LEARN! With Miami Book Fair & Friends

Join This Is Improv for interactive acting workshops where kids and families explore storytelling, imagination, and the joy of play!…

Explore physical reactions by freezing everyday objects with liquid nitrogen! Watch as balloons, flowers, and other objects undergo a physical change when exposed to extremely cold temperatures -321°F to be exact. And be sure to stay for our grand finale, as we create a simulated cloud, thunder and all!…

South Florida Center for Percussive Arts brings its famous Drum Jam to Miami Book Fair! Everyone can participate – fun for all ages and abilities. Drum along during a guided bucket jam. Learn the basics of bucket drumming, how to play within a group, and groove together!…

Explore ancestral and contemporary musical instruments from different parts of the world with a unique collection that showcases the vital relationship between humans and music. Highlighted will be cultural trends and historical events that explain how these instruments – and their players – changed over time and geography. This is a concert, exhibition, and workshop all in one!…

Explore ancestral and contemporary musical instruments from different parts of the world with a unique collection that showcases the vital relationship between humans and music. Highlighted will be cultural trends and historical events that explain how these instruments – and their players – changed over time and geography. This is a concert, exhibition, and workshop all in one!…

Embrace your inner flower child and learn about nature as you dig deeper into the world of plants and pollinators! Learn about the colors and scents that make our world beautiful in this interactive demonstration about how flowers make friends with pollinators, and the delicious fruit that comes from their friendship.…

Celebrate the Sunshine State and step into the world of LEGO engineering! In this interactive session, kids will explore basic engineering concepts while building a LEGO alligator – Florida’s iconic reptile! Through guided instruction, children will discover how gears, axles, and moving parts work together, all while having fun and boosting their creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. Recommended for ages 5-12.   This is a free workshop that requires a ticket for entry; pick one up at the LEARN! tent all day while supplies last. …

A family-friendly flashback through Miami’s musical soul! Step into the groove with an interactive jam that blends Miami vibes, retro throwbacks, and Mr. J’s original tunes. Inspired by the hooks of the 1980s, ’90s, and 2000s – with kid-centric remixes, this feel-good set blends freestyle, funk, salsa, and pop to get the whole family singing, moving, and playing together!…

Battle Robots! Fly drones through exciting challenges! Hands-on STEM fun you won’t want to miss! Join us for an exciting one-time event where kids will experience the thrill of engineering and flight. Pick your team and take our “SmashBots” to battle. Take control of our drones and learn basic flight skills while navigating fun obstacle courses. This action-packed session combines creativity, problem-solving, and technology in a safe, engaging environment that’s perfect for young innovators. Recommended for ages 8-14.…

Join This Is Improv for interactive acting workshops where kids and families explore storytelling, imagination, and the joy of play!…

SFCPA brings its famous Drum Jam to Miami Book Fair! Everyone can participate – fun for all ages and abilities. Drum along during a guided bucket jam. Learn the basics of bucket drumming, how to play within a group, and groove together!…

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.…

Discover rhythms from around the world with Miami’s own songstress, Inez Barlatier. Children and families can join in on drum rhythms and songs as she teaches you where the songs and rhythms originate and how to play them!…

  Explore physical reactions by freezing everyday objects with liquid nitrogen! Watch as balloons, flowers, and other objects undergo a physical change when exposed to extremely cold temperatures – -321°F to be exact. And be sure to stay for our grand finale, as we create a simulated cloud, thunder and all!…

Welcome to the infinite world of origami! In Japanese, “ori” means to fold and “gami” means paper. Using origami, music, and audience participation, our guest artist will provide a magical introduction to Japanese culture and the art of simplicity. In Origami Tales, mythological character masks and puppets, amazing flowers, and a dragon – all made from origami – set the stage, while Yamamoto shares heartfelt stories from ancient Japan.…

Buckets, drums, and shakers, oh my! The MiamiblocoKids workshop will guide attendees in making lots of fun music together as they put their new skills to work to learn a new song!…

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…

Learn rhythms from around the world with Miami’s own songstress, Inez Barlatier. Children and families can join in on drum rhythms and songs as she teaches you where the songs and rhythms originate and how to play them!…

Ignite your child’s curiosity, fuel their passion, and unlock their full potential and imagination with the LEGO Engineering workshop, powered by Bricks 4 Kidz! This hands-on experience transforms STEM learning into an exciting adventure. Kids will explore the wonders of engineering through LEGO creations, all guided by a curriculum crafted by real engineers and architects. Dive into a fun, innovative project that brings the world of engineering to life in a playful and creative way—perfect for LEGO lovers! Limited to 50 kids.…

