TGIF, am I right? 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?
Whether you’re looking to spend the day exploring a museum, catch live music amid candlelight or simply soak up the sunshine, Miami has something for every kind of adventurous spirit. Read on for a rundown of the best things to do this weekend!
If you’re looking for a high-adrenaline weekend spectacle, the all-electric E1 World Championship returns to Biscayne Bay for the E1 Miami GP 2026 on November 13 to 14. Attendees can expect 10 teams, 20 pilots and VIP hospitality alongside a free Fan Zone.
Let the season of lights begin! Luminosa: Miami Reimagined in Light returns this weekend, transforming Jungle Island’s canopy trails into a 1.35-mile nighttime light festival featuring hand-sculpted art and seven zones inspired by Little Havana, South Beach and beyond. The experience also includes craft cocktails, artisan stalls and family-friendly entertainment.
Secure your early tickets below!
Book lovers, mark your calendars because the Miami Book Fair back and it’s filled with author conversations, a colorful street fair, kid-friendly activities and more! Known as the country’s longest-running literary festival, the 43rd edition brings nearly 500 global authors to downtown Miami, kicking off with a free street party focused on South Florida music history.
This beloved light show transforms 83 acres of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden into a dazzling wonderland with rainbow-colored pathways, a talking tree and a fairy quest illuminated by more lights than ever. For the first time, this year’s experience also features an outdoor ice skating rink in addition to its trail of light and sound installations!
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!
Get into the holiday spirit this weekend with Gulfstream Park’s annual Symphony in Lights! More than 250,000 flickering lights will sparkle and dance to the classical sounds of your favorite holiday tunes for a mesmerizing show at the top of every hour from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
It’ll all kick off on Saturday, November 14 with a live performance by the Valerie Tyson Band, and on select dates leading up to Christmas Eve, the village adds artificial snow shows and Santa visits.
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!
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!
This weekend, head to Freehand Miami where Tommy Bahama and Ray’s Hometown Bar are teaming up for a full takeover featuring custom cocktails, island-themed merch and poolside programming through November 15.
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.
The 2nd Annual Downtown Doral Arts Festival is set to turn NW 53rd Street into an outdoor gallery featuring more than 60 artists, live music, gourmet food, a farmers market and family-friendly art experiences! The event runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on November 14-15 with free admission.
Add a fall treat run to your weekend bucket list! Knaus Berry Farm has just reopened for the season to serve its legendary cinnamon rolls and milkshakes, which draw devoted crowds and long lines for the season. The new 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.
Dance the night away at Salsa Night hosted by Salsa Lovers at InterContinental Miami
Grab your dancing shoes for an exciting night filled with non-stop dancing, live entertainment and libations as InterContinental Miami’s Salsa Night hosted by Salsa Lovers returns. It’ll take place on November 13 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., with live entertainment by Luis Jibarito, La Crema and DJ Ivan G. All guests must be 21 or older.
Fall’s arrival means many of our seasonal pumpkin patches are popping up as well! These Instagrammable spots make for the perfect background for a great photo — and a great selection for the perfect pumpkin or gourd to carve. From The Berry Farm to By Brothers and Pinto’s Farm, check out the full list of pumpkin patches below.
Experience live orchestra and breathtaking projection mapping inside Temple Emanu-El’s soaring dome this weekend! Immersive Symphony: Step into the Music is a multi-program series that blends the Miami Music Festival Orchestra with large-scale projections.
See Thierry Noir’s brightly-colored Berlin Wall segments on display at Miami Ironside! If you’re looking to mix a little art into your Miami weekend, head to Little River to check out four standing segments of the Berlin Wall painted by French artist Thierry Noir during Art Basel 2013, now permanently installed in the neighborhood. The creative campus also features shops, gardens, restaurants and a calendar of community events you can enjoy this weekend, from vintage markets to run clubs.
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.
For a quick caffeine (and sweet) stop between shopping and people-watching, Ralph’s Coffee has rolled into Miami’s Design District to serve its signature coffee blends, teas, pastries, soft serve and branded merchandise. Learn all about it below.
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.
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.
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.
