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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 |
