48 events are on across Miami-Dade this weekend, Oct 8–11: Jazz at The Betsy in Miami, Jazz at The Betsy in Miami Beach and Coral Gables Woman's Club Music Series in Coral Gables. Below they are grouped by town with dates, venues and prices as published by the organizers; open any town for its full, daily-refreshed events list.

Last updated October 8, 2026.

Miami

  • Bugtopia — Wed, Sep 9 – Sat, Oct 31 · Zoo Miami · Community. Giant animatronic insects bring a comic-book-style adventure to Zoo Miami with larger-than-life exhibits.
  • Bugtopia — Tue, Sep 15 – Sat, Oct 31 · Zoo Miami · Community. Giant animatronic insects bring a comic-book-style adventure to Zoo Miami with larger-than-life fun.
  • The Horrorland — Thu, Sep 17 – Sun, Nov 1 · Jungle Island · Festivals & Markets. Jungle Island becomes a sprawling scream park each Halloween season, with six haunted h... Price: Free
  • Bugtopia — Mon, Sep 21 – Sat, Oct 31 · Zoo Miami · Festivals & Markets. Giant animatronic insects bring a comic-book-style adventure to Zoo Miami with larger-than-life creatures.
  • Drag Shows at The Palace — Mon, Sep 21 – Thu, Dec 31 · Palace Bar & Restaurant · Theater & Shows. Enjoy delicious food, refreshing drinks and mind-blowing drag performances every day of the week.
  • Harvest Festival — Mon, Sep 21 – Sun, Nov 15 · The Berry Farm · Festivals & Markets. Pumpkin patches, a five-acre corn maze, hayrides and seasonal food bring fall traditions alive.
  • Jazz at The Betsy — Mon, Sep 21 – Thu, Dec 31 · The Betsy - South Beach · Concerts & Live Music. Unwind to the smooth rhythms of live jazz performed by acclaimed musicians in an elegant setting.
  • Weekly at Gaythering — Mon, Sep 21 – Thu, Dec 31 · Hotel Gaythering · Festivals & Markets. Billed as the gayest bar in Miami Beach and named Best Gay Bar by Miami New Times' Best of Miami.
  • Bugtopia — Wed, Sep 23 – Sat, Oct 31 · Zoo Miami · Festivals & Markets. Giant animatronic insects bring a comic-book-style adventure to Zoo Miami with larger-than-life displays.
  • Harvest Festival — Wed, Sep 23 – Sun, Nov 15 · The Berry Farm · Festivals & Markets. Pumpkin patches, a five-acre corn maze, hayrides and seasonal food bring fall traditions.
  • InterContinental Miami Weekly Paws Patio — Wed, Sep 23 – Wed, Dec 30 · InterContinental Miami · Community. Dogs and their owners can gather on InterContinental Miami’s Bayside Terrace for a weekly pet-friendly community event.
  • Bugtopia — Tue, Sep 29 – Sat, Oct 31 · Zoo Miami · Community. Giant animatronic insects bring a comic-book-style adventure to Zoo Miami with larger-than-life exhibits.
  • Drag Shows at The Palace — Tue, Sep 29 – Thu, Dec 31 · Palace Bar & Restaurant · Theater & Shows. Enjoy delicious food, refreshing drinks and mind blowing drag performances every day of the week.
  • Harvest Festival — Tue, Sep 29 – Sun, Nov 15 · The Berry Farm · Festivals & Markets. Pumpkin patches, a five-acre corn maze, hayrides and seasonal food bring fall traditions to life.
  • House of Horror Haunted Carnival — Tue, Sep 29 – Sun, Nov 1 · Tropical Park · Festivals & Markets. Haunted houses, carnival rides and scare zones return for a new season at a new Miami location.
  • Sounds of Screams Amusement Park — Tue, Sep 29 – Sun, Nov 1 · Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition Inc. · Community. Four haunted houses, roaming scare zones and carnival rides transform the Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds.
  • Black Lagoon Pop Up — Thu, Oct 1 – Sat, Oct 31 · The Sylvester · Festivals & Markets. Macabre décor, theatrical lighting and Halloween-themed cocktails transform The Sylvester into a spooky destination. Price: Free
  • Bugtopia — Mon, Oct 5 – Sat, Oct 31 · Zoo Miami · Festivals & Markets. Giant animatronic insects create an adventure at Zoo Miami.
  • Celebrate Oktoberfest at Michael’s Genuine — Mon, Oct 5 – Sun, Oct 18 · Michael's Genuine® Food & Drink · Festivals & Markets. Bavarian-inspired dishes and seasonal German beers highlight Oktoberfest.
  • Fall for the Everglades — Mon, Oct 5 – Sat, Oct 31 · Everglades Alligator Farm · Festivals & Markets. Autumn activities and wildlife encounters in the Everglades.
  • Harvest Festival — Mon, Oct 5 – Sun, Nov 15 · The Berry Farm · Festivals & Markets. Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hayrides, and seasonal food celebrate fall.
  • Sounds of Screams Amusement Park — Mon, Oct 5 – Sun, Nov 1 · Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition Inc. · Festivals & Markets. Four haunted houses and carnival rides for a spooky experience.
  • Black Lagoon Pop Up — Wed, Oct 7 – Sat, Oct 31 · The Sylvester · Festivals & Markets. Macabre décor, theatrical lighting, and Halloween-themed cocktails transform The Sylvester for spooky fun.
  • Bugtopia — Wed, Oct 7 – Sat, Oct 31 · Zoo Miami · Community. Giant animatronic insects bring a comic-book-style adventure to Zoo Miami with larger-than-life animations.
  • Celebrate Oktoberfest at Michael’s Genuine — Wed, Oct 7 – Sun, Oct 18 · Michael's Genuine® Food & Drink · Festivals & Markets. Bavarian-inspired dishes and seasonal German beers take over Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink.
  • Fall for the Everglades — Wed, Oct 7 – Sat, Oct 31 · Everglades Alligator Farm · Community. Autumn activities meet Everglades wildlife encounters during a monthlong seasonal program.
  • Harvest Festival — Wed, Oct 7 – Sun, Nov 15 · The Berry Farm · Festivals & Markets. Pumpkin patches, a five-acre corn maze, hayrides, and seasonal food bring fall traditions to life.
  • House of Horror Haunted Carnival — Wed, Oct 7 – Sun, Nov 1 · Tropical Park · Festivals & Markets. Haunted houses, carnival rides, and scare zones return for a new season at a new Miami location.
  • Heat preseason vs Pelicans — Thu, Oct 8 · Kaseya Center · Sports. 6:30 pm Tickets from ~$12.
  • Camilo — Fri, Oct 9 · Kaseya Center · Concerts & Live Music.
  • Miami Carnival — Fri, Oct 9 – Sun, Oct 11 · Miami-Dade Fair & Expo · Festivals & Markets. Pan Jamboree Fri, J'ouvert Sat, Parade of Bands Sun Oct 11 10 am–midnight. ~$30–70.
  • Oktoberfest — German American Social Club of Miami — Fri, Oct 9 – Sun, Oct 18 · Festivals & Markets. Both weekends: Oct 9–11 and 16–18.
  • Heat preseason vs Timberwolves — Sat, Oct 10 · Kaseya Center · Sports. 7:00 pm Tickets from ~$12.
  • Inter Miami vs D.C. United — Sat, Oct 10 · Nu Stadium at Miami Freedom Park · Sports. 7:30 pm Stadium moved from Fort Lauderdale in April 2026.

