Seasons may not change here in Miami, but the first of the fall month is coming in full force with tons of amazing things to do through the city. From the best of dining with Miami Spice to pumpkin patch mania, here are the best things to look forward to this September!
We love a good immersive art experience here in Miami — just look at Superblue! A labyrinth maze of mirrors, thousands of lightbulbs glimmering to heartbeats, light beams that track your movement and more await across its 50,000 square feet of space. Get your tickets below.
On September 5th, celebrate 100 years of Miami Beach’s oldest original dive bar with a big block party on Washington Avenue! The celebration takes place outside the bar with music, drinks and incredible neighborhood energy from 4 to 11:30 p.m.
Running until September 30th, Miami Spice is offering discounted, three-course meals at hundreds of restaurants throughout the city including $40 lunch and brunch, in addition to $50 and $65 dinner specials. This year, you’ll be able to enjoy meals from a whopping 300 eateries, including ones with Michelin stars.
This Wynwood museum is full of fun optical illusions that seek to educate, delight and play with your perception, from a Zero Gravity to an Upside-Down Room. As you step right into each illusion, wondering HOW they even do that, you’ll learn all about the science behind them! Plan your visit below.
Miami’s original skate rave is turning five, and they’re marking the milestone with an epic two-day takeover of the Graffiti Warehouse at Wynwood’s RC Cola Plant. Presented by III Points, Club Space and Andrew Miami, Andrew Music Club is an all-ages event that mashes up underground electronic music with skate culture. Expect a 360-degree stage experience and a stacked lineup featuring Ben UFO, Nia Archives, Zack Fox, underscores, Partiboi69 and more.
Every year, the beloved Redland farm welcomes families with a massive 5-acre corn maze, vibrant pumpkin patch, scenic hayrides and live music bringing the city’s seasonal festivities to life. The first day of their annual Harvest Festival falls on September 16th.
If you’re looking to mix a little culture into your September plans, spend an afternoon at the iconic Freedom Tower. This National Historic Landmark served as Miami’s first skyscraper, the headquarters of its first newspaper and the legendary ‘El Refugio’ for Cuban exiles—making it a powerful place to wander 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 designed to reflect the building’s evolution from a center of information to a living archive of Miami’s diverse communities.
Cozy up and listen to live jazz at The Betsy
Meet Jazz at The Betsy: Miami Beach’s longest-running live music series spanning seven days a week. Enjoy a jam-packed lineup of talented jazz musicians performing at the oceanfront boutique resort. Find a seat at the lobby, grab drinks at the Piano Bar or book a table for dinner at LT Steak & Seafood and enjoy the soulful sounds. No cover or minimum purchase required.
With September’s arrival, many of our seasonal pumpkin patches pop 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. Stay tuned for an updated list of spots and their opening dates!
Experience Cuba’s golden-age music live in Miami — plus a free weeklong block party outside the Arsht! The Tony- and Grammy-winning musical runs at the Ziff Ballet Opera House from September 29 to October 4, coinciding with Hispanic Heritage Month and accompanied by a free Rhythm & Roots plaza festival.
See the best art the city has to offer without breaking the bank! Keep an eye out for these museums offering free admission days at least one day a month or all year-round, as well as other family-friendly activities that you can check out completely free of charge.
Explore Fairchild under the moonlight
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden opens after dark for Moonlight at Fairchild, one of just two nights all year the garden stays open under the stars! You can trade a typical bar line for moonlit paths, grabbing cocktails in the open air while live music plays. The evening also features stargazing through professional telescopes, perfectly timed to view September’s Harvest Moon.
Leave the kids at home for this one! Miami’s Museum of Sex delves into the diverse facets of human sexuality through thought-provoking art, science and history. Explore fun, yet fascinating exhibitions like F*CK Art 2026: Nature & Artifice and the popular Super Funland: Journey into the Erotic Carnival this September. Come explore the very thing that makes humans, well, human!
