- Bounceland (Kendall) Jump your way into your little one's heart at this indoor party place. 8761 SW 132 St; 305-235-5519
- Cafe Bambini (North Miami) Opened by two friends & stay at home moms, Café Bambini is an indoor haven for parents and kids. Moms sips coffee and nosh on sandwiches & snacks while kids hop amongst 5 play centers – science & discovery, blocks & building, library, imaginative & dramatic play & gross motor. 3073 NE 163 St, North Miami Beach, 305-944-1566
- Cool-de-Sac (South Miami) The ultimate indoor playground for kids. Activities include arts, blocks, games and a salon. Idea is to cater to kids & adults – adult dining options and parents zones to relax while watching the kids. 5701 Sunset Drive, 305-665-3483
- Dori's Paradise Party (Kendall) Treat little ones to rock climbing, arts & cradts, video games, bounce houses & more at this indoor, air-conditioned play space. 17580 SW 137 Ave; 305-252-0060
- Fairytale Youth Spa (Kendall) This munchkin-friendly spa offers manis, pedis & hair styling perfect for princesses. Great birthday party option. 4253 SW 72 Ave, Miami; 305-484-0460
- Gold Coast Railroad Museum (West Kendall) Located next to the Zoo, GCM is a train-lover’s heaven. Classic exhibits, passenger & freight cars and other railroad parts are on display. 12450 SW 152 Street, 305-253-4675
- Giggles (Brickell). Giggles treats munchkins & parents to open play, cooking, ballet and parents night out evenings. 520 Brickell Key Dr, 305-244-2249
- Gymboree (Coral Gables, Doral, Kendall & Pinecrest). Treat munchkins to art, music sports & family fun classes as well as weekly open gyms & regular special events. Various locations, click here for details
- Happy Playz (Kendall). This indoor playground & cafe is geared for munchkins 0-6 adn features dozens of play options and a parent-friendly cafe. 8735 SW 136 St; 305-233-4008
- HistoryMiami (Downtown Miami) HistoryMiami offers a great, family-friendly indoor exploration of the Magic City’s history. The permanent exhibition Tropical Dreams: A People’s History of South Florida explores local history from prehistoric to present. Pop by the second Saturday of each month for Family Fun Days (the second Saturday of each month) for arts & crafts, workshops and free admission. 101 W Flagler Street, 305-375-1492
- Jump A Roos (Cutler Bay) Treat munchkins to 11,000 square feet of air-conditioned fun at this inflatable play & party center. Great for toddlers through age 12. Call for open play times. 20505 S Dixie Hwy; 305-238-5867
- Jungle Gym (Aventura). This indoor gym offers a toddler academy preschool, after school care, mommy & me classes and regular open gym sessions. 296 8Aventura Blvd; 305-932-1496
- Le Petite Youth Spa (Aventura) Treat munchkins & tweens to kid-friendly manicures, pedicures, massages & more at this Aventura spa designed just for kids. 3097 NE 163 St, 305-949-1100
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- Little Divas Party Place (Kendall) Host birthday parties, sweet 16s, showers & other female-friendly festivities at this Kendall spa. It's pink, it's precious and it's standing by to please your budding princess. 8763 SW 132 Ave; 305-235-5519
- Lowe Art Museum (Coral Gables) Art museum located on the University of Miami campus. Photography, glass, ceramics and more are on display. 1301 Stanford Drive, 305-284-3535
- Miami Children’s Museum (Miami Beach) A kid and parent’s dream. The colorful, uber-friendly (staff members are perpetually smiling) museum features 14 permanent exhibits, including Castle of Dreams (a two-story sandcastle), Bank (a six-foot piggy bank), Health & Wellness Center, Supermarket and The Sea & Me (water and play and bubbles for kids under 5). 980 Macarthur Causeway, 305-373-5437
- Miami Science Museum (Coral Gables) Get interactive at the Museum of Science with hands-on science exhibits and a planetarium. The museum, founded in 1949, has admittedly seen better days. But plans are underway to construct a new museum in downtown Miami. 3280 South Miami Avenue, 305-646-4200
- MiniTown Party Place (Doral) This Doral party place is a "little town" oddering games for munchkins of all ages. Think climbing wall, x-treme games, a toddler zone, video games & more. A great birthday party spot. 4005 NW 114 Ave, Doral; 305-592-1055
- Peel-a-boo Cafe (Aventura) This Aventura parent favorite belends a "European style" cafe with a playground, arts & crafts area, Lego station, Wii zone and toddler area. Moms can eat, mingle and enjoy the WiFi while munchkins romp around. 18821 NE 29 Ave, Aventura; 305-974-0189
- Planet Kids Indoor Playground & Cafe (Midtown). This Midtown play space blends active play, an indoor playground, dress-up, arts & crafts and a cafe area. 2403 NE 2 Ave, Midown; 305-573-1379
- Play-In (Wynwood) Think of Play-In an all-purpose indoor fun zone. Munchkins of all ages can enjoy open play, after school programming, homework helpers (kids 5-11) and various therapy offerings. 2501 NW 2 Ave, Wynwood, 305-576-7604
- Rainbow Valley Playground (Aventura) Aventura Mall treats parents & energetic munchkins to this interactive, air-conditioned indoor playground designed by Friends With You. Kids can jump, climb & crawl around while parents relax on surrounding benches. Come prepared – socks are required for everyone (no shoes allowed), kids under 42 inches only and the playground is located directly across from a candy store. 19501 Biscayne Blvd, 305-935-1110
- Silly Monkeys (Coconut Grove). Infants & toddlers will laugh, learn, climb and explore at Silly Moknekys. The super clean, intimate Grove playspace combines classes, open play & special events to entertain little ones with a mix of movement, art, music & sensory. 3310 Virginia St, 305-444-4448.
- Vizcaya (Coral Gables) The former winter residence of American industrialist James Deering, Vizcaya is a sweeping step back in time. Stroll kids through the gardens and indoor collections. Best for parents with an interest in art and/or history – odds are kids will take a snooze or run around the gardens. 3251 South Miami Avenue, 305-250-9133
