As summer peaks with a solstice on the 21st, so do June’s hottest events. As high-season crowds taper off, more venues open up to welcome locals with special Hotel Months discounts and a healthy mix of events around town.

This June, we’re focusing on showing Dad some love for Father’s Day with our special curation of events. The American Black Film Festival and Summer Shorts make a comeback to satiate all your cultural cravings. Pride Month celebrations take over the Brickell City Centre, CocoWalk, Vizcaya, and Wynwood. 

And there are plenty of art exhibits to choose from, too – including at PAMM, the Deering Estate, and the Lowe Art Museum. Machine Gun Kelly will be in town at the FTX. And, multiple Juneteenth celebrations provide a great window into the rich and vibrant cultural progress of the African American community.

Read below for the complete list of Top Things to Do in Miami this June 2022: 

Things to Do in Miami - June Events at a Glance

• Special: Father’s Day 2022 Events

June 2022: Miami In-person Events

• Miami Hotel Months: Throughout June & September
• “Dream In Color” Pride Month Celebration: Throughout June
• Summer Shorts 2022: June 1 to July 2
• ‘Marisol and Warhol Take New York’ Exhibit: June 2 to September 4
• Interactive Workshops by YOUnison at the Vizcaya: Throughout June
• Events at the Deering: Throughout June
• Events at the Fairchild: Throughout June
• Key Biscayne 4th of July Parade BBQ Fundraiser: June 3
• Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala: June 4
• Free Dog Training Session at The Underline: June 4
• Miami Kids Magazine Family Fest 2022: June 4
• CocoWalk Presents Loud and Proud for Pride: June 4
• World Ocean Day at Frost Museum: June 5
• Vizcaya Late - Pride Edition: June 8
• Hard Hats & High Heels Cocktail Reception: June 9
• Wynwood Pride 2022: June 10-12
• Chromo-Kinetic Collage-making at PAMM: June 11
• Pet Adoption Open House: June 11
• Lowe Curator Conversation – ‘Radical Conventions’ Exhibit: June 11
• World Tour Peace Fundraiser: June 11
• Forensic Summer Camp + Sherlock Holmes Exhibit: June 13-17
• Garden Candlelit Yoga & Sound Bath Meditation: June 14
• Machine Gun Kelly at the FTX Arena: June 15
• 26th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF22): June 15-19
• Summer Art Classes for Kids (Free): June 15, 22 & 29
• Juneteenth Juke Joint: June 16
• 25th Annual Jorge Portela Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser: June 18
• The Juneteenth Experience 2022 at The Bandshell: June 19
• Juneteenth Nautical Royal: June 19
• Share Your Love Story - Story Exchange + Pop-Up Exhibit: June 25
• Summer Fruit Festival: June 25 & 26

June 2022: Miami Virtual Events

• Coral City Camera: Now till June 12
• PAMM Scholl Lecture Series - Dawoud Bey with PAMM Director Franklin Sirmans: June 2
• HistoryMiami Museum Juneteenth - Story Time Via Zoom: June 18

Special: Father’s Day 2022 Events in Miami

June 19th is Daddy’s turn! After celebrating Mom last month, it’s time you let Dad (or your beloved Father-figure) know how much he means to you. Here are few ideas to plan a fantastic Father’s Day weekend in Miami:

• Sweets, Dominoes & a Car Show, June 11. Head to Homestead to kick off Father’s Day celebrations as this great weekend affair has it all. Treat your father figure to a day of dominoes, great food and sweets, over 40 local crafters, hourly raffles, and a car show.
• Dancing Dads, June 17. Calling all the cool dads! Get papi to let off some steam as he learns to pop and lock at this Dad & Me Dance Class.
• Dad Jokes Comedy Crawl & Music Festival in Coconut Grove, June 18. Love listening to dad jokes? Head to Fuller Street for an evening of hearty laughs, good music, and a special swag bag with gift cards only for pops.
• Father's Day - Neck Ties, June 18. Does your father figure appreciate handmade gifts? Head to the Village Hall in North Bay Village to craft him a surprise daddy’s sure to cherish.
• Father's Day Fishing Tournament, June 18. If pops loves a long drive and fishing, then this is the event for him. Head to Graham Dairy Lake for a day of fishing with dad, complete with live bait, great outdoors, and good food.
• Seafood Night at The Nomi Village, June 19. Any seafood lovers in the house? Celebrating Dads and Juneteenth, this special summer celebration will feature the best of Caribbean & seafood food trucks, art, music, games for the kiddos, and more.
• Father's Day at Sea - Sunset Kayak & Bonfire, June 19. Does Dad love watersports? Treat him to a special evening of paddling into the sunset and a heartwarming bonfire to show your appreciation.
• Father’s Day Fishing Cruise, June 19. If a relaxing fishing cruise is your idea of quality time with dad, then the Deering Estate has you covered. Board the Pelican Island Skipper, a 45-foot Corinthian catamaran, for a 3-hour catch & release fishing trip with gorgeous scenery to keep up spirits.
  
