Miramar is gearing up for its 9th Annual Aviation Expo, a free, all-ages event promising hands-on exposure to the aviation industry, with a school field trip day set for Friday, Dec. 4, 2026, and a public community day following on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026. The event is hosted by Mayor Wayne Messam and will take place at the Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater, 16801 Miramar Parkway.
According to a promotion shared by City of Miramar, FL (@CityofMiramar)
, the expo offers a hands-on experience with the aviation industry, inviting attendees to explore interactive exhibits, meet aviation professionals and learn about career opportunities. The school day runs from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and is designated as a field trip, while the community day, open to the public, runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Those wanting to attend can register at AviationExpo2026.eventbrite.com.
A Mission Rooted in Career Exposure
A Mission Rooted in Career Exposure The expo wasn't dreamed up overnight. Mayor Wayne M. Messam created the Aviation Expo to introduce students and the public to the field of aeronautics, including piloting and air traffic control, according to Miramar News. The 2026 event is billed as the 9th Annual Aviation Expo.
It's worth noting how last year's event stacked up. The two-day Aviation Expo 2025 took place from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on a Friday for student field trips, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. the following Saturday for the public, with both days free and featuring appearances from pilots and air traffic controllers, the outlet's report noted. That edition also included Broward College, Wayman College of Aeronautics and VEX Robotics, alongside flight simulations, STEM activities and aviation career exploration.
Big Turnout the Year Before
If 2025 is any indication, Miramar's expo tends to draw a crowd. The Richard P. Hall Eagles Foundation reported that the 2025 school day welcomed 2,700 Broward public school, charter and homeschool students, and that more than 2,000 community participants turned out the next day. That same report described American Airlines pilots, flight attendants, mechanics and tech ops crew inspiring students, alongside aviators from the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals and the Latino Professionals in Aerospace, plus a VEX Robotics competition and a LEGO build of a NASA Space Shuttle Carrier Boeing 747 aircraft.
The year before that, in 2024, representatives from Florida Memorial University in Miami Gardens and Wayman College of Aeronautics in Pembroke Pines presented their programs to interested students, with American Airlines representatives also in attendance, per the same Miramar News account. The specific exhibits, speakers or aircraft planned for the 2026 expo have not been detailed beyond the general description of hands-on activities, interactive exhibits and career information provided in the city's promotion.
For families and educators looking to plan ahead, the expo remains free to attend on both days. Those with questions about registration or logistics can reach out to Edna LaRoche through the contact information listed on the event poster, while general city information is available at www.MiramarFL.gov.
