It seems like yesterday that summer had finally commenced, but Labor Day weekend is right around the corner and that doesn’t mean there’s no time for you to plan a fun long weekend in Miami! From pool partying in South Beach to Miami Spice dines, here are some of our recommendations:
1. Let your worries float away at a rooftop pool
Is there anything more relaxing than taking a dip in a pool and soaking up some sun? Luckily for us, Miami is home to many rooftop pools that can be visited with a day pass or a hotel room key! Not to mention, you’ll get to take in the most stunning views of the city while you cool off. Click here to see the full roundup or check out a few options below:
- Mayfair House Hotel & Garden
- Novotel Miami Brickell
- Moxy South Beach
- SLS Brickell
2. Spice up the long weekend with reservations for Miami Spice
As you know, we’re in the middle of Miami Spice Months, an annual tradition where more than 200 restaurants throughout the city offer discounted, three-course menus. This includes $30 and $35 lunch and brunch, in addition to $45 and $60 dinner specials. Oftentimes, you can dine out for dinner during a weekday or treat yourself to some brunch on a weekend, but with Monday being a holiday this long weekend, there’s no better time to set those reservations! Check out all the participating restaurants here.
3. Get ready for spooky season with Halloween screenings on a rooftop
It’s never too early to get into the Halloween spirit! Spooky season festivities start as soon as Labor Day weekend at Rooftop Cinema Club with their ‘Summerween’ lineup. Enjoy a long weekend of horror hits like Hocus Pocus, Get Out, Practical Magic and Scream, which will get you ready for all of the Halloween-themed fun that awaits your throughout October. Read more here.
4. Spend the weekend at Monty’s Raw Bar with its new brunch
Have you heard there’s a new brunch in town? For the first time since opening in 1969, Monty’s Raw Bar is serving up breakfast classics with a tropical twist and $5 mimosas on Saturdays and Sundays! Read all about it here.
5. Let loose at MAD Club Wynwood
Elevate your night to a MAD-ness Level! With its vibrant atmosphere, lux party scene and top-tier DJs, MAD Club is the perfect place to let loose and stay out all night long. The club is open every Friday and Saturday from 11pm to 5 a.m., with an all ladies’ open bar through 1 a.m.! Make your reservations here.
6. Bid summer goodbye with a pool party at Strawberry Moon
Pool parties are a total staple of summer, but we don’t have to bid them goodbye! In fact, just in time for Labor Day weekend, The Pool at Strawberry Moon is launching Soleil Saturdays — a brand new celebrity DJ series presented by Tequila Casa Del Sol. This Saturday, Sept. 2, hotel guests and visitors (ages 21+) are welcome to let loose at a high-energy pool party with tunes by Two Friends, along with delicious dishes and cocktails from Strawberry Moon. For a full look at upcoming Soleil Saturday events, visit their website.
7. Bask in Coral Gables Museum’s Free Gallery Nights
Every first Friday of the month, the Coral Gables Museum hosts free Gallery Nights from 6 to 10 p.m. You can enjoy live music, their exhibitions and a cocktail bar before heading out to eat in the area for more Friday night plans. The next Gallery Night is Friday, September 1 and you can find upcoming museum admission days for free here.
8. Watch Grammy-Winning hit makers Boyz II Men live
Boyz II Men, the iconic group behind “Motownphilly,” “On Bended Knee,” and “I’ll Make Love to You” will make their grand return to Fontainebleau Miami Beach on Friday, September 1st at 8 p.m.! Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman will take the stage to fill the world-renowned LIV nightclub with timeless harmonies and emotional ballads, and invite audience members to celebrate the golden age of R&B through their newest hits.
9. ‘Putt’ the work away at Puttshack
Puttshack, the ultimate entertainment destination to let loose and celebrate the unofficial end of summer, is encouraging Miamians to bring out their competitive spirit on one of their courses. Players who have worked up an appetite can indulge in a number of shareables and options to enjoy, including the Pitmaster Flatbread, Shiitake Mushroom Potstickers, Miami Tailpipes and more. On Labor Day Monday, September 4, players can get their second game half off until 4 p.m.!
10. Sip drinks on a rooftop bar
This is the perfect weekend to sip in style while taking in dazzling city views. There are an array of outdoor spots to booze at, from sumptuous hotel terraces to poolside lounges, so we put together a list of some of our favorites. See the full roundup here and check out a few options below:
- Elevar Wynwood
- Tea Room
- Level 6
- Higher Ground