  

June 2022: In-Person Events in Miami

Miami Hotel Months: Throughout June & September

Multiple locations across Miami

We all need a summertime staycation, and Miami’s Temptations Program has your back! Get access to the hottest beachfront to boutique accommodations in town, at a fraction of the price, for two whole months. Make the most of these special family packages, discounts, complimentary meals, resort credits, and more available at top hotels throughout Miami such as the Fontainebleau, Radisson Miami Beach, or Mandarin Oriental. 

“Dream In Color” Pride Month Celebration: Throughout June

Brickell City Centre, 701 S Miami Ave, Brickell

Head to the Brickell City Centre to join in on the nationwide Pride Month celebrations with a special series of events. From drag queen-led cocktail-making lessons to complimentary fitness classes and family specials, BCC has a variety of events in store this month to let the LGBTQIA+ community feel loved and valued. Find the full schedule here.

Summer Shorts 2022: June 1 to July 2

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Arts & Entertainment District

Celebrating City Theatre’s 25th anniversary, Summer Shorts is back with bite-sized entertainment. Head over to the Arsht Center’s Carnival Studio Theater for this month-long festival that’s broken down into two-hour evening performances.

‘Marisol and Warhol Take New York’ Exhibit: June 2 to September 4

Pérez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd, Downtown Miami

After a smashing premiere at the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh last fall, this sensational exhibit makes its way to PAMM in Miami. Featuring the most iconic works by the seminal pop artists Marisol Escobar and Andy Warhol, the exhibit gives you a peek into the artists’ friendship as well as their respective career evolutions during the 1960s.

Interactive Workshops by YOUnison at the Vizcaya: Throughout June

Vizcaya Village, 3250 S Miami Ave, Coconut Grove

Learn to write, sing, personify, speak, rehearse, sew, and more with teaching artists from IlluminArts conducting workshops throughout the month of June. Everything you’ve learned will be celebrated with a Special Performance on the 24th of June at the Vizcaya gardens.

Events at the Fairchild: Throughout June

10901 Old Cutler Road, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Coral Gables

Besides the featured Sip & Stroll – Brazilian Jazz Festival on the 9th, here’s what else will be taking place at the Fairchild this June:

• Sketching with Watercolor with TJ Marston from June 1-28
• Creating Ecosystems in Your Garden with Georgia Tasker on June 11
• The Art and Science of Growing Orchids with Dr. Sandra Schultz from June 11-25
• The Anatomy of Successful and Powerful Paintings in Watercolor from June 14-16
• Week 1: Gizmos & Gadgets - Machines Through History from June 20-24
• Week 2: Art and Science from June 27-July 1

For a complete list of June events at the Fairchild, go here.

Events at the Deering: Throughout June

Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay

There’s a lot of summer fun to be had at the Deering Estate in June, and here’s how:

• Pollinator Citizen Science Day, June 8. Have a field day identifying and cataloging all the insect pollinators you find in the park with a fun survey to fill out via the iNaturalist app at the end of the day.
• Summer Cabaret Concert, June 11. Enjoy an evening of smooth jazz with New York-based vocalist Lennis Sabatino as the concert series makes its way back to the estate.
• ‘Ocean to Everglades’ Film Screening, June 12. Catch the first in this three-part mini-documentary series that highlights how to be a smarter seafood consumer.
• Full Moon Yoga, June 13. Follow instructor Zamanta for a calming yoga session under the full moon at the Deering Estate.
• ‘Stone House as Subject’ Exhibit, June 17-August 31. Kicking off with an evening reception on the 17th, the exhibit will illustrate the historic Stone House as a living embodiment of history and culture.

Key Biscayne 4th of July Parade BBQ Fundraiser: June 3

Key Biscayne Beach Club, 685 Ocean Drive, Key Biscayne

Fourth of July is right around the corner and Key Biscayne plans to host celebrations in all their traditional glory. Gather up for this beachside BBQ fundraiser, complete with a live band, drinks and dancing, to contribute to one of the best small town parades next month.

Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala: June 4

Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Ctr Dr, South Beach

Celebrating its centennial anniversary, the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce is hosting a secret soiree. Dress up in your best rendition of rocking 20s formalwear, prohibition style, and get ready to enjoy an evening gala honoring 100 years of service. 

Free Dog Training Session at The Underline: June 4

The Underline, Corner of SW 8th St and SW 1st Ave, Brickell

Sit, stay, roll over! Take your furbaby to help them understand you better at this positive obedience training camp. While you’re at the free summer camp, don’t forget to browse the mini farmer's market for doggy ice pops, homemade treats, guilt-free pet care, and stylish accessories.

