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Miami January Events
Art Miami: This modern and contemporary art show features more than 100 international galleries, mostly from Latin America and Spain.
Puerto Rico Plantain Festival: Participants at Rios de Esperanza Church on Bird Road celebrate "Las Octavitas" with typical Puerto Rican music, art, and food.
Original Miami Beach Antique Show: More than 1,000 dealers provide shopping pleasure for antique lovers at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Redland Natural Arts Festival: For nearly three decades, the Fruit and Spice Park has featured a weekend of arts and crafts, food, music, jugglers, puppets and more.
College Baseball: FIU Golden Panthers, Miami Hurricanes: The college baseball season runs from January to June.
Art Deco Weekend Festival: Miami's Art Deco Era ran from 1925 to 1945, and this Miami festival includes tours, lectures, a parades, films, and music.
Beaux Art Festival: Venture to the Lowe Art Museum in the University of Miami to see over 300 displays of artwork and crafts.
D.S. Clarke Antique Show and Sale: The Coconut Grove Expo Center is host to over 750 antique exhibitors.
FedEx Orange Bowl: Cheer on your favorite team as football players from the Atlantic Coast and Big East duel.
South Beach Dachshund Winterfest: dog fest at Lummus Park
Puerto Rico Plantain Festival: Participants at Rios de Esperanza Church on Bird Road celebrate "Las Octavitas" with typical Puerto Rican music, art, and food.
Original Miami Beach Antique Show: More than 1,000 dealers provide shopping pleasure for antique lovers at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Redland Natural Arts Festival: For nearly three decades, the Fruit and Spice Park has featured a weekend of arts and crafts, food, music, jugglers, puppets and more.
College Baseball: FIU Golden Panthers, Miami Hurricanes: The college baseball season runs from January to June.
Art Deco Weekend Festival: Miami's Art Deco Era ran from 1925 to 1945, and this Miami festival includes tours, lectures, a parades, films, and music.
Beaux Art Festival: Venture to the Lowe Art Museum in the University of Miami to see over 300 displays of artwork and crafts.
D.S. Clarke Antique Show and Sale: The Coconut Grove Expo Center is host to over 750 antique exhibitors.
FedEx Orange Bowl: Cheer on your favorite team as football players from the Atlantic Coast and Big East duel.
South Beach Dachshund Winterfest: dog fest at Lummus Park
Miami February Events
Miami Beach Festival of the Arts: Paintings, sculpture, glass, ceramics, jewelry, photography and more are showcased at this juried show of more than 100 artists from across the nation.
Miami Film Festival: Miami Film Festival (MIFF), presented by Miami Dade College uses several venues for screening independent domestic and foreign films, often selected for artistry rather than wide box office appeal.
Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail: With more than 2,000 exhibitors at various locations including the Miami Beach Convention Center, this show features powerboats, sailboats, engines, electronics, accessories and more.
South Beach Wine & Food Festival: A world-class wine, spirits and food tasting unfolds along with sparking dinners, a beachside barbecue, a champagne brunch, and more.
Coconut Grove Arts Festival: 325 artists show off their works in multiple categories.
Coral Gables Bluesfest: Travel to the Fritz and Franz Bierhaus to hear quality blues music.
Home Design and Remodeling Show: learn how to redesign your home at the Coconut Grove Expo Center.
International Map Fair: Peruse through hundreds of antique maps at the Historical Museum of Southern Florida.
St. Steven's Art and Craft Show: Here in Coconut Grove you'll find 150 artists, live music, refreshments, and children's programs.
Miami Film Festival: Miami Film Festival (MIFF), presented by Miami Dade College uses several venues for screening independent domestic and foreign films, often selected for artistry rather than wide box office appeal.
Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail: With more than 2,000 exhibitors at various locations including the Miami Beach Convention Center, this show features powerboats, sailboats, engines, electronics, accessories and more.
