians Unite!…

Niuver is a Cuban French American singer and songwriter whose voice glides between softness and strength – a silky, emotional tone that fuses the warmth of Cuba with the sophistication of France. Her musical universe blends Latin rhythms, pop, and jazz with a touch of chanson, creating a sound both intimate and vibrant. Through her songs, she invites listeners into a world of emotion, resilience, and beauty where tradition meets modernity.…

In How to Menopause: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life, and Feel Even Better than Before, Tamsen Fadal helps women reclaim confidence, health, and joy during perimenopause and menopause. Drawing on 42 experts, physicians and her own experience, Fadal offers evidence-based tools for symptoms, sleep, sex, style, and workplace challenges, creating a practical, empowering guide for women entering their “bolden” years. In Unbreakable: A Woman’s Guide to Aging with Power, Dr. Vonda Wright, M.D.,…

In Becoming Baba: Fatherhood, Faith, and Finding Meaning in America, Aymann Ismail shares his journey as the son of Egyptian immigrants, coming of age as a Muslim in the shadow of 9/11. As he builds a career in political journalism and starts his own family, Ismail reckons with religion, masculinity, and inheritance, asking what it means to be a Muslim man – and a father – in America. Julian Brave NoiseCat’s We Survived the Night interweaves oral history,…

La Feria del Libro de Miami celebra la trayectoria del dramaturgo, productor, director de cine y teatro cubano Iván Acosta con la presentación de las nuevas ediciones Fugas de Fuacatapam, Ventanas neoyorquinas con vistas cubanas y El Super. Una conversación imperdible con su editor Luis Leonel León y  el crítico de cine y periodista Alejandro Ríos.   Compra Fuacatapam – Acosta Compra Cubensis – Ríos…

La reconocida escritora cubana Zoé Valdés presenta su nueva obra París era un rumba, que explora la vida cultural y bohemia de París a través de los ojos de una joven cubana que llega a la ciudad en la década de 1980. La novela retrata un ambiente de fiesta y desenfreno, donde se mezclan artistas, escritores y personajes de la vida nocturna parisina. En conversación con el crítico de cine y periodista Alejandro Ríos.   Compra París era un rumba – Valdés Compra Cubensis – Ríos…

Vincent Raffard, a French singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist (trumpet, guitar, and piano), created The French Horn Collective in 2012. The band claims a diverse musical repertoire that spans a range of genres – including French original compositions, Romani jazz, American jazz, Latin jazz, and Cuban music – and performs both in the United States and internationally, in such countries as Argentina, Belgium, and France.…

Explore the art of book-making with artist and educator Jose Luis Garcia as he leads a workshop in creating handmade pocket books, handy for remembering all the adventures you’ll have in Children’s Alley! Garcia will guide young artists through a series of bookmaking activities that range from simple to complex folds. The premise of the workshop is to create “Pocket Books” that fit in your pocket to keep handy for your Miami Book Fair adventures. Artists will learn about the art of bookmaking to create handmade Leporello,…

Miami native Inez Barlatier is a multifaceted performer of Ayisyen (Haitian) descent. Join her for an educational concert as she celebrates Haitian art and culture through energetic drumming and singing, sharing songs and phrases in Haitian Creole that explore themes of community and gratitude.…