Hurricane season is almost over, and our lovely, sunny winters are settling in! With the weather so fine, you’ve got to head out outdoors this month. This November, we have a grand selection of amazing things to do. Take your pick of dozens of Thanksgiving events, Fall festivals, and some of the most magical Holiday-themed decorations around town. There’s also a wide selection of food and wine festivals to indulge in – Grovetoberfest, the South Florida Seafood Fest, North Miami BrewFest, the Miami Rum Renaissance, plus the Heritage Fire Food and Wine Festival. 

Not to forget, the 20th Anniversary Edition of Art Basel kicks off at the end of November – and it's going to be back with a bigger bang this year. There are also multiple concerts like Frank Anthony’s at FTX, movie screenings, yoga, outdoor, and nature events to keep your social calendar buzzing all month. Read below for a complete list of Top Things to Do in Miami this November 2022:

Things to Do in Miami - November 2022 Events at a Glance

Special: Thanksgiving 2022 Events

• Miami Entertainment Months: Throughout November

Fall & Holiday Season Spectaculars

• Hay Maze Miami: November 1-6
• Fall Stargazing + Fall Adventure: November 4 & 12-13
• Santa’s Enchanted Forest: November 9, 2022 – January 8, 2023
• NightGarden Miami Experience: November 11, 2022 – January 8, 2023
• Holiday Artisan Market at the Garden: November 20
• Winter Wonderland Exhibit: November 20, 2022 – January 8, 2023
• Zoo Lights Miami: November 25 – December 30
• Festival Of Lights – Menorah Lighting: November 27

Festivals & Expos

• Native American Heritage Month: November 1-30
• Grovetoberfest 2022: November 5
• South Florida Seafood Fest: November 6
• Annual Vintage Auto Show: November 6
• Annual Veteran’s Day Parade: November 11
• Miami short Film Festival: November 11-13
• North Miami BrewFest: November 12
• Miami Rum Renaissance Festival: November 12-13
• Miami Book Fair 2022: November 13-20
• Heritage Fire Food and Wine Festival: November 20

Art Events

• Art Basel + More for Miami Art Week: November 29 – December 4
• Wish Towers Exhibit Opening Night: November 9
• Painting in the Garden with David Sexton: November 20
• Art With Me: November 26-27
• Miami Beach Art Week Specials at The Bass: November 27 – December 4

Galas & Fundraisers

• A Taste of The Season Fundraiser: November 4
• Faena Art Gala - Patterns of Paradise: November 10
• Annual Wild About Kids Gala: November 12
• The Emerald City Gala: November 12
• Give Miami Day at Zoo Miami / Frost Museum of Science: November 14-17
• Annual Guardian of the Children Luncheon & Fashion Show: November 22

Music & Concerts

• The 8-Bit Big Band: November 5
• Million Dollar Quartet Christmas at the Actors’ Playhouse: November 16, 2022 – January 1, 2023
• Marc Anthony at the FTX: November 18-19
• Multiple Concerts at the Adrienne Arsht: Throughout November

Theater & Movie Screenings

• Miami Beach Onstage - Top Gun: November 10
• 2022 Miami DanceMakers Final Performances: November 12
• Ocean Filibuster at the Arsht Center: November 12-20
• Submerging Geometry: November 13
• Movie Night at Vizcaya – The Addams Family (1991): November 16

Fitness & Yoga

• Daily Yoga & Meditation at the Faena Hotel: Throughout November
• Full Moon Meditation with Jared Bistrong at Faena Beach: November 8
• Paddletopia - Paddleboard Fitness Festival: November 12-13

Outdoors & Nature Events

• The Inaugural Retrofit / Moon Viewing at the Deering: November 4
• Vintage Fair by Trunk Town: November 6
• Cars in the Garden at the Fairchild: November 20

Things to do for Kids

• World Textile Art Biennial: November 5
• Fall Camp at the Zoo: November 21-23
• Environmental Engineers + Fall in Love with Chemistry at the Frost: November 8 & 13
• Multiple Workshops at The Bass: Throughout November