South Beach Wine & Food Festival: A world-class wine, spirits and food tasting unfolds along with sparking dinners, a beachside barbecue, a champagne brunch, and more.
Coconut Grove Arts Festival: 325 artists show off their works in multiple categories.
Coral Gables Bluesfest: Travel to the Fritz and Franz Bierhaus to hear quality blues music.
Home Design and Remodeling Show: learn how to redesign your home at the Coconut Grove Expo Center.
International Map Fair: Peruse through hundreds of antique maps at the Historical Museum of Southern Florida.
St. Steven's Art and Craft Show: Here in Coconut Grove you'll find 150 artists, live music, refreshments, and children's programs.
Miami March Events
Calle Ocho: Little Havana's festival of food, music and Latin culture stretches out over the 23-block area flanking SW 8th Street (Calle Ocho), sponsored by the Kiwanis Club.
Ford Championship Golf Tournament: Top pro golfers compete in this international event, hosted by the Doral Golf Resort & Spa.
Miami Grand Prix: The annual season opener of the world famous Indy Racing League, at Homestead-Miami Speedway's 1.5 mile oval track.
Miami International Orchid Show: Featuring more than 500,000 rare and exotic blooms from nearly 200 professional growers, amateurs, and orchid aficionados, the Miami International Orchid Show draws up to 15,000 admirers each year.
NASDAQ 100 Open: A top-tier event on the WTA tour and ATP circuit, the NASDAQ 100 Open on Key Biscayne's Crandon Park Tennis Center draws top-ranked tennis professionals.
Asian Culture Festival: Sample exotic Asian foods, clothes, and accessories at Homestead's Fruit and Spice Park.
Ball of the Wild: black-tie fundraiser featuring first-class catering at Miami's MetroZoo.
Miami Dade County Fair and Exposition: Head over to The Fair Expo Center for rides, a circus, food, student exhibits, and more.
Miami Riverday: A festival devoted to the heritage of the Miami River. Located in Jose Marti Park and includes live music, children's programs, river boat tours, educational booths, and local specialties.
Winter Party: five days of festivities on South Beach; features parties, musical arts, art exhibits, wine tastings, a beach party followed by the White Caps Tea Dance.
Miami Spring Home Design and Remodeling Show: Features home furnishings, accessories, remodeling, and more.
Ford Championship Golf Tournament: Top pro golfers compete in this international event, hosted by the Doral Golf Resort & Spa.
Miami Grand Prix: The annual season opener of the world famous Indy Racing League, at Homestead-Miami Speedway's 1.5 mile oval track.
Miami International Orchid Show: Featuring more than 500,000 rare and exotic blooms from nearly 200 professional growers, amateurs, and orchid aficionados, the Miami International Orchid Show draws up to 15,000 admirers each year.
NASDAQ 100 Open: A top-tier event on the WTA tour and ATP circuit, the NASDAQ 100 Open on Key Biscayne's Crandon Park Tennis Center draws top-ranked tennis professionals.
Asian Culture Festival: Sample exotic Asian foods, clothes, and accessories at Homestead's Fruit and Spice Park.
Ball of the Wild: black-tie fundraiser featuring first-class catering at Miami's MetroZoo.
Miami Dade County Fair and Exposition: Head over to The Fair Expo Center for rides, a circus, food, student exhibits, and more.
Miami Riverday: A festival devoted to the heritage of the Miami River. Located in Jose Marti Park and includes live music, children's programs, river boat tours, educational booths, and local specialties.
Winter Party: five days of festivities on South Beach; features parties, musical arts, art exhibits, wine tastings, a beach party followed by the White Caps Tea Dance.
Miami Spring Home Design and Remodeling Show: Features home furnishings, accessories, remodeling, and more.
Miami April Events
Major League Baseball - Florida Marlins: Nothing beats Major League Baseball action, playing out each season from April through the World Series.