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Coral Gables

  • The Reading Party — Wed, Sep 23 – Wed, Nov 25 · Books & Books · Community. Unplug for a quiet evening of reading, reflection and light conversation at Books & Books.
  • Ravens Mystery Event — Thu, Oct 1 – Sat, Oct 31 · Fairchild Garden · Festivals & Markets. Follow seven ravens through the Garden, solve the final mystery, and claim your prize from the Raven’s Chest.
  • Coral Gables Woman's Club Music Series — Thu, Oct 8 · Coral Gables Woman's Club · Concerts & Live Music. A monthly live music series to support the club's community work, including the Coral Gables Children's Dental Clinic. Price: Free
  • Country Line Dancing — Thu, Oct 8 · Fairchild Garden · Concerts & Live Music. A Night of Country Music and Good Old-Fashioned Line Dancing, featuring the Back Country Boys Live. Price: Free
  • Art in the Park — Fri, Oct 9 · Festivals & Markets. Live music, visual arts, food and community in the heart of Coral Gables! Price: Free
  • Orchids in October — Sat, Oct 10 – Sun, Oct 11 · Fairchild Garden · Festivals & Markets. Celebrate the beauty of orchids this fall at Orchids in October! Price: Free

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Miami Beach

  • Wayback Wednesdays — Wed, Sep 23 – Wed, Dec 30 · Palace Bar & Restaurant · Community. Throwback anthems and nostalgic favorites set the soundtrack for a weekly night of dancing and fun.
  • Jazz at The Betsy — Tue, Sep 29 – Thu, Dec 31 · The Betsy - South Beach · Concerts & Live Music. Unwind to the smooth rhythms of live jazz performed by acclaimed musicians in an elegant setting.
  • Bagel Run (The Best Races series) — Sat, Oct 10 · Playita on the Rickenbacker Causeway (Key Biscayne) or Pirate Park (North Beach, Miami Beach) · Races & Runs. 1 mi, 5K, 10K, half Very small wave-started group run with finisher medals, not a closed-course road race.
  • Boz Scaggs — Sat, Oct 10 · Fillmore Miami Beach · Concerts & Live Music.

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Key Biscayne

  • Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 MIAMI — Sat, Oct 10, 7:30 AM · Playita (Course Map will be emailed) · Races & Runs. 13.1 mi, 1 mi, 5K, 10K ☕️ 🏃‍♂️ Love running? Love coffee? Why not both? Join us for the Coffee Lovers Run, where every mile leads you closer to great coffee, good vibes, and even better company. Set a goal, bring a… Price: $30
  • Cookie Run 5K/10K/13.1 MIAMI — Sat, Oct 10, 7:30 AM · Playita (Course Map will be emailed) · Races & Runs. 13.1 mi, 1 mi, 5K, 10K Get Ready for the Cookie Run! 🍪✨ Join us for the Cookie Run It's not just a race, it's an adventure filled with delicious cookies for those who run with a sweet reward in mind! You’ll love the… Price: $30

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Miami Gardens

  • Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals — Sun, Oct 11 · Hard Rock Stadium · Sports. 1:00 pm

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North Miami Beach

  • NMBPD Domestic Violence Awareness 5K — Sat, Oct 10 · Sen. Gwen Margolis Amphitheater, 16451 Miami Dr; 8:00 AM · Races & Runs. 5K, 1 mi walk North Miami Beach Police Dept; Accuchip timed.

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Plan the weekend

Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau lists smaller community events we don't track; most arena and stadium tickets are on Ticketmaster; the National Weather Service Miami – South Florida forecast decides beach plans; Miami-Dade Transit (Metrorail, Metromover, buses) avoids event parking; venue bag and parking policies are on the Hard Rock Stadium site. Dates and times are America/New_York and come straight from organizers' listings; we prune anything that disappears from its source.

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