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Art Deco Weekend Festival

Started by the Miami Design Preservation League and going strong for more than a quarter century, the Art Deco Weekend Festival, heralding Miami’s Art Deco era (roughly from 1925 to 1945), brims with events including tours, lectures, films, music, a parade, and more. Call (305) 672-2014 for more information.

Art Miami

This modern and contemporary art show features more than 100 international galleries, mostly from Latin America and Spain. Call (866) 727-7953 or (216) 750-4620 for more information.

Beaux Arts Festival

Arts, crafts, and assorted media from more than 300 exhibitors star at the juried Beaux Arts Festival of Art at the University of Miami’s Lowe Art Museum in Coral Gables. Call (305) 284-3535 for more information.

D. S. Clarke Antique Show and Sale

More than 750 booths are filled with antiques from exhibitors from around the world at the Coconut Grove Expo Center. Call (561) 988-9898 for more information.

FedEx Orange Bowl Classic

This collegiate gridiron bowl between the Atlantic Coast and Big East conferences plays out at Dolphins Stadium. Call (305) 341-4700 for more information.

South Beach Dachshund Winterfest

The dog-friendly Tides Hotel -- Ocean Drive’s Art Deco jewel and home of the 1220 at the Tides and Tides restaurants -- puts on the haute dog while hosting champagne toasts, photo opps and revelry leashed to the annual South Beach Dachshund Winterfest at Lummus Park, mirroring a similar event in New York City. Call (305) 604-5070 for more information.

Puerto Rico Plantain Festival

Participants at Rios de Esperanza Church on Bird Road celebrate “Las Octavitas” with typical Puerto Rican music, art, and food. Call (305) 441-0014 for more information.

Original Miami Beach Antique Show

More than 1,000 dealers provide shopping pleasure for antique lovers at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Call (239) 732-6642 for more information.

Coconut Grove Arts Festival

As one of the nation’s largest, most prestigious art festivals, the Washington Mutual Coconut Grove Arts Festival features more than 325 renowned artists exhibiting in a dozen categories. Call (305) 447-0401 for more information.

Coral Gables Bluesfest

Local and national blues bands provide accompaniment to Austrian, German, American and Creole refreshments in front of Fritz & Franz Bierhaus. Call (305) 774-1883 for more information.

Home Design and Remodeling Show

Home furnishings, accessories, interior design, architecture, and more star at the Coconut Grove Convention Center. Call (305) 667-9299 for more information.

International Map Fair

Hundreds of antique maps are presented each year at the Historical Museum of Southern Florida. Call (305) 375-1492 for more information.

Miami Beach Festival Of The Arts

Paintings, sculpture, glass, ceramics, jewelry, photography and more are showcased at this juried show of more than 100 artists from across the nation. Call (305) 865-4147 for more information.

Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail

With more than 2,000 exhibitors at various locations including the Miami Beach Convention Center, this show features powerboats, sailboats, engines, electronics, accessories and more. Call (954) 441-3220 for more information.

St. Stephen's Art & Craft Show

Established nearly two decades ago, St. Stephen's Art & Craft Show in Coconut Grove features international talent of more than 150 artisans, plus live music, garden art, children's activities, food court, and an English tea room. Call (305) 648-0056 for more information.

Shake-A-Leg Mid-Winter Regatta

Experienced sea salts with physical disabilities compete on Biscayne Bay in one of many Shake-A-Leg events and programs. Call (305) 858-5550 for more information.

South Beach Wine & Food Festival

A world-class wine, spirits and food tasting unfolds along with sparking dinners, a beachside barbecue, a champagne brunch, and more. Call (305) 348-9463 for more information.

The Tennis Center at Crandon Park is the site for this annual competition held throughout March. To book seats for the NASDAQ 100 Open Sessions, click here.

International food, carnival games, a Kid Fun Zone, arts and crafts vendors, and live entertainment on three stages are featured all day along Hanford Boulevard, between Northeast 18th and 20th Avenues at Northeast 164th Street. Call (305) 948-2946 for more information.

Miami International Film Festival

Miami International Film Festival (MIFF), presented by Miami Dade College uses several venues for screening independent domestic and foreign films, often selected for artistry rather than wide box office appeal. Call (305) 237-FILM for more information.

Calle Ocho

Little Havana's festival of food, music and Latin culture stretches out over the 23-block area flanking SW 8th Street (Calle Ocho), sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. Call (305) 644-8888 for more information.

Miami Dade County Fair and Exposition

Carnival rides, food, circus, entertainment and student exhibits are at The Fair Expo Center. Call (305) 223-7060 for more information.

