Hello Miami! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Art deco preservation fight, Tequila Town, and meet Mermaid Elle + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Historic preservation fight: Miami Beach’s National Hotel filed a federal challenge after the city approved a 15-story tower at the neighboring Ritz-Carlton/Sagamore, arguing the project endangers the Art Deco District’s character and preservation -- see the preservation fight.
Immersive cultural destination: Tequila Town, a 25,000-square-foot immersive destination in Miami, features over 10 themed environments exploring Jalisco tequila culture, with art, architecture, live music, storytelling, and culinary offerings encouraging participation and discovery -- explore Tequila Town.
Creator partnership opportunity: The Miami Takeover on Tuesday launched a Brand Ambassador Program for its 18th Entertainment Beach Festival, returning to Miami Beach July 24 to 27, 2026, offering creators collaborations and commissions -- meet the brand ambassadors.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Shade, swings, and serves: Dante Fascell Park packs six clay tennis courts, a pro beach volleyball court, a gated playground, and a quick 0.26-mile jogging loop plus a sculpture garden, perfect for a no-fuss workout, kid energy release, or a decompressing stroll before Miami traffic tests your patience.
Native-plant glow-up: Whether your yard is sunbaked sand or a mystery patch that refuses to thrive, Flora of Miami has the Florida-native plants, expert advice, and low-water picks to turn it into a pollinator magnet. Think butterflies, birds, and fewer chores... plus workshops if you want to level up your plant game.
Race like you mean it: Shift Arcade Miami drops you into pro-level racing simulators that make your sofa controller feel like training wheels. Bring a friend, settle a rivalry, and let the motion rigs and giant screens do their thing in Wynwood, then flex your leaderboard rank like it’s a Monday meeting recap.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🚚 Food Trucks Wednesdays @ Pelican Harbor Marina | Wednesday (6/24) at 5:00 PM – Need a midweek reset that isn't another bar tab? On the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, Pelican Harbor Marina becomes a bayside picnic with burgers, arepas, pizza, BBQ, and ice cream, bring blankets and chairs, and yes, free parking exists in Miami, apparently.
🌮 Food Trucks Fridays @ Tropical Park | Friday (6/26) at 5:00 PM – Head to Tropical Park Friday nights when it turns into a roaming food court with Miami flavor, and yes, free parking. Bring a blanket or chair, snag arepas, Korean bites, lobster rolls, churros, and roasted corn, then call it dinner al fresco with neighborly vibes.
🩺 Men's Health Matters @ St. James Baptist Church | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – Whether you actually see a doctor or just swear by multivitamins and luck, this health fair keeps it real. Bring the whole crew for practical resources, lighthearted learning, kid-friendly activities, and door prizes, plus enough fun to make skipping yard work feel responsible.
🪄 The Wonderful Wizard of Oz @ Miami Beach Public Library | Saturday (6/27) at 11:00 AM – Skip the sand and follow the Yellow Brick Road at Miami Beach Regional Library, where Fantasy Theatre Factory gives Oz a fast, funny, South Florida makeover. Expect playful surprises, big-hearted adventure, and blessed air-conditioning, perfect for kids 5 to 12 and their grown-ups.
🛳 2026 Summer Group Cruise to the Western Caribbean @ Miami Cruise Port (Miami Beach) | Sunday (6/28) at 4:00 PM – Nothing beats swapping errands for turquoise water, rum punch, and a ship that actually entertains everyone, kids, in-laws, and your inner nap enthusiast. We sail roundtrip from Miami on NCL’s Escape, hitting Cozumel, Harvest Caye in Belize, Roatán, and Costa Maya. Group vibes, zero fuss.
🇮🇳 Indian Independence Day celebrations @ AD Barnes Park | Saturday (7/4) at 11:30 AM – This community celebration marks Indian Independence Day with vibrant colors, live music, and food that makes you reconsider your spice tolerance. Expect culture, stories, and plenty of tricolor pride. It’s festive, welcoming, and beats another afternoon debating tomato varieties at the farmers market.
🇺🇸 4th of July @ Lummus Park (Miami Beach) | Saturday (7/4) at 6:30 PM – South Beach does the Fourth the old-fashioned way, with live classical music floating over Lummus Park and fireworks gilding the shoreline. Whether you’re here for Tchaikovsky or the boom, it’s peak Miami Beach spectacle, sand between your toes, eye-rolls for the traffic, and zero regrets.
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07 — The Miami report Weather forecastToday — High: 89°F — Low: 82°F — Precip: 33%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 102. Southwest wind 3 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 82. South wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tomorrow — High: 89°F — Low: 84°F — Precip: 15%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 84. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. This house is wildThis 3-bedroom, 3,543-square-foot residence pairs Biscayne Bay views with Four Seasons polish in Coconut Grove’s most coveted waterfront setting. Floor-to-ceiling glass, soaring ceilings, and 648 square feet of outdoor space keep the bay in constant view. Inside, Michele Bönan’s Italian-inspired interiors shine with Molteni&C kitchens, European appliances, travertine floors, and Calacatta and Carrara marble baths.
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