October 2024
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Miami in October: Stone Crab Season

Miami in October celebrates several exciting festivals and holidays: The Columbus Day Regatta, the Miami-Broward Carnival, one of the most colorful and vibrant expressions of Caribbean culture, and of course goblins and witches come out as Halloween approaches...

October brings also the opening of Stone Crab season and with it some splendid seafood festivals that are much anticipated by all, the SoBe Seafood Week will be delighting foodies this month.

Our sports and concerts calendar is fuller than ever: Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj, Usher, Sting and many more are in town this October!

This Month's Miami Highlight Events:

The concert and entertainment scene in October 2024

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Holidays in October

  • Columbus Day - Monday, October 14, 2024. This is a bank holiday. Schools and government offices will be closed but commercial establishments remain open.
  • Halloween - Tuesday, October 31, 2024, parties and events ongoing throughout the month

In the Sports Calendar:

Specially for kids and families This October 2024:

FREE or almost FREE Ongoing Events in Miami:

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Candlelight Concerts in Miami

Candlelight Concerts

Several Venues
Select Dates

The Nutcracker in Miami

Miami City Ballet: The Nutcracker

Adrienne Arsht Center
December 13 - 24, 2024

Andrea Bocelli in Miami

Andrea Bocelli

Kaseya Center aka Miami Heat Arena
December 22, 2024


October 2024 Highlight Events in Miami

Columbus Day Weekend - October 11 - 14, 2024

Columbus Day Regatta

Columbus Day celebrates the arrival of Christopher Columbus to the Americas on October 12, 1492 and is observed in the United States on the second Monday of October. Columbus Day is a bank holiday and this year will be on October 14, 2024.

Columbus Day Weekend is a huge boating event in Miami.

Originally, the center of the celebrations were the Columbus Day Regatta races commemorating the voyages of discovery.

Through the years, the event has given way to a massive Mardi Grass-like boating party that has drifted towards the banks of Elliot Key for a weekend jammed with boaters on (and in) the water, loud music, heavy drinking and clothing optional everything-goes crowd. The Elliott Key revelry is NOT part of the Regatta activities.

Here's more on this year's Columbus Day Weekend Events

Miami Broward Junior Carnival

Parade at Miami Broward Junior Carnival

Kids can have their own Carnival fun too! Junior Carnival will feature a parade with over 10 participating bands and many children's activities and Band Competition, Junior Steel Competition, Junior Soca Competition along with Junior King and Queen Competition.

When? October 5, 2024 - 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Where? Carnival Village Miami/Broward at Central Broward Regional Park at 3700 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill, Fl, 33311, on the corner of 441 and Sunrise
How Much? $20 (early bird)

More Info and tickets: www.miamicarnival.org/junior-carnival/

Miami-Broward Carnival Parade and Concert - October 11 - 13, 2024

Miami Broward Carnival costumes

Steel bands, colorful masquerades, flashy costumes, hot music, concerts, stage shows, cultural performances... all celebrate the spirit and vitality of Caribbean island culture.

This is a week-long celebration that culminates on Sunday when the grand finale events, the parade, concerts and costume competitions are planned.

A "Junior Carnival" is also held which include many family-friendly activities the weekend before, see above.

When?

  • Friday October 11, 2024 - Steelband Panorama Competition - 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm at Central Broward Regional Park, Lauderhill
  • Saturday October 12, 2024 - Official J'Ouvert - 7:00 am to 3:00 pm at Central Broward Regional Park, Lauderhill
  • Sunday October 13, 2024 - Parade of the Bands, Concerts, Kings, Queens & Individuals costume competitions - 11:00 am to 11:00 pm at Miami Dade County Fair & Expo

How Much? $30-$65 buy online, VIP and Season Pass also available.

More Info and tickets: www.miamicarnival.com

SOBE Seafood Week - October 23 - 26, 2024

SOBE Seafood Festival

The week kicks off Miami's renowned annual Stone Crab season every October.

