Events
January
FedEx Orange Bowl Classic
Held in early-January
Pro Player Stadium
305-371-4600
Annual college bowl game featuring an entire
weekend of fun and excitement culminating in a classic holiday bowl game.
Indian Arts Festival
Held in early-January
305-223-8380
This Miccosukee Indian festival features arts and
crafts plus traditional foods.
Art Deco Weekend
Held in mid-January
Hosted along Ocean Drive in South Beach
305-672-2014
A street festival featuring Art Deco displays and
tours of the historic district.
Taste of the Grove
Held in mid-January
Hosted in Coconut Grove
305-284-3603
Each January, area
restaurants put on this popular festival with a variety of concerts, children's
activities, games, contests & demonstrations by area chefs ensure that everyone
is entertained & enlightened.
February
Coconut Grove Art Festival
Held in mid-February
305-447-0401
Showcases artists from all over the country, also
food and music.
Miami International Boat Show and Sailboat Show
Held in mid-February
Find the watercraft of your dreams at the Miami
Beach Convention Center.
Miami Film Festival
Hosted each year at the Gusman Center for the
Performing Arts
305-377-3456
The Film Society of Miami shows independent
foreign and American films.
Home Design and Remodeling Show
Held in early
February
Located in the Coconut Grove Convention Center.
One of Florida's largest collections of the
finest in home furniture, accessories, decorating, remodeling, interior design,
architecture and many home improvement services.
Doral Open
Doral Golf Resort
305-477-4653
Many say this is the most exciting and fun outing
on the PGA Tour. The Doral Ryder Open started in 1962 and continues to draw
crowds.
March
Miami Grand Prix
Held in early-March
Hosted at the Homestead Motorsports Complex,
approximately one hour from Miami
World famous car race.
Carnival Miami Festival
Held in early
March
305-644-8888
A week of Latin celebrations with food, music,
dance, parades and fireworks.
Calle Ocho Open House
Held in early
March
Culmination of the festival with a big street
party on SW 8th Street, in the heart of the Cuban district.
Ericsson Open
Hosted at
Crandon Park, Key Biscayne.
A top flight tennis
championship with all the top names on the professional tour. It's a
well-organized event and a favorite among tennis fans.
April
South Beach Film Festival
Held in early-April
Hosted at the Colony Theatre
Eclectic films from around the world are
presented each year.
Italian Renaissance Festival
Held at Vizcaya
305-579-2708
Relive the Renaissance
period at the beautiful Vizcaya.
May
Great Sunrise Balloon Race
Held the second weekend in May
Hosted at the Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport
305-596-9040
A delightful assortment of hot-air balloons
graces the sky each year.
Arabian Nights Festival
Held in early
May
Hosted in Opa Locka
305-688-4611
A unique festival hosted each year in the
Opa-Locka community.
Coconut Grove Bed Race
Held in mid-May
Runs from Peacock Park through the streets of
Coconut Grove
A hilarious and quite silly race that is a
wonderful fund raiser for charities.
Miami International Home & Garden Show
Held in late
May
Located in Miami Beach Convention Center
305-666-5944
June
Miami/Bahamas Goombay Festival
Held in early
June
305-372-9966
Celebration of Bahamian heritage in Coconut
Grove.
South Florida Boat Show
Held in mid June
Find the perfect watercraft at the Miami Beach
Convention Center.
July
America's Birthday Bash
Held on July 4
Hosted at Bayfront Park
Concert and fireworks display celebrating
American independence.
International Mango Festival
Held in early July
Presented by Fairchild Tropical Gardens
305-667-1651
Everglades Music and Crafts Festival
Held in late July
305-223-8380
Native American bands
perform, plus crafts and food.
August
Annual Miami Reggae Festival
Held in early
August
Hosted at Bayfront Park.
Top bands come from all
over for this annual festival.
September
Miami Home Design & Remodeling Show
Held Labor
Day weekend
305-667-9299
Hosted at the Miami Beach Convention Center
A plethora of products for the home; furniture,
accessories, home improvement products, landscaping and services.
Festival Miami
Held in mid September
Hosted at
the University of Miami School of Music
305-284-4940
An annual series of concerts
October
West Indian American Day Carnival Extravaganza
Held in early October
305-435-4845
A Caribbean Mardi Gras.
Caribbean Carnival
Held in early October
305-653-1877
Street Festival complete with costumes, steel
bands and parades celebrating the Caribbean. Presented by the Consulate of
Trinidad and Tobago.
Hispanic Heritage Festival
Hosted in
different locations throughout Miami-Dade County
305-541-5023
This celebration lasts the whole month and
commemorates the discovery of the Americas, and the role Hispanics have played
development of the U.S.