Get ready to mix and have some fun!  Follow as we guide you step by step, ingredient by ingredient, through our special recipe to make your very own slime – also known as cross-linked polymer. But the fun doesn’t stop there! Discover the sublimation process, where a solid transforms into gas, and make some dry ice bubbles!  Hold them in your hands without the bubbles popping and create a fog effect when they do! PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH…

Spend the morning with the whole family, from babies to abuela! Join local musician Mr. J for a morning Mommy & Me family jam. This is a hands-on, interactive workshop where participants of all ages jam together with real instruments as well as using recycled everyday objects. Together, we’ll groove to songs that inspire caring for Earth and nature, working together to make harmony! All ages, best for tots.…

Join us for an out of this world exploration into the fourth state of matter. After playing a game to understand solids, liquids and gasses, students will learn about the most common state of matter in the universe, plasma! Explore the role of magnetism and electricity in our universe through experiments conducted with our plasma globe. Then discover spectroscopy to take exploration to the stars and beyond. Presented in partnership with…

Unlock your creativity and connect with nature as you dive into the world of mosaics and mandalas, crafting beautiful designs with a unique twist—using seeds as your primary material! In this workshop, you’ll discover the beauty and versatility of natural materials in art by connecting with nature through the dual lenses of art and 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…

Learn rhythms of the tassa drum with master drummer Romeo Ragbir and HistoryMiami Museum! Children and families can learn about this music tradition from Trinidad and Tobago and how to play this unique instrument. Presented in partnership with…

Get ready to create your own song with Brian Jacobson in this fun and interactive workshop. In this 30-minute session, kids will dive into their imaginations, coming up with unique ideas and characters that Brian will turn into a catchy, original song. Together, the group will build a story arc, create verses and a chorus, and by the end, everyone will be singing along to the brand-new song they wrote! Arrive early to watch Brian perform songs from Marty and the Magic Bag on the Participate Stage at 11 a.m.!…

Explore ancestral and contemporary musical instruments from different parts of the world with this unique collection that showcases the vital relationship between humans and music, and highlights cultural trends and historical events that explain how these instruments – and their players – changed over time and geography. This is a concert, a lecture, an exhibition, and a workshop all in one!…

Explore ancestral and contemporary musical instruments from different parts of the world with this unique collection that showcases the vital relationship between humans and music, and highlights cultural trends and historical events that explain how these instruments – and their players – changed over time and geography. This is a concert, a lecture, an exhibition, and a workshop all in one!…

Join us for an out of this world exploration into the fourth state of matter. After playing a game to understand solids, liquids and gasses, students will learn about the most common state of matter in the universe, plasma! Explore the role of magnetism and electricity in our universe through experiments conducted with our plasma globe. Then discover spectroscopy to take exploration to the stars and beyond. Presented in partnership with…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Take flight into engineering design as you build and test your own catapults! Participants will use materials like K’nex, cardboard, and rubber bands to build a catapult, then test their devices for distance and accuracy. Along the way, you’ll discover the principles of engineering design and physics. Presented in partnership with…

Think you’ve got what it takes to hit that buzzer and answer all the interstellar questions you can? Find out in this fun interplanetary “Jeopardy” game! How many moons does Jupiter have? How long does it take Mars to orbit the sun? Test your celestial skills and win some prizes!…

Join the Research Institute from Nicklaus Children’s Hospital to find out if you have a superpower! DNA is the instruction manual for our bodies – learn more about it and find out if your DNA makes you a SUPER-TASTER! Presented in partnership with…

Explore physical reactions by freezing everyday objects with liquid nitrogen! Watch as balloons, flowers, and other objects undergo a physical change when exposed to extremely cold temperatures (-321° F to be exact). Be sure to stay for our grand finale as we create a simulated cloud, thunder and all! Presented in partnership with…

Jean Duteau, Ph.D. – robotics engineer, MIT media lab alumnus, and geek dad with 40 years of real-world robotics experience – is here to introduce you to the amazing field of robotics. Learn how electricity, mechanics, electronics, and coding are applied to build, control, and program today’s amazing robots; hear a bit about the history of robotics; and meet Akido the Robodog, Jcat the Robokitty, dancing humanoid robots Alpha and Meccano, Temi the Home Robot, and the Kamigami insect robots! Presented in partnership with …

