Miami Spice Restaurant Months Extended
LOCATION: Participating restaurants across Greater Miami & Miami Beach
WHEN: Through Saturday, October 31, 2026
For its 25th edition, Miami Spice has been extended through October, with three-course prix-fixe menus at $40 for brunch and lunch and $50 or $65 for dinner, plus Miami Spice Reserve menus from $95. Click Here.
The Berry Farm 7th Annual Harvest Festival
LOCATION: The Berry Farm, 13720 SW 216th St, Miami (Redland)
WHEN: Through Sunday, November 15, 2026 | Open until 9:00 PM on select Fridays and Sundays (Oct 2 & 4, 9 & 11, 16 & 18, 23 & 25, Oct 30 & Nov 1, Nov 6 & 8, 13 & 15)
The Berry Farm’s annual fall festival returns for its seventh season across 40 acres of Miami’s farm country, with a corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayrides, children’s play areas, and live music on select weekends. Click Here.
Hispanic Heritage Month
LOCATION: Citywide, Miami & Miami Beach
WHEN: Through Thursday, October 15, 2026
Miami marks Hispanic Heritage Month with festivals, cultural events, and free community programming across the destination. Click Here.
Buena Vista Social Club (Musical)
LOCATION: Ziff Ballet Opera House, Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
WHEN: October 1 – 4, 2026 (final performances Sunday at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM)
The Tony- and Grammy-winning Broadway musical inspired by Cuba’s Buena Vista Social Club opens the Arsht’s 2026–27 Broadway in Miami season with its South Florida premiere. Click Here.
Rhythm & Roots: Free Celebration at the Arsht
LOCATION: Thomson Plaza for the Arts, Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
WHEN: Through Sunday, October 4, 2026
A free week of live music, dancing, domino games, local artisans, and Cuban cultural exhibitions on the Arsht plaza, presented alongside Buena Vista Social Club. A free ticket is required for each guest. Click Here.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
LOCATION: Pinecrest Gardens (Banyan Bowl), 11000 Red Rd, Pinecrest
WHEN: Friday, October 2, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Presented with City Theatre Miami, the cult classic screens under the stars with a live cast performing alongside the film, plus a costume contest. R-rated; guests under 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Click Here.
Chucho Valdés 85th Birthday Celebration
LOCATION: Knight Concert Hall, Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
WHEN: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Cuban piano legend Chucho Valdés marks his 85th birthday with a concert in the Arsht’s Live at Knight series. Click Here.
Kany García: Puerta Abierta Tour
LOCATION: Kaseya Center, 601 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
WHEN: Saturday, October 3, 2026 | Doors 7:00 PM, Show 8:00 PM
Puerto Rican singer-songwriter and Latin Grammy winner Kany García brings her Puerta Abierta Tour to the Kaseya Center, performing established hits alongside newer material. Click Here.
Unlimited Devotion: Music of The Grateful Dead
LOCATION: Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center (The Moss Center), 10950 SW 211th St, Cutler Bay
WHEN: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Grateful Dead songs get an expansive jam-band treatment as Miami-based Unlimited Devotion performs at The Moss Center in Cutler Bay. Click Here.
Paws in the Pool
LOCATION: Venetian Pool, 2701 De Soto Blvd, Coral Gables
WHEN: Sunday, October 4, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
The historic Venetian Pool opens to dogs for its annual Paws in the Pool, with a morning session for small dogs under 30 pounds. Entry is $15 per dog and $12 per person; early registration is recommended. Click Here.
Freedom Family Day: Madrid-Miami Celebrando la Hispanidad
LOCATION: Freedom Tower at Miami Dade College, 600 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
WHEN: Sunday, October 4, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Live music, dance, theater, and family activities connect Miami and Madrid in a free Hispanic Heritage Month celebration presented by the Museum of Art and Design at MDC. Click Here.
