March Miami Events, Holidays and Festivals

March in Miami packs an exciting array of sports events, festivals and lively food and music carnivals: Carnaval on the Mile, Jazz in the Gardens, a fantastic orchid show, The Fair and the Miami Open for all our tennis fans are all happening this month!

For Spring Breakers, ULTRA is back and so are the multitude of pool parties, beach bashes and events. With temperatures picking up, it's time to head out to the beaches!

Likewise, if you are a nature lover, a visit to our State and National parks is in order before our migrating birds head out, so grab your binoculars and camaras and enjoy!

Holidays This Month:

St. Patrick's Day - March 17 - This is not an official bank holiday, i.e. businesses, schools and government offices run as usual.
Easter Sunday - Could be in March or April

Spring Break in Miami:

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

March Highlight Events in Miami

Carnaval on the Mile Jazz and Art Festival

Stage at Carnaval on the Mile Coral Gables

It's a free weekend of art, jazz and great food at Coral Gable's renowned Miracle Mile. Carnaval on the Mile is an annual event that features top Latin Jazz bands and fine foods from local eateries. In addition, there is the "Artist Village" with tents filled with paintings, sculptures, ceramics, photography, woodworks, jewelry, glassworks... you get the idea.

There are three stages set up for the live entertainment at Le Jeune, Douglas and Ponce.

When? Weekend in March
Where? Miracle Mile, Coral Gables
How Much? Free!

For more info and this year's performers: www.carnavalmiami.com

Asian Culture Festival

This fun-filled family event offers a virtual day trip to Asia featuring a variety of Asian arts, crafts, entertainment, plants and exotic cuisine. Highlights include Taiko drummers, Origami and Ikebana at the Japan tent; folk dance, classical music and fruit and vegetable carving from Thailand; Sepak Takraw (no-hands volleyball) from Malaysia; Chinese Lion Dances, Dragon Boat display, Dragon Boat races and much more.

Countries represented at the Asian Culture Festival typically include Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri-Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet, Turkey and Vietnam.

When? Weekend in March
Where? Tropical Park at 27900 SW 40th Street, Miami, FL 33155
How Much? Adults $15, Children (6-12) $5, under 6 FREE

For more info, tickets and this year's program: Asian Cultural Festival FB Page

The Original Miami Beach Antique Show

The Original Miami Beach Antique Show plays host to nearly 700 domestic and international vendors of antiques, art, furniture, home décor, vintage fashion, jewelry, watches, silver and collectables.

With brands such as Cartier, Chanel, Rolex, Hermes, David Webb, Van Clef & Arpels, Georg Jensen and many more, the Original Miami Beach Antique Show is a veritable treasure hunt of one-of-a-kind finds.

When? March
Where? Miami Beach Convention Center
How Much? $50+. Your ticket gives you access to all five days of the show

More Info originalmiamibeachantiqueshow.com

Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival

Two days and ten class acts, a weekend filled with R&B, soul, hip hop and jazz.

When? Weekend in March
Where? Hard Rock Stadium, 347 Don Shula Drive, Miami, FL 33056
How Much? One Day General Admission $122+
Find Tickets

More Info: www.jazzinthegardens.com

Fairchild's Orchids in Bloom

Orchids galore! Beautiful, colorful, fragrant orchids, for sale and for show. This is one of Fairchild's signature events, well-attended by thousands of orchid lovers. Add to your collection or just simply enjoy a day out with family.
Lots of activities, shows, presentations and live entertainment throughout the day.
For kids, games throughout the day, face painting, caricatures and spin art.

When?Weekend in March - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where? Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
How Much? Included with Admission to Gardens, which is $24.95 for adults, $17.95 for seniors 65 and up and $11.95 for children 6-17. Proceeds go to support work in conservation, science, and education.

More Info www.fairchildgarden.org

Calle Ocho Festival

The nation's largest street party is a celebration of latin heritage, food and unmistakeable latin beat, el Festival de la Ocho is definitely the place to be this Sunday. 20 blocks and 12 stages of music and fun...