It has expanded beyond the main showcase fest on Saturday to a week of delectable events, South Beach Seafood Week, starting on Wednesday October 23 and featuring interactive cooking experiences, an Evening at Joe's and Chef Showdowns and culinary battles.

In the sands of South Beach, the main festival grounds on Saturday October 26 will be surrounded by mini cafes from signature local restaurants, multiple bars, a live entertainement stage, interactive zones, and more.

The selected restaurants will have splendid garden seating and showcase 2-3 generous portions of their signature menu dishes of choice that are priced between $5 and $10.

When? October 23 - 26, 2024

  • An Evening at Joe's - Wednesday, October 23, 2024
  • Crabs, Slabs & Cabs at the Loews Miami Beach - Thursday, October 24, 2024
  • VIP Chef Showdown at Lummus Park at 12th Street and Ocean - Friday, October 25, 2024
  • SOBE Seafood Slam at Lummus Park at 12th Street and Ocean - Saturday, October 26, 2024

More Info, tickets and events schedule: www.sobeseafoodfest.com

NASCAR Ford Championship Weekend October 26 - 27, 2024

Nascar Ford Championship Racing

A must weekend for NASCAR afficionados. The Speedway's race weekend will once again feature a full slate of exhilarating racing and exciting entertainment as two of NASCAR's national series come to South Florida.

  • NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Race & NASCAR Xfinity Series - Doubleheader- Saturday October 26, 2024
  • NASCAR Cup Series - Sunday October 27, 2024

Where?: Homestead-Miami Speedway, 1 Speedway Boulevard, Homestead, FL 33035
How Much?: Single Day Tickets $35 - $140

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Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show - October 30 - November 3, 2024

Ft Lauderdale Boat Show Outdoor Boat Exhibits

Every year, the largest in-water boat show in the world comes to Fort Lauderdale, the "Yachting Capital of the World" to exhibit a vast array of the industry's latest boats and yachts of all sizes, worldwide debuts, plus a medley of marine products and accessories to enhance the nautical lifestyle.

From yacht builders and designers to exotic cars and brokerage yachts, this show has something for everyone!

When? October 30 - November 3, 2024
Where? Bahia Mar Yachting Center at 801 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 plus five other locations: Las Olas Marina, Hall of Fame Marina, SuperYacht Village at Pier 66 South, Pier 66 Marina and Broward County Convention Center.
How Much? $44+, child (6-15) $17, two-day and Prime-time and VIP tickets available

More Info www.flibs.com.

Magical Candlelight Concerts in Miami

Candlelight Concerts Miami

This concert series known simply as "Candlelight" which have had tremendous success around the world has arrived in Miami! Listening to classical or jazz or contemporary music in an intimate and atmospheric setting of a candlelit concert is a delightful and magical experience.
These enchanting concerts feature a wide variety of genres, from Vivaldi and Tchaikovsky, operas and Broadway, to Frank Sinatra, Taylor Swift, Adele, Fleetwood Mac, ABBA... all played by talented musicians at a variety of gorgeous and unique indoor and outdoor venues including Hotel Colonnade, Jungle Island, the Coral Gables Congregational Church...

More info and tickets: Candlelight Concerts in Miami

Holidays in October

Columbus Day - A Public Holiday - Monday October 14, 2024

Christopher Columbus Statue

Columbus Day is a public holiday which officially celebrates the anniversary of Christopher Columbus' arrival in the Americas on October 12, 1492 and celebrated on the second Monday in October in the United States.

Federal government offices are closed except for National parks.

You can expect the following to be open and closed on Monday:

Closed

Government Offices
Schools
Post Offices
Banks
Public Libraries

Open

Shopping centers and malls
Grocery Stores
Restaurants
Federal, State, Regional Parks
Public Transportation (check for special holiday schedules)

Columbus Day Weekend is a BIG boating weekend in Miami. Here's what-where-when is happening this Columbus Day Weekend 2024.

Halloween Events

Halloween Events in Miami

Boo! It's that time of the year in Miami! Halloween ghosts and spooky mazes, costume parties and trick-or-treating...