Columbus Day Regatta
Held Columbus day weekend
305-573-9592
Hundreds of sailboats from over 15 classes sail
from the north end of Biscayne Bay to the southern end and back the following
day.
Ramble - A Garden Festival
Hosted at Fairchild Tropical Garden, Miami
305-667-1651
A festival of plants,
garden accessories, exhibits, shopping, food, music, & activities for children &
adults.
November
Ramble-A Garden Festival
Held in early
November
Hosted at Fairchild Tropical Garden
305-667-1651
Annual gardening festival with plants, garden accessories and activities for the
whole family.
South Florida Auto Show
Held in early
November
305-947-5950
Hosted at the Miami Beach Convention Center
The latest car models on display for auto
enthusiasts at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
South Miami Art Festival
Held in early
November
Hosted along Sunset Drive in South Miami
305-661-1621
Jiffy Lube Miami
Held in mid November
Hosted at the Homestead Motorsports Complex,
approximately one hour from Miami
The season-ending NASCAR race.
November Home Show
Held in mid
November
Located in Miami
305-666-5944
Harvest Festival
Held in late November
Hosted at the Fair Expo Center
Craft booths, historical re-enactments, musical
entertainment, antique automobiles and more.
Puerto Rican Festival
Held in late November
Hosted at Bayfront Park
Celebrates Puerto Rican cultural heritage.
Miami Lakes Country Holiday and Crafts Show
Held in late November
305-817-4006
Craftsmen from throughout Florida exhibit their
work. There's also country and western entertainment.
Annual Winter National Thanksgiving Day Parade
Held on
Thanksgiving Day
Traveling down 125th Street from NE 6th Avenue to
NE 12th Avenue
305-893-6511
Participants include
walkers, riders, bikers, clowns, beauty queens, bands & floats.
December
Indoor Flea Market
Held in mid December
Hosted at the Miami Beach Convention Center
Claiming to be the world's largest, this event
features over 1,000 booths filled with merchandise at the Miami Beach Convention
Center.
King Mango Strut
Held in late December
Hosted in Coconut Grove
A light-hearted parody of the Orange Bowl parade
down the streets Coconut Grove.
The Nutcracker
Held in late December
Hosted at the Jackie Gleason Theater and other
South Florida venues
Performed annually by the Miami City Ballet.
Junior Orange Bowl Festival
305-662-1210
The children's version of the Orange Bowl
celebrations. It features arts and crafts shows and sports competitions.
Santa's Enchanted Forest
Held most of December through early
January
Held at Tropical Park
Tropical Park becomes a brightly-lit winter
wonderland each season.
Orange Bowl Parade
Held on
December 31
Biscayne Boulevard in downtown Miami each year.
A Miami tradition since 1939, this themed parade marches down Biscayne Boulevard
in downtown Miami.
Big Orange New Year's Eve Celebration
Held on December 31.
Hosted at Bayfront Park
Just like the Times Square Ball Drop, but using a
really big orange and with much warmer weather.
Arts and Entertainment
Miami City Ballet
Ophelia & Juan Js Roca Center
2200 Liberty Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-929-7010
The Miami City Ballet has been recognized as
among the largest ballet companies in the United States.
Miami Symphony
10300 SW 72nd Street
Miami, FL 33173
305-275-4363
Founded in 1989, The Miami Symphony Orchestra is
Dade County's flagship orchestra. Under the leadership of renowned conductors,
the orchestra has come to represent the excitement and cultural vitality of the
Miami community.
Florida Opera
Arturo di Filippi Educational Center
1200 Coral Way
Miami, FL 33145
800-741-1010
Hours: Monday through Friday 10am-4pm
Summer hours often exclude Fridays
Ensemble consists of the Young Artist Studio and
Resident Artists.
Jackie Gleason Theatre
1700 Washington Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-673-7300
Located adjacent to the Miami Beach Convention
Center
Venue for the Miami Ballet, Broadway Series as
well as national recognized performers.
Sports
Florida Marlins
Professional Baseball
Games played at Pro Player Stadium
2267 Dan Marino Blvd.
Miami, Florida 33056
305-623-6100
Call for ticket information
Season runs from April – October
Miami Heat
Professional Basketball
Games played at the American Airlines Arena
601 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132
786-777-1000
Call for ticket information
Season runs October – April
Florida Panthers
Professional Hockey
Games played at the Office Depot Center, located
in Sunrise, FL, approximately 45 minutes from Miami.
Office Depot Center
One Panther Parkway
Sunrise, FL 33323
954-835-PUCK
Season runs October – April
Miami Dolphins
Professional Football
Games played at Pro Player Stadium
2267 Dan Marino Blvd.
Miami, Florida 33056
305-623-6100
Call for ticket information
Season runs September – January
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