Two hand piano, mini camps, and Poetry in Pajamas with O,Miami and Pinecrest Gardens!
PERFORMING ARTS
Latin 2 Piano: A Fuego Lento
Saturday, March 28, 8 p.m.
Dranoff 2 Piano Fusion presents a celebration of Latin America with Venezuelan pianists Vanessa Perez and Kristhyan Benítez. Enjoy innovative 2 piano arrangements of timeless music by legendary Latin songwriters for a sensational concert featuring nostalgic songs like Gracias a la Vida by Violeta Parra, Moliendo Café by Hugo Blanco, Besame Mama, by Poncho Sanchez, A Fuego Lento by Horacio Salgan and the famous Danzon no. 2 by Arturo Márquez, among many others. The program is inspired by the richness, diversity, and history of the Americas and the common human themes that knit us together. Now in collaboration with Latin Grammy-winning pianist Kristhyan Benitez, Perez and multi-genre arranger Stephen Buck fuse the virtuosic and expressive tradition of classical piano with the artistry and reach of popular and folk styles to bring Miami audiences this once-in-a-lifetime performance.
YOUTH PROGRAMS
Little Lizards: Pollinators
Wednesday, April 1, 15, and 30 – 2 to 3 p.m.
Join this drop-in garden program for children ages 4 to 9. Pollinators come in many shapes and sizes. Wind, people, butterflies, bees and bats are all pollinators! Learn the fascinating process of plant reproduction, and get up close and personal with some of the Garden’s favorite pollinators. Advance registration required.
Teacher Planning Day Mini Camp
Friday, April 3 – 9 AM to 3 p.m.
This exciting day camp focuses on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), invite young minds ages 4 to 9 to explore the incredible world of construction using blocks and KEVA planks. Campers will dive into daily challenges, blending imagination with fundamental STEAM principles. They’ll engineer towering structures, design intricate marble runs, and explore the physics of balance. This mini camp offers new opportunities to build, experiment, and learn, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Poetry in Pajamas
Friday, April 3 – 6 to 9 p.m.
Put on your favorite PJs and join us for Poetry in Pajamas—held this year at Pinecrest Gardens for the first time! Children are invited to step up to the mic and share their favorite poem (original or published) before an audience of pajama-clad peers—all under dreamy decor by the Interknit. Enjoy games, browse the by-kids-for-kids market, explore hands-on activations, and dance to live music by Afrobeta! Plus, enjoy free healthy kids snacks courtesy of Edible South Florida, with additional food and sweet treats available for purchase. Presented by Pinecrest Gardens, the Village of Pinecrest, and O, Miami.
Parent & Me
Weekdays, 10 and 11 a.m
Toddlers ages 1 to 3 explore movement, creativity, and confidence through themed daily classes taught by Pinecrest Dance Project.
Homeschool Co-School with Paper Tree House
Wednesdays
This 8-week program offers a variety of topics for homeschoolers ages 5 and up, from logic games to science with animal encounters.
SUMMER CAMP
Registration is now open for summer camps, June 8 through August 7.
STEAM Summer Camp with Discovery Lab (Ages 4–9)
Campers explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math through weekly themes with new hands-on activities every day.
Toddler Summer Camp with Pinecrest Dance Project (Ages 2–4)
A safe and fun half-day experience (9 a.m. to 12 p.m.) filled with art, gymnastics, and music, allowing our youngest explorers to enjoy the beauty of the Gardens.
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