Pet Events & Adoptions

• Furry Friends at the Farm: November 5-6
• Dog Training by PAWS at The Underline: November 5
• Dog Days on Sundays: November 27
  
  

Special: Thanksgiving 2022 Events in Miami

There could be plenty to be grateful for this Thanksgiving weekend, regardless of whether you’re celebrating a Friendsgiving or with family. Check out our curation of events below to start the Holiday Season on a great note:

• I’m In Miami’s First Annual Food Drive, Nov. 5-19. Start the season of giving thanks by giving to those with less than you. Collecting non-perishable food items and more to serve the homeless, “I’m in Miami” will be helping you share your blessings early this season.
• Thanksgiving Celebration at the Children’s Museum, Nov. 23. From designing their own placemat to a cardboard box float and participating in a Turkey Trot Relay, there’s plenty for the kids to do at this all-day event.
• Thanksgiving Day Parade, Nov. 24. There’ll be routines by Miami Heat and Marlins Dancers along with sideline routines by dancers aged 7+ at this fun, annual morning parade.
• Thanksgiving Day Workout with ADAPT, Nov. 24. Earn that feast with a killer morning workout and also collect some feel-good vibes as you donate to the foundation’s cause. The ADAPT Foundation will be accepting canned goods as well as monetary donations.
• Baptist Health Turkey Trot Miami 5K/10K & Kids Race, Nov. 24. Work up an appetite with a challenging trot around Tropical Park! Bring the family or come alone on Turkey Day and stick around for the holiday-themed Finish Festival, inclusive of oversized Jenga, cornhole, face painting, and lots more.
• Gobble Til You Wobble 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2, Nov. 24-30. Too busy on Turkey Day? No problem! Register to finish this virtual race at your convenience and stand a chance to win an awesome medal. Better still, 15% of your registration fee will go towards Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization.
• URGE Miami Thanksgiving Festival, Nov. 25-28. The biggest LGBTQ+ Thanksgiving weekend celebration is coming to Miami Beach with three daytime events and three massive nighttime events featuring some of the biggest DJs in the world. Find more details here.
• The Underline “Walk4Life” Walking Club, Nov. 25. Looking for some motivation to burn off those calories? Join this walking club for some post-Thanksgiving self-care and the motivation to build a walking routine.
• Thanksgiving Tea Dance, Nov. 27. Get off that couch and join this old-fashioned South Beach Tea Dance with Jody McDonald at the North Beach Bandshell to take care of some of those Thanksgiving calories.
• Sunday Sound Bath Meditation with Franci, Nov. 27. Looking for a weekend cleanse to feel better after time with “the family” or simply to recover from the gluttony? Head to Miami Beach Botanical Garden for this feel-good sound meditation.

Looking to feast around town? The Fontainebleau and 1 Hotel South Beach are hosting a grand celebration. You can also kick back and relax at some of these great restaurants here or some more restaurants here to enjoy a hassle-free Thanksgiving meal.

November 2022: Events in Miami

Miami Entertainment Months: Throughout November

Multiple venues across Miami

If you needed one more reason to head outdoors this November, let this be it! With BOGO offers, discounted ticket packages, up to 50% off, and more savings across musical, live entertainment, and theater events throughout Miami, you’ll be spoilt for choice. Check out the complete list of special offers and events here.

MIAMI NOVEMBER 2022 FALL & HOLIDAY SEASON SPECTACULARS

Hay Maze Miami: November 1-6

Bayfront Park, 301 Biscayne Blvd, Downtown Miami

If you haven’t already, head to Bayfront Park to enjoy the final leg of this immersive Fall pop-up before it’s gone! A Gram-able fiesta, there will be a hay maze, scarecrows, sunflowers, fall-themed food and drink, plus an exclusive beer garden for some “high-spirited” fun.

