Top Things to Do in Miami This Weekend (September 18–20, 2026)

Updated for Friday, September 18 to Sunday, September 20, 2026.

Miami’s rainy September weekends continue with signature dining specials, live music, family art, plant sales, and both city and community events in Miami and Miami Beach. Thunderstorms are likely—confirm event status with official sources before heading out, and see rainy-day things to do in Miami for solid indoor options.

1. Miami Spice Restaurant Months 2026

All weekend · Participating Miami & Miami Beach restaurants
Try Miami’s top restaurants at special prix-fixe prices: $40 lunches/brunches, $50–$65 dinners, and Reserve menus ($95+). Dozens of venues citywide; reservations strongly recommended. See list and book.

2. Jazz at MOCA: David Lucca & Los Clásicos (Free)

Friday, Sep 18 · 8pm · MOCA Plaza, Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami
The popular free outdoor jazz series returns with David Lucca & Los Clásicos, blending salsa and Latin jazz. Bring chairs/blankets; moves indoors if raining. Museum open late, pay-what-you-wish. Event info.

3. miniMakers Kids Art Workshop (Free, Registration Required)

Saturday, Sep 19 · 2pm · Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami
Hands-on art inspired by Amanda Linares and Manuela Gonzalez. Free for ages 6+ with parental supervision. Space is limited: advance registration required. Indoors, masks encouraged.

4. Country Night & Line Dancing at Fairchild Garden

Saturday, Sep 19 · 6:30–10pm · Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Coral Gables
Live music from Back Country Boys and group line dancing in the gardens. All ages; regular Fairchild admission (members free). Most of event is outdoors—check for weather updates. Tickets & info.

5. Bromeliad Show & Plant Sale (Rare Plants Expo)

Saturday & Sunday, Sep 19–20 · Daytime · Fairchild Garden, Coral Gables
Browse rare bromeliads and orchids from Florida’s top growers, get expert advice, and purchase unique plants. Free with garden admission. Early visitors get best selection. Full details.

6. FilmGate Music Videos Festival 2026

Thursday, Sep 17 & Sunday, Sep 20 · Miami Beach Bandshell
Final festival screening on Sunday: Florida’s best new music videos by indie filmmakers and musicians. Family-friendly; check site for showtimes and tickets. See program. Travel time needed from central Miami.

7. Beach Clean-Up Morning | Miami Beach Bandshell

Saturday, Sep 19 · 9am · Miami Beach Bandshell (North Beach)
Join community volunteers to help keep the coastline clean. Free; supplies provided (bring water, sun protection). All ages—families welcome. Event details.

8. Santiago Cruz: Sigo en Pie Tour

Saturday, Sep 19 · 8pm · Miami Beach Bandshell
Acclaimed Colombian singer-songwriter in a live open-air concert, sharing songs from his new album Fragmentos. Tickets required; all ages. More info and tickets.

City usuals

• Lincoln Road Farmers Market | Miami Beach (Sundays): Flagship open-air produce and artisan market every Sunday, 9am–6:30pm, at Lincoln Road. Go early for top picks/less rain risk. Check for weather changes.
• The Underline (Brickell–South Miami): This major city park schedules public fitness, arts, and family programs—check the calendar for this weekend’s activities.
• Little Havana’s Domino Park: Watch locals play dominoes, explore murals, and take in Calle Ocho’s Cuban heritage. Free, lively, especially on weekends.

Practical & family notes

• Rain/storm warning: Afternoon thunderstorms are forecast all weekend. Bandshell concerts, Fairchild events, Jazz at MOCA, farmers markets, and clean-up mornings are outdoors—check organiser updates before you go. For solid indoor backups, see rainy-day things to do in Miami.
• Family & community picks: MOCA’s Saturday miniMakers workshop (ages 6+, free with registration), the Miami Beach Bandshell beach clean-up (Saturday AM, all ages), and the Lincoln Road Market (Sunday, outdoors) are best for families and community connections. No library festivals or special city-run workshops were source-verifiable for these dates.
• Getting around: Allow extra travel time for Miami Beach (Bandshell and Lincoln Road events) and for Coral Gables (Fairchild Garden); parking can be limited—consider Metrorail/Metromover for Brickell/Underline events, and rideshare for evening shows.

Stay safe and flexible during Miami’s wettest time of year—always verify event status before you head out, and enjoy the city’s diverse weekend programming.