Here are this year's most popular Halloween events and celebrations in Miami, from pumpkin patches and pony rides for kids, to haunted houses, live concerts and parties.

Click here for Halloween Events in Miami.

Fun For Kids and Families

Pumpkin Patch at Pinto's Farm

Pumpkins at Pinto Farm

One of the best Pumpkin Patches in Miami with plenty of entertainment for the whole family! Admission includes Pumpkin, unlimited rides, magic shows, pumpkin patch walkthrough, pedal boat ride, tractor ride, race karts, pony rides, playground, walk-through around the farm to meet our animals

When?: Weekends from September 28 - October 27, 2024

Where?: Pinto's Farm at Redland Citrus Orchards: 14890 SW 216 Street, Miami, FL 33170 across the street from Monkey Jungle

How Much?: $26.16 - $32.71 all ages, under 2 FREE, includes unlimited rides and activities.

More info: Pumpkin Patch at Pinto's Farm

Pumpkin Patch at Little Farm Miami Dade

Pumpkins

What?: Pumpkin Patch, Animal Interactions, Hay Maze, Kids Play Field, Photo Ops, Butterfly Garden, Local Food Vendors. Pony Rides $2.00 Additional - 54" & under
When?: Weekends in October - 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Where?: The Little Farm, entrance at the back of the property off 222 ST and 137 AVE - Follow the Yellow Flag!
How Much?: $12 per person, Pony Rides $2.00 Additional - 54" & under, pumpkins available for purchase

More info: Pumpkin Patch at the Little Farm, or their FB page here.

For Miami Sports Fans This October 2024

Miami Heat Basketball Pre-Season Schedule October 2024 Home Games and Tickets

Miami Heat Tickets FTX Arena

When? See home game schedule for this month below

Where? Kaseya Center aka Miami Heat Arena

How Much? As low as $20, but they go quick! Find Tickets
›› Check for great discounts for Miami Heat Tickets at Groupon!!!

Miami Dolphins Schedule - October 2024 Home Games and Football Tickets

Miami Dolphins schedule and tickets

When? See schedule below

Where? Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

How Much? Individual game tickets can be had for as low as $10 but you have to be quick! ›› Find Tickets
›› Check for Miami Dolphins Tickets at Groupon.


Miami Hurricanes Schedule - October 2024 Home Games and College Football Tickets

Miami Hurricanes schedule and tickets

When? College Football season just starting! Get your Hurricanes season tickets now!

Where? Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

How Much? Individual game tickets can be had for as low as $14 but you have to be quick! ›› Find Tickets
›› Check for Hurricanes Tickets at Groupon from $15.


Florida Panthers Schedule - October 2024 Home Games and Hockey Tickets

Florida Panthers Tickets BBT Center

Our champions are pouncing, get over to the Amerant Arena to see first-class teams battle it out on the ice!

When? See Home Schedule below

Where? Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise aka Panther's Stadium

How Much? As low as $40, but they go quick! Find Tickets
›› Check for deals on Panthers Tickets at Groupon.

Inter Miami CF Soccer Schedule October 2024 Home Games and Tickets

Inter Miami Tickets Lockhart Stadium

When? See home game schedule for this month below

Where?Chase Stadium, formerly Drive Pink Stadium, Ft Lauderdale at 1350 NW 55th St, Fort Lauderdale. Between I-95 and the Turnpike, north of Commercial.

How Much? $28 - $150+ Find Tickets

Free Or Almost Free Ongoing Events in Miami

Wynwood Art Walk Block Party

Wynwood Art Walk

Every second Saturday of the month, the Wynwood Art Walk is one of the most iconic events in the city in this up and coming neighborhood which has been transforming the art scene in Miami.

Wynwood which is best known for its street art and splashy murals puts together a fun evening of art, food and shopping, and only on this day of the month the unique galleries and shops open their doors after hours making up a magnificent block party for all.

And beyond the fantastic art there's plenty of gourmet food trucks, cocktails, live music and vendors, yes, it's a party!

