January FedEx Orange Bowl Classic. Early-January
This annual bowl game, part of the BCS championship, takes place at Dolphin Stadium in northern Miami-Dade County. (305) 371-4600

Indian Arts Festival. Late-December to Early-January. This Miccosukee Indian festival features arts and crafts plus traditional foods. For information call (305) 223-8380

Art Deco Weekend. Mid-January A street festival featuring Art Deco displays and tours of the historic district. Hosted along Ocean Drive in South Beach. (305) 672-2014

Taste of the Grove. Mid-January Top South Florida chefs present their creations at Peacock Park in Coconut Grove. Beaux Arts Festival of the Arts. Late-January This University of Miami juried art show is hosted each year at the Lowe Art Museum. (305) 284-3603

Annual 5K/10K Run Against Drugs. Late-January The 5K race/walk begins at 7:30am and is held on Pro Player Stadium Property. The 10K begins at 7:30 from the Olympia Gym in Aventura and runs along Ives Dairy Road, ending at Pro Player Stadium. Participants will be transported back to the starting area courtesy of Pro Player Stadium. Awards for overall male and female in each category. (305) 623-6286 Back To Top February International Map Fair. Hundreds of antique maps from around the world are a cartographer's dream each year at the Historical Museum of South Florida.

Coconut Grove Art Festival. Mid-February. Showcases artists from all over the country, also food and music. For information call (305) 447-0401.

Miami International Boat Show and Sailboat Show. Mid-February. Find the watercraft of your dreams at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

Miami Film Festival. The Film Society of Miami shows independent foreign and American films each year at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts. For information call (305) 377-3456

Home Design and Remodeling Show. Early February. Florida's largest collection of the finest home furniture, accessories, decorating, remodeling, interior design, architecture and many home improvement services. Located in the Coconut Grove Convention Center. Doral Ryder Open 4400 NW 87th Ave, Miami 33178 305-477-4653 DORAL GOLF RESORT. Most 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. A major PGA golf tournament. Back To Top March Miami Grand Prix. Early-March. World famous car race, hosted at the Homestead Motorsports Complex.

Feast With The Beasts. Early-March. Fundraiser, black tie affair featuring a music-filled night amid the wilds of Metrozoo's animal exhibits, with fabulous food and drinks from many of South Florida's finest restaurants and drink suppliers.

Doral Ryder Open Golf Tournament. Early-March. Top pro golfers compete in this international event. Dade County Youth Fair and Exposition. Carnival rides, food, music, and student displays hosted at the FairExpo Center. For information call (305) 223-7060.

Carnival Miami Festival. Early March. A week of Latin celebrations with food, music, dance, parades and fireworks. For information call (305) 644-8888.

Calle Ocho Open House. Early March. Culmination of the festival with a big street party on SW 8th Street, in the heart of the Cuban district.

Lipton Tennis Championship. Mid-March. World prestigious tennis tournament.

Ericsson Open 7300 Crandon Blvd Crandon Park, Miami 305-442-3367 KEY BISCAYNE. A top flight tennis championship with all the top names on the women's tour, from longstanding favorites like Monica Seles and Andre Agassi to new stars like Serena Williams and Marat Safin. It's a well-organized event and a favorite among tennis fans. Ther are excellent facilities at Ericsson Stadium. last year over 235,000 watched the matches!

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 April South Beach Film Festival. Early-April. Eclectic films from around the world presented each year at the Colony Theatre.

Italian Renaissance Festival. Relive the Renaissance period at the beautiful Vizcaya. For more information call (305) 579-2708 May Great Sunrise Balloon Race. 2nd weekend in May. A delightful assortment of hot-air balloons grace the sky each year. Held at the Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport. For more information call (305) 596-9040.

Arabian Nights Festival. Early-May. A unique festival hosted each year in the Opa-Locka community. For more information please call (305) 688-4611.

Coconut Grove Bed Race. Mid-May A hilarious and quite silly race that is a wonderful fund raiser for charities. Runs from Peacock Park through the streets of Coconut Grove.

Miami International Home & Garden Show. Late-May. Located in Miami Beach Convention Center, for more information please call (305) 666-5944/673-7311. Back To Top June Miami/Bahamas Goombay Festival. Early June. Celebration of Bahamian heritage in Coconut Grove. For more information contact (305) 372-9966.

South Florida Boat Show. Mid-June. Find the watercraft of your dreams at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

 June America's Birthday Bash. July 4. Concert and fireworks display celebrating American independence at Bayfront Park. 4th of July Extravaganza. July 4. Fireworks display and concert on the grounds of the Biltmore Hotel.

International Mango Festival. Early-July. Presented by Fairchild Tropical Garden, for more information call (305) 667-1651. Colombian Festival. Mid-July. A celebration of Colombian cultural heritage.