Miami International Orchid Show

Featuring more than 500,000 rare and exotic blooms from nearly 200 professional growers, amateurs, and orchid aficionados, the Miami International Orchid Show, established more than 60 years ago, draws up to 15,000 admirers each year. Debuting in 2006: A cake decorating competition, with chefs using either real or sugar-icing orchids. Call (305) 255-3656 for more information.

Miami Riverday

At Jose Marti Park, Miami Riverday celebrates the natural resource aspects and heritage of the Miami River. Festivities feature live music, kids’ activities, river boat tours, water taxis, historical re-enactments, environmental education booths and cuisine with local flavor. Call (305) 361-4850 for more information.

Winter Party

With proceeds going to the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force, the gay and transgendered community sponsors five days of festivities on South Beach at several venues, including parties, musical performances, art exhibits, wine tastings, and more, culminating with a Beach Party on Sunday, noon to sunset, followed by the White Caps Tea Dance. Call (305) 571-1924 for more information.

Miami Spring Home Design & Remodeling Show

Featuring home furnishings, accessories, remodeling, and more the Spring Home Design and Remodeling Show puts interior / exterior inspiration under one roof for the trade and public. Call (305) 667-9299 for more information.

Coral Gables Wine & Food Festival

Presented by the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, the Coral Gables Wine & Food Festival on historic "restaurant row" opens Giralda Avenue to foot traffic only for a celebratory evening of philanthropy. Superb food, exquisite wine, and live music raise funds for the American Lung Association of Florida-South Area (ALAFSA) and Pulmonary Research at The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Call (800) 524-8010 or (954) 524-4657 for more information.

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Merrick Festival

Coral Gables hails city founder George Merrick with French and Italian movies, “Taste the Gables” cuisine, art exhibits, performances and more. Sister cities including Pisa, Italy and Aix-en-Provence, France join the celebration. Call (305) 491-4180 for more information.

Easter Seals’ Walk With Me

As the opening event for the Merrick Festival, Easter Seals’ Walk With Me helps put hope within reach for people with disabilities. Registration is followed by the walk to the finish line on the first level of Village of Merrick

Park. Call (305) 547-4713 for more information.

Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival

The Regal, Gusman and the original art-deco Colony Theater, plus the Gateway in Fort Lauderdale, host hundreds of full-length and short features from around the world, late April to early May. Call (305) 531-2117 for more information.

Biltmore International Food & Wine Weekend

Starting the last weekend in April, this gourmet food and wine weekend features more than 30 global wineries and top restaurants, combining an auction, gala dinner and show with other interactive events. Call (305) 445-8066 for more information.

Miami Fashion Week of the Americas

Presenting dozens of designers from throughout Latin America, Asia, Europe, the Caribbean, and elsewhere, Miami Fashion Week of the Americas unfolds under a fashion tent at 21st and Collins on Miami Beach. Awards include Designers Choice, Pret-A-Porter Style, and Excellence in Evening Wear. Call (305) 662-0775 for more information.

CityStyle

Also under the fashion tent immediately following Fashion Week of the Americas, CityStyle -- a hot sister event -- spotlights designers, manufacturers, retails and innovaters creating buzz. Designers slated include names like Sean John Collection, Taylor and Madison, Johnny Handsome / Johnny Girl, Mia Shvili, Apple Bottoms, and Reebok. Call (305) 662-0775 for more information.

Great Sunrise Balloon Race

Hot air balloons take to the skies for a colorful race from Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport. Call (305) 596-9040 for more information.

American Black Film Festival

Film executives, directors, actors, and the public gather for screenings staged throughout the city. Call (212) 966-2411 for more information.

Fete De La Musique Coconut Grove

Celebrated around the world, Coconut Grove’s Fete De La Musique provides a day of free entertainment with more than 65 bands on multiple stages with jazz, rock, pop, soul, classics, and more. Call (305) 495-9655 for more information.

Florida Dance Festival

For more than a quarter century, the Florida Dance Festival has thrilled audiences with new themes and talents from classic ballet to dance for people with disabilities. Call (305) 867-7111 for more information.

Tropical Ag Fiesta

At Fruit and Spice Park in the Homestead / Redland agricultural area, the Tropical Ag Fiesta, going strong for three-quarters of a century, never stops growing. Newer events include chef demos using tropical fruits and a tropical fruit dessert contest. While adults sip lychee, carambola, or passion fruit wine, children can partake in old fashioned Florida farm activities, including a watermelon eating contest and hayrides. Parking is free. Call (305) 247-5727 for more information.

Lizard Day

Children are invited to bring their favorite lizard to the Miami Museum of Science & Planetarium for fun and games, and competitions with other lizards. Call (305) 646-4200 for more information.

Miami / Bahamas Goombay Festival

Coconut Grove's summer street party celebrates the life and times of early Bahamian and Keys residents.