Not your typical festival, Calle Ocho has earned a place in the Guinness World of Records five times (so far!) for:

The largest conga line in 1988
The biggest piñata in 1990
The longest cigar in 2000
The largest number of domino players at one place in 2008, and
In 2012, for putting together the largest image made with flags, 422 flags from around the world were held together to form one giant "1" to simbolize unity, "One World", a world without borders.

We could only guess at what they will surprise us with this year!

So, yes, come for the food, tons of different dishes from the many Latin communities, the salsa and merengue on dozens of stages set up throughout, and the electric atmosphere that is Calle Ocho en Carnaval!

A hop-on hop-off trolley runs parallel on S.W. 7th Street with stops on Beacon Boulevard, 22nd Ave, 17th Ave, and 12th Ave.

When? Sunday in March - 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where? Calle Ocho or S.W. 8th Street, most of the action between S.W. 12th Ave. and S.W. 27th Ave.
How Much? FREE!

More Info: Calle Ocho Festival

The Miami Open

The world's top tennis players converge in Miami for this two-week tournament, a great chance to see all your favorite ones in action and once again at their fantastic facilities at Hard Rock Stadium!

When? Over two weeks in March
Where? Hard Rock Stadium
How Much? Ground Passes $15, Single session $18+

More on the Miami Open, Getting There, Tips on Attending, Types of Tickets Explained

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

Ultra - the World's Premier Electronic Music Festival

ULTRA is the world's most famous outdoor electronic music event. Taking place over a three-day weekend in Miami and traditionally at Bayfront Park, each year's program delivers a uniquely diverse, forward thinking line-up and is likely to be another sell-out.

When? Friday through Sunday in March during Spring Break
Where? Bayfront Park
Tickets? 3-day passes as well as individual day tickets available. Find Tickets

More on Spring Break in Miami

Wodapalooza

Wodapalooza began as a grassroots single-day fitness competition with 145 athletes and 500 spectators in 2012 and has since established itself as the world's premier Functional Fitness Festival.

Wodapalooza descends on Miami's Bayfront Park for 4-days early in the year and brings together thousands of athletes, spectators, and fitness fanatics to celebrate fitness, community, and life.

When? January, February or March
Where? Bayfront Park
Tickets

More Info and How To Compete

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 March

Miami Heat Basketball Schedule March 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 $15 early in the season, but they go quick!

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›› Check for great discounts for Miami Heat Tickets at Groupon!!!

Florida Panthers Schedule - March Home Games and Hockey Tickets

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

When? See schedule below
Where? Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise
How Much? As low as $15, but they go quick!

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›› Check for deals on Panthers Tickets at Groupon.

Soccer Schedule March Home Games and Tickets

When? See home game schedule for this month below

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

How much? www.intermiamicf.com/

Miami Marlins Schedule - Home Opener and March 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

March Holidays

St. Patrick's Day Celebrations

St. Patrick's Day is on March 17. Parties and pub crawls are ongoing throughout the weekend.

Shamrocks, Green Beer and Leprechauns! Here's where to celebrate the Luck o' the Irish!

FREE St. Pat's Wynwood Block Party at the Wynwood Marketplace Famous green beer, instagramable photo-ops, all of your cravings from Wynwood's best Food Trucks, live music from Wynwood's top DJs to your favorite local bands and an Artisan Marketplace with the best treats, games, and special finds! General Admission FREE, Free Green Beer With RSVP

Easter Events in Miami

Lively Egg Hunts and Parades, Luscious Brunches, Uplifting Services...

Easter in Miami is full of Hoppenings, from bunny crossings and baskets of eggs, chicks and carrots, brunches and breakfasts, parades and festivals. It could fall in either March or April.

And let's not forget Jesus is the reason for the season, wonderful services await.

Here are this year's most popular Easter events in Miami.

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.

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