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Miami 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.
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.
March
Miami Grand Prix
Held in early-March
Hosted at the Homestead Motorsports Complex, approximately one hour from Miami
World famous car race.
April
South Beach Film Festival
Held in early-April
Hosted at the Colony Theatre
Eclectic films from around the world are presented each year.
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.
June
Miami/Bahamas Goombay Festival
Held in early June
305-372-9966
Celebration of Bahamian heritage in Coconut Grove.
July
America's Birthday Bash
Held on July 4
Hosted at Bayfront Park
Concert and fireworks display celebrating American independence.
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.
October
West Indian American Day Carnival Extravaganza
Held in early October
305-435-4845
A Caribbean Mardi Gras.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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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