By: Avery Niedrowski By: Avery Niedrowski | October 20, 2022 | Culture Food & Drink Community
Miami has a constant, revolving door of events happening in every corner of the city, and sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So you can stay in the loop of everything happening in the city this season, we have made a list of nine fantastic events happening in Miami that you need to take advantage of.
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14th Street and Ocean Drive / Website
This weekend experience the most decadent seafood in Miami and kick off Miami's famous stone crab season at the 10th Annual South Beach Seafood Festival. The festival returns with curated production of South Florida's best chefs and culinary masterminds. Tequila Herradura and the City of Miami Beach are bringing this event that spans five blocks and features pop-up cafes from Miami's best restaurants paired with 30+ complimentary open bar stations, a beer garden, live demos by Milam's Market Culinary Showcase Kitchen, all-day DJ's, live music stages, and much more. Choose from over 70+ menu items served at cafes by Red, the Steakhouse, The Lobster Shack, Ella's Oyster Bar, and others, ranging from stone crabs to steak and lobster skewers, shrimp tacos to crab cakes, and lobster mac 'n cheese. A delightful experience you can't miss.
3500 Pan American Drive / Website
On Nov. 5 the beloved hub of Coconut Grove will be putting on an all-inclusive beer festival cleverly coined “Grovetoberfest” in Regata Park. From two p.m. to seven p.m. guests can sip from a selection of 100 craft beers from across the country. With live music and more, the event is the perfect place to cheers to the ever-evolving community that is The Grove.
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The world-renowned Art Basel will be celebrating its 20th anniversary of annual residency in Miami Beach, once again bringing together some of the world’s top galleries, collectors, and artists. The iteration will open to the public Thursday, Dec. 1, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, Dec. 2, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 3, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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From Nov. 13 through Nov. 20, Downtown Miami will hold its annual Miami Book Fair. The event is a literary celebration with more than 500 authors and literary luminaries coming to Miami for lectures, readings, panel discussions and a street fair. Check the website to see if some of your favorites will be adding to the discussion.
114 SW North River Dr / Website
Miami’s favorite riverside venue will be hosting Stranger Wharf on Monday, Oct. 31. Inspired by Netflix’s acclaimed television show, Stranger Things, The Wharf will turn “upside down” to transport guests to Halloween in Hawkins with inspired cocktails, immersive experiences, and live music.
301 Biscayne Blvd / Website
From Oct. 21 through Nov. 6, Bayfront Park will turn into a world of scarecrows, haystacks, and sunflowers at Hay Maze Miami. The fall-inspired pop-up will feature a hay maze under the city skyline along with a beer garden boasting seasonal beers and spirits. Vendors will serve fall-themed treats like pumpkin breads, pumpkin pies, and more.
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At the center of Wynwood, Wynwood Marketplace will be hosting a Halloween Block Party Saturday, Oct. 30 and Sunday, Oct. 31. Beginning at noon and ending at 3:00 a.m., the HalloWyn celebration is free and open to all ages. Costumes are welcome as long as guests follow their simple instructions: “don’t be lame.”
1001 East Ponce de Leon Blvd / Website
Nov. 12 and 13, the annual Miami Rum Festival will offer rum enthusiasts samplings from hundreds of fine rums. Held at the elegant Coral Gables Woman’s Club, guests can pay a fixed fee of $39 to enjoy unlimited samples of new and old rum favorites. For $49, guests will be privy to a luxury, limited edition selection of vintage rums at a VIP Tasting Bar.
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On November 20, Cochon555’s Heritage Fuego will once again host an afternoon with Miami’s top chefs and flavor at the Biltmore Miami. Opening at 5:00 p.m., ticket holders will receive an all-inclusive pass for unlimited dining paired with a selection of free-flowing wines. Stick around for extravagant dessert stations and the crowning of the Prince or Princess of meat.
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