Miami Kids Magazine Family Fest 2022: June 4

Regatta Park, 2700 S Bayshore Dr, Coconut Grove

Gather up the family to join in the 5th-anniversary celebrations of Miami Kids Magazine. This free annual family fest will feature music, games, educational booths, giveaways, plus lots of entertainment by the likes of Sharky, Safari Sam, the City of Miami firefighters, and the City of Miami Police Department.

CocoWalk Presents Loud and Proud for Pride: June 4

CocoWalk, 3015 Grand Ave, Coconut Grove

With all donations plus select bites and drinks benefitting Pridelines, this is your best excuse to spend a ‘loud and proud’ weekend at CocoWalk. This free evening event will also feature specialty cocktails in the plaza, sponsored by Tito's Handmade Vodka and PLANTA Queen.

World Ocean Day at Frost Museum: June 5

Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, 1101 Biscayne Blvd, Downtown Miami

This one’s for the environment! Come shell-ebrate World Ocean Day at the Frost Science Museum and learn about marine life, tune into a discussion with conservationists, and finish off with a hands-on challenge testing water quality and identifying mystery microplastics. 

Vizcaya Late - Pride Edition: June 8

Vizcaya Village, 3250 S Miami Ave, Coconut Grove

It’s the perfect mid-week wind-down! Come dressed in your best Pride gear and comfy shoes to join the parade that will take you through the romantic gardens at the Vizcaya. There will also be live music plus for-purchase light bites and refreshments to round out the night.

Hard Hats & High Heels Cocktail Reception: June 9

Rusty Pelican, 3201 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne

Come support and help raise funds for the Greater Miami chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Indulge guilt-free in the evening’s hors d'oeuvres, coffee bar, silent auction, and more as proceeds from the ticket sales will fund building a home for a single mom. 

Wynwood Pride 2022: June 10-12

The RC COLA Plant, 550 NW 24th St, Wynwood 

Celebrating all things LGBTQ+, along with the rest of the country, Wynwood is hosting its annual three-day festivities. Head over to the RC Cola Plant for two days of outrageous fun and performances by the likes of Marina, Azealia Banks. Miss Toto, DJ Aileen, Juicy Love, and many more.

On the third day, the festival spills onto the streets of Wynwood and will take over the neighborhood with art installations, free events, surprise celebrity appearances, drag brunches, and all-day dance parties. Proceeds to benefit the non-profit Equality Florida - the largest civil rights organization dedicated to securing full equality for Florida’s LGBTQ+ community.

Chromo-Kinetic Collage-making at PAMM: June 11

Pérez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd, Downtown Miami 

As part of PAMM Free Second Saturdays, you get to create your own “chromosaturated” kinetic sculpture under the guidance of a PAMM artist.

Pet Adoption Open House: June 11

PAWS4you, 8717 SW 134 St, Palmetto Bay 

It’s a pet adoption open house – and you’re invited! If you’ve been dreaming of finding a four-legged companion for yourself or your furbaby at home, then head over to PAWS4you over the weekend for a tour of their facilities and collection of adorable rescues needing their forever home. 

Lowe Curator Conversation – ‘Radical Conventions’ Exhibit: June 11

Lowe Art Museum, 1301 Stanford Dr, Coral Gables

If you’d like to dig deeper into Cuban American art from the 1980s, tune into this panel discussion at the Lowe Art Museum. The conversation will be led by Curator, Dr. Elizabeth Cerejido, Esperanza Bravo de Varon Chair, UM Cuban Heritage Collection, and Assistant Curator, Ana Clara Silva, Director of Exhibitions at Faena Art. The discussion will also be a preview of the museum’s landmark exhibition - Radical Conventions - featuring nearly 100 works by 25 Cuban American artists representing various generations.

World Tour Peace Fundraiser: June 11

Versace Mansion, 1116 Ocean Dr, South Beach 

If you’d like to help raise funds for Ukrainian refugees, this weekend gala that will be donating 85% of its proceeds to the cause. A dazzling affair, you will be treated to a red carpet opening with paparazzi, a live art auction, a fashion show, a VIP masquerade gala dinner, celebrity performances, and an after-hours party.

Forensic Summer Camp + Sherlock Holmes Exhibit: June 13-17

Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, 1101 Biscayne Blvd, Downtown Miami

Celebrating the opening of the immersive Sherlock Holmes exhibit, showcasing the science and techniques used by the legendary investigator from across the pond, will be this five-day summer camp. Get ready to dive into a world of fingerprinting to chromatography with hands-on experiments. Later, work with your classmates to solve crimes by piecing together a puzzle. 

