Things to Do in Miami This Weekend: Concerts, Games, Festivals and Family Fun

This weekend in Miami (Friday, Oct. 23, to Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026):

• The Miami Heat host the Pistons on Friday night.
• The Hurricanes host Pittsburgh at noon on Saturday.
• Blake Shelton plays Hard Rock Live on Saturday.
• Oktoberfest and Zoo Boo run all weekend.
• It's also the last full weekend for haunted houses before Halloween.

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Quick picks for this weekend:

• Best night out: Blake Shelton at Hard Rock Live, Saturday at 8 p.m., tickets from $105.
• Best for sports fans: Miami Hurricanes vs. Pittsburgh, Saturday at noon at Hard Rock Stadium.
• Best for families: Zoo Boo at Zoo Miami, Saturday and Sunday, included with zoo admission.
• Best for a scare: Sounds of Screams, open nightly through November 1.
• Best for food and beer: the Czech-Slovak Oktoberfest in North Miami, Saturday and Sunday.

What's happening in Miami on Friday, Oct. 23?

• Miami Heat vs. Detroit Pistons, 8 p.m. at Kaseya Center (doors at 6:30 p.m.) (Kaseya Center). See all Miami Heat home games.
• Carlos Mencia at the Fort Lauderdale Improv in Dania Beach, 7 and 10 p.m. (event details).
• South Beach Seafood Festival VIP Chef Showdown, 7 to 11 p.m. in Lummus Park (festival details).
• Friday Night Live improv at Just The Funny on Coral Way, 9 p.m.
• Late night: Club Space downtown, doors at 11 p.m.

What's happening in Miami on Saturday, Oct. 24?

• Miami Hurricanes vs. Pittsburgh, noon at Hard Rock Stadium, with a 2001 Championship Team celebration (Miami Hurricanes).
• South Beach Seafood Slam, 1 to 5 p.m. in Lummus Park, Miami Beach (festival details).
• Blake Shelton, 8 p.m. at Hard Rock Live, Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood (event details).
• Adrian Uribe: 50 y Pico Tour, 8 p.m. at The Fillmore Miami Beach (event details).
• Carlos Mencia, 7 and 10 p.m. at the Fort Lauderdale Improv (event details).
• The Big Show improv at Just The Funny, 9 p.m.

What's happening in Miami on Sunday, Oct. 25?

• Brand New at Hard Rock Live, 8 p.m. (Hard Rock Hollywood).
• Czech-Slovak Oktoberfest, noon to 11 p.m. in North Miami (event details).
• Zoo Boo at Zoo Miami, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (event details).
• Candlelight Concerts run on several nights each week at venues across Miami, Coral Gables and Miami Beach.

What Halloween events are open in Miami this weekend?

This is the last full weekend before Halloween, so expect bigger crowds and buy timed tickets ahead.

• Sounds of Screams at the Miami-Dade County Fair Expo Center has haunted houses, scare zones and carnival rides, open daily through November 1 (Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau). Season passes have blackout dates on October 31 and November 1 (Sounds of Screams tickets).
• House of Horror Haunted Carnival at Tropical Park, celebrating its 25th year, with general admission from $39.99.
• The Horrorland at Jungle Island, Thursday through Sunday from 7 to 10 p.m.
• Family-friendly:
  • Zoo Boo, Saturday and Sunday.
  • Bugtopia at Zoo Miami, which closes October 31.
  • Pumpkin patches at Pinto's Farm, The Berry Farm and By Brothers Family Park.

Comparing haunted houses? Read our Miami haunted houses guide.

What can you do in Miami any weekend?

These attractions are open year-round, so they're good backups if a show sells out or the weather changes:

• Everglades airboat rides: Gator Park, Everglades Holiday Park, Everglades Alligator Farm and Miami Airboat Tours.
• On the water: Biscayne National Park Institute boat tours, including evening bay cruises.
• Gardens and history: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden and Coral Castle.
• Rainy-day fun: indoor golf simulators at Golfer's Den in Kendall.
• Tours: browse Miami tours and things to do on Viator.

On a budget? See our free things to do in Miami.

What's coming up next weekend?

Next weekend is Halloween weekend, October 30 to November 1:

• Ed Sheeran plays Hard Rock Live on October 29 and 30.
• Grupo Niche plays on October 31.
• Halloween parties and block parties are all over the city.

Start with our Miami Halloween weekend guide and our Hard Rock Live concert schedule for November and December.

Tips for planning your Miami weekend

• Leave extra time for game days. A noon Hurricanes kickoff on Saturday means heavy traffic around Hard Rock Stadium all morning.
• Hard Rock Live parking: self-parking is free in three on-property garages (Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood FAQ), and only small bags up to 5 by 7 inches are allowed inside (Hard Rock Live FAQ).
• Book timed tickets early for haunted houses and pumpkin patches on the last weekend before Halloween.
• Staying over? Our guide to visiting Miami for an event covers neighborhoods, parking and rideshare.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in Miami this weekend?

From October 23 to 25, 2026:

• Heat vs. Pistons on Friday.
• Hurricanes vs. Pittsburgh and Blake Shelton at Hard Rock Live on Saturday.
• The South Beach Seafood Festival on Friday and Saturday.
• The Czech-Slovak Oktoberfest and Zoo Boo on Saturday and Sunday.
• Haunted houses all weekend, including Sounds of Screams.

What are free things to do in Miami this weekend?

Zoo Boo is included with Zoo Miami admission, and the Czech-Slovak Oktoberfest lists a free ticket tier. For more no-cost ideas, see our free things to do in Miami guide.

What is there to do in Miami with kids this weekend?

Try Zoo Boo and Bugtopia at Zoo Miami, the pumpkin patches at Pinto's Farm, The Berry Farm and By Brothers Family Park, or an Everglades airboat ride.

What concerts are in Miami this weekend?

Blake Shelton (Saturday) and Brand New (Sunday) play Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, and Adrian Uribe plays The Fillmore Miami Beach on Saturday.

Is there a Miami Heat game this weekend?

Yes. The Heat host the Detroit Pistons on Friday, October 23, at 8 p.m. at Kaseya Center.

Find more plans on our Miami events this weekend page or browse all upcoming events.

Updated October 20, 2026, for the weekend of October 23 to 25, 2026. Times and prices can change; confirm with the organizer before you go.