Major League Soccer - Miami Fusion: Major League Soccer teams from both the eastern and western conferences vie for glory in regular season matches, on to the playoffs and cup finals.
Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival: The original art-deco Colony Theater hosts hundreds of full-length and short features from around the world.
Merrick Festival: Watch French and Italian movies as Coral Gables honors its founder, George Merrick.
Major League Soccer - Miami Fusion: Major League Soccer teams from both the eastern and western conferences vie for glory in regular season matches, on to the playoffs and cup finals.
Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival: The original art-deco Colony Theater hosts hundreds of full-length and short features from around the world.
Merrick Festival: Watch French and Italian movies as Coral Gables honors its founder, George Merrick.
Miami May Events
Miami Fashion Week of the Americas: Presenting dozens of designers from throughout Latin America, Asia, Europe, the Caribbean, and elsewhere, Miami Fashion Week of the Americas unfolds under a fashion tent at 21st and Collins on Miami Beach. Awards include Designers Choice, Pret-A-Porter Style, and Excellence in Evening Wear.
CityStyle: follows the Fashion Week of the Americas in the same location and offers similar programs.
Easter Seals Festival of Chefs: Easter Seals Miami-Dade's Festival of Chefs tantalizes as a culinary extravaganza featuring nearly two dozen area chefs, plus television personalities, authors, and more, combining with a live auction, raffle prizes, and talent from Easter Seals' Culinary Arts Education & Training Program.
Great Sunrise Balloon Race: Hot air balloons take to the skies for a colorful race from Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport.
Biltmore International Food and Wine Weekend: Catch more than 30 global wineries and top restaurants as they participate in an auction, gala dinner and show.
Coral Gables Wine and Food Festival: walk down restaurant row in Coral Gables to taste the best of what Coral Gables restaurateurs have to offer.
CityStyle: follows the Fashion Week of the Americas in the same location and offers similar programs.
Easter Seals Festival of Chefs: Easter Seals Miami-Dade's Festival of Chefs tantalizes as a culinary extravaganza featuring nearly two dozen area chefs, plus television personalities, authors, and more, combining with a live auction, raffle prizes, and talent from Easter Seals' Culinary Arts Education & Training Program.
Great Sunrise Balloon Race: Hot air balloons take to the skies for a colorful race from Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport.
Biltmore International Food and Wine Weekend: Catch more than 30 global wineries and top restaurants as they participate in an auction, gala dinner and show.
Coral Gables Wine and Food Festival: walk down restaurant row in Coral Gables to taste the best of what Coral Gables restaurateurs have to offer.
Miami June Events
American Black Film Festival: Film executives, directors, actors, and the public gather for screenings staged throughout the city.
Florida Dance Festival: For more than a quarter century, the Florida Dance Festival has thrilled audiences with new themes and talents from classic ballet to dance for people with disabilities.
Fete De La Musique Coconut Grove: listen to more than 65 bands on multiple stages with varying music themes, from jazz to rock to pop to soul to the classics.
Tropical Ag Fiesta: An expanded agricultural festival featuring traditional farm programs and some unique contests, such as the tropical fruit dessert contest.
Lizard Day: Visit the Miami Museum of Science and Planetarium for this children-oriented lizard festival.
Miami/Bahamas Goombay Festival: street fair that honors the culture of the early Bahamian and Keys residents.
Florida Dance Festival: For more than a quarter century, the Florida Dance Festival has thrilled audiences with new themes and talents from classic ballet to dance for people with disabilities.
Fete De La Musique Coconut Grove: listen to more than 65 bands on multiple stages with varying music themes, from jazz to rock to pop to soul to the classics.
Tropical Ag Fiesta: An expanded agricultural festival featuring traditional farm programs and some unique contests, such as the tropical fruit dessert contest.
Lizard Day: Visit the Miami Museum of Science and Planetarium for this children-oriented lizard festival.
Miami/Bahamas Goombay Festival: street fair that honors the culture of the early Bahamian and Keys residents.
