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Photograph: Courtesy Miami Design District
Photograph: Courtesy Miami Design District

The best things to do in Miami this week

Get up and out the door with our hand-picked guide to the best events in Miami this week.

Falyn Wood
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Pick a neighborhood in Miami: South Beach, Coconut Grove, Wynwood or Little Havana. No matter the night of the week, the Magic City is brimming with things to do—yes, even when there's a summer storm on the horizon. Now that school is back in session and the weather's still steamy, it's time to take advantage of thinner crowds and sunny beach weather (or explore what to do in Miami when it's raining). Art and cultural events are popping off across Miami this week, including a stunning new show at PAMM, an art walk in Little River, a candlelit concert series in the Design District and a charming jazz night in Wynwood.

Families can get their hands dirty at a larger-than-life bug exhibit in Coral Gables, or explore the new street art exhibits in Wynwood at the Museum of Graffiti. There are also plenty of sweet Miami Spice deals to check out at Miami's best restaurants. We've got tons of activities to jump into whenever the mood strikes—plus tourist attractions that even locals approve of. In this list, we've handpicked special events and happenings over the next seven days, enough to have you saying, "This was the best week ever." And if you're looking specifically for weekend events in Miami, we've rounded those up into a handy guide, too.

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What to do in Miami this week

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  • South Beach
On South Beach, Ocean Drive tends to get all the glory. But just two blocks west, Washington Avenue is home to countless local favorites and hidden gems, along with its own vibrant history as a business district. Every other weekend, explore all the latest the street has to offer at Vibration, the fourth-annual live music series that spans 11 genres across 11 diverse venues, from 5th Street to 17th Street. The roving live music tour hits the rooftop lounge at Esmé Miami Beach, Mickey Burkes Irish pub, the chill tap room at South Beach Brewing Company, inimitible dive bar Mac's Club Deuce and several more. Purchase a $25 passport to receive a free genre-themed drink at each of the 11 participating spots, where you'll hear everything from hip-hop, rock and jazz to reggae, funk and house. There's even a karaoke stop along the way.
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  • Allapattah
Let's talk about sex, baby. In particular, the after-hours debut of Erotica by Nocturna at the Museum of Sex. Opening Saturday, September 20th, this limited-run cabaret in Allapattah blends burlesque, aerials, fire and aquatic acrobatics into a steamy, late-night spectacle. Book the 9:30pm slot ($79) for a guided tour of current exhibitions (Modern Sex: 100 Years of Design and Decency and Hajime Sorayama: Desire Machines), plus entry to Super Funland: Journey into the Erotic Carnival with interactive games and cocktails before the show. Those arriving for the 10:45pm slot ($55) skip straight to the main event: a hot and high-energy (and 21-plus) performance that lasts around one hour.
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  • Miami
Back for its sixth season, The Horrorland unveils an 18-acre park with multiple scare zones, five all-new haunted houses, creepy carnival games and DJs spinning spine-tingling tunes all night. There are also Cirque-style horror shows and fire performances, the Coffin Bar and Ghostly Beer garden with themed libations, a Cemetery Food Village and much more. Basically, monsters, ghosts, zombies and all kinds of frightening creatures will jump up when you least expect it as you make your way through every themed passage, house and photo op.  The Horrorland runs Thursday through Sunday nights, from September 13th through October 31st, and takes place at The Scream Park located inside Jungle Island. Tickets start at $34.99, with a fast-pass option for $74.99. It’s a family-friendly attraction but the experience is recommended for children 10 and older, and carrying infants or children through is discouraged. 
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  • North Beach
In honor of World Wellness Weekend, Miami's bastion of holistic, luxury wellness is throwing three days of free(!) wellness activations on Miami Beach. Carillon Miami Wellness Resort's Mind-Body-Soul Festival kicks off on Friday, September 19th with the Friday Night Reset, a 90-minute outdoor mindful movement and meditation that combines breathwork and a slow, gentle yoga flow to release tension, quiet the mind and restore inner balance. On Saturday, all-day activities include a mobility warm-up and stretch session in the morning, a community walk (jog, or run) and a post-run recovery yoga flow. The day ends with a flurry of complimentary treatments including B12 shots, energy scans, biofeedback and chiropractic care, brow and lash touch-ups, AI skincare analysis, lymphatic detox and more. Sunday is a soulful wind-down that begins with a healing sound bath meditation, followed by hands-on pottery making with Artzybella. RSVP is required for all events. Valet will be discounted at $10 per vehicle, and public parking is available nearby. For yoga events and meditation, bring your own mat.
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  • East Little Havana
Stop sad-scrolling, wondering what you did to deserve not being in Puerto Rico for Bad Bunny's sold-out concert residency yet another weekend. Calle Ocho locals bar the Dead Flamingo is hosting a larger-than-life reggaetón house party inspired by Benito’s iconic house-stage concert setup, affectionately dubbed La Casita. For three nights, expect non-stop perreo vibes, themed cocktails, interactive installations and photo ops that will prompt your titi to frantically message you demanding to know why she wasn't invited. The perreo kicks off on Friday, September 19th with a DJ set by DJ Negra Fabulosa (fresh off tours with Becky G, Natti Natasha and Nicky Jam). The parties continue on Saturday, September 20th and Friday, September 26th.
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  • Miami Beach
Start your night with a sexy little skate sesh at Basement Bowl + Skate: Disco Hour at The Miami Beach EDITION. Every Saturday, house spirits, beer, and wine are half off from 10pm to midnight, with half-hour skate sessions starting at $30 and skate rentals included (just don't forget your socks). Between the neon-lit bowling lanes and the ice rink, DJs play rotating parties like Vibras Y Bowl on the first Saturday and Neon Nights & Strikes on the third.
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  • Festivals
During the notoriously slow summer months, Miami’s top restaurants offer an irresistibly good deal that gets hungry locals sprinting from their houses to snag a table: three-course, prix-fixe menus at lunch and brunch ($35) and dinner ($45/$60, depending on the menu). With over 300 participating restaurants, including several with Michelin stars and James Beard-awarded chefs, Miami Spice 2025 is shaping up to be worth the extra calories (especially when you factor in all the savings you'll be making in the process!). Whether it’s a quickie lunch, a celebratory brunch or a leisurely dinner at a waterfront restaurant in Miami, be sure to book early—the best tables always go quickly. Various locations
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Oakland Park's beloved brewery brings a taste of Bavaria to South Florida with its annual Oktoberfest celebration. Running from September 19 through October 5, the multi-week festival brings all the German hallmarks to its taproom and outdoor space: seasonal brews, special Oktoberfest flights—including Funky Buddha’s flagship Floridian Hefeweizen—and an array of traditional bites. Think: house-made pretzels, chicken schnitzel and craft bratwurst. Expect live music every weekend, games and plenty of reasons to sport your finest lederhosen. 
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  • Miami
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden kicks off spooky season with Troll Quest, an interactive treasure hunt running daily from September 1st to 30th. Follow the lush, enchanted trails, solve riddles and track down adorable hidden troll characters while trying to outsmart Spriggle, the garden’s mischievous central troll, for a chance at a prize. Designed for all ages, the adventure layers challenges for the whole family and incorporates your smartphone to unlock parts of the quest. Admission is included with general entry (free for members).
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  • Downtown
Elliot & Erick Jiménez: El Monte is the Cuban twin photography duo’s first solo museum exhibition, marking their leap from award-winning image makers for the likes of Prada, Tiffany’s, Bad Bunny and Selena Gomez to multi-disciplinary artists on an institutional stage. Inspired by the Afro-Caribbean spiritual tradition of Lucumí and Lydia Cabrera’s seminal text El Monte, the show centers on a womb-like, chapel-meets-forest installation alongside photographs and sculptural works that explore spirituality, ancestry and identity. 
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