18 listings in Miami, FL: free concerts, festivals, shows and things to do. Each one checked against its official source, every catch spelled out.
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Sundays, 6–7:30pm
Lummus Park, Ocean Drive PromenadeMiami Beach
Ocean Drive Arts puts on free family-friendly concerts every Sunday evening on the Ocean Drive Promenade at Lummus Park, between 14th Street and 14th Place in South Beach.
Verified Oct 27 · events.miamibeachfl.gov
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Thu, Nov 5, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Esplanade ParkFort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale opens its 10-week holiday light display along the New River with live music, kids' crafts and Santa, with the lighting ceremony at 6:30pm. Thursday, November 5, 2026, 5:30 to 8:30pm at Esplanade Park.
Verified Oct 27 · fortlauderdale.gov
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Sat, Nov 7, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Normandy FountainMiami Beach
A free hip hop block party in North Beach with DJs including Rich Medina, MCs, a breakdance battle, graffiti artists and vendors, with support from the Museum of Graffiti. Saturday, November 7, 2026, 6 to 10pm at Normandy Fountain.
Verified Oct 27 · events.miamibeachfl.gov
Catch: Free RSVP requested
Wed, Nov 11, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Mizner Park AmphitheaterBoca Raton
Boca Raton's Veterans Day celebration has live music, speakers, a veterans marketplace and a classic car show on the east lawn. Open to veterans, families and everyone else. Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 4 to 7pm.
Verified Oct 27 · myboca.us
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Thu, Nov 12, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
North Beach Restaurants and ShoppesFort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale's Light Up the Galt brings live music, entertainment and a kids zone to the Galt Ocean Mile shops, with the tree lighting at 6:30pm. Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:30 to 8:30pm.
Verified Oct 27 · fortlauderdale.gov
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Sat, Nov 14, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Lummus Park (off 6th Street)Miami Beach
Miami Beach's OnStage! series brings Spam Allstars and Tony & The Kings to the beach at Lummus Park off 6th Street, with DJs and an outdoor Latin vinyl record fair. Rescheduled for weather to Saturday, November 14, 2026, 5 to 10pm. Bring a blanket.
Verified Oct 27 · events.miamibeachfl.gov
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Thu, Nov 19, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Las Olas Oceanside ParkFort Lauderdale
More than 50,000 holiday lights switch on along Fort Lauderdale's beachfront, with the 20-foot snowman 'Olas', the Fort Lauderdale Symphonic Winds and a kids zone with Santa and inflatables. Thursday, November 19, 2026, 5:30 to 8:30pm.
Verified Oct 27 · fortlauderdale.gov
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Fri, Nov 20, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus
The Miami Book Fair's outdoor Street Fair fills Miami Dade College's Wolfson Campus downtown with publishers, booksellers and indie authors. Friday, November 20, 2026 is free for everyone, 10am to 7pm (gates open 9am). Saturday and Sunday need a ticket ($12 adults), though kids 12 and under are free all weekend.
Verified Oct 27 · miamibookfair.com
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Fri, Nov 20, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Pembroke Lakes Golf & Tennis CenterPembroke Pines
A free grown-ups' night at Pembroke Lakes with a 9-hole mini golf course, an open driving range, a hole-in-one contest, a DJ and food trucks. Friday, November 20, 2026, 6:30 to 9:30pm. Food and drinks are for sale.
Verified Oct 27 · ppines.com
Catch: Only for: adults
Sat, Nov 21, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Mizner Park AmphitheaterBoca Raton
Boca Raton's free holiday kickoff has live music, a craft station, a holiday market and selfies with Santa at the Boca Raton Museum of Art, with the mayor lighting the tree at 7:30pm. Saturday, November 21, 2026, 6 to 10pm. Food and drinks are for sale.
Verified Oct 27 · myboca.us
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Sun, Nov 22, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Mizner Park AmphitheaterBoca Raton
The FAU Wind Ensemble, Marching Owls, Jazz Orchestra and Chamber Winds fill Mizner Park Amphitheater for one big free show. Sunday, November 22, 2026; doors 6pm, show 7 to 9pm. No ticket needed; bring a chair or blanket (chairs rent for $5 cash).
Verified Oct 27 · myboca.us
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Sat, Nov 28 · check hours
Florida waters (Miami area)
On Florida's license-free fishing days, the fishing license requirement is waived for all recreational anglers, residents and non-residents. Saltwater days and freshwater days are different: check which water the date covers. Snook and spiny lobster permits are also not required on those days. The waiver covers Florida waters, including Florida waters (Miami area). Eligibility: Anyone, residents and non-residents.
Verified Oct 27 · myfwc.com
Catch: Saltwater or freshwater only, depending on the day (see the date) · Seasons, bag and size limits still apply
Sun, Nov 29 – Sun, Dec 6 · check hours
Collins Park (by The Bass)Miami Beach
During Miami Art Week, Public Art Fund and The Bass install six playable ping-pong table sculptures by contemporary artists in Collins Park. Paddles and balls are free to borrow. Daily 10am to 5pm, November 29 to December 6, 2026.
Verified Oct 27 · events.miamibeachfl.gov
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Thu, Dec 3, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Centennial Square & Great LawnWest Palm Beach
West Palm Beach kicks off the holidays with its free tree lighting night on the waterfront, with concerts by Phoenix5 and Officers & Gentlemen with the Rhythm Chicks. Thursday, December 3, 2026, 6 to 10pm at Centennial Square and the Great Lawn.
Verified Oct 27 · wpb.org
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Sun, Dec 6, 6:00 PM
Las Olas Oceanside ParkFort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale marks the third night of Hanukkah with a menorah lighting by the beach, music and traditional treats. Sunday, December 6, 2026 at 6pm.
Verified Oct 27 · fortlauderdale.gov
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Thu, Dec 31, 8:00 PM – 11:59 PM
Centennial Square & Great LawnWest Palm Beach
West Palm Beach rings in 2027 on the waterfront with DJ Reflex and the party band Wonderama, free. Thursday, December 31, 2026, 8pm to midnight at Centennial Square and the Great Lawn.
Verified Oct 27 · wpb.org
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Thursdays, 6–9pm
Centennial Square & Great LawnWest Palm Beach
Every Thursday from 6 to 9pm, downtown West Palm Beach hosts a free live concert on the Great Lawn by the waterfront. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. No concert on Thanksgiving (Nov 26) or Christmas Eve; Dec 3 is the holiday tree lighting (6–10pm) and Dec 31 the New Year's Eve party (8pm–midnight).
Verified Oct 27 · wpb.org
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Second Thursday of each month at 6:30pm
Stonewall National Museum, Archives & LibraryFort Lauderdale
The Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library and OUTSFL screen a queer cinema classic on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30pm. Coming up: Bound on November 12 and Steel Magnolias on December 10, 2026.
Verified Oct 27 · stonewall-museum.org
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