The weekend has finally arrived and we thought we’d share with you a few amazing things going on in Miami that you don’t want to miss out on. To be fair, there’s always something going on here in the city, but the question is what are the highlights when it comes to Friday through Sunday?
Read on for a rundown of the best things to do this weekend.

Enter a world where art transcends the ordinary at Superblue Miami. From sprawling floral installations to a massive mirror labyrinth, Superblue’s experiential installations are truly mesmerizing. Fit for all ages, the vibrant, interactive artwork is bound to brighten up your day!
Sample a selection of wine for free at Magie Wine Bar

This Friday, Magie Wine Bar is teaming up with Alchemy of the Spirit or a complimentary wine tasting across both of its locations. From 6 to 8 p.m., grab a glass, settle into the lush outdoor patios and pair the pours with Chef Ivan Barros’ elevated seasonal snacks. No reservations are needed to drop by and chat with fellow wine lovers!
Celebrate Peruvian Independence Day at JARANA

Jarana Peruvian Cuisine & Pisco Bar is bringing the spirit, energy and culture of Peru to life with live música criolla and traditional dance performances on Sunday, July 26. The special dining experience includes an authentic Peruvian buffet to start, followed by your choice of classic entrées like Lomo Saltado, Chaufa Aeropuerto or Ají de Gallina. Every guest receives a family-style dessert and a complimentary Pisco Sour.

Prepare to be amazed at Paradox Museum Miami, the ultimate mind-twisting experience for all ages. There’s more than 70 exhibits to discover, like immersing yourself in a tunnel that spins around you, posing on an iconic South Beach lifeguard tower — upside down — and even defying gravity in a room straight out of a sci-fi movie!
Close out Smorgasburg South Florida’s season with Fast & Flavorful

Smorgasburg wraps up its first season in Fort Lauderdale with an Asian-Latino street food festival and car show before taking its summer break. On July 25 and 26, eat your way through exclusive vendor specials like kimchi pizza dogs, Dominican chofan, plantain oxtail baos and Filipino barbecue.
Beyond the food, the weekend also features a Best Ride car competition on Saturday, themed Jeep showcase on Sunday and live DJs. You can also join in on silent disco karaoke, play community domino games, watch car-themed movies on Saturday evening or grab coffee-inspired cocktails at the Espresso Garage pop-up.
Join this citrus-themed celebration at Regatta Grove

On July 25th, the waterfront venue hosts its When Life Gives You Lemons Festival, a free-to-enter celebration filled with citrus-inspired experiences. Sample specialty lemon cocktails across six different bars — including a dedicated soft-serve bar — and enjoy live entertainment, local vendors, lemon-inspired desserts and immersive yellow décor built for photo moments.

Looking for a cheeky escape this weekend? The Museum of Sex Miami invites visitors to explore the evolution and cultural impact of human sexuality through vibrant exhibitions, lively lectures and interactive experiences. From the dynamic F*CK Art 2026: Nature & Artifice exhibit to the wildly popular Super Funland: Journey into the Erotic Carnival, it’s a fun inclusive space perfect for challenging norms and sparking open conversations.
Get jolly for Christmas in July at Cookie Head

With locations Broward, Cookie Head is bringing holiday cheer to the middle of summer with its limited-time “Santa on the Beach” milkshake. From July 24 through July 26, guests who purchase a gift card from the dessert brand with a minimum value of $10 will receive the specialty treat for free. The festive milkshake blends Red Velvet, Nutella and Vanilla flavors topped with whipped cream, Christmas sprinkles and a candy cane.
Tony & The Kings at Lincoln Road

Local jazz act Tony & The Kings perform a free outdoor concert at the Euclid Oval this Saturday, July 25. Stop by the open-air spot to catch the band’s signature blend of Latin jazz, old-school Boogaloo and heavy Afrobeat grooves.

Meet Hürrem Hammam Wellness & Spa; a 20,000-square-foot authentic Turkish hammam in the city that blends Ottoman bathing traditions with modern therapies. Inside, you’ll find a 4,000-square-foot Grand Hammam, marble scrub rooms, saunas, an ice-cold igloo, hydromassage pool and on-site hair and nail salon. The facility also houses a Topkapi restaurant serving authentic Turkish cuisine and more!

If you’re up for a fun game of pickleball this weekend, Pier Sixty-Six in Fort Lauderdale has launched the city’s first floating pickleball court on its marina, open daily with one-hour rentals that include equipment and complimentary bottled water and chilled oshibori towels! Learn more below.

