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Nearby: Miami Beach · Key Biscayne · Coconut Grove · Coral Gables

Things to Do in Miami, FL

Miami proper is the mainland: Wynwood's murals, Little Havana's cafecito windows, Brickell's rooftop bars and the Kaseya Center on the bay. Heat and Marlins games, Inter Miami at the new Freedom Park stadium and the Arsht Center give it the deepest events calendar on the coast.

19 things to do · 128 upcoming events · 42 places to eat · Updated September 2026 · events refreshed daily

This Weekend in Miami

Mon 7 – Thu 10

Things to Do in Miami

Beaches & Parks 1

Everglades NP — Shark Valley, Tamiami Trail, 25 mi west of Miami

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Everglades NP — Shark Valley

15-mi paved loop to a 65-ft tower: tram $34, bike rental $27, or bring your own. Wait for mid/late Nov when the dry season concentrates gators along the canal.

$35/car (7 days) leashed (loop road only)
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Attractions & Activities 9

On the water

Cable wake parks

Ski Rixen (Quiet Waters Park, Deerfield — the original US cable park, Wibit aqua park), Miami Watersports Complex (Amelia Earhart Park), Shark Wake Park (Okeeheelee, WPB).

$50–60/2 hr
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On the water

Sailing lessons

Fort Lauderdale Community Sailing / LYC (basic keelboat, Wednesday-night racing), Blue Water Sailing School (Bahia Mar; ASA liveaboard courses incl. Bahamas passages — Nov is prime), Coconut Grove Sailing Club, Palm Beach Sailing Club.

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On the water

Balearia ferry to Bimini

Fast ferry ~2 hr each way, roughly Wed/Fri/Sun; passport required. Snorkel the Sapona wreck and Radio Beach. Book November for the smoothest crossings.

Day trip from ~$199 round trip no
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Attraction · Kids

Zoo Miami

Largest zoo in Florida, cageless; Zoo Boo last weekend of Oct.

$30 no
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Shopping & Markets 6

Wynwood, Miami

Shopping

Wynwood

Indie boutiques, sneaker shops, weekend Wynwood Marketplace.

yes (outdoor)
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At Night 3

At night

Comedy clubs

Miami Improv, Dania Beach Improv, Palm Beach Improv — rotating weekly headliners, posted 3–4 weeks out.

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Jai-alai, Casino Miami / Magic City

At night

Jai-alai

Live pro jai-alai has returned; fall calendars not posted online — call ahead.

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FAQ: Miami

What is there to do in Miami this weekend?

Events in Miami include Damaged Goods: Labor Day Party (Sep 7, E11EVEN Miami), Inffinito Brazilian Film Festival (Sep 7–12, Multiple venues in Miami and Miami Beach) and Labor Day Community Celebration (Sep 7, Griffing Park). The weekend strip at the top of this page is refreshed daily.

What are the best free things to do in Miami?

Free picks in Miami include Rubell Museum & ICA Miami. Blue-chip contemporary.

Where can I eat on the water in Miami?

Waterfront restaurants in Miami include Garcia's Seafood Grille (Fish market + dock, $$), Casablanca Seafood Bar (Fish-market casual, $$), Kiki on the River (Greek party, $$$$) and Seaspice (Glam brasserie, $$$$).

Are there dog-friendly beaches or parks in Miami?

Yes. Dog-friendly spots in Miami include Everglades NP — Shark Valley (leashed (loop road only)), Wynwood Walls & Museum of Graffiti (yes (streets)), Coconut Grove Organic Market (leashed) and Miami Design District (yes).

What can families do with kids in Miami?

Family-friendly picks include Zoo Miami. Largest zoo in Florida, cageless; Zoo Boo last weekend of Oct.

What towns are near Miami?

The closest towns to Miami are Miami Beach (4.3 mi), Key Biscayne (5.2 mi), Coconut Grove (5.3 mi), Coral Gables (5.5 mi), Bal Harbour (9.9 mi) and North Miami Beach (12 mi). Each has its own guide on this site.