April Miami Events, Holidays and Festivals

Temperatures are picking up and it's time to head out to the beaches! April in Miami packs an exciting array of festivals and events: The Fair, The Miami International Film Festival, The Deering Seafood Festival...

For our sports fans, the Heat is on at Kaseya Center, the Marlins are back at loan Depot Park, our Panthers take on the ice at the Arena and Inter Miami CF and Messi are back at Chase Stadium.

Specially for kids and families:

"The Fair" - March and April
Miami Children's Museum - Free admission third Friday of the month 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm
More Things To Do With Children!

FREE or almost FREE Ongoing Events in Miami:

Wynwood Art Walk Block Party - Second Saturday of the month
Miami Design District Art and Architecture Walks - Various Saturdays/Sundays
New World Symphony WALLCAST® Concerts - Various Saturdays
Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series - Sunday afternoons
FREE Miami Museum Days
Fantasy Theatre Factory at the Sandrell Rivers Theater Series - Various throughout the month

Miami International Film Festival

The Miami Film Festival returns every year and continues to bring the finest in world cinema to South Florida. Administered by Miami Dade College, film screenings and events take place in an array of venues throughout Miami and Miami Beach over a 10 day period.

The Miami Film Festival is considered a major launching pad for Ibero-American films and young and veteran talent flock to the festival to promote their latest works.

In the past few years, the Festival has screened films from more than 60 countries, including 300 World and U.S. Premieres.

The competition categories battling the more than $100,000 in awards include best feature film, best of South Florida, best Ibero-American film, best music composition, best short film, documentary, audience choice, and more.

Among this year's screening venues we have the Silverspot Cinema in downtown Miami and Tower Theater, one of Miami's oldest cultural landmarks.

Ticket prices for screenings are quite reasonable, tickets for general admission to the screenings are $13+.

When? April
Where? Virtual and various screening venues in Miami and Miami Beach
How Much? Regular screenings from $13, discounts for seniors, students and Film Society members.

More Info: For tickets and full line-up of screenings, venues and event schedule check the official site: www.MiamiFilmFestival.com.

Miami-Dade County Fair and Exposition
"The Fair"

The Fair is in town! Rides, rides and more rides, oh and there's the cotton candy, funnel cakes, turkey legs, the roasted corn on the cob... no wonder this is one of the largest annual family events in the State.

This is more than one giant amusement park... although for kids, that's reason enough! There will be tons of live events and games, agriculture shows, a circus, a petting zoo, livestock exhibits, BMX Pro Stunt Shows, Grammy Award winning performers...

All live entertainment and concerts are included in your admission.

When? March through April.
Where? Miami-Dade County Fair, 10901 SW 24th St. Miami. Coral Way (SW 24th St) and 112th Avenue
How Much? General Admission $16+ at the door, $12+ online presale or at Sedano's, 5 and under free. Tickets for rides are extra. Check website for $5 admission days
Unlimited ride packages and season passes available.

Proceeds support scholarships that reward youth achievement in artistic, athletic and academic programs. Be there!

More info, concert line-up and tickets: The Fair

Flamingo Gardens' Orchid and Bromeliad Show

Explore the beauty and diversity of orchids in this breathtaking exhibit of live orchid floral displays set among the lush tropical gardens of Flamingo Gardens, with thousands of beautiful orchids in bloom, tours, classes, orchid vendors...

When? Weekend in March or April

Where? Flamingo Gardens at 3750 S. Flamingo Rd, Davie, FL 33330-1614

How Much? Free with General Admission: Adults $24, Kids (3-11) $17,

More Info: www.flamingogardens.org

Annual Deering Seafood Festival On The Bay

Seafood feast at the Deering Estate Seafood Festival

Get ready for a non-stop celebration at the Annual Deering Seafood Festival on the Bay, complete with delicious catch from the sea, celebrity chef cooking demos, fun-filled adventures for kids, Virgin Island stilt walkers, a Bahamian Junkanoo musical parade and on-going live entertainment.

When? Sunday in April - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Where? The Deering Estate at 16701 SW 72nd Avenue in Palmetto Bay, Miami, FL 33157
How Much? Admission: Adults $25 in advance online, $30 the day of the event; children 4-14 years $7, $10 at the gate. Members FREE.

Here's more on the Deering Seafood Festival

Miami Beach Gay Pride Festival

This is the largest LGBT event in Miami including a three-day weekend packed with flashy, bold and spirited events...

What's on? Beach parties, Pride Pageant, Pride Flag Raising, Pride Lights The Night, picnics, art showcase, challenging runs, concerts and live entertainment, and of course the legendary parade!

The Parade is a colossal affair and the crown jewel of the festival, with hundreds of participants and over 35 creative floats showcasing the Spirit of Pride.

When?: April
Where?: Throughout South Beach. Festival Village in Lummus Park. Parade along the Art Deco District on Ocean Drive, starting point at 7th Street and Ocean.
How Much?: Festival and parade FREE, many ticketed events held throughout the week
More info: www.miamibeachpride.com

Magical Candlelight Concerts in 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

For Miami Sports Fans This April

Miami Heat Basketball Schedule April Home Games and Tickets

When? See home game schedule for this month below

Where? Kaseya Center aka Miami Heat Arena

How Much? As low as $33, but they go quick! Find Tickets
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Florida Panthers Schedule - April Home Games and Hockey Tickets

Panthers are pouncing, get over to the Panther's Arena to see first-class teams battle it out on the ice!

When? See home game schedule for this month below

Where? Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise

How Much? As low as $17, but they go quick! Find Tickets
›› Check for deals on Panthers Tickets at Groupon.

Miami Marlins Schedule - April Home Games and Baseball Tickets

When? See schedule below

Where? loanDepot Park, formerly Marlins Park, 501 Marlins Way (NW 16th Avenue), Miami, Florida 33125

How Much? Individual game tickets can be had for as low as $14. Find Tickets

Inter Miami CF Soccer

When? See Home Schedule below

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

How Much? Find Tickets

Free Or Almost Free Ongoing Events in Miami

Wynwood Art Walk Block Party

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

Miami Design District 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 and program: www.miamidesigndistrict.net.

New World Symphony WALLCAST® Concerts

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

Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series

These are fantastic oceanside concerts featuring our best local talents. Pack a picnic blanket or lawn chair and come and enjoy a relaxing Sunday among the swaying palm trees and experience the best of arts and culture.

The free weekly concert series features anything from Latin, Jazz, Pop, String Quartets, Classical, Marching Bands... you name it!

When? Sunday afternoons
Where? Lummus Park Ocean Drive Promenade between 14th Street and 14th Place
How Much? FREE
More Info and program: www.oceandrivearts.com.

Miami Museums Free Days

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.

Museum of Art and Design (MOAD) - Free admission on Thursdays 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Perez Art Museum (PAMM) - Free second Saturdays of the month
Miami Children's Museum - Free third Friday of the month 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Bass Museum of Art - Last Sunday of the month 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) - Last Friday of the month 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm (with Free Jazz in the Courtyard at 8:00 pm)

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 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.