Cafetón — the free daytime reggaeton party fueled by coffee — is back in the city this September for a new takeover at The Dirty Rabbit Wynwood. The event, running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., is complimentary with an RSVP and 21+ only, featuring pop-up coffee bars, snacks and live DJs.
You can experience an absolutely magical fall surrounded by flickering candles and melodic sounds here in the city. From classical music to movie soundtracks, the wildly popular Candlelight Concerts are providing an array of breathtaking spectacles in Miami. Highlights this month include:
- September 4: Candlelight: Tribute to Bad Bunny
- September 4: Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons
- September 12: Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
- September 12: Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
- September 12: Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson
- September 12: Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
- September 18: Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More
- September 18: Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings
- September 25: Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles
- September 25: Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA
Join fellow art lovers for Lincoln Road’s monthly Art Walk
Grab your walking shoes for the district’s monthly Art Walk, held every third Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. The next one falls on September 17th, where participating galleries will active their spaces with new exhibits, artist meet-and-greets, giveaways and more. Guests will find postcard maps, QR codes and signage outside each gallery to help guide their experience.
Check out your favorite artist at an upcoming concert!
This September, a stream of artists are performing in South Florida and there’s never been a better time to catch a show! Whether you’re into pop, R&B, country or rap, check them out:
- September 3: Hayley Williams at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
- September 4: Juanes at Kaseya Center
- September 6: Chance the Rapper at Hard Rock Live
- September 10: Kehlani at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
- September 13: The Strokes at Hard Rock Live
- September 14 & 16: Rosalía at Kaseya Center
- September 16: Empire of the Sun at FPL Solar Amphitheater
- September 18: Gorillaz at Kaseya Center
- September 19: Zac Brown Band at Hard Rock Live
- September 19 & 20: Bruno Mars at Hard Rock Stadium
- September 20: Soda Stereo at Kaseya Center
- September 20: Turnstile at Factory Town
- September 24: TLC & Salt-N-Pepa at Hard Rock Live
- September 26: aespa at Kaseya Center
- September 26: Fisher at Factory Town
- September 30: Of Monsters and Men at The Fillmore Miami Beach
While Bruno Mars is in town and you check out his September shows, a limited Bruno Mars x Hello Kitty pop-up will take over 2300 N Miami Ave from September 18 to 20! It will open daily 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., with exclusive co-branded merch and photo ops.
For a plan that’s truly out of this world, don’t miss this 360° immersive exhibition narrated by Tom Hanks that chronicles Apollo missions and NASA’s Artemis future. The experience takes place in a high-tech dome at South Florida PBS Studios in Boynton Beach, with restored NASA footage, surround sound, a life-size Eagle lunar lander replica and interactive holographic elements.
Savor incredible cuisine at Taste of the Caribbean Festival
On September 13, embark on a journey through the Caribbean at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden’s upcoming festival. Featuring authentic flavors from Cuba, Jamaica, Dominican Republic and Belize, the one-day event will offer the perfect blend of culinary exploration and family friendly activities like lawn games and a marketplace.
Get your game on at this 90-day outdoor padel pop-up
Through September 14th, catch a game at Lincoln Road’s new Padel X Summer Club, offering padel clinics and open courts for casual play. You can book your court time directly through the Playtomic app.
Watch your favorite characters come to life at Disney On Ice
This month, Disney On Ice is inviting fans to step into the spotlight and join a glamorous red carpet celebration packed with never-before-seen performances and more than 30 beloved Disney characters for Spotlight Magic! This production introduces new faces to the ice, including Gazelle and Gary De’Snake from Zootopia 2 and Angel from Lilo & Stitch, who performs an aerial routine suspended from a chandelier.
If there’s something the city certainly knows how to do is dining on rooftops with dazzling city views. There’s no shortage of outdoor spots to check out in the 305, which is why we’ve put together a list of some of our favorite rooftops you have to check out.