Don Omar: The Last King World Tour
LOCATION: Kaseya Center, 601 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
WHEN: Sunday, October 4, 2026 | Doors 7:00 PM, Show 8:00 PM
Reggaeton pioneer Don Omar marks 20 years since his album King of Kings with a tour built around his best-known hits, including “Danza Kuduro” and “Dale Don Dale.” Click Here.
Miami Heat Home Games – October
LOCATION: Kaseya Center, 601 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
WHEN: Preseason: Oct 8 (vs. NOP, 7:30 PM), Oct 10 (vs. MIN, 8:00 PM), Oct 14 (vs. BKN, 7:30 PM) | Regular season: Oct 21 (vs. MIN, 7:30 PM – Opening Night), Oct 23 (vs. DET, 8:00 PM), Oct 26 (vs. DAL, 7:30 PM), Oct 30 (vs. IND, 8:00 PM)
The Heat open the 2026–27 season at home on October 21 against Minnesota, with three preseason home games earlier in the month. Click Here.
An Evening of Songs and Stories With Patti Smith
LOCATION: Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
WHEN: Friday, October 9, 2026
Poet and musician Patti Smith presents an evening of songs and stories at the Arsht Center. Click Here.
Florida Panthers Home Games – October
LOCATION: Amerant Bank Arena, 1 Panther Pkwy, Sunrise
WHEN: Oct 10 (vs. MIN, 6:00 PM – Home Opener), Oct 15 (vs. VAN, 7:00 PM – Vamos Gatos Night), Oct 17 (vs. SEA, 6:00 PM – Pink in the Rink), Oct 30 (vs. WPG, 7:00 PM – Halloween)
The Panthers return to Sunrise for their home opener on October 10 after a season-opening road trip, with four home games during the month. Click Here.
Inter Miami CF Home Matches – October
LOCATION: Miami Freedom Park, Miami
WHEN: Oct 10 (vs. D.C. United, 7:30 PM), Oct 14 (vs. NYCFC, 7:30 PM), Oct 28 (vs. FC Cincinnati, 7:30 PM)
Inter Miami plays three home matches in October as the MLS regular season heads into its final stretch. Click Here.
Ricky Martin Live
LOCATION: Hard Rock Live, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood
WHEN: Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Ricky Martin brings his Ricky Martin Live show to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, following two years of touring the production worldwide. Click Here.
Bird Walk at Deering Estate
LOCATION: Deering Estate Visitor Center, 16701 SW 72nd Ave, Palmetto Bay
WHEN: Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM
A guided walk through the Estate, part of the Biscayne Bay Important Bird Area, in search of resident and migratory species. Tickets ($20) include same-day general admission. Click Here.
Orchids in October
LOCATION: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables
WHEN: October 10 – 11, 2026
Fairchild’s annual fall orchid weekend brings local orchid vendors, conservation exhibits from The Million Orchid Project, and access to the full garden, including Wings of the Tropics. Click Here.
Wynwood Art Walk
LOCATION: Wynwood Arts District, Miami (NW 2nd Ave between 23rd and 30th Streets)
WHEN: Saturday, October 10, 2026 | Wynwood Walls free entry 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The second-Saturday art walk returns with open galleries, exhibitions, free admissions, and live music across the district. Click Here.
Marionetas de la Esquina: Superheroínas
LOCATION: Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
WHEN: October 10 – 11, 2026
Mexico’s Marionetas de la Esquina brings a puppet theater production to the Arsht’s Family Fun Live series. Click Here.
Miami Dolphins Home Game
LOCATION: Hard Rock Stadium, 347 Don Shula Dr, Miami Gardens
WHEN: Sunday, October 11, 2026 (vs. Cincinnati Bengals)
The Dolphins host the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 5 at Hard Rock Stadium. Click Here.
Eva Ayllón with Special Guest Daniela Darcourt
LOCATION: Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center (The Moss Center), 10950 SW 211th St, Cutler Bay
WHEN: Sunday, October 11, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Afro-Peruvian song and Peruvian salsa share the stage in a concert led by Eva Ayllón with special guest Daniela Darcourt. Click Here.
