It may be “back to school” or “back to the office” but that doesn’t mean you have to stop having fun! Especially if you’re in Miami. This September, there are a multitude of events – from concerts to plays and performances! Don’t miss Lady Gaga, Kevin Hart, The Killers, or try out a full moon yoga session, beach clean-up, or a biking tour. And, Miami Spice moves into its final leg this month, so you’d want to explore as many new eateries as you can.

Plus, we’ve got Labor Day on September 5th, so with a long holiday weekend upon us, check out our special list of things to do. Also, you’ll want to mark your calendar with one of our Hispanic Heritage Month picks. Read on below for a complete list of Top Things to Do in Miami this September 2022:

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

Special: Labor Day Weekend 2022 Events

September 2022: Events in Miami

• Miami Spice Restaurant Months: Throughout September
• Miami Hotel Months: Throughout September
• “Heaven's Gate” by Marco Brambilla: Throughout September
• Hispanic Heritage Month with Miami Children’s Museum: September 1-30
• Multiple Events at the Deering: Throughout September
• “Now and Then” at Actors’ Playhouse: September 1-11
• "Fade" at GableStage: September 1-18
• Summer Fridays Relaunch: September 2
• Full Moon Candlelit Yoga & Sound Bath Meditation: September 8
• Wynwood’s Octoberfest: September 9-11
• Summer Stargazing: September 10
• Kevin Hart, The Killers & Other Performances at the FTX Arena: September 10, 13, 16, 17, 22, 24 & 30
• Sip & Stroll at the Fairchild: September 15
• Spooky Wonderland: September 15 - October 30
• Siempre Flamenco's Festival de Cante Miami: September 16-18
• Lady Gaga at the Hard Rock Stadium: September 17
• International Coastal Cleanup with Vizcaya: September 17
• MUVE International Coastal Cleanup Day 2022: September 17
• Wild Orchids of Florida with Roger Hammer: September 17
• Feel Good Music Fest: September 18
• Bike 305 with Zoo Miami: September 24
• Dog Days on Sundays: September 25
• Key Biscayne Car Week: September 30 - October 2

September 2022: Fundraising Events in Miami

• Fashion Gives Back: September 15
• Annual Illuminations Gala & Afterparty: September 17
• Annual Bella’s Ball: September 17
• Beach Ball 2022: September 17
• ‘Ice Cream We Love’ Fundraiser: September 17-18
• Vinos at the Venetian: September 23

September 2022: Miami Virtual Events

• Virtual Event - Planned Giving Webinar: September 20
  
  

Special: Labor Day Weekend 2022 Events in Miami

Considering you’ll find a dime a dozen pool and yacht parties taking place all over Miami for Labor Day, we’ve put together a more family-friendly curation of events you can enjoy during this extended weekend in September:

• Beauty and the Beast, Sept. 1-4. Enjoy this “tale as old as time” in a brand-new, immersive avatar with family and friends at the Adrienne Arsht Center.
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Exhibit, Sept. 1-11. Let your little ones enjoy hands-on playtime that encourages creative problem-solving at this themed exhibit hosted by Miami Children’s Museum.
• Ukrainian Song and Dance, Sept. 3. Enjoy a culturally-enriching afternoon of energetic song and dance, followed by a fun Q&A session at the HistoryMiami Museum.
• The Bass Highlights Tour, Sept. 3. Looking to spend an artsy afternoon? Head to The Bass for an interactive, guided tour of the museum’s architecture and current exhibitions.
• Labor Day Weekend at Miami Brewing Company, Sept. 3. Those interested in celebrating out of town will find their match in this day-night event of artisan beer, complete with a vendor’s market, food trucks, wine, beer, live music, and fireworks!
• Labor Day - Endless Summer Piña Colada Special, Sept. 3. Love Piña Coladas? Head to the Alton Food Hall for an evening of good eats from the likes of Poke House & Shimuja, live music, cool drinks, and $10 Piña Colada Specials.
• Race To Breakthrough - Virtual 5k, Sept 3. Run, walk, cycle, or swim anywhere to participate in this virtual 5K benefiting Breakthrough’s efforts to offer students a great summer learning program.
• Deering’s Labor Day Weekend Discount, Sept. 3-5. The Deering brings a wonderful opportunity to explore its sprawling estate for only $5 per person (ages 4 & up), all weekend long.
• Painting in the Garden, Sept. 4. Join artist David Sexton at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden for an afternoon of art, wine, and a step-by-step guided recreation of the garden’s Red Bridge on canvas.
• Kid Cudi at FTX, Sept. 4. Concert lovers looking forward to Kid Cudi’s To The Moon Tour should head to the FTX Arena. There will also be Don Toliver, Denzel Curry, 070 Shake, and Strick as special guests.
• The Relativity Jazz Quartet at The Anderson, Sept. 4. In the mood for a Jazz-y weekend? Get your concert tickets to enjoy the holiday with fabulous snacks; Jazz-infused Latin, Funk & Pop, plus a cocktail or beer of your choice.
• Labor Day Cookout at The Upside, Sept. 4. Head to the Moxy South Beach for a Labor Day weekend cookout on its rooftop, complete with pulled pork sandwiches, hotdogs, burgers, chips, seltzers, cocktails, shortcakes, and more.
• Dog Date Stroll at The Fairchild, Sept. 4. Treat your pooch to the best dog date in town, exploring 83 acres of lush greenery followed by some delicious delights for both at the Greenhouse café.
• Chef’s Table Labor Day Dinner, Sept. 5. Those looking to enjoy something more private and exquisite will find their match at this limited party, 5-course dinner by a Michelin-trained chef in a stunning estate.
• Labor Day Celebration at PAMM, Sept. 5. Looking for some artsy company? Head to Pérez Art Museum Miami’s waterfront terrace for a Labor Day celebration that’s complete with a hearty BBQ, cool drinks, live music, and access to all their art.
  