Fall Stargazing + Fall Adventure: November 4 & 12-13

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

If your Fall goals involve stargazing and a bonfire, then Fruit & Spice Park has you covered. Away from the distraction of city lights, you can set up your spot in the garden on the 4th to spend a night under the starry sky, cozied up by the bonfire with a s’mores kit and a Southern Cross Astronomical Societies telescope to help you explore.

Mark your calendars for the 12th and 13th to indulge in a traditional autumn adventure. The park’s Fall Adventure will feature scavenger hunts, fruits of the season, tram tours, and fall photo backdrops to fill your stories page. 

Santa’s Enchanted Forest: November 9, 2022 – January 8, 2023

7400 NW 87th Avenue, Miami 

One of the biggest holiday attractions is opening its doors again this November, complete with a 92-foot Christmas tree and over three million Christmas lights. Bring one, bring all to enjoy more than 100 rides, Santa meet-and-greets, Holiday-themed games, live shows, attractions, treats from over 50 delicious food stands, and much more at this fun-for-all-ages Holiday extravaganza.

NightGarden Miami Experience: November 11, 2022 – January 8, 2023

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

Holidays in Miami just can’t be complete without a visit to this spectacular, immersive light garden. This two-month holiday extravaganza at the Fairchild comes complete with 83 acres of colorful lights, talking trees, hidden fairies, a “Fairy Quest,” and 360-degree illusions including dancing dandelions.

Holiday Artisan Market at the Garden: November 20

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

Get in the festive mood early this year as you kickstart your holiday shopping spree with some amazing, handcrafted finds. This open-air artisan market will feature a wide variety of handcrafted novelties in the form of paintings, sculptures, ceramics, jewelry, leather work, home design products, personal accessories, and more. 

Winter Wonderland Exhibit: November 20, 2022 – January 8, 2023

Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Watson Island

Another great holiday exhibit to visit with the kids; this winter wonderland will feature an indoor sock skating rink, a reading nook, and holiday-themed artmaking sessions.

Historic Holiday Décor at the Deering: November 25, 2022 - January 6, 2023

Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay 

Experience a “Jazzy Holiday” as you strut about the Deering Estate this winter. Decking up the rooms of the Stone House and the Richmond Cottage in 1920s-style holiday glamor, the estate will be a sight to behold this season. There will also be a 17-foot tree in the Great Hall as well as a dozen other holiday trees to bring about the magic and splendor of the season.

Zoo Lights Miami: November 25 – December 30

Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152nd St, South Miami 

It’s the most spectacular time of year to visit the zoo, and you won’t want to miss it. There will be more than a million lights, a brand-new 26-foot LED holiday tree, Santa appearances, riverboat rides, and more holiday entertainment for the entire family to enjoy. You also won’t want to miss their special themed nights, where you can dress up in your worst ugly sweater or favorite superhero costume.

Festival Of Lights – Menorah Lighting: November 27

Normandy Fountain, 7802 Rue Vendome, North Beach

Kick off the holiday season with this special Menorah, tree, and fountain lighting event. Held in collaboration with the South Beach Jazz Festival, special guests Rolando Grooscars and Ari Reinoso will be serenading guests for the evening.

MIAMI NOVEMBER 2022 FESTIVALS & EXPOS

Native American Heritage Month: November 1-30

Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Watson Island

Take the kids to explore and learn more about the rich, diverse communities of various Native American nations across North America. The kids will have a blast as they try their hand at making corn husk dolls and other artwork inspired by contemporary Native American artists.
 

Grovetoberfest 2022: November 5

Regatta Park, 3500 Pan American Dr, Coconut Grove

Miami’s original craft beer fest is back to tickle your tastebuds. Enjoy unlimited craft beer with a selection of more than 100 lip-smacking brews to choose from, live music, and tons of great bites to pair along.

South Florida Seafood Fest: November 6

Regatta Park, 3500 Pan American Dr, Coconut Grove

Ready to go on a “see” food diet for a day? Come and taste the flavors of the sea along with more nautical fun. This weekend festival will feature more than 30 local seafood favorites, recipes by over 10 of Miami’s finest chefs, delicious cocktails by top mixologists, live music, big kid yard games, a curated nautical market, a family fun zone, slides, and much more.