Night Hike & Campfire at Deering Estate
LOCATION: Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Ave, Palmetto Bay
WHEN: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
A naturalist-led dusk hike through the tropical hardwood hammock to Cutler Creek, listening for owls, followed by a gathering around a campfire. Click Here.
Milestones: Hispanic Heritage Finale at Domino Plaza
LOCATION: Máximo Gómez Domino Park, 801 SW 8th St, Little Havana, Miami
WHEN: Friday, October 16, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live music, dance, local vendors, and family activities close out Hispanic Heritage Month on Calle Ocho. Admission is free; advance registration is encouraged. Click Here.
Candlelight at Pinecrest Gardens – Tribute to Coldplay
LOCATION: Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Rd, Pinecrest
WHEN: Friday, October 16, 2026 | 8:45 PM
The Listeso String Quartet performs Coldplay favorites, including “Clocks,” “Fix You,” and “Yellow,” under candlelight. Ages 8 and up. Click Here.
Candlelight at Pinecrest Gardens – Juan Luis Guerra
LOCATION: Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Rd, Pinecrest
WHEN: Friday, October 16, 2026 | 8:45 PM
A live string performance of the music of Juan Luis Guerra under candlelight at Pinecrest Gardens. Ages 8 and up. Click Here.
United States Marine Band
LOCATION: Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center (The Moss Center), 10950 SW 211th St, Cutler Bay
WHEN: Friday, October 16, 2026
Patriotic repertoire, Sousa marches, and concert band works come to Cutler Bay in a free performance by “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band. Click Here.
Miami City Ballet: American Rhythms
LOCATION: Ziff Ballet Opera House, Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
WHEN: October 16 – 18, 2026
Miami City Ballet opens its season at the Arsht Center with American Rhythms. Click Here.
Fall Garden Day: All Kids Included
LOCATION: Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Rd, Pinecrest
WHEN: Saturday, October 17, 2026 | Sensory Hour 9:00 – 10:00 AM, General Admission 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Families explore expressive arts and hands-on activities for children with and without disabilities in an inclusive garden setting, with a book giveaway while supplies last. Click Here.
Coral Gables Pumpkin Patch
LOCATION: Ponce Circle Park, 2810 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables
WHEN: Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Hundreds of pumpkins fill Ponce Circle Park, with live music, pumpkin decorating, face painting, a mini harvest market, and fall photo areas. Resident presale available; limited general admission sold on site. Click Here.
Teatro Real – Royal Theater of Spain: Fire · Guitar · Legend
LOCATION: Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
WHEN: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Spain’s Teatro Real brings a flamenco and guitar production to the Arsht Center. Click Here.
Backyard Bash: Season Kickoff Concert
LOCATION: Backyard Concert Lawn, Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center (The Moss Center), 10950 SW 211th St, Cutler Bay
WHEN: Saturday, October 17, 2026
A family-friendly outdoor lawn concert opens the Moss Center’s 2026–2027 season in Cutler Bay. Click Here.
Billboard Latin Music Week
LOCATION: Faena Forum, 3300 Collins Ave, Miami Beach
WHEN: October 19 – 22, 2026
Billboard’s 37th annual Latin music industry gathering features artist conversations, executive panels, and live showcases, concluding with the Billboard Latin Music Awards on October 22. Click Here.
South Beach Seafood Festival
LOCATION: On the sands of South Beach, Miami Beach
WHEN: October 21 – 24, 2026
The 14th annual festival offers four days of culinary programming from South Florida chefs, capped by a beachfront festival day on October 24, benefiting the CI Foundation’s EAT SMART program. Click Here.
Moon Viewing at Deering Estate
LOCATION: Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Ave, Palmetto Bay
WHEN: Friday, October 23, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
An after-hours evening on the Estate’s front lawn overlooking Biscayne Bay; guests may bring picnics, chairs, and telescopes. Museums are closed during the event. Click Here.
