Weekend events feature food, fun, music, films and fishing

There are several food and music events in Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties this weekend.

Our top picks for kids and family events this weekend include the following:

Miami Springs River Cities Festival, through Sunday. Enjoy live music, rides, food, drinks and fun. There will be a Children’s World full of rides and games, entertainment at two stages, chili and baking contests, a dog show, car shows, the River Ride and a FestivalTeen Club. Miamisprings.com

Redland Blues and Barbecue Festival, today and Sunday. Features award-winning barbecue, blues and country music, children’s activities including pony rides, and a classic car and motorcycle show. $8; free under 12. Fruit and Spice Park, 24801 SW 187th Ave., Homestead. redlandfruit andspice.com/event/blues-bbq/

What’s Wild? today, 10-11:30 a.m. An interactive educational experience at the Palm Beach Zoo designed for toddlers and preschool-aged children ages 3-4 and includes up-close animal encounters, stories, games, crafts and visits to animal exhibits. $20-$40 includes zoo admission for one child and one adult. Preregistration required. 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. palmbeachzoo.org

Jackson Health Family Fun Day, today, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Join Activities with music, arts and crafts, storytelling and building blocks from noon to 4 p.m., and guided tours of the Jackson Centennial exhibition at 1 and 3 p.m. Receive a free health screening and learn about key services provided by Jackson Health System. HistoryMiami, 101 West Flagler St., Miami. historymiami.org

Family Day on Aragon, today. A free block party on the second Saturday of the month which includes discounted movies at the Coral Gables Art Cinema in the mornings, free admission at the Coral Gables Museum in the afternoon, and free story time and entertainment at Books & Books. gablescinema.com/events/family -day-block-party

Family Festival and Miami FandomFest for Teens, today, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Enjoy magic shows, children’s theater, crafts, virtual reality and STEAM activities for kids, plus a Cosplay contest, video gaming and lip sync battles for teens. Miami-Dade Main Library, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. Park at the Cultural Center Garage (50 NW Second Ave.) for $5 (with validated ticket) or take the Metrorail to the Government Center station. mdpls.org/family-festival/2018 /family-festival.asp

Winds of Change Child Abuse Prevention Picnic, today, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. A fun-filled family day with food, cotton candy, snow cones, face painting, bounce house, awards, games and entertainment. Learn about resources to help keep children safe and prevent child abuse in our community. Free. Amelia Earhart Park Corporate Pavilion 401 E 65 St., Hialeah. Must RSVP at 2018-cap-picnic.eventbrite.com

Playground Playdate, today, 11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Meet at the playground for a craft and learn about upcoming programs at the park. Free. Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. sugarsandpark.org

Free annual Family Fun and Resource Fair, today, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The free event is held in recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Free refreshments, raffle prizes, games, mini-workshops, and resources on keeping children safe and healthy. Rev. Samuel Delevoe Memorial Park, 2520 NW Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale. cscbroward.org/broward -aware

Boots & Bourbon Country Music Festival, today, 12-9 p.m. Country music entertainers include headliners Drake White & Big Fire and Maggie Baugh. There will be a classic car show exhibition noon-4 p.m., arts and craft vendors, and a bourbon sampling tent (fee applies). Park entry fee $1.50. Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach. Free festival admission, and Deerfield Beach is offering free parking and shuttle service from the Main Beach Parking Lot at 149 SE 21st Ave. deerfield-beach.com /1188/Boots-Bourbon-Country -Music-Festival

Fort Lauderdale’s Taco Battle & Craft Beer Fest, today, 1-6 p.m. Kids and pets are welcome at this free taco and craft beer tasting event. Enjoy live music, free kids activities, taco eating contests and vendors. Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. ftltacobattlecraftbeerfest.com

Sounds at Sundown, today, 5-10 p.m. Enjoy Motown and R&B with the Miami Sound Byte Band, plus local artists and crafters and food trucks. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for seating on the northwest corner of Margate Boulevard and State Road 7. margatefl.com/515/Sounds-at -Sundown

Wild Tales: Primate Stories, today, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Hear the stories of these animals as Patti shares the dangers of the exotic pet trade and how we can make better choices to support primate conservation. Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 154th St. zoomiami.org

Stage Kids: Mic Check Performance, today, 6:30 p.m. Students will perform musical numbers from “The Wizard of Oz,” “Into the Woods” and “The Greatest Showman,” as well as from today’s favorite hits. For all ages. Free. Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center, 1770 Monroe St. artandculturecenter.org/events

Moonlight Movie in the Park, today, 8 p.m. “Spider-Man: Homecoming,” is projected onto a giant inflatable screen. Bring lawn chairs or blankets, your own food and beverages. Alcohol not permitted. Free. Weston Regional Park, 20200 Saddle Club Road. westonfl.org/events

Fishing Derby, Sunday, 7-10 a.m. Have breakfast and help clean the lakes of invasive fish species. Zoo provides the rods and bait, you reel ’em in. Zoo Miami,12400 SW 154th St. Breakfast and Zoo admission included with registration. zoomiami.org

Manatee Tales Storytime, Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Every third Sunday of the month, a storyteller uses colorful books to tell stories about the aquatic species that live in the Lake Worth Lagoon. Manatee Lagoon, 6000 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach. visitmanateelagoon.com

April Pool’s Day, Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Pool fun, music and an entertaining and educational experience as you participate in water safety activities, watch real-time scenarios and demonstrations, and learn about resources available to help make your home water-safe. Free. Cypress Pool, 1300 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs. coralsprings.org/living/events/april -pools-day

Sunday in the Park: A Taste of Hollywood, 12-5:30 p.m. This free event will feature food, wine, a craft beer garden, art, music, vintage bike show and a business expo. The Muzart Kidz Korner will feature age-appropriate cooking lessons, children’s activities, face painting and more. Free. ArtsPark at Young Circle in Downtown Hollywood. Seats at the Garden Brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. are $50. sundayintheartspark.com/

Free Family Day, Sunday, 1-3 p.m. Food, face painting, balloon animals and more in the Palm Court Event Space on the 3rd floor. Complimentary parking is available at City View and Palm Court garages. Miami Design District/Palm Court, 140 NE 39th St., Miami. miamidesigndistrict.net