Everglades Music and Crafts Festival. Late-July. Native American bands perform, plus crafts and food. For more information call (305) 223-8380.

August Annual Miami Reggae Festival. Early August. Top bands come from all over for this annual festival hosted at Bayfront Park.
 

September Miami Home Design & Remodeling Show. Labor Day Weekend. A plethora of products for the home; furniture, accessories, home improvement products, landscaping and services. Hosted at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

Festival Miami. Mid-September. The University of Miami School of Music hosts a series of concerts annually. (305)284-4940. Florida Marine Aquarium Show. Late September. On display are tanks filled with fish, corals, etc, that are maintained by amateurs and professionals. Back To Top October West Indian American Day Carnival Extravaganza. Early-October. A Caribbean Mardi Gras. For information call (305) 435-4845. Caribbean Carnival. Early October. Street Festival complete with costumes, steel bands and parades celebrating the Caribbean. Presented by the Consulate of Trinidad and Tobago. For information call (305) 653-1877

Hispanic Heritage Festival. This celebration that lasts the whole month commemorates the discovery of the Americas, and the role Hispanics have played development of the U.S. It takes place in different locations throughout Miami-Dade County. For more information call (305) 541-5023.

Coral Gables Oktoberfest. Mid-October. Food, music, polka dancing and beer, plus kids activities. Sponsored by Mozart Stube restaurant.

Columbus Day Regatta. More than 230 sailboats from over 15 classes sail from the North end of Biscayne Bay to the Southern end and back the following day. For information call (305) 573-9592.

Metroboo. Late-October. A family oriented seasonal celebration at Metrozoo.


Holiday Music in the Garden 10901 Old Cutler Rd Fairchild Tropical Garden, Miami 33156 305-667-1651 CORAL GABLES. Enjoy an enchanting evening of holiday music, which is performed by an ensemble from the Florida Philharmonic Orchestra followed by a reception w/ champagne and elegant desserts.

Ramble - A Garden Festival 10901 Old Cutler Rd Fairchild Tropical Garden, Miami 33156 305-667-1651 CORAL GABLES. A festival of plants, garden accessories, exhibits, shopping, food, music, & activities for children & adults.

Taste of the Grove Food and Music Festival 2820 McFarlane Rd Peacock Park, Coconut Grove 33133 305-444-7270 COCONUT GROVE. Each January, area restaurants put on this popular festival w/ a variety of concerts, children's activities, games, contests & demonstrations by area chefs ensure that everyone is entertained & enlightened.

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November Ramble-A Garden Festival. Early-November. Presented by Fairchild Tropical Garden. Annual gardening festival with plants, garden accessories and activities for the whole family. For information please call (305) 667-1651.

South Florida Auto Show. Early-November. The latest car models on display for auto enthusiasts at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

South Miami Art Festival. Early-November. Hosted along Sunset Drive in South Miami. For information call (305) 661-1621.

Jiffy Lube Miami. Mid-November. The season-ending NASCAR race, hosted at the Homestead Motorsports Complex.

Miami Bookfair International. Mid-November. Cultural event promoting awareness of literature and books for people of all ages. Hosted at Miami-Dade Community College. For more information (305) 237-3258.

November Home Show. Mid-November. Located in Miami, for more information call (305) 666-5944.

Harvest Festival. Late-November. Craft booths, historical re-enactments, musical entertainment, antique automobiles and more at the FairExpo Center.

Puerto Rican Festival. Late-November. Celebrates Puerto Rican cultural heritage at Bayfront Park.

Miami Lakes Country Holiday and Crafts Show. Late-November. Craftsmen from throughout Florida exhibit their work. There's also country and western entertainment. For more information call (305) 817-4006.

Annual WinterNational Thanksgiving Day Parade. Thanksgiving Day. Participants include walkers, riders, bikers, clowns, beauty queens, bands & floats. South Florida's only Thanksgiving Day Parade. Traveling down 125th Street Street from NE 6th Avenue to NE 12th Avenue. Event phone number 305-893-6511.

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December World's Largest Indoor Flea Market. Mid-December. 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. Late-December. A light-hearted parody of a the Orange Bowl parade down the streets Coconut Grove.

The Nutcracker. Late-December. Performed annually by the Miami City Ballet at the Jackie Gleason Theater and other South Florida venues.

Junior Orange Bowl Festival. The children's version of the Orange Bowl celebrations. It features arts and crafts shows and sports competitions. For information contact (305) 662-1210.

Santa's Enchanted Forest. Through Early-January. Tropical Park becomes a brightly-lit winter wonderland each season.

Big Orange New Year's Eve Celebration. December 31. Just like the Times Square Ball Drop, but using a really big orange and with much warmer weather. Hosted at Bayfront Park. Back To Top