Miami July Events
Peruvian Independence Day Festival: Celebrate Peruvian culture at The Fair Expo Center.
International Mango Festival: Mangos star at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden's International Mango Festival, a weekend of tree sales, tastings and evaluations, lectures, food demos, kid's activities, music and more. The Veranda Restaurant serves snacks, lunch and mango smoothies.
4th of July Miami Beach: Live music and fireworks on Collins Avenue near 72nd Street.
4th of July Coral Gables: Live music and fireworks at the Biltmore Hotel.
International Swimwear Fashion Show: Hosted by the Samuel Financial Group, the International Swimwear Convention closes annual Investment Convention and Economic Summit of Miami as an opportunity for the fashion, entertainment, luxury goods industries to achieve high visibility.
Parade of Beds and Races: Yes, it is what it sounds like. Beds race down Coconut Grove near Peacock Park amidst music and fireworks.
International Mango Festival: Mangos star at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden's International Mango Festival, a weekend of tree sales, tastings and evaluations, lectures, food demos, kid's activities, music and more. The Veranda Restaurant serves snacks, lunch and mango smoothies.
4th of July Miami Beach: Live music and fireworks on Collins Avenue near 72nd Street.
4th of July Coral Gables: Live music and fireworks at the Biltmore Hotel.
International Swimwear Fashion Show: Hosted by the Samuel Financial Group, the International Swimwear Convention closes annual Investment Convention and Economic Summit of Miami as an opportunity for the fashion, entertainment, luxury goods industries to achieve high visibility.
Parade of Beds and Races: Yes, it is what it sounds like. Beds race down Coconut Grove near Peacock Park amidst music and fireworks.
Miami August Events
Homestead Main Street Fest: On the first Friday in August, artists and chefs of Homestead host a street party along Krome and Washington Avenues.
Super Sand Blast: On Ocean Drive, between 9th and 10th streets, kids and guests can enjoy a sand castle building competition, live music from the Islands, face painting and free food.
Summer Splash Wet Fete: a wild summer party in Bayside Hut
Snake Day: Learn about snakes at the Miami Museum of Science and Planetarium
Miss Notre Dame D'Haiti Pageant: hosted at the Joseph Caleb Center and provides programs for children.
Super Sand Blast: On Ocean Drive, between 9th and 10th streets, kids and guests can enjoy a sand castle building competition, live music from the Islands, face painting and free food.
Summer Splash Wet Fete: a wild summer party in Bayside Hut
Snake Day: Learn about snakes at the Miami Museum of Science and Planetarium
Miss Notre Dame D'Haiti Pageant: hosted at the Joseph Caleb Center and provides programs for children.
Miami September Events
National Football League - Miami Dolphins: Professional football.
College Football - FIU Golden Panthers, Miami Hurricanes: NCAA football.
International Ballet Festival: From late August to mid-September, the Jackie Gleason Theatre and the Manual Artime Performing Arts Center host leading ballet companies performing contemporary work.
IFE-ILE Afro-Cuban Festival: From Conga lines to history lectures, this celebration of African, Caribbean and Cuban culture unfolds at Miami-Dada Community College Wolfson Campus.
Arabian Nights Festival: Annual Islamic festival hosted by Opa-Locka.
Homestead Agricultural Festival and Barbeque: Features a petting zoo, live country music, barnyard dance, and barbecue.
Music Fest: Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and listen to Reggae, salsa, and jazz
Miami Home Design and Remodeling Show: Features home furnishings, accessories, remodeling, and more.
College Football - FIU Golden Panthers, Miami Hurricanes: NCAA football.
International Ballet Festival: From late August to mid-September, the Jackie Gleason Theatre and the Manual Artime Performing Arts Center host leading ballet companies performing contemporary work.
IFE-ILE Afro-Cuban Festival: From Conga lines to history lectures, this celebration of African, Caribbean and Cuban culture unfolds at Miami-Dada Community College Wolfson Campus.