Halloween at The Moss Center
LOCATION: Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center (The Moss Center), 10950 SW 211th St, Cutler Bay
WHEN: Friday, October 23, 2026
Orchestral music, costumes, and family-friendly activities set the tone for the annual Halloween celebration at The Moss Center. Click Here.
Sound Session Featuring Hazmat Modine
LOCATION: Pinecrest Gardens (Banyan Bowl), 11000 Red Rd, Pinecrest
WHEN: Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 8:30 PM
Hazmat Modine brings a blend of Delta blues, gypsy jazz, and global rhythms to the Banyan Bowl for the second annual Sound Session series. An optional UNCORKED! wine-tasting stroll begins at 6:00 PM. Click Here.
Ghostbusters in Concert
LOCATION: Knight Concert Hall, Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
WHEN: Friday, October 30, 2026
A live orchestra performs the film score alongside a full screening of Ghostbusters. Click Here.
Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead
LOCATION: Ponce Circle Park, 2810 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables
WHEN: Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Consulate General of Mexico and the City of Coral Gables present traditional Mexican music, dance, and food. The Coral Gables Trolley and Freebee will be running. Click Here.
Gables Gallery Night
LOCATION: Downtown Coral Gables (Miracle Mile & Giralda Plaza area), Coral Gables
WHEN: First Fridays | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM (October 2 and November 6)
Coral Gables galleries, studios, and creative spaces stay open late for an evening of live music and fine art. Visitors are encouraged to use the trolley or Freebee between galleries. Click Here.
Deering Estate Guided Museum Tours
LOCATION: Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Ave, Palmetto Bay
WHEN: Daily | 11:30 AM
A guided tour of the Historic Houses covering their architectural and cultural significance, Charles Deering’s life, and the Estate’s connection to South Florida’s Indigenous cultures. Click Here.
Pinecrest Gardens Farmers Market
LOCATION: Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Rd, Pinecrest
WHEN: Sundays | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Weekly outdoor market with local produce, food, and crafts. Click Here.
Farmer’s Market at Zoo Miami
LOCATION: Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152nd St, Miami
WHEN: First & Third Saturdays | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
A recurring promenade market held twice monthly at Zoo Miami. Click Here.
PAMM Free Second Saturdays
LOCATION: Pérez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
WHEN: Second Saturdays | Free admission all day; art-making 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Free general admission with hands-on art-making activities, guided tours, and performances for all ages. Click Here.
Palmetto Bay Artisan & Farmers Market
LOCATION: Coral Reef Park, 7895 SW 152nd St, Palmetto Bay
WHEN: Sundays | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
A weekly community market featuring handcrafted goods, gourmet oils and spices, fresh produce, and food vendors. Click Here.
Coconut Grove Organic Farmers Market
LOCATION: 3300 Grand Ave, Coconut Grove
WHEN: Saturdays | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
A longstanding organic market operated by Glaser Organic Farms, featuring produce, a raw-food deli, and tropical fruit vendors. Click Here.
SoMi Second Saturdays
LOCATION: SW 73rd St & SW 58th Ave, South Miami
WHEN: Second Saturdays
South Miami’s monthly community street event with vendors, live entertainment, and family activities in downtown South Miami. Click Here.
Miami Dolphins Home Games – November
LOCATION: Hard Rock Stadium, 347 Don Shula Dr, Miami Gardens WHEN: Nov 1 (vs. New England, 4:25 PM), Nov 8 (vs. Detroit, 1:00 PM), Nov 29 (vs. NY Jets)
The Dolphins play three home games in November, including the Patriots in their only late-window home game of the season. Click Here.
Florida Panthers Home Games – November
LOCATION: Amerant Bank Arena, 1 Panther Pkwy, Sunrise
WHEN: Nov 2 (vs. DET, 7:00 PM), Nov 4 (vs. CHI, 7:30 PM – Star Wars Night), Nov 12 (vs. DET – Military Appreciation), Nov 17 (vs. EDM, 7:00 PM), Nov 21 (vs. BUF – Hockey Fights Cancer), Nov 25 (vs. OTT), Nov 28 (vs. TB)
Seven home games in November, including a Stanley Cup Final rematch against the Edmonton Oilers on November 17. Click Here.
