Here are some of the biggest events in Miami during Presidents’ Day weekend
The insanely busy three days known as Presidents’ Day weekend is just about here, bringing with it traffic and crowds for good reason: There’s a lot to do.
Here are a few of the events happening around town.
MIAMI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW
If it’s Presidents’ Day weekend, the Miami Boat Show is in full swing on land and on the water, highlighting every water craft from kayaks to superyachts and more than 1,000 boats on display. The on-land events take place at the Miami
Beach Convention Center (the main hub) and Pride Park, while the in-water parts will be held at Venetian Marina, Herald Plaza, Museum Park Marina, and Yacht Haven Grande Miami. One ticket gets you into five of those venues, but you’ll need a separate ticket for Superyacht Miami show at Yacht Haven Grande Miami.
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 15-16; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Feb 17-18; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 19; Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr.; $16 for one-day kids’ ticket; $42 for one-day adult ticket; $72 for two-day adult ticket; kids under 6 free with adult; $130 for Superyacht Miami show; www.miamiboatshow.com
COCONUT GROVE ARTS FESTIVAL
Everybody’s favorite outdoor art outing returns with 285 artists — about 100 of them new to the popular show — as well as Kitchen Combat, where Coconut Grove chefs take on culinary challengers from around South Florida. You can also watch a muralist work live on The Stacks (six shipping containers that serve as a big canvas). Food and drink available for purchase.
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 18-19; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 20; 2700 S. Bayshore Drive, Miami; runs along McFarlane Road,
South
Bayshore Drive and Pan American Drive; tickets start at $20; www.cgaf.com
ART WYNWOOD
Last year, this giant art show on the bay was canceled, but it’s back in 2023 with more than 50 galleries from around the world showcasing modern contemporary art. You’ll find it in the same location as Art Miami/Context. This year, large bags and strollers are not permitted.
11 a.m.-7 p.m. Feb. 17-18; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 19; One Herald Plaza at 14th Street, Miami; $25-$35.50 for day pass, $65 for multi-day pass; www.artwynwood.com/home
KITE FESTIVAL
The wildest kites you’ve ever seen — whales, octopuses, a flying astronaut — take to the skies over Haulover Beach during this free familyfriendly event. Bring your own kite or just grab a blanket, settle on the grass and watch the scene overhead. There’s also music and food and drinks for purchase. Expect a lot of traffic and get there early to get a parking spot.
11 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 18-20; 10800 Collins Ave. at Haulover Beach; free; parking $7
MIAMI CONCOURS
The popular motoring event returns to the Miami Design District to celebrate exotic cars and automotive history. Displays go up around the neighborhood showcasing cars on Friday, but the main event, which includes a display of Lamborghinis on 39th Street for the Italian manufacturer’s 60th anniversary, is Sunday.
Feb. 17-19; main event 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 19; throughout the Design District; free
GAY8
The Little Havana free festival, which features music, food, and fun with an eye toward community building, diversity, and inclusion, kicks off Feb. 18 with a preview party at 8 p.m. at Cuba Ocho on Eighth Street. The festivities begin the following morning, including “Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute” at 4 p.m. on the First Horizon stage and headliners Nic N Taya on the Bacardi stage at 9 p.m.
11 a.m.-11 p.m. Feb. 19; between Southwest 12th and 17th avenues on Eighth Street, Miami; free; www.gay8festival.com