Arabian Nights Festival: Annual Islamic festival hosted by Opa-Locka.
Homestead Agricultural Festival and Barbeque: Features a petting zoo, live country music, barnyard dance, and barbecue.
Music Fest: Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and listen to Reggae, salsa, and jazz
Miami Home Design and Remodeling Show: Features home furnishings, accessories, remodeling, and more.
Miami October Events
National Hockey League: Florida Panthers: Professional hockey.
Columbus Day Regatta: More than 200 sailboats from more than a dozen classes race on Biscayne Bay from north to south on Saturday, and back on Sunday.
Miami Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival: Hong Kong-style Dragon Boats race along a waterway.
Discovery of America Day: This all-day festival of ethnic food, live music and fun at Bayfront Park Amphitheatre includes a re-enactment of Columbus' discovery of America.
South Florida Dragon Boat Festival: Dragon Boat racing on the Intracoastal Waterway. This Miami festival also includes martial arts demonstrations, Asian food booths, and a Dragon Kids Playground.
Head of Indian Creek Regatta: Watch more than 30 competitors in the 2.7 mile Indian Creek Regatta along Miami Beach's Indian Creek Waterway.
Coral Gables Oktoberfest: Food, children's programs, music, polka dancing, and, of course, beer.
Festival of the Americas: Street festival featuring Latin performers.
FIU Music Festival: held at the Florida International University University Park Campus.
Miami Short Film Festival: a week of short films at the Tower Theater.
Hispanic Heritage Festival: a month long event celebrated across Miami.
Japanese Cultural Weekend: Taiko drumming, lectures, and Ikebana demonstrations at Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden.
Jewish Book Fair: Dade County fills with Jewish authors and their presentations.
MetroBoo!: Trick-or-treating and costume contests for kids at Miami's MetroZoo.
Stone Crab Seafest at North Beach: Live music, drinks and gourmet specialties.
Columbus Day Regatta: More than 200 sailboats from more than a dozen classes race on Biscayne Bay from north to south on Saturday, and back on Sunday.
Miami Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival: Hong Kong-style Dragon Boats race along a waterway.
Discovery of America Day: This all-day festival of ethnic food, live music and fun at Bayfront Park Amphitheatre includes a re-enactment of Columbus' discovery of America.
South Florida Dragon Boat Festival: Dragon Boat racing on the Intracoastal Waterway. This Miami festival also includes martial arts demonstrations, Asian food booths, and a Dragon Kids Playground.
Head of Indian Creek Regatta: Watch more than 30 competitors in the 2.7 mile Indian Creek Regatta along Miami Beach's Indian Creek Waterway.
Coral Gables Oktoberfest: Food, children's programs, music, polka dancing, and, of course, beer.
Festival of the Americas: Street festival featuring Latin performers.
FIU Music Festival: held at the Florida International University University Park Campus.
Miami Short Film Festival: a week of short films at the Tower Theater.
Hispanic Heritage Festival: a month long event celebrated across Miami.
Japanese Cultural Weekend: Taiko drumming, lectures, and Ikebana demonstrations at Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden.
Jewish Book Fair: Dade County fills with Jewish authors and their presentations.
MetroBoo!: Trick-or-treating and costume contests for kids at Miami's MetroZoo.
Stone Crab Seafest at North Beach: Live music, drinks and gourmet specialties.
Miami November Event
College Basketball - FIU Golden Panthers, Miami Hurricanes: NCAA basketball
Miami International Wine Fair: Florida's largest independent wine trade show hosts an annual edition at the Miami Beach Convention Center featuring some 400 wineries from 19 countries to benefit the Red Cross.
WinterNational Thanksgiving Day Parade: Walkers, riders, bikers, clowns, bands and floats participate in a Thanksgiving Day Parade.
ExpoNica: Fair of the Americas: celebrate Central and South American culture at The Fair Expo Center.
