Free & Paid Things to Do in Miami This Week (July 21-July 27)
Summer isn’t slowing down, and if you’re on the hunt for a list of things to do in Miami this week (July 21-July 27, 2025), you’ve got plenty to pick from. I’ve pulled together a range of events and activities—from downtown hits to a few laid-back escapes just outside the city.
Plus, this week might surprise you. One day it’s a high-energy concert, the next it’s a street party you didn’t see coming. The best part? You get to pick exactly how much of Miami you want—stay in the city heart or take a mini road trip out.
Always verify event details on official websites or social media, as plans are subject to change.
Things to Do in Miami This Week (July 21-July 27)
Free Fun Events
Miami Food Trucks
Weekday or weekend plans looking dry? Head to these Miami parks where the food trucks are parked, the music’s bumpin’, and the portions don’t play. Come hungry, leave happy (and possibly need a nap).
- 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, foodies, and friend groups.
Coconut Grove Organic Farmers Market
Prefer rare fruits and vegan pizza on a sunny Saturday? This market’s got you. Bonus points for the salad bar, raw nori rolls, and vegan ice cream. Plus, lots of fun local finds and sun-drenched weekend energy.
- When: Every Saturday
- Where: 3300 Grand Avenue, Corner of Grand Avenue & Margaret Street, Coconut Grove
- Tickets: Free admission. Goods are available for purchase.
- Website: @glaserorganic
- Best for: Wellness folks, curious foodies, and Saturday morning wanderers.
Pinecrest Gardens Farmers Market
Sundays were made for this. Stock up on fresh produce, honey, flowers, and cheese while strolling through one of the chillest markets in the city.
- When: Every Sunday
- Where: 11000 Red Road, Pinecrest
- Tickets: Free admission. More info here.
- Website: https://www.pinecrestgardens.org
- Best for: Farmers market lovers, early risers, and fridge restockers.
MIAMI’S BIGGEST ALL WHITE PARTY
All-white fits, all-night music. DJs, food vendors, and a crowd that knows how to show up. Just don’t spill your drink (white pants are unforgiving).
- When: July 25, 2025
- Where: The Urban (1000 Northwest 2nd Avenue, Miami)
- Tickets: Free. More info here.
- Best for: Party crews, stylish folks, and friends.
Frost Family Day: Art in the Wild—Everglades Explorers
Here’s one the whole fam will actually enjoy. Hands-on art, wildlife exploration, and a guest appearance from a real-life National Geographic explorer? Yeah, it’s a Saturday win.
- When: July 26, 2025
- Where: Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum FIU (10975 SW 17th St, Miami)
- Tickets: Free. More info here.
- Website: https://frost.fiu.edu
- Best for: Families, young creatives, and kid-at-heart grown-ups.
Anna Palmerola Trio
Spread a blanket in Lummus Park and let retro soul meet Latin swing as Palmerola’s vocals glide through the golden hour. Rain moves the set to The Betsy, and tunes stay just as smooth.
- When: July 27, 2025
- Where: Lummus Park (Between 14th Street and 14th Place, Miami Beach)
- Admission: Free
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1030253695914541
- Best for: Picnic listeners, sunset lovers, and couples.
Concerts
Barrington Levy
Reggae legend Barrington Levy hits the stage for one night only. Expect classic hits, deep basslines, and a crowd that knows every word. If “Under Mi Sensi” is on your playlist, you can’t skip this.
- When: July 23, 2025
- Where: Miami Beach Bandshell (7275 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://www.barringtonlevy.com
- Best for: Reggae fans and old-school music heads.
Leland Ko
Looking for something quieter than a club this week? This cello concert might be your reset button. Catch Leland Ko’s masterful performance in a comfy Coral Gables venue.
- When: July 24, 2025
- Where: Coral Gables Congregational Church (3010 De Soto Blvd., Coral Gables)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://www.coralgables.com
- Best for: Classical fans and date nights.
Summer with the Symphony: The Titans
From Bach to Dvořák, this chamber concert highlights bold sounds in an intimate space. Plus, you can chat with the musicians after—who doesn’t want to say they met the musicians casually?
- When: July 24, 2025
- Where: Coral Gables Museum (285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://southfloridasymphony.org
- Best for: Music lovers and date ideas.
Hijas De La Muerte, Salem Slot Machine, VMF & Wild Spark
Gramps turns the amps up late: four bands, zero slow songs, and plenty of sideways head-banging. It’s a fun evening for live music fans.
- When: July 26, 2025
- Where: Gramps Wynwood (176 NW 24th St., Miami)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://gramps.com
- Best for: Night owls and live music seekers.
Novos Baianos
Nearly sixty years in the making, Brazil’s genre-mixing legends finally land in Miami. So, prepare for samba, rock, and a crowd ready to dance.
- When: July 26, 2025
- Where: ZeyZey Miami (353 NE 61st St., Miami)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Instagram: @novosbaianos
- Best for: World-music fans and group friends.
Coldplay: Music of the Spheres World Tour
Hard Rock Stadium lights up with lasers, fireworks, and every Coldplay hit you yelled in the car. Besides the classics, you’ll hear new stuff from Moon Music.
- When: July 26-27, 2025
- Where: Hard Rock Stadium (347 Don Shula Drive, Miami Gardens)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://www.coldplay.com
- Best for: Coldplay fans, stadium sing-alongs, and friends.
Food, Music, Culture & More
Miami Marlins vs. San Diego Padres
Baseball’s heating up this week as the Marlins take on the Padres for a three-game faceoff at LoanDepot Park. So, bring your glove, grab a hot dog, and root for the home team.
- When: July 21-23, 2025
- Where: LoanDepot Park (501 Marlins Way, Miami)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://www.mlb.com
- Best for: Sports fans and families.
WHY the DRAMA?
Scripts, talent, and a touch of chaos. FilmGate’s cold reading night is part improv, part networking, and fully entertaining. And it’s great for creatives.
- When: July 23, 2025
- Where: FilmGate Miami (168 SE 1st St. , Miami)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://www.filmgate.miami
- Best for: Writers, actors, and theater lovers.
MTO: Comedy and Vibes
Need a Thursday that doesn’t feel like a Thursday? Catch comedians cracking jokes at Hard Rock Cafe, then slide straight into a waterfront afterparty. There’ll be DJs, drinks, hookah, and waterfront views.
- When: July 24, 2025
- Where: Hard Rock Cafe Miami (Bayside Marketplace, 401 Biscayne Blvd., Miami)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://www.themiamitakeover.com
- Best for: Comedy fans and date nights.
Ra Sanble Festival
Little Haiti’s throwing a celebration that brings the heat in the best way. Of course, you’ll love the music, dancing, art, and flavourful cuisine. It’s loud, joyful, and made for lingering.
- When: July 25, 2025
- Where: Little Haiti Cultural Complex (212-260 NE 59th Terrace, Miami)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Best for: Families and foodies.
Welcome to Miami Splashdown: Poolside Meet & Greet
Just landed in town? This is your official “hi and welcome” pool party. Meet people, sip something cold, play a game, and vibe by the pool. Yep, this is your intro to the weekend.
- When: July 25, 2025
- Where: Z Ocean Hotel South Beach (1437 Collins Ave., Miami Beach)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://www.themiamitakeover.com
- Best for: Out-of-towners, laid-back extroverts, and social butterflies.
Walk and Grub Miami Shores
Dinner? Nah—let’s walk and snack. Stroll through Miami Shores while sampling bites from local spots with $25 wristbands granting access. Think of it as a very tasty workout.
- When: July 25, 2025
- Where: Greater Miami Shores Chamber of Commerce (9620 NE 2nd Ave. #201, Miami Shores)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Best for: Casual foodies and date ideas.
The Masisi Kiki Ball
Serving face, culture, and pure energy. This ball blends ballroom realness with Caribbean pride and categories that go way beyond just outfits. Expect fashion, movement, and $2,000 in cash prizes.
- When: July 25, 2025
- Where: Overtown Performing Arts Center (1074 Northwest 3rd Avenue, Miami)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Instagram: @masisiofficial
- Best for: Ballroom and fashion lovers.
The Ghosts of Versailles
Opera, but how about making it chaotic and ghost-filled? This interactive show has time travel and a plot that goes off-script in every sense.
- When: July 25 & 27, 2025
- Where: Temple Emanu-El Ballroom (1701 Washington Ave, Miami Beach)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://www.miamimusicfestival.com
- Best for: Theater fans and opera newbies.
The Mis-Adventures of Pinocchio
This isn’t your usual puppet story. With slapstick comedy and fast-paced chaos, it’s built to keep kids engaged and laughing. As a bonus, it’s clever enough for the adults too.
- When: July 25-27, 2025
- Where: Fantasy Theatre Factory at the Sandrell Rivers Theater (6103 NW 7th Ave., Miami)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://ftfshows.thundertix.com
- Best for: Families with kids.
Can We Talk: The All Black R&B Party
You already know what time it is. Throw on all black, get in your feelings), and dance to every R&B hit you forgot you loved. Slow jams, soulful bangers, and a crowd that came to sing and stunt.
- When: July 26, 2025
- Where: M2 Miami (1235 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://www.themiamitakeover.com
- Best for: R&B lovers, night owls, and slow jam fans.
Botanical Alchemy: Crafting Pickles with Plants and Memory
You can start the day by slicing veggies, sprinkling salt, and swapping family pickle stories at Miami Beach Botanical Garden. You’ll walk out with a jar of DIY kraut and a new respect for bacteria.
- When: July 26, 2025
- Where: Miami Beach Botanical Garden (2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://mbgarden.org
- Best for: DIY foodies and pickle lovers.
Miami Takeover: Art of Go-Go Culture Fest
Feel that bounce beat yet? Renowned Go-Go artists roll D.C.’s signature groove onto the Bandshell stage, backed by art that pops as hard as the drums.
- When: July 26, 2025
- Where: Miami Beach Bandshell (7275 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://www.themiamitakeover.com
- Best for: Groove seekers and live-music dancers.
Vizcaya Late: Binding Histories
Next, wander Vizcaya’s gardens after dark while handmade books and projection art light the mansion walls. It’s history class but with twinkle lights and zero quizzes.
- When: July 26, 2025
- Where: Vizcaya Museum & Gardens (3251 S. Miami Ave., Miami)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://vizcaya.org
- Best for: Artsy dates and creative families.
Islands of Biscayne Bay Cruise
Hop aboard for Miami myths and millionaire gossip with historian Dr. Paul George. Expect breeze, skyline shots, and stories you’ll retell later.
- When: July 26, 2025
- Where: Island Queen Docks at Bayside Marketplace (401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami)
- Tickets: Register here.
- Website: https://historymiami.org
- Best for: History buffs and skyline lovers.
Spice & Spirit: An Indian Whisky Tasting
Swap your usual bourbon for smoky, aromatic pours from India. Guided sips pair with small plates, proving hot weather and whisky do mix.
- When: July 26, 2025
- Where: 2417 N. Miami Ave., Miami
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://www.tickettailor.com
- Best for: Curious drinkers and snack lovers.
International Ballet Festival of Miami
Thirty seasons strong, this festival fills Miami with over 100 top dancers across multiple stages. Art shows and master classes keep the toes pointed between galas. When else will you catch so much global talent in one zip code?
- When: July 26-August 17, 2025
- Where: Multiple venues in Miami and Miami Beach
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://www.internationalballetfestival.org
- Best for: Ballet enthusiasts and art fans.
Immersive Space Symphony
Swap earthbound playlists for Zimmer’s galaxies as a live orchestra plays under 360-degree star fields. Lasers pulse, planets drift, and you stay comfortably seated.
- When: July 26-August 30, 2025
- Where: Temple Emanu-El Ballroom (1723 Washington Ave., Miami Beach)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://www.miamimusicfestival.com
- Best for: Film-score nerds, date-night dreamers, kids who loved astronomy class
Splash: The Daytime Pool Party Finale
Closeout Miami Takeover with DJs, inflatable fun, and poolside hookah at Backyard Miami Beach. Sunscreen doubles as your entry stamp.
- When: July 27, 2025
- Where: Backyard Miami Beach (1741 Collins Ave., Miami Beach)
- Tickets: Free and ticketed. More info here.
- Website: https://www.themiamitakeover.com
- Best for: Dance crews, pool partygoers, and group friends.
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