God of Carnage
LOCATION: Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
WHEN: November 5 – 22, 2026
Yasmina Reza’s Tony-winning comedy opens the Arsht’s Theater Up Close series. Click Here.
Jobim and the Music of Brazil
LOCATION: Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
WHEN: Friday, November 6, 2026
The Arsht’s Jazz Roots series celebrates Antônio Carlos Jobim and the music of Brazil. Click Here.
NASCAR Championship Weekend
LOCATION: Homestead-Miami Speedway, 1 Speedway Blvd, Homestead
WHEN: November 6 – 8, 2026 (Cup Series Championship Race Sunday, November 8)
Homestead-Miami Speedway hosts NASCAR’s season-ending Championship Weekend. Click Here.
Jazz at Pinecrest Gardens – Season Opener: Allyson Briggs (Fleur Seule) & The Dan Gabel Big Band
LOCATION: Pinecrest Gardens (Banyan Bowl), 11000 Red Rd, Pinecrest
WHEN: Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 8:00 PM
The 17th annual Jazz at Pinecrest Gardens season opens with “America: Together in Harmony,” an evening of Great American Songbook standards and big-band swing. Click Here.
Quinteto Astor Piazzolla: Le Grand Tango
LOCATION: Knight Concert Hall, Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
WHEN: Saturday, November 7, 2026
The Quinteto Astor Piazzolla performs the tango repertoire of Astor Piazzolla in the Live at Knight series. Click Here.
Inter Miami CF Home Match
LOCATION: Miami Freedom Park, Miami
WHEN: Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 4:00 PM (vs. Charlotte FC)
Inter Miami closes its regular-season home schedule against Charlotte FC; playoff home dates, if any, will be announced by MLS. Click Here.
Britnee Kellogg
LOCATION: Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center (The Moss Center), 10950 SW 211th St, Cutler Bay
WHEN: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Country storytelling, humor, and coastal influences shape an evening of live music at The Moss Center. Click Here.
Common With Nu Deco Ensemble
LOCATION: Knight Concert Hall, Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
WHEN: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Grammy-winning artist Common joins Miami’s Nu Deco Ensemble at the Arsht Center. Click Here.
Miami Heat Home Games – November
LOCATION: Kaseya Center, 601 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
WHEN: Nov 13 (vs. CLE, 8:00 PM), Nov 14 (vs. DET, 8:00 PM), Nov 16 (vs. HOU, 7:30 PM), Nov 18 (vs. MIL, 7:00 PM), Nov 22 (vs. OKC, 6:00 PM)
After an early-November West Coast road trip, the Heat return for five home games, including the Bucks on November 18. Click Here.
E1 Miami GP
LOCATION: Miami Seaplane Base, Biscayne Bay, Miami
WHEN: November 13 – 14, 2026
The all-electric E1 raceboat championship holds its first-ever double-header and season finale on Biscayne Bay, with celebrity-backed teams competing for the title. Click Here.
Miami Short Film Festival (25th Edition)
LOCATION: Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Ave, Palmetto Bay, and additional Miami venues
WHEN: November 13 – 15, 2026
The 25th edition of the MIAMI short FILM FESTIVAL presents three days of curated short-film screenings, filmmaker Q&As, and special events, including programming at the Deering Estate. Click Here.
Bird Walk at Deering Estate
LOCATION: Deering Estate Visitor Center, 16701 SW 72nd Ave, Palmetto Bay
WHEN: Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM
A guided walk in search of the Estate’s resident and migratory birds, including warblers, herons, and sandpipers. Tickets ($20) include same-day general admission. Click Here.
New World Symphony: Mozart’s Requiem
LOCATION: Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
WHEN: Saturday, November 14, 2026
The New World Symphony performs Mozart’s Requiem at the Arsht Center. Click Here.