  

September 2022: Events in Miami

Miami Spice Restaurant Months: Throughout September

Multiple restaurants across Miami

If you haven’t already, it’s your final call to enjoy Miami Spice menus across town at just $28 for lunch and $45 or $60 for dinner. With Miami’s top chefs and eateries like Mignonette, The Bazaar, Hoja Taqueria, Santorini By Georgios, Estiatorio Milos, Sushi Garage, and more participating, this is your chance to dine at the familiar to fancy at the same discounted price.

Miami Hotel Months: Throughout September

Multiple hotels across Miami

With tourist season gone and tempting deals and discounts available on major hotels, this is your final call to enjoy a mini staycation closer home. Take advantage of complimentary stay deals, extra resort credits, family packages, and a whole bunch of other savings at the likes of a Mandarin Oriental, Essex House, Marriott Stanton, or Radisson. Find the complete list of participating hotels, here.

“Heaven's Gate” by Marco Brambilla: Throughout September

Pérez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd, Downtown Miami

This ongoing exhibit by internationally renowned video artist Marco Brambilla is a lavish, satirical meditation on the Hollywood “Dream Factory.” A monumental, 8K color video with sound, you have to experience it to understand the depths of this digital psychedelia, presented on a totem-like display of screens.

Hispanic Heritage Month with Miami Children’s Museum: Throughout September

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

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage all month long, this children’s museum will be hosting a series of interactive in-person and virtual events. Getting the kids to learn about athletes, music genres, filmmakers, artists, and more via readings, games, and animation, this month-long program will be honoring Latinx, Hispanic and Latino-identified communities.

You can also take the entire family to celebrate Grandparent’s Day on September 11, with a special hands-on cooking demo to engage all generations.

Multiple Events at the Deering: Throughout September

Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay 

Here are the top events taking place at the Deering Estate this month:

• Historic Ghost Tour, every Thursday in September. Get your chills early as you prep for Halloween with these eerie, guided night tours of the estate.
• Full Moon Yoga, Sept. 9. Enjoy the gorgeous sunset and full moon energy at one of the most beautiful settings in Palmetto Bay with a harmonizing yoga session.
• Pollinator Citizen Science Day, Sept. 25. RSVP to join this free educational workshop that teaches you how to identify and survey all the incredible insect pollinators of the park.
• Focus on Passport to the World, Sept 25. As part of the Miami short Film Festival, you get to watch the incredible short “Focus on Passport to the World” under the stars at the estate.

“Now and Then” at Actors’ Playhouse: September 1-11

The Miracle Theater, 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables

Catch the Florida premiere of “Now and Then,” a surprising tale of how a hard-to-refuse offer from a last-minute customer teaches a closing bartender and his girlfriend a valuable lesson in love and life.

"Fade" at GableStage: September 1-18

GableStage, Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave, Coral Gables

This dramedy by Tanya Saracho is a story about friendship, opportunity, ambition, class exploitation, culture, and betrayal. Watch it in person or buy tickets here to stream and enjoy this witty, fast-paced drama from the comfort of your home.

Summer Fridays Relaunch: September 2

93rd Street Beach, 9301 Collins Avenue, Surfside

Surfside’s wildly popular beach gathering series returns after a long hiatus. This September, bring along your friends and family to enjoy a day of surfing demos, volleyball, henna tattoos, art activities, live music, bubble soccer, pizza, an impromptu drum circle performance, and more.