When? Second Saturday of the month, starting at 6:00 pm
Where? The Wynwood Art District
How Much? FREE!
More Info: www.wynwoodartwalkblockparty.com

Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series

MOAD Body Electric exhibit

Come and enjoy the Magic of Ocean Drive with this new FREE open air family-friendly classical music series every Sunday at 5:00 pm. Talented South Florida performers will present concerts that are free and open to the general public. You are welcome to bring picnic blankets, lawn chairs and refreshments.

This year's line up includes performances by the South Beach Chamber Ensemble, Nu Deco Ensemble, Nicole Henry, the New World Symphony Ensemble among many others.

When?: Sundays at 5:00 pm
Where?: Ocean Drive Promenade located between 14th Street and 14th Place in Lummus Park
How Much?: FREE

›› More info and line up on the Ocean Drive Association FB Page

Miami Design District Art and Architecture Walks

MDD Art and Architecture Walks

Explore the art murals, outdoor art spaces, perhaps a gallery or two, featured exhibitions or the fabulous architecture throughout the Design District with resident experts.

Also on Sundays, The Market brings you locally sourced produce, culturally influenced food, or that special one-of-a-kind creation, while enjoying live entertainment.

When?: Several Saturdays / Sundays throughout the month, check the calendar of events for details
Where?: Miami Design District
How Much?: FREE

›› More Info www.miamidesigndistrict.net

Miami Museums Free Days

MOAD Body Electric exhibit

Many Miami museums regularly offer free admission days, so take advantage and save if you can!

Here are some of the offerings, and be sure to double check for updates or changes with each venue before you head out.

For our Residents, if you have a Miami Dade Library Card, check out the FREE Museum Pass Program where you can get passes to many of the most popular museums and attractions in the city. Passes are good for a family of 4 and can be easily "checked out" with your library card. Passes are first-come-first-served and as you can imagine, some of the most popular ones get snatched as soon as they become available, each library branch gets a limited number of passes for each attraction.

The Museum Pass Program offers free entry to the following:

  • Deering Estate
  • Miami Children's Museum
  • Perez Art Museum (PAMM)
  • Frost Museum of Science
  • Frost Art Museum
  • Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
  • Zoo Miami
  • Lowe Art Museum
  • The Bass
  • Fruit and Spice Park
  • ... and many more!

Fantasy Theatre Factory at the Sandrell Rivers Theater Series

Fantasy Theater Factory Show

Fantasy Theater Factory is a non-profit organization that manages the Sandrell Rivers Theater, a state of the art black box theater in Miami. FTF places its greatest programmatic emphasis on Theater for Young Audiences which place a primary focus on childhood literacy and ecology. Other focus areas of programming include: fitness, history, diversity, self esteem, peer pressure and bullying prevention. FTF also produces cultural arts workshop residency programs that serve at-risk youth, children with disabilities and general population students.

Monthly lineups include a bi-monthly film screening series, a bi-monthly live music series, an art exhibition series and a new play competition, where playwrights can have their new works performed as staged readings in front of live audiences.

Each year FTF produces well over 500 programs, many are FREE and open to the public, some offered for a low nominal fee, in many cases if you are unable to afford a ticket, please call their box office, and they will be happy to reserve up to four (4) free tickets for your party.

When? Various throughout the month
Where? Sandrell Rivers Theater at 6103 NW 7th Ave, Miami FL 33127
How Much? Many FREE or offered for a low fee.
More Info and this month's lineup: Fantasy Theater Factory Shows.

New World Symphony WALLCAST® Concerts

WALLCAST Concert at SoundScape Park

These are live classical music performances by the New World Symphony which are projected into a 7,000 square-foot wall at the New World Center for thousands to enjoy in a fantastic outdoor atmosphere.

The concerts are typically on the second or third Saturday of the month and the season runs from October through May.

When? Second or third Saturday of the month

Where? SoundScape Park at 500 17th Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139

How Much? FREE! Bring a picnic, blankets, beach chairs, cocktails... yes, there are restrooms available at the south-east corner of SoundScape Park.
More Info: New World Symphony Wallcast Concert Series

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