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Griffin Catalyst is backing the city's $1.5 million artificial turf replacement at Normandy Isle Park. A World Cup legacy event is at 10 a.m. Thursday.
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Things to do in Miami Beach this month: October 2026
Miami Beach to Dec. 9: the Lincoln Road Halloween Block Party Oct. 31, the Veterans Day Parade Nov. 11, the Nov. 19 Culture Crawl and Art Basel Dec. 4-6.
Trails
Parks and trails in Miami Beach
Miami Beach's nine-mile Beachwalk runs from South Pointe Park to 87 Street, open 24 hours. The city has 11 bark parks and three bark beaches. Parks: 305-673-7730.
Fourth of July
Miami Beach Fourth of July fireworks 2026
Miami Beach holds two Fourth of July fireworks shows, at 76 Street in North Beach and Ocean Drive and 12 Street in South Beach, both at 9 p.m. in 2026.
Halloween
Trick-or-treat hours in Miami Beach 2026
Miami Beach has not set official trick-or-treat hours for Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Sunset is 6:40 p.m.; Lincoln Road trick-or-treating runs 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Christmas
Miami Beach Christmas parade and tree lighting 2026
Miami Beach lights its tree at Winter Wonderland in North Shore Park; in 2025 that was Dec. 12, with drone shows on Ocean Drive Dec. 13. 2026 dates to come.
Halloween
Miami Beach Halloween 2026: Lincoln Road party Oct. 31
Halloween 2026 in Miami Beach: The Addams Family free Oct. 28, horror shorts Oct. 30, the Lincoln Road Halloween Block Party Oct. 31 and Rocky Horror Nov. 1.
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving in Miami Beach 2026: events, closures and trash
Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026. City offices close Nov. 26-27, libraries Nov. 26-28. Free movie Nov. 25, farmers market and Bass Family Day Nov. 29.
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve in Miami Beach 2026: concert and fireworks
New Year's Eve 2026 in Miami Beach: Orchestra Miami's free beach concert at 21st Street from 8 p.m., fireworks at midnight. Ocean Drive and transit notes.
Dogs
Dog-friendly Miami Beach: bark parks, bark beaches, leash rules
Miami Beach has 11 free bark parks and three bark beaches. Dogs are banned from other city parks and beaches. Leash rules, hours and free vet care.
Free
Free things to do in Miami Beach: museums, music, beaches, rides
Free in Miami Beach: the Botanical Garden and Holocaust Memorial, free Wolfsonian entry for Florida residents, outdoor movies, the trolley and water taxi.
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Things to do in Miami Beach this weekend, Oct. 30 to Nov. 1
This weekend in Miami Beach: free horror shorts and Hi-Tides football Friday, the Lincoln Road Halloween Block Party Saturday, Rocky Horror on Sunday.
Veterans Day
Miami Beach Veterans Day Parade: Nov. 11 at 11:11 a.m.
Miami Beach's Veterans Day Parade steps off at 11:11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, on Ocean Drive, with a 12:15 p.m. Lummus Park ceremony. Route, parking, timing.
Music
Miami Beach Youth Music Festival auditions open to Dec. 11
Musicians 18 and under can apply until Friday, Dec. 11, to play the 11th Miami Beach Youth Music Festival on March 6, 2027. Acts chosen are paid an honorarium.