International Mango Festival

Mangos star at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden’s International Mango Festival, a weekend of tree sales, tastings and evaluations, lectures, food demos, kid’s activities, music and more. The Veranda Restaurant serves snacks, lunch and – best of all -- mango smoothies. Call (305) 667-1651, ext. 3311 for more information.

4th of July Coral Gables

The venerable Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables serves as a setting for fireworks, music and more. Call (305) 273-7687 for more information.  

4th of July Miami Beach

Live music and fireworks take place near the sand at Collins Avenue near 72nd Street. Call (305) 539-3063 for more information.

International Swimwear Fashion Show

Hosted by the Samuel Financial Group, the International Swimwear Convention closes annual Investment Convention and Economic Summit of Miami as an opportunity for the fashion, entertainment, luxury goods industries to achieve high visibility. Call at (312)927-0839 or (305) 948-6006 for more information.

Parade of Beds & Races

From Peacock Park this zany event with the Parade of Beds, bed races and more rolls through streets of Coconut Grove along with music and fireworks. Call (305) 221-9395 for more information.

Summer Splash Wet Fete

At Bayside Hut, the all-inclusive Summer Splash includes a rum punch tasting, wet t-shirt competition and more. Call (305) 233-0697 for more information.

Snake Day

Slithery fun takes place with the Miami Museum of Science & Planetarium inviting guests and their snakes for a day of games and learning. Call (305) 646-4200 for more information.

Super Sand Blast

On Ocean Drive, between 9th and 10th streets, kids and guests can enjoy a sand castle building competition, live music from the Islands, face painting and free food. Call (305) 673-7030 for more information.

Miss Notre Dame D’Haiti Pageant

The Miss Notre Dame D’Haiti Pageant, staged at Miami’s Joseph Caleb Center to continue fundraising for construction of the new facility, also establishes fun activities for youngsters. Call (305) 522-1672 for more information.

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Homestead Agricultural Festival and Barbecue

A petting zoo, live country music, and barnyard dance go along with the barbecue. Call (305) 248-1624 for more information.

International Ballet Festival

From late August to mid-September, the Jackie Gleason Theatre and the Manuel Artime Performing Arts Center host leading ballet companies performing contemporary work. Call (305) 535-0255 for more information.

IFE-ILE Afro-Cuban Festival

From Conga lines to history lectures, this celebration of African, Caribbean and Cuban culture unfolds at Miami-Dade Community College Wolfson Campus. Call (305) 476-0388 for more information.

Music Fest

Reggae, salsa, jazz and more entertain at this festival where blankets and lawn chairs are welcome. Call (305) 358-7550 for more information.

Miami Home Design & Remodeling Show

Featuring home furnishings, accessories, remodeling, and more, the Labor Day weekend Home Design and Remodeling Show puts interior / exterior inspiration under one roof for the trade and public. Call (305) 667-9299 for more information.

National Hockey League

Columbus Day Regatta

More than 200 sailboats from more than a dozen classes race on Biscayne Bay from north to south on Saturday, and back on Sunday. Call (305) 858-1733 for more information.

South Florida Dragon Boat Festival

Sponsored by the United Chinese Association of Florida and always after Columbus Day weekend, the South Florida Dragon Boat Festival at Haulover Park & Marina provides two family-oriented days of Dragon Boat racing on the Intracoastal Waterway plus martial arts demonstrations, Asian food booths, a Dragon Kids Playground, and more. Call (305) 345-8489 for more information.

Miami Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival

Hong Kong-style Dragon Boats race along a waterway. Call (305) 633-0168 for more information.

Head of Indian Creek Regatta

More than 750 competitors including high school, collegiate, and master rowers from more than 30 organizations compete in the 2.7 mile Indian Creek Regatta along Miami Beach’s Indian Creek Waterway. Call (305) 861-8876 for more information.

Coral Gables Oktoberfest

Food, beer, music, polka dancing, and plus kid’s activities are sponsored by Mozart Stube Restaurant. Call (305) 446-3364 for more information.

Discovery of America Day

This all-day festival of ethnic food, live music and fun includes a re-enactment of Columbus' discovery of America, at Bayfront Park Amphitheatre. Call (305) 541-5023 for more information.

Festival of the Americas

Latin musical headliners entertain at this giant street party with food and fun along Sunset Drive between U.S. 1 and Southwest 57th Avenue. Call (305) 461-1014 for more information.

FIU Music Festival

Top talent performs in assorted musical genres showcasing the Wertheim Performing Arts Center at Florida International University University Park Campus. Call (305) 662-6960 for more information.

Miami Short Film Festival

At the Tower Theater, the Miami Short Film Festival features a week of short films from around the globe combined with gala festivities. Call (305) 586-8105 for more information.

Hispanic Heritage Festival

This month-long celebration at varied locations hails the Hispanic role in discovery of the Americas. Call (305) 461-1014 for more information.