Full Moon Candlelit Yoga & Sound Bath Meditation: September 8

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

As the moon comes to full bloom this September, enjoy this gentle, all-levels yoga session followed by a deep sound bath meditation as the moon rises. Great for those who would like to let go of what no longer serves them.

For more Vinyasa /Hatha-style yoga, head to the Miami Beach Botanical Garden on any given Sunday for a 1-hour session with their resident yoga teacher. 

Wynwood’s Octoberfest: September 9-11

The Wynwood Marketplace, 2250 NW 2nd Ave, Wynwood 

Before the original Oktoberfest kicks off in Germany, catch this three-day version of the world’s largest beer festival closer to home, in September! Mark your calendars for Wynwood’s Octoberfest, so you don’t miss out on all the seasonal brews on tap, beer games, delicious food, live music, pumpkin-themed everything, dog-friendly activities, a beer hall, and more.

Summer Stargazing: September 10

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

How about a night away from the city, under the stars, cozied up by a bonfire? Sound dreamy? The Fruit & Spice Park brings you the opportunity to experience all that and more with a special S’more kit, an assortment of drinks, and access to a Pollo Tropical food truck on site.

Kevin Hart, The Killers & Other Performances at the FTX Arena: September 10, 13, 16, 17, 22, 24 & 30

FTX Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd, Downtown Miami

There’s a grand lineup of performances at the FTX Arena this September, and here’s a peek:

• Camilo’s De Adentro Pa Afuera Tour, Sept. 10. The five-time Latin Grammy winner is coming to rock FTX as he continues working on his next studio album.
• The Killers, Sept. 13. Performing their greatest hits from seven studio albums, The Killers will be live in Miami as part of their highly successful Imploding The Mirage Tour.
• Prince Royce, Sept. 16. Calling all bachata fans! This is your chance to see Prince Royce kick off his Classic Tour from Miami’s FTX Arena.
• Kevin Hart, Sept. 17-18. It’s time to get your “Reality Check” from Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s BFF as he delivers his first major side-splitting tour.
• Karol G, Sept. 22-23. After her smashing performances at Coachella, you won’t want to miss this Latin diva’s $trip Love Tour stopover in Miami.
• Florence + The Machine, Sept 24. It’s time to get some “Dance Fever” as you catch these British indie rock icons live in action.
• Wisin Y Yandel, Sept. 30. It’s your final call to watch these Puerto Rican reggaeton sensations in their final tour as a duo.

Sip & Stroll at the Fairchild: September 15

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

Back with another “Sip & Stroll” special, this month you get to enjoy Spanish Flamenco-themed cocktails, food trucks, games, and more at the Fairchild.

You could also stop by the Fairchild to indulge in some playful sketchbook practice with TJ Marston, sunset yoga, oil and acrylic painting for beginners, autumn flower arrangement workshop, browse through a dog bazaar, learn about planting combinations for subtropical gardens, or simply shop for Aroids at the international aroid society annual show & sale this September.

Spooky Wonderland: September 15 - October 30

Tropical Park, 7900 SW 40th St, Palmetto

Kickstart Halloween season early this year as you head over to Spooky Wonderland! More kooky than frightening, follow Alice on this interactive journey through Wonderland, complete with character performances, rides, game quests, pumpkin carving stations, tarot card readings, themed photo zones, and more.

Siempre Flamenco's Festival de Cante Miami: September 16-18

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

As part of the nationwide Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, Adrienne Arsht Center brings the 16th edition of Festival de Cante. Featuring an ensemble of top Flamenco stars, the three-day festival will showcase electrifying performances at the Carnival Studio Theater.

Lady Gaga at the Hard Rock Stadium: September 17

Hard Rock Stadium, 347 Don Shula Dr, Miami Gardens

It’s time to “Ga..ga, ga..ga..ga” as Lady Gaga takes over Hard Rock Stadium this September. Bringing her “The Chromatica Ball” global tour to Miami, the GRAMMY-winning pop singer will be serenading audiences with fan-favorite hits and singles from her latest critically-acclaimed album.

International Coastal Cleanup with Vizcaya: September 17

Vizcaya Village, 3250 S Miami Ave, Coconut Grove 

Be part of the world’s largest, one-day volunteer effort to clean up our oceans and waterways as you enjoy the amazing sights of the Vizcaya gardens. Register today to reserve your spot to clean up marine debris and more from the coastline at Vizcaya and show your commitment to ocean conservation.