Harvest Festival: Stop by The Fair Expo Center for historical re-enactments, music, antique automobiles, quilts, crafts and more.
Miami Book Fair International: 300 booksellers and publishers and more than 250 authors at Miami-Dade Community College Wolfson Campus.
Nextel Cup Series Ford 400: hosted by the Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Ramble: A Garden Festival: Annual gardening festival at the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden.
South Florida Auto Show: hosted by the Miami Beach Convention Center.
White Party Week: A weeklong celebration including tea dances, fashion shows and an elegant bash at Vizcaya Musuem and Gardens.
Miami International Wine Fair: Florida's largest independent wine trade show hosts an annual edition at the Miami Beach Convention Center featuring some 400 wineries from 19 countries to benefit the Red Cross.
WinterNational Thanksgiving Day Parade: Walkers, riders, bikers, clowns, bands and floats participate in a Thanksgiving Day Parade.
ExpoNica: Fair of the Americas: celebrate Central and South American culture at The Fair Expo Center.
Harvest Festival: Stop by The Fair Expo Center for historical re-enactments, music, antique automobiles, quilts, crafts and more.
Miami Book Fair International: 300 booksellers and publishers and more than 250 authors at Miami-Dade Community College Wolfson Campus.
Nextel Cup Series Ford 400: hosted by the Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Ramble: A Garden Festival: Annual gardening festival at the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden.
South Florida Auto Show: hosted by the Miami Beach Convention Center.
White Party Week: A weeklong celebration including tea dances, fashion shows and an elegant bash at Vizcaya Musuem and Gardens.
Miami December Events
Art Basel Miami Beach: Sister to Art Basel in Switzerland, Art Basel Miami Beach showcases art from more than 150 galleries in the U.S., Europe, Asia and Australia.
Greater Miami Dog Club Show: The Fair Expo Center show features several breeds with two rings of obedience training and an agility event, plus booths with food, treats and other specialty items.
Santa's Enchanted Forest: Tropical Park, decorated with more than 3 million lights, hosts a huge outdoor Christmas fair with a petting zoo and visits from Santa.
New Year's at Vizcaya: With a champagne toast at midnight and fireworks over Biscayne Bay, La Lega dei Viscayani hosts a New Year's Eve party at Vizcaya Musuem and Gardens as a rain or shine semi-formal to black-tie event for celebrants age 21 and older. Proceeds benefit Vizcaya restoration.
Everglades Music and Crafts Festival: Head over to the Miccosukee Indian Village for Alligator wrestling, air boat rides, Native American music, crafts and food.
Festival of Carols: holiday light display, caroling, soloists, choirs, jazz, and more at the City of Miami Gardens.
King Mango Strut: parody of traditional holiday parades; spoofs newsmakers and current events.
Matzo Ball: jewish singles party celebrated nationwide.
Greater Miami Dog Club Show: The Fair Expo Center show features several breeds with two rings of obedience training and an agility event, plus booths with food, treats and other specialty items.
Santa's Enchanted Forest: Tropical Park, decorated with more than 3 million lights, hosts a huge outdoor Christmas fair with a petting zoo and visits from Santa.
New Year's at Vizcaya: With a champagne toast at midnight and fireworks over Biscayne Bay, La Lega dei Viscayani hosts a New Year's Eve party at Vizcaya Musuem and Gardens as a rain or shine semi-formal to black-tie event for celebrants age 21 and older. Proceeds benefit Vizcaya restoration.
Everglades Music and Crafts Festival: Head over to the Miccosukee Indian Village for Alligator wrestling, air boat rides, Native American music, crafts and food.
Festival of Carols: holiday light display, caroling, soloists, choirs, jazz, and more at the City of Miami Gardens.
King Mango Strut: parody of traditional holiday parades; spoofs newsmakers and current events.
Matzo Ball: jewish singles party celebrated nationwide.