Park
Anne Kolb Nature Center / West Lake Park
1,500 acres of mangrove estuary, 5-story observation tower, marked kayak trails with rentals.
$1.50 leashed (park, not center)Nearby · Hollywood
What's going on in
Miami Gardens
Nearby: North Miami Beach · Hallandale Beach · Hollywood · Sunny Isles Beach
Things to Do in Miami Gardens, FL
Miami Gardens is Hard Rock Stadium: Dolphins Sundays, Hurricanes Saturdays, the Miami Open, the Formula 1 Grand Prix and stadium concerts. Calder Casino sits across the street, and the rest of the city is residential.
10 things to do · 17 upcoming events · 6 places to eat · Updated September 2026 · events refreshed daily
This Weekend in Miami Gardens
Mon 7 – Thu 10- THU
Hurricanes football vs Florida A&M (home opener)
Hard Rock Stadium
- TODAY
Downtown Delray Restaurant Month
Downtown Delray Beach
- TODAY
School Girls, Or the African Mean Girls Play
The Hive Black Box Theater
- TODAY
Build a Better World: The Future Begins with You
Fort Lauderdale
- TODAY
Burgers & Buffet Tunes: A Tribute Show at Comedy Key West
12:30 pm · Comedy Key West
- TODAY
Chromatic Frequencies
9 am · Armory Art Center
Things to Do in Miami Gardens
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Beaches & Parks 3
Park
Oleta River State Park
Florida's largest urban park: 15 mi of MTB single-track, mangrove kayak trails, Friday sunset and full-moon paddles.
$6/car leashedNearby · North Miami Beach
Beach
Hollywood Dog Beach
Fri–Sun afternoons (3–7 or 4–8 pm). Small friendly crowd.
$5–10/dog day pass yesNearby · Hollywood
Attractions & Activities 3
On the water
Oleta River
Mangrove trails to the Sandspur Island sandbar; Friday sunset paddles, monthly full-moon tours, Sunday SUP yoga.
Nearby · North Miami Beach
On the water
Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi
The easy way to bar-hop the Intracoastal. Dog policy conflicts between sources (site says service animals only) — call.
All-day $38, evening $25 askNearby · Hollywood
Attraction
Ancient Spanish Monastery
12th-century cloisters shipped over by Hearst. Often closed weekends for weddings — call.
$10 noNearby · North Miami Beach
Shopping & Markets 3
Market
Yellow Green Farmers Market
Sat–Sun 10–6. 300+ vendors, bars, food stalls, live music — a half-day outing Outdoors and dog-friendly on a leash unless noted.
leashedNearby · Hollywood
Shopping
Dania Pointe & Gulfstream Park Village
Open-air lifestyle centers; PopStroke, Lucky Strike, racing.
yes (outdoor)Nearby · Hallandale Beach
Shopping
Aventura Mall
Third-largest US mall — and officially dog-friendly (leashed; on-site dog park).
yesNearby · Sunny Isles Beach
Events in Miami Gardens
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Concerts & Live Music 2
Sports 15
Sports ·
Hurricanes football vs Florida A&M (home opener)
Hard Rock Stadium · Miami Gardens
Thu 8:00 pm
Where to Eat in Miami Gardens
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Waterfront 3
Waterfront · $$$
Billy's Stone Crab
Stone crab house — Family-run since 1975 with its own boats; from Oct 15
Nearby · Hollywood
Casual & Family 2
Casual · $$$
Billy's Stone Crab (season pick)
Family-run since 1975 with its own boats — The relaxed family alternative to Joe's; from Oct 15.
Nearby · Hollywood
Date Night 1
Date night · $$$$
Mutra ★ (new 2026)
Israeli tasting — The breakout of the year; small and personal
Book aheadNearby · North Miami Beach
FAQ: Miami Gardens
What is there to do in Miami Gardens this weekend?
Events in Miami Gardens include Hurricanes football vs Florida A&M (home opener) (Sep 10, Hard Rock Stadium), Downtown Delray Restaurant Month (Sep 1–30, Downtown Delray Beach) and School Girls, Or the African Mean Girls Play (Sep 3–27, The Hive Black Box Theater). The weekend strip at the top of this page is refreshed daily.
What are the best free things to do in Miami Gardens?
Free picks near Miami Gardens include Casinos. Seminole Hard Rock Guitar Hotel (casino, Hard Rock Live, Oculus light show, Bora Bora pool day passes); The Casino at Dania Beach (free live music, Stage 954); Gulfstream Park Village.
Where can I eat on the water in Miami Gardens?
Waterfront restaurants near Miami Gardens include Le Tub (Bathtub-décor dive, $$), GG's Waterfront (Upscale Intracoastal, $$$) and Billy's Stone Crab (Stone crab house, $$$).
Are there dog-friendly beaches or parks in Miami Gardens?
Yes. Dog-friendly spots near Miami Gardens include Anne Kolb Nature Center / West Lake Park (leashed (park, not center)), Oleta River State Park (leashed), Hollywood Dog Beach (yes) and Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi (ask).
What towns are near Miami Gardens?
The closest towns to Miami Gardens are North Miami Beach (5.2 mi), Hallandale Beach (6.6 mi), Hollywood (7.6 mi), Sunny Isles Beach (7.7 mi), Bal Harbour (8.2 mi) and Dania Beach (9.9 mi). Each has its own guide on this site.