Annual Vintage Auto Show: November 6

Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Ave, Palmetto Bay 

Vintage auto lovers, this is your cue to take a day to yourselves. Enjoy a stroll down memory lane as you marvel at the variety of cars on display at the Deering, models from 1965 and older – courtesy of the Antique Automotive Club of America, South Florida Region. 

Annual Veteran’s Day Parade: November 11

Lummus Park, 5 Street and Ocean Dr, South Beach

This annual parade celebrates those who dedicated their lives to serving the nation - veterans. Step out to honor veterans at this morning parade complete with an All-Veterans Parachute Team gliding through the skies, marching bands, a wreath-laying ceremony, a free picnic lunch, and more.

Miami Short Film Festival: November 11-13

Deering Estate – Miami Beach Bandshell – O Cinema South Beach 

Catch creative filmmaking at its best - in a short and sweet package. With a lineup of 1-20-minute screenings of cinematic brilliance, this annual film festival showcases top local, national, and international filmmaking talent. This year, the 3-day festival will feature over 55 short films, a workshop, filmmaker Q&As, and an official awards ceremony.

North Miami BrewFest: November 12

MOCA Plaza, 770 NE 125th Street, North Miami 

Love craft beer? Head to North Miami to support FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management’s science program. This all-inclusive, tastefully crafted festival offers a taste of over 150 different craft brews from 50 of the best breweries in South Florida. There will also be gourmet eats and great music to vibe to.
 

Miami Rum Renaissance Festival: November 12-13

Multiple venues in Coral Gables

Calling trade professionals to the average rum enthusiast; this annual festival will be showcasing a collection of the finest rums from around the world. Head down for a taste of old favorites to new releases and vintage to luxury limited editions.
 

Miami Book Fair 2022: November 13-20

Wolfson Campus, 300 NE 2nd Ave, Downtown Miami

Bookworms, mark your calendars! Your favorite 8 days of author readings, lectures, workshops, panel discussions, and book-related conversations are returning to Downtown Miami this year. There will also be a streamed version available for those who can’t make it.

Heritage Fire Food and Wine Festival: November 20

The Biltmore Hotel Miami, 1201 Anastasia Ave, Coral Gables 

It’s the perfect kick-starter event for Thanksgiving! Join 20 of Miami’s best chefs as they fire-grill more than 2,500 pounds of meats at this live-fire, open-air, food and wine festival. Chow down on a variety of dry-aged beef, pork, chicken, fish, oysters, game, heirloom vegetables, and more to vote for “Best Bite of the Day” and help decide who will be crowned this year’s “Heritage Hero.”

MIAMI NOVEMBER 2022 ART EVENTS

Art Basel + More for Miami Art Week: November 29 – December 4

Multiple venues across Miami & Miami Beach 

The six most exciting days for the art community are back to make a splash in Miami Beach. Like every year, the social scene in Miami will be lit with nonstop art exhibits, satellite fairs, fashion events, celebrity parties, special dinners, afterparties, and much more. Here’s a quick peek into what’s happening where this year:

• Art Basel at the Miami Beach Convention Center. VIP previews start Nov. 29-30, with exhibits opening to the public Dec. 1-3.
• Design Miami also at the Miami Beach Convention Center, South Beach
• Aqua Art Miami at the Aqua Hotel, South Beach
• INK Miami Art Fair at the Dorchester Hotel, South Beach
• Untitled Art at 12th Street and Ocean Drive, South Beach
• SCOPE International Contemporary Art Show at the SCOPE Pavilion, South Beach
• Art Miami at One Miami Herald Plaza, Downtown
• CONTEXT Art Miami also at One Miami Herald Plaza, Downtown
• Miami River Art Fair at The Penthouse Riverside Wharf, Miami River
• NADA Miami at Ice Palace Studios, Arts & Entertainment District
• Pinta Concept at The Hangar, Coconut Grove
• Spectrum Miami and Red Dot Miami at the Mana Wynwood Convention Center, Wynwood

Wish Towers Exhibit Opening Night: November 9

Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, 3251 S Miami Ave, Coconut Grove 

Take a walk through this breezy installation at the Vizcaya as a calming precursor to all the upcoming excitement of Art Week. Artists Jaime and Javier Suárez will be on-site to talk about their sun-bleached coral limestone sculptures at this opening night reception, with the installation expected to be on display for a while.