The Sherlock Holmes interactive experience will stay open to all ages through the month of June. The exhibit allows you to step into 221B Baker Street, London, conduct your own detective work, and take home all kinds of Sherlockian collectibles.

Garden Candlelit Yoga & Sound Bath Meditation: June 14

Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Ctr Dr, South Beach 

This is your sign to step back, stretch and breathe! Under the guidance of the garden’s resident yoga teacher, Franci, you will benefit from a gentle, restoring, and centering candle-lit yoga session fit for all levels. Taking place next to the Ylang Ylang tree under the stars, a harmonic set of crystal sound bowls and instruments will play in the background to help you connect with a deeper sense of joy and wellness.

Machine Gun Kelly at the FTX Arena: June 15

FTX Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd, Downtown Miami

On the stage since he was 15, catch rapper and singer Machine Gun Kelly live in action at the FTX Arena (formerly American Airlines Arena) this month. He will be on his Mainstream Sellout Tour with special guests Blackbear and Iann Diorr. 

26th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF22): June 15-19

Multiple locations across Miami Beach + Online

 It’s 5 days of immersing yourself in a world full of black talent. Besides featuring live entertainment plus television and films created by diverse producers, this all-rounded film festival will also give you access to roundtable discussions, behind-the-scenes looks, and an awards presentation. As this year’s event goes hybrid, you can enjoy the film festival live in Miami Beach and then follow up virtually on ABFF Play.
 

Summer Art Classes for Kids (Free): June 15, 22 & 29

Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Ctr Dr, South Beach

It’s the perfect nudge for your budding artist! As this year’s theme spans Insects & Flowers, your little one will be encouraged to get creative using colorful mixed media for all-rounded development. Don’t forget to register for this series of free classes, as seats are limited. 

Juneteenth Juke Joint: June 16

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Arts & Entertainment District

It’s the Arsht Center’s inaugural Juneteenth Juke Joint. Head over to enjoy an evening of mixed music by DJ Nickymix, followed by the soulful sounds of R&B singer LaVie. The evening will also feature a curated menu of soul food-inspired bites and libations.

25th Annual Jorge Portela Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser: June 18

Key Biscayne Beach Club, 685 Ocean Drive, Key Biscayne

Make a difference to a scholar by helping raise funds for the Jorge Portela Memorial Scholarship Fund. This KB Beach Club fundraiser will include a buffet featuring the catch of the day, an open bar, and a live band.

The Juneteenth Experience 2022 at The Bandshell: June 19

North Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave, North Beach

Celebrate this important day with black culture, black artists, and the black community of Miami at The Bandshell. This evening soiree will include a multidisciplinary, immersive performance of our American Holiday, Juneteenth – past, present, and future with a diverse cast of artists ranging from spoken word to dance. 

Juneteenth Nautical Royal: June 19

Hyatt Regency Miami, 400 Southeast 2nd Ave, Downtown Miami

Step aboard the South Beach Lady super yacht for a super elegant Juneteenth celebration. Celebrating local, black-owned businesses and healthcare professionals, this yacht party will feature a live fashion show, open bar, professional photography, and special Father’s Day gifts. 

Share Your Love Story - Story Exchange + Pop-Up Exhibit: June 25

HistoryMiami Museum, 101 W Flagler St, Downtown Miami

It’s a day of mush you won’t want to miss! Bring along a meaningful item that reflects the themes of love & relationships to this story exchange and help build a pop-up exhibit to be displayed during the event at HistoryMiami Museum.

Summer Fruit Festival: June 25 & 26

Fruit & Spice Park, 24801 SW 187th Ave, Homestead

Enjoy sinking your teeth into rare, juicy tropical fruits at this day-long festival. Featuring the finest creations from local farmers, this vibrant fruit festival will also feature fresh smoothies, chocolate-covered fruits, and educational workshops on cultivation.

You can also register for the Introduction to Tropical Fruit workshop taking place on the 26th to further your knowledge of the basics of tropical fruit.

June 2022: Virtual Events in Miami

Coral City Camera: Now till June 12

Dive into the coral reef city under PortMiami without getting your toes wet! Enjoy using this multimedia artwork and research tool by artist-scientist duo Coral Morphologic for a closer look at our offshore, underwater ecosystem in real-time. 

PAMM Scholl Lecture Series - Dawoud Bey in Conversation with Franklin Sirmans: June 2

Tune into this evening conversation between renowned artist Dawoud Bey and PAMM Director Franklin Sirmans talking about the artists’ projects from 2012 to 2021. Live-streamed on YouTube, the discussion will cover Bey's recent projects and how African American past continues to inform and shape the present.

Juneteenth - HistoryMiami Museum Story Time Via Zoom: June 18

For this month’s story time, HistoryMiami Museum has chosen to read ‘Desmond and the Very Mean Word’ by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Douglas Carlton Abrams in celebration of Juneteenth.

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