Summer is slowly making its exit and the air will not be getting crisper nor will the leaves turn brown, BUT that doesn’t mean we can’t get into the spirit of fall! Soon, we’ll have endless spooky vibes and the smell of everything pumpkin spice wafting in the air. So like we did with summer, we’re rounding up the must-dos of the season all the way from pumpkin patches to the spookiest of places.
Here are all the best things to do this autumn in Miami, or as we like to call it, the ultimate fall bucket list the Miami way:
This fall, venture to this immersive art destination for a fun escape into large-scale installations from the world’s top contemporary artists. From mirrored labyrinths to rooms that react to movement and sound, it makes for a one-of-a-kind outing with friends. Be sure to try teamLab’s Massless Clouds Experience, which takes you inside fluffy bubble clouds!
If you need a break from all the frights you’re bound to stumble upon this season, then you can make your way to a nearby pumpkin patch, from Tinez Farms to The Berry Farm! Whether you’re gathering pumpkins for pie or house decor, pick yourself a perfect gourd to carve for the season, pet farm animals and more.
Ready to take flight? Red Bull Flugtag, the wild homemade flying-machine competition, returns to Bayfront Park on Halloween day! This free, open-to-the-public event will feature teams launching custom craft off a 22-foot deck to see who can fly the furthest.
This Wynwood experience is a mind-twisting addition to the city’s unbeatable selection of immersive museums! It’s the perfect spot to bring out your inner child or have a great time with the family, with interactive exhibits and displays designed to play with the laws of physics as well as human cognition.
This fall, the museum is celebrating color, culture, and community through vibrant Día de los Muertos decor, Family Fun Days, and even its own ofrenda (a traditional altar honoring loved ones).
One of Miami’s most anticipated fall traditions is back! Knaus Berry Farm is reopening for the season on Tuesday, October 13, with enough cinnamon rolls and strawberry shakes your heart desires. The newer site at 16790 SW 177th Ave will be open Tuesday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and now accepts credit cards.
Indulge at the South Beach Seafood Festival
If you’re a huge lover of seafood, you’ll want to head to the South Beach Seafood Festival. The massive four-day culinary extravaganza is back for its 14th year and features the most appetizing bites we’ve seen in a while. From private dinners to a chef showdown competition and ocean-fresh delicacies, sample the best of the best on the sand this October.
Year after year, Miami’s own III Points Festival brings dozens of genre-spanning performers and a local art showcase to Mana Wynwood. For its 13th edition is this year, artists on the lineup include Lil’ Kim, Charlotte de Witte, GZA (of Wu-Tang Clan), Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Adam Port, Underworld, PAWSA, Honey Dijon, Parcels, Danny Brown, Four Tet and Blood Orange, among others.
This fall, Candlelight will host some gorgeous concerts in Miami’s best venues, made even more enchanting by flickering candles. From spooky, Halloween-themed classics to a night of beloved Latin hits, there’s a concert suited for every music taste. Check out the shows taking place this season below!
Attend Latin music’s largest industry gathering
Billboard Latin Music Week returns to the Faena Forum for another five-day takeover filled with panels, artist Q&As, live performances, networking events and more. You can expect to find some of the hottest names in Latin music, including Fuerza Regida, Greeicy, Jay Wheeler, Jessi Uribe, Lola Índigo, Pitbull, Rawayana, Ryan Castro and more.
What’s Halloween without a visit to a blood-curling haunted maze? As we do every year, we’ve rounded up the best haunted experiences in and around Miami that’ll get your heart pumping, from House of Horror to the new Sounds of Screams!
October 15 designates the official start of stone crab season in Miami which means it’s time to roll up your sleeves and dig into some extra fresh, hearty claws! To help you find the freshest claws in town we’ve put together a list of the best places below.
Step inside this National Historic Landmark — recently reimagined to mark its centennial — which stands today as a 21st-century beacon of hope and courage. Originally a 1920s newspaper office and later a Cuban Refugee Center in the 1960s, the tower now houses sweeping art exhibits and historical installations that trace the many quests for freedom that built the Magic City. So add it to your fall itinerary!
If Halloween parties and carved pumpkins this fall leave you wanting more, venture out to explore some of Miami’s spookiest spots! Ghost stories, visions, tragedies and crimes give these places a terrifying aura that few dare to experience. Are you up for the challenge?
Speaking of haunted historic places, the Deering Estate is once again offering guided ghost tours on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from October 1 through October 29! The experience is open to ages 9 and up and allows paranormal equipment with limited on-site devices available.
It’s the perfect time to get out and about. Following a brutal summer — although the heat is still not letting up — it’ll do you well to get a breath of fresh air and take a little adventure. Explore the great outdoors at these Miami hiking trails, perfect for all levels. And don’t forget to bring your camera with you because these gorgeous trails serve some equally gorgeous views!
Looking for a cheeky escape this season? The Museum of Sex invites visitors to explore the evolution and cultural impact of human sexuality through vibrant exhibitions and interactive experiences. From the dynamic F*CK Art 2026: Nature & Artifice exhibit to the popular Super Funland: Journey into the Erotic Carnival, it’s an inclusive space perfect for challenging norms and sparking open conversations.
From Vizcaya to Morikami Japanese Gardens, these beautiful gardens are perfect for a relaxing stroll, but they’re especially lovely in the fall. Check out some of South Florida’s splendid gardens and parks here!
Welcome fall flavors at Palace Miami Beach
Palace takes on pumpkin season with a Latin-infused menu right on Ocean Drive. The new lineup skips the heavy sweaters and goes straight for dishes like a pumpkin and burrata arepa with hot honey, brown butter pumpkin gnocchi and a pumpkin coconut flan, plus a pumpkin tres leches with mascarpone, dulce de leche and candied pecans. On the drinks side, look out for the pumpkin espresso martini and a harvest margarita rimmed with Tajín-cinnamon salt.
Sip themed cocktails as infamous true-crime tales come alive on stage at this immersive true-crime speakeasy. Taking place at the Coral Gables Woman’s Club, watch as the stories of Bundy, Dahmer, Gacy and Gein are performed live while guests sip themed drinks. The experience runs for only two nights in the city this fall.
For a night out that feels extra special, the James Beard Foundation is bringing its Taste America series back to the city on October 28, with an exclusive four-course collaborative dinner at Wynwood Event Center featuring chefs Raheem Sealy, Monika Dominguez and Sebastián Vargas.
Perfect for an autumnal dessert run, Levain Bakery — famed for its oversized, gooey cookies — is opening its first Miami location in Coconut Grove at 2979 McFarlane Road. No official opening date has been announced by the brand beyond a plan to open “this fall,” so expect to give them a try very soon!
Dance, music and lots of lights – ‘Ballet of Lights’ is a dazzling show that’s illuminating Miami this October. Over the course of 60 mesmerizing minutes, graceful ballerinas take to the stage to enchant the audience with their raw talent, immaculate routines and spectacular glowing costumes. They twist and turn to the sounds of Tchaikovsky’s timeless compositions in Sleeping Beauty, putting a luminous twist on this 100-year-old classic.
If updating your fall basics is on your bucket list, be sure to add this: Uniqlo is opening not one, but TWO Miami shops this fall! Say goodbye to the days of going all the way to Orlando to get your hands on their pieces because the Japanese retailer will launch locations at Aventura Mall (former Urban Outfitters space) and on Lincoln Road (530 Lincoln Rd in Miami Beach).
