September Events

September Events : September may mean the official end of summer in Miami, but it is still hot and sometimes rainy. Nevertheless, there are still some interesting events going on this month.

Labor Day Weekend Labor Day weekend marks the end of summer, but it's still a time to celebrate! Get out and have some fun! In this article, we look at five great ways you can spend Labor Day weekend in Miami

Kids: Biltmore Family Movie NightEvery Friday at 8pm in September, catch the Harry Potter series with food, refreshments
and popcorn served at Cascade Restaurant, poolside
at the Biltmore Hotel. http://www.biltmorehotel.com


Sunday, September 2
The Great Grove Bed RaceThe annual Great Grove Bed Race returns to the streets of Coconut Grove
with a little mattress mayhem as home-made beds careen down the street at breakneck speeds.



FOOD TRUCKS, SHOPPING & CHARITY@
Saturday, Sep 1 11:00a to 5:00p at Festival Flea Market Mall, Pompano Beach, FL
Join Festival Flea Market Mall and 18 local favorite food trucks for a day of food, treats and fun benefiting the Broward Outreach Center, a homeless assistance center.



Bank of America's Museums on Us September 1-2
Saturday, Sep 1 10:00a
at Bass Museum of Art, Miami Beach, FL
Bank of America’s Museums on Us is helping cardholders celebrate Labor Day weekend by offering free admission this weekend, September 1 and 2, to several Miami museums: Bass Museum of Art, IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum, Miami Art Museum, Miami Children’s Museum, Miami Science Museum, Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) and Museum of Discovery & Science.


Earth From Space: The Magic Planet
Saturday, Sep 1 10:00a to 6:00p
at Miami Science Museum, Miami, FL

Signing Guidelines: Mr. Wade will only sign books, absolutely no memorabilia allowed. One book per person, or as a family. He won't have time for personalizations or posed photos. Photos must be taken in passing, by giving your camera to the store's designated photographer who will snap a photo of you with Mr. Wade while he signs your book.

Beats After Sunset | September

Friday, September 7 at 8:00pm at Bass Museum of Art

Fashion's Night Out

Sept.6 2012

Miami Design District 6-10pm

Florida Marine Flea Market and Seafood Festival
Friday, Sep 7 9:00a to 6:00p at South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center, West Palm Beach, FL
The 2nd Annual Florida Marine Flea Market & Seafood Festival will be held September 7-9, 2012 at the South Florida Fairgrounds 9067 Southern Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33411



First Friday Gallery Night
Friday, Sep 7 6:00p to 9:00p at Coral Gables Museum, Coral Gables, FL
Join us for the public opening reception for Upcycled: new life for discarded materials and Arte Nuevo/Ciudad Antigua: contemporary art from sister city La Antigua, Guatemala, in conjunction with First Friday Gallery Night. Live music and a cash bar will be available on the Museum Plaza.

Sep 8 2012 1:00 pm

Family Day on Aragon: Bear has come up with the perfect way to say thanks—a nice big dinner! When Bear decides to throw a feast, his friends show up one by one with different platters of delicious food to share. There’s just one problem: Bear’s cupboards are bare! What is he to do? Karma Wilson’s playful text and Jane Chapman’s charming illustrations bring to life Bear Says Thanks, a celebration of family and friendship. Young readers will delight in discovering the special gift Bear has to share.  Karma Wilson has had more than 30 books accepted for publication. Many of those are on the shelves of libraries and bookstores around the world. Her books have received numerous state and national awards, been translated into dozens of languages, and a few have made an appearance on the New York Times bestseller list. Karma sincerely hopes that her books bring joy to children and families everywhere. 

Location: 265 Aragon Avenue Coral Gables, FL 33134

Barnacle, Books, Birds & Boats
Sunday, Sep 9 11:00a to 3:00p at The Barnacle Historic State Park, Coconut Grove, FL
Celebrates Adult and Family Literacy Month with educational activities, games and prizes, ranger story time and bring a good book to read in the shade plus blanket or lawn chair. Picnics encouraged, but no alcohol, please.

