This one is short. Students get Thanksgiving Day (November 26, 2026) and the Friday after (November 27, 2026) off. Staff on 10-month and 11.5-month contracts also get November 23, 2026 to November 25, 2026, so don’t be surprised if some teachers aren’t around that week. Miami is warm in November, so skip the heavy cooking and go outside. Zoo Miami is huge, so wear comfortable shoes. Crandon Park Beach on Key Biscayne is calm and good for little kids. A bike ride on the Rickenbacker Causeway is fun, but go early, because the roads fill up.

Two weeks is a long time, so make a loose plan. Winter is dry season in South Florida, which makes it the best time to visit Everglades National Park. The heat is gone, there are fewer mosquitoes, and you can spot alligators and wading birds without sweating through your shirt. You can also see holiday lights downtown at Bayfront Park, or drive down to the Keys for a day. Hotels and restaurants fill up fast with visitors, so book early. Keep a couple of days at home for resting.

This is the beach week, and the whole county knows it. School is out March 22, 2027 to March 26, 2027, and March 29, 2027 is a teacher planning day with no students, so the break feels like a week and a day. Haulover and South Pointe are good beaches. Biscayne National Park is mostly water, so book a snorkeling trip or a boat tour. If it’s too hot, spend a morning at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. Easter Sunday is March 28, 2027, and Good Friday is March 26, 2027, so some families are travelling or hosting. Book early, because everyone has the same idea.