This iconic National Historic Landmark served as Miami’s first skyscraper, the headquarters of its first newspaper and the legendary ‘El Refugio’ for Cuban exiles. Given its storied past, it’s the perfect spot to spend an afternoon wandering through exhibits that pulse with the city’s rich history.
Three permanent exhibitions anchor the experience: Libertad traces the building’s legacy and tells the story of those who found refuge and built new lives in Miami; Languages of Migration explores global journeys through rare maps, books and more; and Unidad: The World’s Game offers a FIFA Museum-curated look at soccer’s unifying power. Each gallery is thoughtfully designed to reflect the building’s evolution from a center of information to a living archive of Miami’s diverse communities.
The special programming continues with family days and community events, so keep an eye on the Freedom Tower’s socials to stay up to date and book your tickets here!

You may already know them for their line dancing nights, but The Berry Farm is launching new Salsa Nights this summer, offering two dance floors with line dancing music alongside salsa, bachata, reggaeton, merengue and Latin throwbacks. The open-air event runs every Saturday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., with barbecue, farm-fresh food and Beat Culture Brewery on site.
Take a trip to the islands with Cultural Month of Tahiti at MAI-KAI

All month-long, MAI-KAI is celebrating the Cultural Month of Tahiti with a lineup of Polynesian traditions at the Bora Bora Bar and its tropical gardens. You can take Tahitian dance classes every Wednesday and Friday, craft cowrie shell jewelry on Saturdays and join Sunday activities like coconut husking, lei making and sarong tying.
On July 26th, the venue will host a Polynesian-inspired vendor market, along with a special pre-show showcase featuring participants from the month’s dance classes.

Looking for a beachside art stop this weekend? British artist Jon-Paul Wheatley’s oversized ‘Badly Drawn Ball’ — based on imperfect, hand-drawn soccer sketches — has rolled onto Bal Harbour Village Beach and on view through July 27. The public can also enter a drawing contest to draw a perfect soccer ball (it’s definitely harder than you think) to win a hotel stay and exclusive merchandise!

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like you’ve never seen before all across the city. You’ve got plenty of incredible options for a night full of beautiful music! Find the next Candlelight concert happening this weekend here.

If you’re looking to unwine this weekend, head down to Schnebly Redland’s Winery — a garden-turned winery in Homestead pouring tropical fruit wines from mango to passion fruit. The estate, known as the southernmost winery in the U.S., features tours and tastings, live music, a farm-to-table restaurant and a shop with bottles to take home.
Stretch it out with free community yoga at Lincoln Road

Every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., join other yogis in the Euclid Courtyard for a free morning stretch guided by local yoga instructors. Classes are open to all skill levels and participants are required to bring their own mats and water.

If your ideal Miami weekend includes sunshine and skyline views, make time for a rooftop pool day! Luckily for us, Miami is home to plenty of rooftop pools that can be visited with a day pass or a hotel room key, from the Kimpton EPIC to Moxy South Beach.
Snap the perfect pic at CityPlace Doral’s newest installation

Kick off your weekend with the debut of CityPlace Doral’s new art installation, “Summer Lovin’.” This vibrant, open-air experience transforms the center into a photo-ready paradise, starting with a colorful canopy of 186 custom-made overhead hearts. Then stroll over to the Fountain Plaza’s “Oasis” to find a multi-colored, walkable bridge structure where you can purchase and hang your own heart-shaped love locks!

Whether you’re in the mood for jazz, blues, rock, or even salsa, we’ve rounded up the best bars and eateries in Miami offering live music. Because if there’s anything the 305 is known for, it’s lively music, food and drinks! Find the full list here.

Many of Miami’s museums offer special “free” days where entrance fees are waived completely. So whether you’re a college student on a budget or a bargain hunter wanting to see the sights, you can find our list on free museum days below.

Now that we’re on the topic, we created a list of fun things to do in the city that cost absolutely nothing! Check out the list here and your wallet can thank us later.
Welcome back China Grill with a reservation this weekend

The ’90s culinary staple has returned to South Florida with a new location at Bal Harbour Shops! It has begun serving its signature shareable Asian plates and globally inspired dishes inside a high-energy dining room designed for nostalgia-seekers and newcomers alike.

Step inside a Roaring Twenties palazzo without ever leaving Florida! If you’re up for a weekend escape from Miami, Ca’ d’Zan is a 1920s Sarasota waterfront mansion built by John and Mable Ringling. The 36,000-square-foot estate features 56 rooms, original decorative details and access to the Ringling Museum complex including the Circus Museum and Museum of Art.

Or consider a coastal weekend trip north to Castle Otttis: a 50-foot, 7-million-pound castle built between 1984 and 1988 by Ottis Sadler and Rusty Ickes. The privately-owned site, made to resemble an 11th-century Irish abbey, is occasionally open for tours by appointment and is frequently used for intimate weddings.

It is the weekend, after all. There’s no better time to put on your brunch best and head on out to try the best eggs benedict, mimosas and avocado toast Miami has to offer at one of these amazing brunch spots. Find the booziest bottomless brunches here for a good ol’ time.
And if you want to make the trip up to Fort Lauderdale, we’ve gathered a list of spots offering brunch and bottomless drinks that definitely won’t disappoint while you’re there.