Painting in the Garden with David Sexton: November 20

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

So maybe you won’t be showcased at Art Basel, but don’t let that stop you from taking this afternoon art workshop. Local artist David Sexton will be in the garden, ready to help you create your very own painted masterpiece that you can later take home.

Art With Me: November 26-27

Historic Virginia Key Beach Park, 4020 Virginia Beach Dr, Miami

This immersive experiential gathering comes based on the six pillars of art, wellness, culinary delights, dance, interactive exhibits with immersive play, plus ecological awareness. The festival will feature two days of awe-inspiring, creative experiences around the themes of “Art With Me,” “Play With Me,” “Care With Me,” and more, as well as headlining performances by the likes of DJ Seinfeld, Audiofly, Apache, Big Wild, Gone Gone Beyond, and others.
 

Miami Beach Art Week Specials at The Bass: November 27 – December 4

The Bass, 2100 Collins Ave, South Beach

Overlapping with Miami Art Week, The Bass Museum is hosting its own art extravaganza with extended museum hours, unveiling two special exhibits - Adrian Villar Rojas’ The End of Imagination plus Jamilah Sabur’s The Harvesters, and operating daily, guided highlights tours.

MIAMI NOVEMBER 2022 GALAS & FUNDRAISERS

A Taste of The Season Fundraiser: November 4

GableStage, Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave, Coral Gables

Sign up for a cocktail buffet and help support GableStage’s 2022-2023 subscription season. You will be treated to preview readings of the theater’s 5 upcoming productions along with a fine selection of cocktails.

Faena Art Gala - Patterns of Paradise: November 10

Faena Forum, 3300 Collins Avenue, Faena District, Mid-Beach

Celebrating diverse cultures as one, this evening art gala will feature live performances, an artistic intervention by Xander Ferreira, an awards ceremony, and culinary experiences. Proceeds from the gala will directly help support the artistic community via Faena’s various programming.

Annual Wild About Kids Gala: November 12

The Biltmore Hotel Miami, 1201 Anastasia Ave, Coral Gables

This marquis gala will help support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade Inc. – a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring and enabling young people to realize their full potential as responsible citizens.

The Emerald City Gala: November 12

Four Seasons Hotel, 1435 Brickell Ave, Brickell

Hosted by the prestigious Young Patronesses of the Opera nonprofit organization, attend this spectacular black-tie gala to help support opera education.

Give Miami Day at Zoo Miami / Frost Museum of Science: November 14-17

Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152nd St, South Miami / Frost Museum of Science, 1101 Biscayne Blvd, Downtown Miami

Show your appreciation for two of Miami’s most family-friendly attractions and their causes – Zoo Miami and the Frost Museum of Science. As part of Give Miami Day, open your hearts to help keep these two foundations going strong as you join the movement and donate to Zoo Miami between the 14th and 17th and/or the Frost Museum on the 17th.

Annual Guardian of the Children Luncheon & Fashion Show: November 22

Grand Bay Ritz-Carlton, 455 Grand Bay Dr, Key Biscayne 

Taking place within the majestic Grand Bay Ritz-Carlton condo-hotel, this fashion show and luncheon by the Guardian Angels will help raise funds for the Holtz Children’s Hospital. This year, the morning gala is set to feature an exclusive fashion show presented by Saks Fifth Avenue Dadeland. 

MIAMI NOVEMBER 2022 MUSIC & CONCERTS

The 8-Bit Big Band: November 5

Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave, North Beach

Love Grammy-winning, genre-bending jazz? Then catch the 8-Bit Big Band – a 30-member symphonic jazz orchestra from New York, dedicated to giving video game music the recognition it deserves – performing live at the Bandshell.

