LEARN! With Miami Book Fair & Friends

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.…

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 Jams’ 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!…

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. …

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.…

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!…

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 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!…

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

Learn the history of photography and how light brings images to life! Kids will get the opportunity to build their own camera obscura and take a closer look at historical photos from HistoryMiami’s archive collection.   PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH…

Rhyme writing lessons from Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, recipient of the 2017 Grammy for Best Children’s Album and the 2020 Grand Prize in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, aim to get students on the microphone in the first session, rapping their own original creations. All ages.…

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…