International Children’s Day 2026

Teatro Avante and Miami-Dade County Auditorium present International Children’s Day, as part of the 40ᵗʰ International Hispanic Theatre Festival, on Sunday, September 20 at the Koubek Center. Limited availability.

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Join us for this free spectacular day-long event with arts & crafts, food, activities, theatre workshops and two showings of a theatre performance for the whole family! International Children’s Day features the theatre performance “Las Asombrosas Aventuras de Robinson Crusoe” (The Amazing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe). See the full line-up for the day below:

2:00 – 3:00 pm
Pintura facial, personaje en zancos, y distribución de meriendas
Face painting, stilt walker, and distribution of combo meals

2:30 – 5:00 pm
Juegos de feria
Carnival games

3:00 – 5:00 pm
Talleres: Pintura, Títeres, Danza y Percusión
Workshops: Painting, Puppetry, Dance and Percussion

3:00 & 5:00 pm
Espectáculo: “Las Asombrosas Aventuras de Robinson Crusoe”
Performance: “The Amazing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe“

Escrita por Victor Hugo Cortés / Written by Victor Hugo Cortés
Dirigida por Luciano Cortes / Directed by Luciano Cortes
Elenco: Juan Bautista, Cote Composto

(Teatro Salvaje – Miami, USA)

Las Asombrosas Aventuras de Robinson Crusoe narra la historia de un joven audaz (Robinson) que decide embarcarse en un viaje sin destino en busca de aventuras. Tras naufragar el barco donde navegaba llega a una isla desierta en donde conoce personajes inolvidables que cambiarán su destino. Con creatividad y optimismo, Robinson se las ingeniará para abastecerse de todo lo necesario para subsistir y aprenderá el valor de la amistad y la compañía, mientras busca la manera de volver a su hogar. Durante las aventuras se tocan temas como la creatividad, el ingenio, la amistad y la toma de decisiones que nos llevan a avanzar y aventurarnos en una vida activa. Resalta además con el poder vital de la imaginación, conecta a todo el público con la fantasía y el sentido de aventura, con el juego como metodología y con el poder vital de la imaginación.

The Amazing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe tells the story of a daring young man (Robinson) who sets off on a journey without a fixed destination in search of adventure. After the ship he is traveling on is wrecked, he arrives on a deserted island where he encounters unforgettable characters who will change his destiny. With creativity and optimism, Robinson finds ways to provide himself with everything he needs to survive and learns the value of friendship and companionship, all while searching for a way to return home. Throughout his adventures, themes such as creativity, ingenuity, friendship, and decision-making are explored—elements that inspire us to move forward and embrace an active, adventurous life. The piece also highlights the vital power of imagination, connecting audiences of all ages to fantasy and a spirit of adventure, using play as a methodology and celebrating the transformative force of imagination.

Entrada y estacionamiento gratis / Free admission & valet parking

Presented in Spanish. Part of the 40ᵗʰ International Hispanic Theatre Festival of Miami and MDCA’s Hot Theatre Summer Series.

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This performance is part of Miami-Dade County Auditorium’s Away From Home Series. Programming continues to thrive during this period of renovation through the Away From Home Series. The series consists of off-site performances presented at alternative venues with community partners, ensuring that the magic of the performing arts continues to captivate audiences throughout this transition period. The Away From Home Series presents dance, theatre, and music performances that take place at a variety of South Florida facilities and cultural centers. MDCA remains committed to keeping the spirit of creativity alive during this monumental endeavor and invites you to join us away from home!