5 Things You Might Have Missed In Miami Last Week: Nov. 21
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Bianca Marcof - Staff Writer
We want to help you make the most of your free time! There’s a lot to catch up with this week in the 305. Here’s a summary of things that happened last week, and still going on now.
Time to start planning for your next free day!
1. NightGarden’s spectacular light show
This season, the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden transforms into a luscious holiday wonderland with Archimedes the talking tree, the return of beloved Giant Dandelions, a fairy quest illuminated by more lights than ever… this year’s NightGarden spectacle promises to be full of surprises. Get your tickets here!
2. Where to spend Thanksgiving in Miami
Thanksgiving can be a pretty stressful holiday, especially if you’re in charge of making the dishes or entertaining guests. But not to worry! We’ve gathered the best spots to make your Thanksgiving day plans go smoothly, whether you’re dining in or taking out. Here are some suggestions and click here for the full list:
- Toro Toro, Downtown Miami
- Bourbon Steak, Aventura
- Abbale Telavivian Kitchen, South Beach
- Nikki Beach, Miami Beach
- COTE Miami, Design District
3. Bodega Taqueria y Tequila’s holiday pop-up bar
Bodega is ready to celebrate the spirit of the season with a holiday pop-up bar next month! Partnering with Patron, the taco joint is going all out with Christmas-themed cocktails, festive garlands and endless amounts of colorful lights. Read about it here.
4. Dazzling holiday light displays around Miami
The most wonderful time of the year is rolling in and we’re already getting out holiday bucket list ready. The most anticipated lighting displays, twinkling lights and glittering decorations are back in full force, and you definitely don’t want to miss them:
- Zoo Lights at Zoo Miami
- Gulfstream Park’s Symphony in Lights
- The Shops at Merrick Park
- Fort Lauderdale’s Winterfest Boat Parade
- Santa’s Enchanted Forest
Click here for all 13 spots we’ve gathered in our roundup!
5. Parties taking place during Miami Art Week and Art Basel
With Miami Art Week comes pop-ups, galleries, installations and art fairs. But in addition to all the unmissable artwork, the city is also stacked with massive parties. From Epic Pool Parties to sunset-to-sunrise fests, click here for 5 of the hottest parties taking place this year during Art Basel’s Miami run.