MUVE International Coastal Cleanup Day 2022: September 17

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

Show up at East Greynolds Park and do your bit to keep the waterways of Miami clean as part of the 37th Annual International Coastal Cleanup drive. Register here with the Frost Science Museum to join millions of volunteers, just like yourself, and show your love for ocean conservancy.

Wild Orchids of Florida with Roger Hammer: September 17

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

Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn all about Florida’s wild orchids from award-winning professional naturalist and “Naked and Afraid’s” survivalist instructor, Roger Hammer. Credited with discovering two species of native orchids in Florida not previously known to occur in the state, there is much to look forward to in this session by this FIU honoree.

Feel Good Music Fest: September 18

Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave, North Beach

Previously known as the Miami Beach Reggae Fest, this all-day, all-ages concert will take over the Miami Beach Bandshell in September. This year’s stellar lineup includes the likes of Grammy award-winning Inner Circle, Argentinian Reggae legend Bahiano, Chile’s celebrated Gondwana, and Miami’s own Bachaco.

Bike 305 with Zoo Miami: September 24

Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152nd St, Palmetto 

It’s the best way to explore the zoo! Take this guided, leisurely, 3-mile bike ride around Zoo Miami with talented staff explaining the habits and habitats of some of the animals on planned stops along the tour – and see the zoo in a whole new light.

Dog Days on Sundays: September 25

Miami Seaquarium, 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne

Let your pooch discover a whole new world of sea life with you on the last Sunday of every month. Make sure to read all the guidelines and let this be a special doggie date between you and your furry bestie.

Key Biscayne Car Week: September 30 – October 2

Monaco Square and Key Biscayne Village Green, Key Biscayne

It’s one of those rare weekends where you get to see tomorrow’s innovations roaring alongside vintage beauty. Come witness two-time Formula 1 World Champion, Emerson Fittipaldi drive the Spirit of Miami onto Monaco Square with test drives, go-karting, trophy presentations, live music, and great food to follow. A portion of the proceeds will be shared to benefit The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis plus Eternity & Grace.

September 2022: Galas, Balls and Fundraising Events in Miami

Fashion Gives Back: September 15

1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Jungle Island

Show up for a night of fashion, cocktails, plus delectable bites and extend your support to the patients and families of the Nicklaus Children's Hospital. Like every year, a patient will walk the runway with the models to keep everyone focused on the mission and message at large at this evening gala.

Annual Illuminations Gala & Afterparty: September 17

JW Marriott Marquis, 255 Biscayne Blvd Way, Downtown Miami 

The annual black-tie gala is back to take forward its mission of ending homelessness in our community with an evening of dining, dancing, and entertainment.

Stick around for the after-party hosted by nextgen and celebrate ending homelessness one family and individual at a time with pop-up food stations, bars, a photo booth, and more.

Annual Bella’s Ball: September 17

Trump Doral, 4400 NW 87th Ave, Doral

Attend this evening black-tie gala to raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer research, in-treatment support, and memorial financial assistance. In its 8th edition, this annual gala will feature a silent auction and plenty of sponsorship opportunities, besides great food and drink.

Beach Ball 2022: September 17

Intercontinental Miami, 100 Chopin Plaza, Downtown Miami 

Did you know Florida has the most child drownings of all ages in the nation? And the solution is quite simple – formal swimming lessons. Help more children and families get access to swimming lessons and water safety education by supporting this evening fundraiser hosted by the YMCA. There will also be dancing, dining, a live auction, and a wine wall.

‘Ice Cream We Love’ Fundraiser: September 17-18

Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave, Bal Harbour 

Indulge in some ooey-gooey frozen goodness as you step up to do good. Help support the Holtz Children’s Hospital as you dig into a range of flavors served by 18 local and national vendors. Scoop into the sundae, gelato, cone, paleta, or any other frozen treat of your choice along with fun face painting and more at this ice cream-themed annual fundraiser.

Vinos at the Venetian: September 23

Venetian Pool, 2701 de Soto Blvd, Coral Gables

It’s a wino-wino situation! Sip, nosh, and bid your way to support the Coral Gables Community Foundation. Simply join the curated wine auction to take home your favorite vino and lend your support to the community.

September 2022: Virtual Events in Miami

Virtual Event - Planned Giving Webinar: September 20

What if giving others could pay off for yourself as well? Call this instant karma, if you may, but it is possible. Join planned giving expert, Steven L. Schwartz in this evening webinar hosted by HistoryMiami Museum and learn how you can turn your donations into precious tax savings. You will also learn how to find a legacy gift that suits your needs and how planned giving can offer you, your family, and your community much more than you think.

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