Japanese Cultural Weekend

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden hosts a weekend of music including Taiko drumming, lectures, Ikebana demonstrations and more. Call (305) 667-1651 for more information.

Stone Crab Seafest at North Beach

The beach around 73rd Street and Collins Avenue becomes an outdoor feast scene with live music, drinks and gourmet delicacies. Call (305) 865-4147 for more information.

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NASCAR Nextel Cup Series: Ford 400

The Homestead Miami Speedway is the site for this annual NASCAR race held in November.  To make reservations and purchase tickets, click here

ExpoNica: The Fair of the Americas

The Fair Expo Center showcases Central and South American culture with arts, crafts, dance, bands and food. Call (305) 227-2929 for more information.

Harvest Festival

Historical re-enactments, music, antique automobiles, quilts, crafts and more are at The Fair Expo Center. Call (305) 375-1492 for more information.

Miami Book Fair International

One of the nation’s largest outdoor book fairs features some 300 booksellers and publishers, and more than 250 authors at Miami-Dade Community College Wolfson Campus. Call (305) 237-3258 for more information.

Nextel Cup Series Ford 400

The biggest names in auto racing each more than 140 m.p.h. at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Call (305) 230-5000 for more information.

Networking Show & Sale

At Miami Shores Country Club, this networking show and sale sponsored by the Miami Shores Business & Professional Women’s Club spills over with fine art, sculpture, gourmet items, gifts, kids' fashions, and more at pre-holiday pricing. Call (305) 270-3308 for more information.

Ramble – A Garden Festival

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden hosts this annual gardening festival with plants, accessories and activities for the whole family. Call (305) 667-1651 for more information.

South Florida Auto Show

Auto-related gear and more than 1,000 of the industry’s latest vehicles for the coming year are displayed at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Call (305) 947-5950 for more information.

White Party Week

A week of tea dances, fashion shows and an elegant bash at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens highlight this annual fundraiser fighting HIV/AIDS at various venues throughout the city. Call (305) 667-9296 for more information.

Miami International Wine Fair

Florida’s largest independent wine trade show hosts an annual edition at the Miami Beach Convention Center featuring some 400 wineries from 19 countries to benefit the Red Cross. Call (305) 777-2255 for more information.

Santa’s Enchanted Forest

Every evening, from early November through early January, Tropical Park, decorated with more than 3 million lights, hosts a huge outdoor Christmas fair with a petting zoo and visits from Santa. Call (305) 559-9689 for more information.

WinterNational Thanksgiving Day Parade

Walkers, riders, bikers, clowns, bands and floats participate in a Thanksgiving Day Parade, on 125th Street from NE 6th Avenue to NE 12th Avenue. Call (305) 893-6511 for more information.

Art Basel Miami Beach  

Sister to Art Basel in Switzerland, Art Basel Miami Beach showcases art from more than 150 galleries in the U.S., Europe, Asia and Australia. Call (305) 674-1292 for more information.

Everglades Music and Crafts Festival

Alligator wrestling, air boat rides, Native American music, crafts and food highlight this event at the Miccosukee Indian Village. Call (305) 223-8380 for more information.

Festival of Carols

Kicking off the holiday season, the City of Miami Gardens stages the Festival of Carols, with a spectacular holiday light display and traditional holiday entertainment including caroling, soloists, choirs, jazz, and more. Call (305) 622-8000 for more information.

Greater Miami Dog Club Show

The Fair Expo Center show features several breeds with two rings of obedience training and an agility event, plus booths with food, treats and other specialty items. Call (305) 223-7060 for more information.

Junior Orange Bowl Parade & Festival

Floats and marching bands parade through streets of Coral Gables, with related events involving arts, crafts and children’s sports competition. Call (305) 662-1210 for more information.

King Mango Strut

This zany quarter-century old parody of traditional holiday parades spoofs newsmakers and current events. Call (305) 401-1171 for more information.

Matzo Ball

From a humble start in a Boston bar, Matzo Ball bashes unfolding in more than a dozen cities including San Francisco and Washington D.C. now make a splash in South Florida, attracting some 2,000 or more. Venues in Miami Beach, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach host this holiday party for Jewish singles on the night before Christmas. For more information, call (305) 531-5535 for Miami Beach's Opium Garden, (561) 392-3747 for Boca Raton's Club Boca, and (561) 833-6500 for the Monkey Club in West Palm Beach.

New Year’s at Vizcaya

With a champagne toast at midnight and fireworks over Biscayne Bay, La Lega dei Viscayani hosts a New Year’s Eve party at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens as a rain or shine semi-formal to black-tie event for celebrants age 21 and older. Proceeds benefit Vizcaya restoration. Call (305) 856-4866 for more information.