Million Dollar Quartet Christmas at the Actors’ Playhouse: November 16, 2022 – January 1, 2023

The Miracle Theater, 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables 

It’s going to start to feel a lot like Christmas once you head out for this musical. Bringing back classic holiday hits to favorite chart-toppers like “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Santa Claus is Comin’ To Town,” “Santa Baby,” “Run Run Rudolph,” and more to stage, get ready to kick-off the most wonderful time of the year.
 

Marc Anthony at the FTX: November 18-19

FTX Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd, Downtown Miami 

One of the biggest names in Latin music and two-time Grammy Award-winner, Marc Anthony is bringing his Viviendo Tour to town and the FTX Arena will be rolling out the red carpet. Head over to Downtown to catch this tropical salsa royalty live in concert.

For more concerts and performances at the FTX, go here.

Multiple Concerts at the Adrienne Arsht Center: Throughout November

Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Arts & Entertainment District 

It’s a series of grand performances you can’t miss this month at the Arsht! Take a peek below:

• The Cleveland Orchestra in Miami, Nov. 4-5
• The Israel Philharmonic by Lahav Shani, Nov. 10
• Disney Princesses – The Concert, Nov. 12
• El matrimonio secreto Opera by Domenico Cimarosa, Nov. 12-15
  
  

MIAMI NOVEMBER 2022 THEATER & MOVIE SCREENINGS

Miami Beach Onstage - Top Gun: November 10

Lummus Park, 14 Street and Ocean Drive, South Beach

This special screening of “Top Gun: Maverick” under the stars, on the beach, is all you need to unwind mid-week.

2022 Miami DanceMakers Final Performances: November 12

Pérez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd, Downtown Miami

Arielle Francois. Photo by Maya Billig

It’s a day of dance and performances at PAMM. Catch six local artists presenting their new dance works, live, throughout different gallery spaces – all inspired by the art in the museum!

Ocean Filibuster at the Arsht Center: November 12-20

Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Arts & Entertainment District

This immersive performance weaves together large-scale projection, augmented-reality tech, and intense storytelling. Come and find out what happens when the ocean gets a chance to tell its side of the story in this smart and sassy production.

Submerging Geometry: November 13

Scott Rakow Youth Center, 2700 Sheridan Ave, Mid-Beach 

Set yourself up for a captivating evening of artistic swimming as O, Miami and Monica Lopez De Victoria’s (professional visual artist and artistic swimmer/choreographer) aquatic production comes back by popular demand. The experimental work will showcase the poetry of bodies in water.
 

Movie Night at Vizcaya – The Addams Family (1991): November 16

Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, 3251 S Miami Ave, Coconut Grove 

Miss the original kookiness of The Addams Family? Then visit the Vizcaya for an alfresco screening of the 1991 movie, complete with a costume contest, exciting food and beverages, and prizes for winners.

MIAMI NOVEMBER 2022 FITNESS & YOGA EVENTS

Daily Yoga & Meditation at the Faena Hotel: Throughout November

Tierra Santa Healing House, Faena Hotel, 3201 Collins Avenue, Faena District, Mid-Beach

This daily yoga practice at the Faena Hotel features a variety of 60-minute yoga classes, so you can decide which flow to follow at your convenience. From Hatha to Kundalini and Vinyasa yoga, there’s a schedule for each day of the week to help you find your balance.

Full Moon Meditation with Jared Bistrong at Faena Beach: November 8

Faena Hotel, 3201 Collins Avenue, Faena District, Mid-Beach

Looking for a more invigorating experience? Harness the power of the full moon with this guided meditation and sound healing experience by special guest Jared Bistrong at Faena Beach. The session is designed to help you activate the chakras, relax your mind, and reduce negative emotions.

