March 2024
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Calle Ocho Festival in March

March in Miami packs an exciting array of festivals and lively food and music carnivals: Carnaval on the Mile, Jazz in the Gardens a fantastic orchid show, The Fair are all happening this month!

For Spring Breakers, ULTRA will be back at Bayfront Park and so are the multitude of pool parties, beach bashes and events. With temperatures picking up, it's time to head out to the beaches!

Closing the month are the Easter celebrations and the Miami Open for all our tennis fans.

Likewise, if you are a nature lover, a visit to our State and National parks is in order before our migrating birds head out, so grab your binoculars and camaras and enjoy!

Here's this month's rundown:

This Month's Miami Highlight Events:

The concert and entertainment scene in March 2024 features:

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Specially for kids and families This March 2024:

Holidays This Month:

  • St. Patrick's Day - March 17, 2024 - This is not an official bank holiday, i.e. businesses, schools and government offices run as usual.
  • Easter Sunday - March 31, 2024

Spring Break in Miami:

FREE or almost FREE Ongoing Events in Miami:

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Ed Sheeran in Miami

Ed Sheeran - 2024 Mathematics Tour

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
May 3, 2024

Formula 1 in Miami

Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix

The Autodrome Hard Rock Stadium
May 3 - 5, 2024

Bad Bunny in Miami

Bad Bunny - Most Wanted Tour

Kaseya Center aka Miami Heat Arena
May 24 - 26, 2024

Shakira in Miami

Shakira - Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour

Kaseya Center aka Miami Heat Arena
November 20, 2024

Andrea Bocelli in Miami

Andrea Bocelli

Kaseya Center aka Miami Heat Arena
December 22, 2024

Candlelight Concerts in Miami

Candlelight Concerts

Several Venues
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March 2024 Highlight Events in Miami


Carnaval on the Mile Jazz and Art Festival

Stage at Carnaval on the Mile Coral Gables

It's a free weekend of art, jazz and great food at Coral Gable's renowned Miracle Mile which celebrates its 25th Anniversary this year.

Carnaval on the Mile is an annual event that features top Latin Jazz bands and fine foods from local eateries. In addition, there is the "Artist Village" with tents filled with paintings, sculptures, ceramics, photography, woodworks, jewelry, glassworks... you get the idea.

There are three stages set up for the live entertainment at Le Jeune, Douglas and Ponce.

When? March 2 - 3, 2024 - 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where? Miracle Mile, Coral Gables
How Much? Free!

For more info and this year's performers: www.carnavalmiami.com


Asian Culture Festival

Drummers at Asian Culture Festival

This fun-filled family event offers a virtual day trip to Asia featuring a variety of Asian arts, crafts, entertainment, plants and exotic cuisine. Highlights include Taiko drummers, Origami and Ikebana at the Japan tent; folk dance, classical music and fruit and vegetable carving from Thailand; Sepak Takraw (no-hands volleyball) from Malaysia; Chinese Lion Dances, Dragon Boat display, Dragon Boat races and much more.

Countries represented at the Asian Culture Festival typically include Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri-Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet, Turkey and Vietnam.

When? March 2 - 3, 2024 - 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where? Tropical Park at 27900 SW 40th Street, Miami, FL 33155
How Much? Adults $15, Children (6-12) $5, under 6 FREE

For more info, tickets and this year's program: Asian Cultural Festival FB Page

Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival

Jazz in the Garden concert

Two days and ten class acts, a weekend filled with R&B, soul, hip hop and jazz.

This year's fantastic line-up will feature Rick Ross, Trick Daddy, Trina, Ballgreezy, Lil'Kim, Too $hort, Uncle Luke, Tamia and many more!

When? March 9 - 10, 2024
Where? Hard Rock Stadium, 347 Don Shula Drive, Miami, FL 33056
How Much? One Day General Admission $122+
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More Info: www.jazzinthegardens.com

Fairchild's Orchids in Bloom

Miami Orchid Festival

Orchids galore! Beautiful, colorful, fragrant orchids, for sale and for show. This is one of Fairchild's signature events, well-attended by thousands of orchid lovers. Add to your collection or just simply enjoy a day out with family.
Lots of activities, shows and presentations. Live entertainment with Tahitian Dancers featuring live drumming, ukulele performances, Hula Basics lessons, and Polynesian Dance Shows throughout the day.
For kids, a Bubble Dance Party, Games throughout the day, face painting, caricatures and spin art.

When? March 9 - 10, 2024 - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where? Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
How Much? Included with Admission to Gardens, which is $24.95 for adults, $17.95 for seniors 65 and up and $11.95 for children 6-17. Proceeds go to support work in conservation, science, and education.

More Info www.fairchildgarden.org

Calle Ocho Festival

Calle Ocho Carnaval

The nation's largest street party is a celebration of latin heritage, food and unmistakeable latin beat, el Festival de la Ocho is definitely the place to be this Sunday. 20 blocks and 12 stages of music and fun...

Not your typical festival, Calle Ocho has earned a place in the Guinness World of Records five times (so far!) for:

  • The largest conga line in 1988
  • The biggest piñata in 1990
  • The longest cigar in 2000
  • The largest number of domino players at one place in 2008, and
  • In 2012, for putting together the largest image made with flags, 422 flags from around the world were held together to form one giant "1" to simbolize unity, "One World", a world without borders.

We could only guess at what they will surprise us with this year!

So, yes, come for the food, tons of different dishes from the many Latin communities, the salsa and merengue on dozens of stages set up throughout, and the electric atmosphere that is Calle Ocho en Carnaval!

A hop-on hop-off trolley runs parallel on S.W. 7th Street with stops on Beacon Boulevard, 22nd Ave, 17th Ave, and 12th Ave.

When? March 10, 2024 - 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where? Calle Ocho or S.W. 8th Street, most of the action between S.W. 12th Ave. and S.W. 27th Ave.
How Much? FREE!

More Info: Calle Ocho Festival

The Miami Open

Miami Open

The world's top tennis players converge in Miami for this two-week tournament, a great chance to see all your favorite ones in action and once again at their fantastic facilities at Hard Rock Stadium!

When? March 17 - 31, 2024
Where? Hard Rock Stadium
How Much? Ground Passes $15, Single session $18+

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Miami-Dade County Fair and Exposition
"The Fair"

Rides at The Fair

The Fair is in town! Rides, rides and more rides, oh and there's the cotton candy, funnel cakes, turkey legs, the roasted corn on the cob... no wonder this is one of the largest annual family events in the State.

This is more than one giant amusement park... although for kids, that's reason enough! There will be tons of live events and games, agriculture shows, a circus, a petting zoo, livestock exhibits, BMX Pro Stunt Shows, Grammy Award winning performers...

All live entertainment and concerts are included in your admission.

When? March 14 - April 7, 2024. Open Daily Except March 18 - 19 and April 1 - 2.
Where? Miami-Dade County Fair, 10901 SW 24th St. Miami. Coral Way (SW 24th St) and 112th Avenue
How Much? General Admission $16 at the door, $12 online presale or at Sedano's, 5 and under free. Tickets for rides are extra. $5 admission days: March 14, 20 and April 3, 2024
Unlimited ride package is $30. 2024 season pass $32.

Proceeds support scholarships that reward youth achievement in artistic, athletic and academic programs. Be there!

More info, concert line-up and tickets: The Fair

Flamingo Gardens' Orchid and Bromeliad Show

Easter at Flamingo Gardens

Explore the beauty and diversity of orchids in this breathtaking exhibit of live orchid floral displays set among the lush tropical gardens of Flamingo Gardens, with thousands of beautiful orchids in bloom, tours, classes, orchid vendors...

When? March 30 - 31, 2024

Where? Flamingo Gardens at 3750 S. Flamingo Rd, Davie, FL 33330-1614

How Much? Free with General Admission: Adults $24, Kids (3-11) $17,

More Info: www.flamingogardens.org

Ultra - the World's Premier Electronic Music Festival

Stage at Ultra Music Festival in Miami

ULTRA is the world's most famous outdoor electronic music event. Taking place over a three-day weekend and back in their old digs at Bayfront Park, this year's program promises to deliver a uniquely diverse, forward thinking line-up and is likely to be another sell-out.

When? Friday through Sunday March 22 - 24, 2024
Where? Bayfront Park
Tickets? 3-day passes as well as individual day tickets available. Find Tickets

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Concerts and Entertainment This March 2024

Hamilton

Mary Poppins

When?: March 13 - 24, 2024

Where?: Ziff Opera House at the Adrienne Arsht Center

Magical Candlelight Concerts in Miami

Candlelight Concerts Miami

This concert series known simply as "Candlelight" which have had tremendous success around the world has arrived in Miami! Listening to classical or jazz or contemporary music in an intimate and atmospheric setting of a candlelit concert is a delightful and magical experience.
These enchanting concerts feature a wide variety of genres, from Vivaldi and Tchaikovsky, operas and Broadway, to Frank Sinatra, Taylor Swift, Adele, Fleetwood Mac, ABBA... all played by talented musicians at a variety of gorgeous and unique indoor and outdoor venues including Hotel Colonnade, Jungle Island, the Coral Gables Congregational Church...

More info and tickets: Candlelight Concerts in Miami

For Miami Sports Fans This March 2024

Miami Heat Basketball Schedule March 2024 Home Games and Tickets

Miami Heat Tickets AA Arena

When? See home game schedule for this month below
Where? Kaseya Center aka Miami Heat Arena
How Much? As low as $15 early in the season, but they go quick!

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Florida Panthers Schedule - March 2024 Home Games and Hockey Tickets

Florida Panthers Tickets BBT Center

Panthers are pouncing, get over to the Panther's Stadium to see first-class teams battle it out on the ice!

When? See schedule below
Where? Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise
How Much? As low as $15, but they go quick!

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›› Check for deals on Panthers Tickets at Groupon.

Soccer Schedule March 2024 Home Games and Tickets

Inter Miami Tickets Lockhart Stadium

When? See home game schedule for this month below

Where? Chase Stadium, Ft Lauderdale at 1350 NW 55th St, Fort Lauderdale. Between I-95 and the Turnpike, north of Commercial.

How much? www.intermiamicf.com/

Miami Marlins Schedule - Home Opener and March 2024 Home Games and Baseball Tickets

Miami Marlins schedule and tickets

When? See schedule below

Where? loanDepot Park, formerly Marlins Park, 501 Marlins Way (NW 16th Avenue), Miami, Florida 33125

How Much? Individual game tickets can be had for as low as $14. Find Tickets

March 2024 Holidays

St. Patrick's Day Celebrations 2024

St Patricks Day in Miami Pub Crawls

St. Patrick's Day is on Sunday, March 17, 2024. Parties and pub crawls are ongoing throughout the weekend.

Shamrocks, Green Beer and Leprechauns! Here's where to celebrate the Luck o' the Irish!

Easter Events in Miami - Easter Sunday is on March 31, 2024

Easter Eggs

Lively Egg Hunts and Parades, Luscious Brunches, Uplifting Services...

Easter in Miami is full of Hoppenings, from bunny crossings and baskets of eggs, chicks and carrots, brunches and breakfasts, parades and festivals.

And let's not forget Jesus is the reason for the season, wonderful services await.

Here are this year's most popular Easter events in Miami.

Free Or Almost Free Ongoing Events in Miami

Wynwood Art Walk Block Party

Wynwood Art Walk

Every second Saturday of the month, the Wynwood Art Walk Block Party is one of the most iconic events in the city in this up and coming neighborhood which has been transforming the art scene in Miami.

Wynwood which is best known for its street art and splashy murals puts together a live art show, pop-up shop & gallery experience where you can mingle among the artists and creators, drink in hand, watch as art is being created in front of you and purchase directly from them.

And beyond the fantastic art there's plenty of gourmet food trucks, cocktails, live music and vendors, yes, it's a party!

When? Second Saturday of the month, doors open at noon
Where? The Wynwood Marketplace at 2250 Northwest 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33127 at the Wynwood Art District
How Much? FREE! RSVP for a free drink!
More Info: www.wynwoodartwalkblockparty.com

Miami Design District Art and Architecture Walks

MDD Art and Architecture Walks

Explore the art murals, outdoor art spaces, perhaps a gallery or two, featured exhibitions or the fabulous architecture throughout the Design District with resident experts.

Also on Sundays, The Market brings you locally sourced produce, culturally influenced food, or that special one-of-a-kind creation, while enjoying live entertainment.

When?: Several Saturdays / Sundays throughout the month, check the calendar of events for details
Where?: Miami Design District
How Much?: FREE

›› More Info www.miamidesigndistrict.net

New World Symphony WALLCAST® Concerts

WALLCAST Concert at SoundScape Park

These are live classical music performances by the New World Symphony which are projected into a 7,000 square-foot wall at the New World Center for thousands to enjoy in a fantastic outdoor atmosphere.

The concerts are typically on the second or third Saturday of the month and the season runs from October through May.

When? Second or third Saturday of the month

Where? SoundScape Park at 500 17th Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139

How Much? FREE! Bring a picnic, blankets, beach chairs, cocktails... yes, there are restrooms available at the south-east corner of SoundScape Park.
More Info: New World Symphony Wallcast Concert Series

Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series

Ocean Drive Music Series

These are fantastic oceanside concerts featuring our best local talents. Pack a picnic blanket or lawn chair and come and enjoy a relaxing Sunday among the swaying palm trees and experience the best of arts and culture.

The free weekly concert series features anything from Latin, Jazz, Pop, String Quartets, Classical, Marching Bands... you name it!

When? Sunday afternoons
Where? Lummus Park Ocean Drive Promenade between 14th Street and 14th Place
How Much? FREE
More Info and program: www.oceandrivearts.com.

Miami Museums Free Days

MOAD Body Electric exhibit

Many Miami museums regularly offer free admission days, so take advantage and save if you can!

Here are some of the offerings, and be sure to double check for updates or changes with each venue before you head out.

For our Residents, if you have a Miami Dade Library Card, check out the FREE Museum Pass Program where you can get passes to many of the most popular museums and attractions in the city. Passes are good for a family of 4 and can be easily "checked out" with your library card. Passes are first-come-first-served and as you can imagine, some of the most popular ones get snatched as soon as they become available, each library branch gets a limited number of passes for each attraction.

The Museum Pass Program offers free entry to the following:

  • Deering Estate
  • Miami Children's Museum
  • Perez Art Museum (PAMM)
  • Frost Museum of Science
  • Frost Art Museum
  • Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
  • Zoo Miami
  • Lowe Art Museum
  • The Bass
  • Fruit and Spice Park
  • ... and many more!

Fantasy Theatre Factory at the Sandrell Rivers Theater Series

Fantasy Theater Factory Show

Fantasy Theater Factory is a non-profit organization that manages the Sandrell Rivers Theater, a state of the art black box theater in Miami. FTF places its greatest programmatic emphasis on Theater for Young Audiences which place a primary focus on childhood literacy and ecology. Other focus areas of programming include: fitness, history, diversity, self esteem, peer pressure and bullying prevention. FTF also produces cultural arts workshop residency programs that serve at-risk youth, children with disabilities and general population students.

Monthly lineups include a bi-monthly film screening series, a bi-monthly live music series, an art exhibition series and a new play competition, where playwrights can have their new works performed as staged readings in front of live audiences.

Each year FTF produces well over 500 programs, many are FREE and open to the public, some offered for a low nominal fee, in many cases if you are unable to afford a ticket, please call their box office, and they will be happy to reserve up to four (4) free tickets for your party.

When? Various throughout the month
Where? Sandrell Rivers Theater at 6103 NW 7th Ave, Miami FL 33127
How Much? Many FREE or offered for a low fee.
More Info and this month's lineup: Fantasy Theater Factory Shows.

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