Fall Activity Guide

Street Fair Weekend and Children's Alley, where the Learn!, Create!, Participate! and Innovate! areas fill up with storytelling, hands-on workshops and live performances. November 20-22 at Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus — free on Friday the 20th, ticketed on the weekend. Accessibility: wheelchair accessible; additional services require advance notice.

A free bilingual event presented by Koubek Center and Miami Book Fair that brings children closer to literature and the arts through stories, poems, crafts, tongue twisters, riddles and music, with picnic baskets full of books to read and enjoy together. Saturday, November 14, 2-5 p.m. at Koubek Center, Miami Dade College. Free with RSVP. Accessibility: special needs accommodations available.

Three championships in one action-packed weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway, November 6-8 — whether you are a longtime NASCAR fan or discovering the sport for the first time. Accessibility: accessible seating available.

Big monster trucks, massive jumps and roaring engines, live at Homestead-Miami Speedway: a whole weekend of monster truck action to bring the crew to. November 28-29; tickets required.

Make hanging ornaments to keep, using PYSSLA bead products at IKEA Miami. Space is limited, so RSVP. November 4, 6-7 p.m.

Deering Estate and the Antique Automotive Club of America - South Florida Region host the 14th annual Vintage Auto Show, with vintage cars of every kind displayed on the historic grounds. Sunday, November 15, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Accessibility: special needs accommodations available.

A tropical escape in the heart of Miami: explore, climb and play this fall through wildlife encounters, outdoor adventures and playgrounds made for family fun. Accessibility: wheelchair accessible, except for the animal encounters.

A guided behind-the-scenes tour of Miami's premier sports and entertainment venue, home of the three-time NBA champion Miami HEAT: the locker room and training facilities, the suites and lounges, the media control room and more. Accessibility: sensory resources available; contact the venue for tour accommodations.

Meet live Animal Ambassadors at the Museum of Discovery and Science: snakes, turtles and alligators in the first-floor Florida EcoScapes exhibit, with trained staff sharing their habits, diets and natural habitats. Arrive early for the best seat. Accessibility: separate sensory-friendly sessions available.

Themed stories, hands-on STEM play and a festival photo booth at the Museum of Discovery and Science, with sensory-rich experiences and parent tips — made for the very first discoveries. Accessibility: separate sensory-friendly sessions available.

An early look at the travelling MAGNA-TILES Experience at the Museum of Discovery and Science: building challenges and activities that explore magnetic force, attraction and repulsion. Weekends in October. Accessibility: separate sensory-friendly sessions available.

A hands-on exhibit inspired by Charley Harper's artwork, travelling through desert, rainforest, ocean, sky, woods and city habitats: design minimal-realism art, hear bird calls at the Canopy Calliope and play in the interactive habitat zones. Included with museum admission. Accessibility: separate sensory-friendly sessions available.

A series of ghost tours at Deering Estate where guides share the history of the estate, its former inhabitants and the record of paranormal activity reported by visitors and staff. October 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 and 29, 7:30-9:30 p.m. — $45 per person, recommended for ages 9+. Accessibility: special needs accommodations available.

Make your Orlando getaway unforgettable: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley, mischievous fun in Minion Land and playful adventures in DreamWorks Land. For Halloween thrills, Halloween Horror Nights runs select nights August 28 through November 1 with 10 haunted houses, scare zones and live entertainment; separate admission, not recommended for children under 13. Accessibility: wheelchair-accessible attraction queues, accessible show viewing areas and a quiet room for guests with sensory needs; ride boarding requirements vary.

Halloween fun by day: Halloween Spooktacular brings costumes, candy trails and colorful characters on select dates August 29 through November 1, included with park admission. The Hotel Transylvania Monster Breakfast with Drac, Mavis, a breakfast buffet and dancing is extra. Howl-O-Scream, on select nights September 11 through October 31, is a separate-ticket event with haunted houses and scare zones for mature audiences. Accessibility: a Ride Accessibility Program for guests with disabilities; Sesame Street Land is a Certified Autism Center with trained staff and a quiet room for guests with sensory needs.

Family movie night poolside at Cypress Springs Water Park, Gaylord Palms: the animated feature Spookley the Square Pumpkin on the big screen. Fridays and Saturdays, September 11 through October 31, 5 p.m. Accessibility: accessible venue; contact the resort for activity accommodations.

Explore the Gaylord Palms resort atrium to help find Spookley the Square Pumpkin: solve puzzles, uncover eight secret hiding spots and trade the completed booklet at the Pool Towel Hut for a prize. September 17 through October 31. Accessibility: accessible venue; contact the resort for activity accommodations.

The mysterious Phantom of the Atrium lurks in the rafters at Gaylord Palms, composing haunting choruses: a nightly masterpiece of music and light high above the atrium. September 11 through October 31, daily at 9 p.m. Accessibility: accessible venue; contact the resort for activity accommodations.

Crayola Experience Orlando returns with spooky family fun: Halloween crafts, a ghoulish scavenger hunt, themed photo ops and Crayon Character meet-and-greets, plus weekend trick-or-treating throughout the attraction. September 19 through November 1. Accessibility: Sensory Sunday on October 4, 10 a.m.-noon.

Not-so-spooky family fun in a whimsical world of enchantment: a costume parade, trick-or-treating and story time with colorful characters in this daytime Halloween event. Saturdays and Sundays, September 12 through November 1, noon-4 p.m.; included with park admission. Accessibility: special needs accommodations available.

Run, walk and make a difference: the Reason to Run 5K brings families together at Deering Estate for a Family Festival with food, music, activities and prizes. Take part in person or virtually to support childhood cancer warriors and their families. Saturday, November 7; registration required.

Small steps lead to extraordinary outcomes: the American Heart Association's Miami Heart Walk is one of South Florida's largest celebrations of heart health. Walk to honor survivors, remember loved ones, promote healthy living and support the AHA's lifesaving work. Open to all ages; registration required. Saturday, November 7, 8 a.m., at loanDepot park.

Hope for Miami's annual Thanksgiving Food Drive helps local families celebrate the holiday with a nourishing meal. Families in need are invited to register for food assistance through the sign-up form.