Florida Grand Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor
LOCATION: Ziff Ballet Opera House, Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
WHEN: November 14 – 17, 2026
Florida Grand Opera opens its season with Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor. Click Here.
Dimensions Dance Theatre: Fall Performance
LOCATION: Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center (The Moss Center), 10950 SW 211th St, Cutler Bay
WHEN: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami opens its 10th-anniversary season of contemporary ballet at The Moss Center. Click Here.
A Charlie Brown Christmas Concert
LOCATION: Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center (The Moss Center), 10950 SW 211th St, Cutler Bay
WHEN: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Jazz piano and the holiday music of Vince Guaraldi come together in an annual concert inspired by A Charlie Brown Christmas. Click Here.
Miami Book Fair
LOCATION: Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus, 300 NE 2nd Ave, Miami
WHEN: November 15 – 22, 2026 (Street Fair November 20 – 22)
Eight days of author readings, conversations, and book signings in three languages transform downtown Miami, closing with the three-day Street Fair and Children’s Alley. Click Here.
14th Annual Vintage Auto Show
LOCATION: Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Ave, Palmetto Bay
WHEN: Sunday, November 15, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Vintage automobiles from 1965 and earlier are displayed across the Estate grounds with the Antique Automotive Club of America, alongside a scavenger hunt, children’s crafts, and nature tours. Early tickets $14 adults / $7 children through November 13. Click Here.
Give Miami 5K + Festival
LOCATION: Maurice A. Ferré Park, 1075 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
WHEN: Sunday, November 15, 2026 | Race start 8:00 AM
A 5K and free post-race community festival celebrating Give Miami Day’s 15th year; registration fees go to the participant’s chosen nonprofit. Click Here.
Miami Symphony Orchestra: Grand Season Opening
LOCATION: Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
WHEN: Sunday, November 15, 2026
The Miami Symphony Orchestra opens its season at the Arsht Center. Click Here.
World Architecture Festival
LOCATION: Broward County Convention Center, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd, Fort Lauderdale
WHEN: November 18 – 20, 2026
The world’s largest live-judged architecture awards event returns to Greater Miami, this year in Fort Lauderdale, with the gala and overall winners announced November 20. Click Here.
Give Miami Day
LOCATION: Citywide, Miami-Dade County
WHEN: Thursday, November 19, 2026
The Miami Foundation’s annual 24-hour online giving day supports more than 1,400 Greater Miami nonprofits. Click Here.
Candlelight at Pinecrest Gardens – Tribute to Ariana Grande
LOCATION: Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Rd, Pinecrest
WHEN: Friday, November 20, 2026
A live string performance of Ariana Grande’s music under candlelight at Pinecrest Gardens, part of the Candlelight concert series. Ages 8 and up. Click Here.
MOMIX Botanica
LOCATION: Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center (The Moss Center), 10950 SW 211th St, Cutler Bay
WHEN: November 21 – 22, 2026
MOMIX’s visual theater work transforms the changing seasons into a surreal stage experience at The Moss Center. Click Here.
Barcelona Guitar Trio & Dance
LOCATION: Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
WHEN: Sunday, November 22, 2026
The Barcelona Guitar Trio performs Spanish guitar repertoire with flamenco dance. Click Here.
Thanksgiving Brunches
LOCATION: Participating restaurants in Pinecrest, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, and surrounding geofarm areas
WHEN: Thursday, November 26, 2026
Area restaurants offer special Thanksgiving Day brunch and dinner menus. Click Here.
Miami Japanese Festival
LOCATION: Ichimura Miami-Japan Garden, 1101 MacArthur Causeway, Watson Island, Miami
WHEN: November 2026
A free, family-friendly celebration of Japanese culture hosted by the Miami Friends of the Japanese Garden, featuring a tea ceremony, sushi demonstration, taiko drumming, and a cosplay contest. Click Here.