Paddletopia - Paddleboard Fitness Festival: November 12-13

96th Street Park, 9580 Bay Dr, Surfside

Surf’s up! Back for its fourth edition, this two-day fitness festival will feature complimentary paddleboard and kayak rentals, fitness classes suitable for all levels, live music, light snacks, arts and crafts, and family-friendly games at the park. Fun for youth and adults alike, you’ll spend the weekend learning innovative ways of taking care of your mind, body, and overall well-being.

MIAMI NOVEMBER 2022 OUTDOOR & NATURE EVENTS

The Inaugural Retrofit / Moon Viewing at the Deering: November 4

Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay 

Kicking off the five-part multimedia film and live performance series this November, the theater at Deering will host a special screening of the short documentary film Sweet Soul (2022) on the 4th. The new interdisciplinary series called The Retrofit will stand at the intersection of the arts, the natural environment, and social justice.

If you’d like a more somber evening, you can also visit the estate for a magical Moon Viewing on the 4th with your friends and family.

For more outdoor and nature events at the Deering Estate, go here.
 

Vintage Fair by Trunk Town: November 6

Normandy Fountain, 7802 Rue Vendome, North Beach

If you’re looking to spend a casual weekend of open-air shopping, then head to the Normandy Fountain in North Beach. There will be great selections, delicious bites, and a bounce house to keep things entertaining.

Cars in the Garden at the Fairchild: November 20

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

Like each month, The Fairchild will be hosting a rich curation of nature and outdoor events this November. However, the show stealer this month includes a special showing of classic and antique automobiles. On Sunday, November 20, the botanical garden will feature a fine collection of antique cars and Corvettes and also have visitors vote for the best automobile in each category.

MIAMI NOVEMBER 2022 THINGS TO DO FOR KIDS

World Textile Art Biennial: November 5

Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Watson Island

Want your little one to explore and learn more about textiles? This afternoon workshop celebrates the World Textile Art Biennial with a special hands-on “Trash to Textile Treasure” and “Family Fiber Treasure” session.
 

Fall Camp at the Zoo: November 21-23

Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152nd St, South Miami

Before giving thanks at a table, let your kids learn the art of being grateful as they learn to practice conservation and appreciate the wild world. Kids will also have the unique opportunity to adopt-an-animal during camp.

Environmental Engineers + Fall in Love with Chemistry at the Frost: November 8 & 13

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

Get your little ones started early on sustainability and taking care of the environment as they learn about recycling at the Environmental Engineers Mini-Camp on Nov. 8.

Have your little ones explore the fun side of science as they learn to Fall in Love with Chemistry on Nov. 13 with chemical reactions and pumpkin volcanoes.

Multiple Workshops at The Bass: Throughout November

The Bass, 2100 Collins Ave, South Beach

The Bass has 3 great art workshops lined up for your little ones all November long:

• Kids aged 4-6 can learn the art of shaping stories using illustrations in this weekly class starting Nov. 2.
• Teens aged 13-18 will be able to hone their painting skills in these weekly sessions starting Nov. 2.
• Kids aged 7-12 will learn the art of printmaking and painting at these weekly workshops starting Nov. 3.
  
  

MIAMI NOVEMBER 2022 PET EVENTS & ADOPTIONS

Furry Friends at the Farm: November 5-6

Pinto’s Farm, 14890 SW 216th St, South Miami 

It’s a pet adoption drive and fall-themed fun, all rolled into one! Head out to Pinto’s Farm to enjoy themed fun with the family and maybe take home an adorable doggy from their Soffer and Fine Adoption Center.

Dog Training by PAWS at The Underline: November 5

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

Make sure your fuzzy best friend is well-trained, so you both can enjoy more of Miami’s pet-friendly events all year round. Join this free outdoor training class to get started and take your pet parenting journey up a notch.

Dog Days on Sundays: November 27

Miami Seaquarium, 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne 

Pet parents, mark your calendars! Work in some quality time with your four-legged bestie as you both visit Miami Seaquarium to make the most of their pet-friendly zones.

What do you have planned for Thanksgiving this year? We’d love to hear it! Leave us a comment - we’re all ears on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter!