Free & Paid Things to Do in Miami This Week (August 18-24)
It’s late August already. If you’re wondering how to stretch out these summer days just a little longer, this list of things to do in Miami this week (August 18–24) should help you plan it out. There’s no reason to spend the week stuck in the same old routine when there’s so much going on.
Then again, sometimes you just want to do something a bit different, like checking out a free pop-up show or saying yes to that ticketed event you keep seeing online.
Summer’s not over yet, so you might as well fill this week with the kind of stuff you’ll be glad you didn’t skip. Plus, I made sure to include a few surprises just outside the city’s usual scenes.
Always verify event details on official websites or social media, as plans are subject to change. Also, free admission means no tickets are needed, but some events might still require RSVP or have costs for food, drinks, or activities.
Exciting Things to Do in Miami This Week (August 18-24) – Your Ultimate Guide
Free Fun Events
Pop-Rock Night
Here’s a fun way to wrap your Thursday—Pop-Rock Night in Doral brings all the crowd-pleasers, from sing-along hits to classic rock throwbacks.
- When: August 21, 2025
- Where: Doral Cultural Arts Center (8363 NW 53rd St., Doral)
- Tickets: Free. More info here.
- Website: https://www.cityofdoral.com
- Best for: Families and casual music lovers.
Coconut Grove Cigar Social
This one’s for the laid-back crowd. Head to Regatta Grove for the monthly Cigar Social, where waterfront views, craft cocktails, shared smokes, and good conversation set the mood.
- When: August 22, 2025
- Where: Regatta Grove (3415 Pan American Drive, Miami)
- Tickets: Free. More info here.
- Website: https://regattagrove.com
- Best for: Cigar lovers, relaxed minglers, and fans of waterfront hangouts.
Lincoln Road Art Walk
Art strolls? The Lincoln Road Art Walk is back with extended gallery hours, cool installations, and plenty of space to wander.
- When: August 22, 2025
- Where: Lincoln Road Shopping District (1620 Drexel Ave, Miami Beach)
- Tickets: Free admission
- Website: https://lincolnroad.com
- Best for: Art fans, weekend wanderers, and anyone seeking some creative inspo.
IMSTA FESTA
Into music production or want to break into the industry? IMSTA FESTA brings GRAMMY winners, tech demos, free song critiques, and pro networking.
- When: August 23, 2025
- Where: SAE Institute Miami (16051 W Dixie Hwy #200, North Miami Beach)
- Tickets: Free. Register here.
- Website: https://imsta.org
- Best for: Music creators of all levels.
Rob Arenth Band
Sunday plans? Grab a blanket and catch the Rob Arenth Band live at Lummus Park. It’s part of the Ocean Drive Promenade series, so enjoy chill tunes, ocean breezes, and zero cover charge.
- When: August 24, 2025
- Where: Lummus Park (Between 14th Street and 14th Place, Miami Beach)
- Tickets: Free admission
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1449600429557304
- Best for: Locals, park regulars, and anyone looking for low-effort weekend fun.
Vizcaya Village Farmers Market
Sundays at Vizcaya Village highlight fresh finds, local goods, and a laid-back atmosphere. With over 30 vendors, it’s a great excuse to stock up on produce and handmade treats.
- When: August 24, 2025
- Where: Vizcaya Museum & Gardens (3250 South Miami Avenue, Miami)
- Tickets: Free admission. More info here.
- Website: https://vizcaya.org
- Best for: Market lovers, early risers, and fans of all things local.
Mango Season at Bodega
Got a mango? Bodega’s got a cocktail for you. Bring in a fresh mango and trade it for a free Mango Tango, or just buy one for $16 if you’re mango-less.
- When: Until August 31, 2025
- Where: Bodega Taqueria y Tequila (South Beach, Coconut Grove, or Coral Gables)
- Tickets: Free admission
- Website: https://www.bodegataqueria.com
- Best for: Cocktail fans and summer drink seekers.
100 Years of Art Deco
As you take a stroll through Lummus Park, check out this open-air exhibit celebrating a century of Art Deco design. From Paris to Miami Beach, it’s a visual timeline of one of the city’s signature styles.
- When: Until February 2026
- Where: Lummus Park (between 11 and 12 streets along Ocean Drive, Miami Beach)
- Tickets: Free admission
- Website: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov
- Best for: Architecture buffs, Instagram scrollers, and anyone who loves a free walking exhibit.
Food Trucks
Your favorite parks just got tastier. With rotating food trucks, live DJs, and entertainment, this one’s a no-brainer when you want good food and good times without the hassle.
- Tuesday: Haulover Park
- Wednesday: Pelican Harbor
- Friday: Tropical Park
- Saturday: Amelia Earhart Park
- Tickets: Free admission. Food and drinks available for purchase.
- Website: https://miamifoodtrucksevents.com
- Best for: Families and foodies.
Food, Culture & More
Miami Marlins vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Baseball nights are back, and the Marlins are taking on the Cardinals in a three-game face-off at loanDepot Park. So, enjoy a classic Miami summer evening filled with home runs and stadium snacks.
- When: August 18-20, 2025
- Where: LoanDepot Park (501 Marlins Way, Miami)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://www.mlb.com
- Best for: Sports fans and families.
Summer Splash: Young Professionals Meet-Up
At HistoryMiami Museum, you’ll sip wine, snack on bites, and explore vintage swimwear at their Summer Splash night. There’s even trivia, so brush up on your beachwear history.
- When: August 20, 2025
- Where: HistoryMiami Museum (101 W. Flagler St., Miami)
- Tickets: Free for members / $10 for member guests. RSVP here.
- Website: https://historymiami.org
- Best for: Young professionals, museum-goers, and low-key social butterflies.
Just for Me: Hurricanes 101 (August 20 & 23)
For a relaxing yet educational experience, this sensory-friendly session at Frost Science is a great choice. It’s about understanding hurricanes with lower lights, quiet spaces, and hands-on experiments.
- When: August 20 & 23, 2025
- Where: Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science (1101 Biscayne Blvd., Miami)
- Tickets: Included with museum admission.
- Website: https://www.frostscience.org
- Best for: Families and curious minds with sensory sensitivities.
Clase Azul Tequila Dinner
Fancy dinner plans? Treat yourself to a five-course Italian meal paired with premium tequilas. Between Chef Michael White’s menu and smooth tequila pairings, this is far from your usual Thursday night.
- When: August 21, 2025
- Where: Mirabella (4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach)
- Reservations: Book here.
- Website: https://www.fontainebleau.com
- Best for: Foodies, tequila sippers, and couples.
Fashion Sketching with Designer Liliana Montoya
Here’s a creative way to spend your Saturday. You’ll sketch with designer Liliana Montoya and get inspired by vintage swimwear and Latin American flair.
- When: August 23, 2025
- Where: HistoryMiami Museum (101 W. Flagler St., Miami)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://historymiami.org
- Best for: Fashion students, creative types, and anyone curious about illustration or design.
D-Tour’s Boots and Dukes Rodeo Bash
Yeehaw, Miami-style. This rodeo bash brings out the line dancing, bull riding, and country tunes. Bonus points if you show up in full western gear.
- When: August 23, 2025
- Where: Sherbondy Auditorium (215 Perviz Ave., Opa-locka)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Best for: Country fans, themed party goers, and friend groups.
Folkuria: International Folk Festival
Folkuria is your passport to folk music from around the world. With live performances, it’s a one-night trip through global traditions.
- When: August 23, 2025
- Where: Manuel Artime Theater (900 SW 1st St., Miami)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Instagram: @folkuria
- Best for: Culture seekers and live performance fans.
Family FUNraiser
The Family FUNraiser at Frost Museum includes special programming, early access, and hands-on demos while supporting science education for local communities.
- When: August 23, 2025
- Where: Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science (1101 Biscayne Blvd., Miami)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://www.frostscience.org
- Best for: Families, science buffs, and anyone who likes giving back.
Shorts & Beats: Brasil
Brazilian film and music in one night? Visit Deering Estate for an evening of curated short films, followed by live samba and bossa nova from Rose Max & Ramatis.
- When: August 23, 2025
- Where: Deering Estate (16701 SW 72nd Ave., Palmetto Bay)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://deeringestate.org
- Best for: Movie lovers, live music fans, and anyone curious about Brazilian culture.
Concerts & Music Performances
Erykah Badu and The Alchemist present Abi + Alan
Still have no Tuesday plan? Head to The Fillmore for a one-night-only live set from Erykah Badu and The Alchemist. They’re blending hip-hop, neo-soul, and live instrumentation.
- When: August 19, 2025
- Where: The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater (1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://www.fillmore-miami.com
- Best for: Neo-soul fans, hip-hop lovers, and anyone who enjoys live music collabs.
Tyreek McDole
Cap off your night with something smooth. Jazz vocalist Tyreek McDole closes out the 2025 CAP Summer Concert Series with soul and class.
- When: August 21, 2025
- Where: Coral Gables Congregational Church (3010 De Soto Blvd., Coral Gables)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://www.tyreekmcdole.com
- Best for: Jazz fans, date nights, and those who love mellow live shows.
Mustard Service Presents Zest Fest
You can kick off the weekend with some local flavor at Zest Fest IV. This high-energy night brings you jangly guitars, jazzy feels, and songs about friendship and growth, all rooted in the band’s Miami and Latin heritage.
- When: August 22, 2025
- Where: ZeyZey Miami (353 NE 61st St., Miami)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://shotgun.live
- Best for: Indie music fans and local scene supporters.
AJ McQueen
Houston-based musical artist AJ McQueen is bringing soul-stirring lyrics and powerful storytelling to Wynwood. His live show blends hip-hop with storytelling and a spiritual edge.
- When: August 22, 2025
- Where: Gramps Wynwood (176 NW 24th St., Miami)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://ajthegreat.com
- Best for: Hip-hop heads and anyone who appreciates meaningful bars.
Borgeous
Craving a proper Miami nightlife moment? Borgeous is spinning at E11EVEN, bringing EDM heat to your Friday.
- When: August 22, 2025
- Where: E11EVEN Miami (29 NE 11th St., Miami)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://www.11miami.com
- Best for: Partygoers and EDM fans.
Emilia
Argentine pop star Emilia is making waves on her first U.S. tour, and Miami gets two nights of her Y2K-inspired energy.
- When: August 22-23, 2025
- Where: The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater (1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://www.emiliaoficial.com
- Best for: Latin pop lovers and anyone ready for a high-energy sing-along.
La Descarga con Albita
Prefer something soulful and full of heritage? Catch Albita, Cuba’s Grammy-winning powerhouse, as she brings timeless Cuban music to life with fresh energy.
- When: August 23, 2025
- Where: Westchester Cultural Arts Center (7930 SW 40th St., Miami)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://www.albitaonline.com
- Best for: Fans of Latin music, Cuban culture, and rich live vocals.
Classic Albums Live: U2, The Joshua Tree
This week, you can relive one of the greatest rock albums of all time. Classic Albums Live recreates U2’s The Joshua Tree with all the emotion and power of the original.
- When: August 23, 2025
- Where: The Moss Center (10950 SW 211th St., Cutler Bay)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://www.mosscenter.org
- Best for: U2 fans and classic rock lovers.
Classic Albums Live: Eagles, Hotel California
Back-to-back classics? Classic Albums Live returns with the Eagles’ Hotel California, performed start to finish with full musical precision.
- When: August 23, 2025
- Where: The Moss Center (10950 SW 211th St., Cutler Bay)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://www.mosscenter.org
- Best for: Eagles fans and concertgoers.
Katy Perry
Katy Perry is landing in Miami with The Lifetimes Tour, bringing along her new hits from 143, plus all the bangers we still belt in the car.
- When: August 23, 2025
- Where: Kaseya Center (601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://www.katyperry.com
- Best for: Pop fans and longtime Katy stans.
Ordinary Boys + New Dawn Fades
Two Florida-based tribute bands are bringing Manchester sounds to Gramps Wynwood. Expect big emotion, jangly guitars, and lyrics you still remember by heart.
- When: August 23, 2025
- Where: Gramps Wynwood (176 NW 24th St., Miami)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/771129285304819 / https://www.ordinaryboys.com
- Best for: Indie kids (past and present) and post-punk lovers.
Candlelight Concerts at Hotel Colonnade
These intimate shows set in beautiful spots like Hotel Colonnade cover everything from classical to Bad Bunny under a flicker of candlelight.
- When: August 23, 2025
- Where: Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables (180 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables)
- Tickets: Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More / Candlelight: Tribute to Bad Bunny
- Website: https://feverup.com
- Best for: Date nights and music lovers.
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