Miami Coffee Crawl
LOCATION: Participating cafés, Miami & Miami Beach
WHEN: November 2026
A self-guided crawl pass offers a welcome credit at participating cafés across Miami for a month of exploring local coffee shops. Click Here.
Luminosa Festival Opening
LOCATION: Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trl, Miami
WHEN: November 2026
An illuminated walk-through trail of large-scale light sculptures opens for the season at Jungle Island. Click Here.
NightGarden at Fairchild
LOCATION: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables
WHEN: November 2026
Fairchild’s seasonal after-dark experience transforms the garden with light installations, projections, and interactive displays, running through the holiday season. Click Here.
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical
LOCATION: Ziff Ballet Opera House, Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
WHEN: December 1 – 6, 2026
The Broadway musical based on the life and music of Neil Diamond continues the Arsht’s Broadway in Miami season. Click Here.
Art Basel Miami Beach
LOCATION: Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr, Miami Beach
WHEN: Public days December 4 – 6, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (invitation-only days December 2 – 3)
The flagship contemporary art fair anchors Miami Art Week, with leading international galleries at the Miami Beach Convention Center alongside satellite fairs citywide. Click Here.
Mistletoe & Martinis
LOCATION: Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Ave, Palmetto Bay
WHEN: Friday, December 11, 2026 | 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM
The Deering Estate Foundation’s annual holiday fundraiser features festive music, martini samplings, and hors d’oeuvres and desserts from South Florida restaurants and caterers. Click Here.
Miami City Ballet: George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
LOCATION: Ziff Ballet Opera House, Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
WHEN: December 11 – 27, 2026
Miami City Ballet’s holiday staging of Balanchine’s The Nutcracker returns to the Arsht Center. Click Here.
Jazz at Pinecrest Gardens – Allan Harris Sings a Nat King Cole Christmas
LOCATION: Pinecrest Gardens (Banyan Bowl), 11000 Red Rd, Pinecrest
WHEN: Saturday, December 12, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Allan Harris & Band perform Nat King Cole holiday classics and American Songbook standards in the Banyan Bowl. Click Here.
Tropical Nights – Orquesta La Oferta Honors El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico
LOCATION: Pinecrest Gardens (Banyan Bowl), 11000 Red Rd, Pinecrest
WHEN: Saturday, December 19, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Orquesta La Oferta opens the fifth annual Tropical Nights series with a salsa tribute to El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico. Click Here.
Nights of Lights
LOCATION: Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Rd, Pinecrest
WHEN: December 2026
Pinecrest Gardens’ annual holiday festival lights the gardens with illuminated displays, with Santa visits, story time, carolers, and live performances on select evenings. Click Here.
Yo-Yo Ma and Solon Gordon
LOCATION: Knight Concert Hall, Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
WHEN: Sunday, January 10, 2027
Cellist Yo-Yo Ma performs with pianist Solon Gordon in the Arsht’s Classical Music series. Click Here.
South Beach Jazz Festival
LOCATION: Multiple venues, Miami Beach
WHEN: January 14 – 17, 2027
The 11th annual festival brings free jazz performances across styles to venues throughout Miami Beach. Click Here.
Art Deco Weekend (50th Anniversary)
LOCATION: Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
WHEN: January 15 – 17, 2027
Miami Beach’s longest-running free community festival celebrates its 50th edition with architectural tours, live music, vintage car displays, and vendors along Ocean Drive. Click Here.
Jazz at Pinecrest Gardens – The Sweet Tooth Jazz Band
LOCATION: Pinecrest Gardens (Banyan Bowl), 11000 Red Rd, Pinecrest
WHEN: Saturday, January 16, 2027 | 8:00 PM
The Sweet Tooth Jazz Band brings bluesy early jazz and original music to the Banyan Bowl. Click Here.
Pegasus World Cup
LOCATION: Gulfstream Park, 901 S Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach
WHEN: January 23, 2027 (Invitational)
One of Thoroughbred racing’s richest race days returns to Gulfstream Park with live entertainment and VIP hospitality. Click Here.