It’s time to save the Earth with Fantasy Theatre Factory’s newest hit environmental game show! Join in the fun as we laugh and learn about how to protect our planet with Eco-Challenge! Eco-Challenge is designed to get children and adults engaged and informed on the important issues of environmental conservation. You’ll have a blast as Eco-Challenge takes scary topics like pollution and climate change and makes them approachable and fun for everyone, and learn what each one of us can do to help save our environment!…

Explore ancestral and contemporary musical instruments from different parts of the world with this unique collection that showcases the vital relationship between humans and music, and highlights cultural trends and historical events that explain how these instruments – and their players – changed over time and geography. This is a concert, a lecture, an exhibition, and a workshop all in one!…

Explore ancestral and contemporary musical instruments from different parts of the world with this unique collection that showcases the vital relationship between humans and music, and highlights cultural trends and historical events that explain how these instruments – and their players – changed over time and geography. This is a concert, a lecture, an exhibition, and a workshop all in one!…

Jean Duteau, Ph.D. – robotics engineer, MIT media lab alumnus, and geek dad with 40 years of real-world robotics experience – is here to introduce you to the amazing field of robotics. Learn how electricity, mechanics, electronics, and coding are applied to build, control, and program today’s amazing robots; hear a bit about the history of robotics; and meet Akido the Robodog, Jcat the Robokitty, dancing humanoid robots Alpha and Meccano, Temi the Home Robot, and the Kamigami insect robots! Presented in partnership with …

Take flight into engineering design as you build and test your own catapults! Participants will use materials like K’nex, cardboard, and rubber bands to build a catapult, then test their devices for distance and accuracy. Along the way, you’ll discover the principles of engineering design and physics. Presented in partnership with…

Making relatively “simple” sounds together in complex arrangements can make a beautiful melody, where, just like each person, each instrument is crucial to the success of collective joy and sound! Learn how to use the very first instrument you were given – your voice – as we teach rhythm and music through words, reading words aloud. and making music with the rhythm of the syllables. Presented in partnership with…

Liliane is a Haitian folk artist specializing in storytelling, cooking, and traditional medicine. She grew up in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, where her mother told her stories in Haitian Creole. As she grew older, Liliane shared these stories with her younger siblings and later with her own children – and now she’s sharing them with you!…

Jean Duteau, Ph.D. – robotics engineer, MIT media lab alumnus, and geek dad with 40 years of real-world robotics experience – is here to introduce you to the amazing field of robotics. Learn how electricity, mechanics, electronics, and coding are applied to build, control, and program today’s amazing robots; hear a bit about the history of robotics; and meet Akido the Robodog, Jcat the Robokitty, dancing humanoid robots Alpha and Meccano, Temi the Home Robot, and the Kamigami insect robots! Presented in partnership with …

Learn rhythms from around the world with Miami’s own songstress, Inez Barlatier. Children and families can join in on drum rhythms and songs as Inez teaches you where the songs and rhythms originate from and how to play them!…

Learn Caribbean drumming with Miami’s own songstress, Inez Barlatier. Children and families can join in on drum rhythms and songs as Inez teaches you where the songs and rhythms originated from and how to play them! Presented in partnership with…

Join the Research Institute from Nicklaus Children’s Hospital to find out if you have a superpower! DNA is the instruction manual for our bodies – learn more about it and find out if your DNA makes you a SUPER-TASTER! Presented in partnership with…

Think you have what it takes to participate in the ultimate STEM challenge? Join us onstage to battle it out! Using the engineering design process, you’ll navigate a building task in a race against other fellow scientists. Presented in partnership with…

Join Miss Penny from South Florida PBS KidVision as she teaches you how to make and fly a paper airplane. Flying is a science and there are four forces behind it: lift, weight, thrust, and drag. Join us to make and test fly your own paper airplane in our flying contest. Come soar with us! Presented in partnership with…

Join the Research Institute from Nicklaus Children’s Hospital to find out if you have a superpower! DNA is the instruction manual for our bodies – learn more about it and find out if your DNA makes you a SUPER-TASTER! Presented in partnership with…

Listen to stories of mythical proportions! Learn about the natural and cultural roots of some of the world’s most enduring mythological creatures from Asia, Europe, the Americas. Plus, discover how Miamians embrace their own mythic fantasies as we embark on this literary adventure! Presented in partnership with…

Join Miss Penny from South Florida PBS KidVision as she teaches you how to make and fly a paper airplane. Flying is a science and there are four forces behind it: lift, weight, thrust, and drag. Join us to make and test fly your own paper airplane in our flying contest. Come soar with us! Presented in partnership with…