Events

Become an artist at Family Day at The Underline, Art of Nature from 2-4 PM at the Brickell Backyard Urban Gym!

🌱 Bring the whole family to explore nature through interactive art, dance, music and storytelling classes at 🎨Art of Nature, part of 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Day at The Underline! With the support of The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation and Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation, The Underline is partnering with local non-profit Arts for Learning to teach children the critical importance of South Florida’s history and ecosystem.

This curated curriculum of multi-disciplinary art classes will enable kids’ minds to explore Miami’s rich cultures, ecosystems, nature, science, and sustainability with the guidance of professional artists! There are 2 programs and 2 class time slots each Saturday to choose from, take one or both of the 30-minute activities from 2-3 PM or 3-4 PM at the📍 Brickell Backyard Urban Gym on SW 1st Ave between SW 8th and SW 7th streets.

Kids must have a parent or guardian with them at all times.

🎟 This event is FREE to the public, but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

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Getting there:

•⁠ 🚆Take the Metrorail to Brickell Metrorail Station, exit North and walk to the Urban Gym, located right after crossing SW 8th street. The Urban Gym is on SW 1st Ave between SW 8th and SW 7th streets.

•⁠ 🚴‍♂️ Walk or bike (bike trail on The Underline as SW 1st Avenue and SW 1st Street) to the Urban Gym, located right after the crossing to 8th street. The Urban Gym is on SW 1st Ave between SW 8th and SW 7th streets.

•⁠ 🚗 If you drive, please use nearby public parking lots at Brickell City Centre and Mary Brickell Village. Then walk the Urban Gym on SW 1st Ave between SW 8th and SW 7th streets.

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👩‍🦼 Accessibility: The Underline is fully wheelchair accessible.

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😷 We will adhere to CDC guidelines with mandatory mask use and social distancing.

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💡 COME PREPARED: Bring water, sunscreen, light snacks, and a raincoat/umbrella, The Underline is an outdoor space.

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🌧 Rain Policy: The event will be postponed 2 hours before event time in the case of 50% or more chance of rain.

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✅ See The Underline’s Park Rules.

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✳️ About Family Day at The Underline

You said you wanted more fun activities for kids on The Underline, and we listened! Every third Saturday of the month we’ll have a FREE Family Day at The Underline, an all-day event with a variety of fun activities for kids. From 2 PM – 4PM enjoy 🎨 Art of Nature, multi-disciplinary art classes for children inspired by the flora and fauna on The Underline.

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🧩 To RSVP for our afternoon event, Family Day at The Underline, Building Blocks from 2 – 4 PM, click here 🎟.

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❇️About Arts for Learning: Arts for Learning (A4L) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing teaching and learning through the arts. As a leading source of arts programs in Miami, A4L provides traditional and arts-integrated instruction, student studio programs, afterschool and summer programs, high school internships, and teacher and artist professional development. A4L’s programs augment cognitive, social, and emotional development in children and youth. The programs also develop creativity, critical thinking, communication, problem-solving skills as well as promote positive peer relations and cultivate self-efficacy. A4L partners with Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, and Young Audiences – A4L’s national affiliate. A4L also serves as the South Florida Wolf Trap, a regional program of Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning. A4L’s services are delivered to more than 5,000 children and youth in approximately 50 schools, preschools, after-school programs, and summer camps throughout Miami-Dade and Broward.

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