Life Time Miami Marathon & Half
LOCATION: Course through Downtown Miami, South Beach, Brickell, and Coconut Grove
WHEN: Sunday, January 31, 2027
Miami’s largest endurance event sends runners across the MacArthur Causeway, through South Beach, and past the Brickell skyline. Click Here.
The Sound of Music
LOCATION: Ziff Ballet Opera House, Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
WHEN: February 9 – 14, 2027
The Rodgers & Hammerstein classic comes to the Arsht’s Broadway in Miami series. Click Here.
Jazz at Pinecrest Gardens – Lucy Yeghiazaryan Trio
LOCATION: Pinecrest Gardens (Banyan Bowl), 11000 Red Rd, Pinecrest
WHEN: Saturday, February 13, 2027 | 8:00 PM
New York jazz vocalist Lucy Yeghiazaryan performs an intimate Valentine’s weekend evening in the Banyan Bowl. Click Here.
Coconut Grove Arts Festival
LOCATION: Along Biscayne Bay, Coconut Grove (S Bayshore Dr & McFarlane Rd area)
WHEN: February 13 – 15, 2027 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
The 63rd annual juried fine arts festival brings about 280 artists to the Coconut Grove waterfront over Presidents’ Day weekend. Click Here.
Miami International Boat Show
LOCATION: Miami Beach Convention Center and additional waterfront venues, Miami & Miami Beach
WHEN: February 2027
One of the world’s largest boat and yacht shows returns over Presidents’ Day weekend, with exhibitors and superyacht displays across multiple Miami and Miami Beach venues. Click Here.
Miami City Ballet: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
LOCATION: Ziff Ballet Opera House, Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
WHEN: February 25 – March 7, 2027
Miami City Ballet presents Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland at the Arsht Center. Click Here.
South Beach Wine & Food Festival
LOCATION: Various venues, Miami Beach and Greater Miami
WHEN: February 25 – 28, 2027
The 26th Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival brings tastings, dinners, and chef demonstrations to the sands of South Beach and venues across Greater Miami, benefiting FIU’s Chaplin School of Hospitality. Click Here.
Tropical Nights – Baila Nova Plays Jobim
LOCATION: Pinecrest Gardens (Banyan Bowl), 11000 Red Rd, Pinecrest
WHEN: Saturday, February 27, 2027 | 8:00 PM
Baila Nova performs a vintage-revival program of bossa nova and samba as part of the Jobim Centennial celebration. Click Here.
An Evening With Itzhak Perlman
LOCATION: Knight Concert Hall, Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
WHEN: Thursday, March 4, 2027
Violinist Itzhak Perlman appears in the Arsht’s Classical Music series. Click Here.
Jazz at Pinecrest Gardens – Music of Mancini by Jukebox Saturday Night
LOCATION: Pinecrest Gardens (Banyan Bowl), 11000 Red Rd, Pinecrest
WHEN: Saturday, March 13, 2027 | 8:00 PM
A live tribute to composer Henry Mancini, featuring “Moon River” and “The Pink Panther Theme.” Click Here.
Miami Open
LOCATION: Hard Rock Stadium, 347 Don Shula Dr, Miami Gardens
WHEN: March 14 – 28, 2027
The ATP and WTA Miami Open returns to Hard Rock Stadium for two weeks of professional tennis. Click Here.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
LOCATION: Ziff Ballet Opera House, Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
WHEN: March 19 – 20, 2027
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to the Arsht’s Dance at Arsht series. Click Here.
Yuja Wang
LOCATION: Knight Concert Hall, Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
WHEN: Tuesday, March 23, 2027
Pianist Yuja Wang performs in the Arsht’s Classical Music series. Click Here.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
LOCATION: Ziff Ballet Opera House, Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
WHEN: March 30 – April 4, 2027
The Disney musical closes out the spring in the Arsht’s Broadway in Miami series. Click Here.