Wine by the Bay Presents a Champagne and Wine Tasting
Thursday, Sep 13 7:00p to 8:30p
at Wine by the Bay, Miami, FL
Guests will travel the world to taste the best and brightest of the great sparkling regions, including a few surprises! RSVP is required. Wine by the Bay is Downtown Miami’s best source of wine for all tastes and budgets, Champagne, exotic beer, Foie Gras, and caviar. Plus art exhibits and cultural events!

http://www.winebtb.com/

Disney On Ice Worlds of Fantasy Miami
Friday, Sep 14 10:30a
at American Airlines Arena, Miami,

http://www.ticketmaster.com/Disney-On-Ice-Worlds-of-Fantasy-tickets/artist/1233115

Celebrating Julia's Birthday Bash
Saturday, Sep 15 5:00p to 7:00p
at The Freedom Tower, Miami, FL
Celebrate Julia Child's 100th Birthday at the Freedom Tower. Small plates,sweets,festive libations and an exciting culinary/travel-themed silent auction to benefit Les Dames d'Escoffier Miami Legacy Awards and Miami Dade College/Miami Culinary Institute's Scholarship Fund.

http://www.lesdamesmiami.org/

Kids Expo
Tuesday, Sep 11 9:00a to 6:00p at War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Hispanic Heritage Fair
Sunday, Sep 16 11:00a to 6:00p
at Robert King High Park, Miami, FL
Community Performing Arts Association invites the community of South Florida to come out to celebrate the independence of Nicaragua and other Central American countries and Hispanic heritage. Dance, music, art, food, beverage and entertainment for the whole family. Free admission.

Miami Spice Restaurant Month - The annual Miami Spice restaurant month sponsored by the Greater Miami Convention and Visitor's Bureau offers fabulous deals during the months of August and September. Enjoy fixed-price lunches for $20.06 and dinners for $30.06 at some of the area's finest restaurants!
http://www.ilovemiamispice.com/index.asp

• The International Ballet Festival (August 24-September 16, 2012) brings some of the world's top ballet performers to Miami and Fort Lauderdale.

The Miami Home Show (August 31-September 4, 2012) hosts dozens of home design companies displaying their expertise and products to help you renovate or build your dream home.

http://home-shows.com/

The South Florida Dragon Boat Festival (September 29, 2012) is a unique cultural event that brings an authentic Chinese festival to the shores of Miami.

Movies on the Plaza: The Vow
Thursday, Sep 13 8:00p
at Brickell World Plaza, Miami, FL
Movies on the Plaza is a free, family-friendly event sponsored by Brickell World Plaza each month.
This month, Brickell World Plaza presents The Vow.







Barnacle Under Moonlight
September 14, 2012
A concert held on the second Friday of the month at the Barnacle Historic State Park in Coconut Grove.
 

Miami International Wine Fair
September 14-16, 2012
Guests will have the opportunity to taste more than 1,500 different wines from 20 countries.

http://www.miamiwinefair.com/

Science Rocks (Geology Weekend)
Saturday, Sep 22 12:00p at Museum of Discovery and Science, Fort Lauderdale, FL



Old Time Dance
September 23, 2012
Learn to dance like it's 1891 at the Barnacle State Historic Site.

16th Annual Americas Food and Beverage Show
Monday, Sep 24 8:00a at Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, FL
Read more here: http://events.miamiherald.com/miami_beach_fl/events/show/274785447-16th-annual-americas-food-and-beverage-show#storylink=cpy



Brickell Art walk
Tuesday, Sep 25 5:00p to 11:00p at Mary Brickell Village, Miami, FL
The Last Tuesday of each month
The Brickell Art Walk will serve as a vehicle to inject culture and give the opportunity for Brickellians to meet some of the greatest artists/collectors in the world, up-close and personal. Every venue will feature a new artist therefore taking Brickellians on a journey.

Viernes Culturales / Cultural Fridays
September 28, 2012
Free monthly cultural event and street fair on the last Friday of each month showcasing music, dance, poetry, and the visual arts.

Coconut Grove Pumpkin Patch Festival
Saturday, Sep 29 10:00a to 6:00p at Peacock Park - Coconut Grove, Miami, FL
Billed as a wonderFALL autumn celebration, event features fun activities and rides for the whole family plus a Foodie Feast area serving breakfast, lunch and snacks. In addition, a professional photography station will be set up in the patch to capture memories for you.

http://coconutgrovepumpkinpatch.com/



Going Green Festival
Saturday, Sep 29 12:00p to 4:00p
at Miami Children's Museum, Watson Island, FL Saturday, September 29th 2012
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Green is a scream! Become a part of Miami Children’s Museum’s Green Team! Learn little things you can do to help keep our Earth a healthy place for you and me.
For more information, please call (305)373-KIDS (5437) or visit www.miamichildrensmuseum