{"id":235474,"date":"2026-04-17T10:45:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T10:45:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/235474\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T10:45:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T10:45:07","slug":"weekend-local-calendar-of-events-and-activities-packed-with-fun-options-for-the-entire-family-key-biscayne-23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/235474\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekend local calendar of events and activities packed with fun options for the entire family | Key Biscayne"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>                                Friday, April 17<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Trips &amp; Tours: Freedom Tower &amp; Bayside Marketplace<\/p>\n<p>10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A guided bus trip from the Key Biscayne Community Center visits Miami\u2019s historic Freedom Tower, offering insight into its role as a cultural landmark and symbol of immigration history. The outing continues with lunch and free time at Bayside Marketplace. Trip departs at 10:00 a.m., with limited space available.<\/p>\n<p>Location: KBCC.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, April 18<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Electronics &amp; Shredding Event<\/p>\n<p>8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A community recycling event offers a safe way to dispose of electronics, paperwork and household waste while supporting environmental protection. This event also introduces a new chemical collection, accepting items such as paints, pesticides, solvents and used oil. Designed to keep hazardous materials out of landfills and waterways.<\/p>\n<p>Location: 88 W McIntyre St (Village Hall).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Earth Day Cleanup<\/p>\n<p>9 a.m. to Noon. Hosted by Miami Waterkeeper, this event brings volunteers together at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park for a morning of environmental action a marine, including debris cleanup, native planting, and interactive activities. Participants are encouraged to bring water, sun protection and appropriate clothing for outdoor work. Community service hours are available.<\/p>\n<p>Location: 4020 Virginia Beach Dr.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Poetry &amp; Protecting Our Planet<\/p>\n<p>5 to 6:30 p.m. An Earth Day celebration brings poetry and environmental awareness together, inviting all ages to explore themes of sustainability through creative writing, interactive prompts and community connection. Free and open to the public, the event encourages participants to reflect on nature, recycling and the role we all play in caring for the planet.<\/p>\n<p>Location: 650 Ocean Dr.<\/p>\n<p>Sunday, April 19<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Free Tutoring<\/p>\n<p>10 to 11 a.m. Available every Sunday at the Key Biscayne Police Station, providing academic support for students. Led by some of Miami\u2019s top high school tutors, these sessions offer help with homework across various subjects. Students can drop in for one-on-one guidance in a supportive learning environment. No registration is required, just bring your materials and questions. Free.<\/p>\n<p>Location: 88 W. McIntyre St.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Annual Family Fun Day<\/p>\n<p>6:30 to 7:30 p.m. An inclusive community celebration brings rides, entertainment and family-friendly activities to the Key Biscayne K\u20138 Field; offering a welcoming environment for all ages, including a dedicated early \u201cSuper Hero\u201d hour for children with special needs, followed by general admission for the full community. Free and open to the public.<\/p>\n<p>Location: 150 W. McIntyre St.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Petals &amp; Pastimes<\/p>\n<p>1 to 4 p.m. A spring garden party at the historic Merrick House celebrates community, culture and the legacy of Althea Merrick. The afternoon features lawn croquet, floral demonstrations, fashion, poetry crafts and live entertainment, alongside local vendors and food.<\/p>\n<p>Location: 907 Coral Way.<\/p>\n<p>Monday, April 20<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Get in the Game: Sports, Art &amp; Culture<\/p>\n<p>11 a.m. to 6 p.m. A major exhibition at P\u00e9rez Art Museum Miami explores the intersection of sports, culture and contemporary art through a global lens. The exposition brings together over 100 works examining how athletic performance shapes identity, memory and visual storytelling. Featuring both contemporary art and historic sports objects.<\/p>\n<p>Location: 1103 Biscayne Blvd.<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday, April 21<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Driver\u2019s License &amp; Other Services Event<\/p>\n<p>9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Miami-Dade Tax Collector\u2019s TConnect mobile office will offer convenient access to essential services. Residents can renew or replace driver\u2019s licenses and IDs, update vehicle registrations, apply for handicap permits and more. Appointments are required, and attendees should bring the required original documents for service.<\/p>\n<p>Location: KBCC.<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday, April 22<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The Women\u2019s Support Group<\/p>\n<p>6:30 p.m. A weekly, supportive space for connection and personal growth meets regularly at the Village of Key Biscayne. This group offers a small, intimate setting focused on self-improvement and shared experiences. Sessions are limited to 12 participants. For inquiries, reach out to: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.islandernews.com\/news\/keybiscayne\/weekend-local-calendar-of-events-and-activities-packed-with-fun-options-for-the-entire-family\/mailto:womensupportkeybiscayne@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">womensupportkeybiscayne@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Location: 88 W McIntyre Street.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The Making Sense Part 2: Constitution Jeopardy!<\/p>\n<p>7 to 8:30 p.m. A lively, game-style session testing participants\u2019 knowledge of the Constitution and its historical context. This interactive finale combines learning and fun, inviting participants to engage with key ideas through friendly competition. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited.<\/p>\n<p>Location: KBCC.<\/p>\n<p>Thursday, April 23<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Jewelry Design with Judi Koslen<\/p>\n<p>10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for adults, and 2 to 5 p.m. for children. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Learn stringing, pattern making, weaving, wiring, pearl knotting and illusion. For more information, call Judi at (305) 361-7057.<\/p>\n<p>Location: KBCC, 2nd floor.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">KB Community Garden Aniversary<\/p>\n<p>5:30 p.m. Marking a year of neighbors coming together, the event invites residents to reflect on how a shared space has blossomed into something meaningful, while celebrating the simple joy of growing together. Free.<\/p>\n<p>Location: 650 Ocean Dr.<\/p>\n<p>Friday, April 24<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The Village of Key Biscayne Concert Series: Electric Piquete<\/p>\n<p>7 to 8:30 p.m. A Miami-based Latin funk band known for its high-energy live performances, blending rock, jazz, Afro-Caribbean rhythms and R&amp;B, the group brings a dynamic sound to Paradise Park for an evening of free, open-air music. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets and snacks.<\/p>\n<p>Location: 530 Crandon Blvd.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Fashion &amp; Florals<\/p>\n<p>7 to 11 p.m. \u201cNightfall in the Garden\u201d features an avant-garde runway presentation by designer Julian Chang, alongside floral installations, cocktails, dinner, live music and a silent auction at the Coral Gables Country Club. Proceeds support local environmental initiatives, including a new micro-forest and ongoing community beautification programs.<\/p>\n<p>Location: 990 Alhambra Circle.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Caviar &amp; Canvas<\/p>\n<p>5 to 9 p.m. An evening of art, music and refined culinary experiences unfolds at the Lobby Lounge of The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove. The April 24 edition features the \u201cMeet the Artist\u201d program with photographer Nancy Ney, offering guests the opportunity to view and discuss her work in an intimate setting. Live music, along with a curated menu of caviar, oysters and champagne.<\/p>\n<p>Location: 3300 SW 27th Ave.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Friday, April 17 Trips &amp; Tours: Freedom Tower &amp; Bayside Marketplace 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A guided&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":235475,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[15407,8360,15405,126,8359,123,125,124],"class_list":["post-235474","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-miami","tag-community-activities","tag-community-calendar","tag-family-activities","tag-key-biscayne","tag-local-calendar","tag-miami","tag-miami-headlines","tag-miami-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/235474","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=235474"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/235474\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/235475"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=235474"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=235474"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=235474"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}