Surfside Events

Small Business Saturday

Saturday, November 24

Support and patronize Surfside’s small businesses. Mark your calendar for the Saturday after Thanksgiving to pound the pavement down Surfside’s Harding Avenue alongside an estimated 108 million consumers who last year shopped or dined during Small Business Saturday in their communities. To learn more about businesses in the Surfside area, please visit visitsurfsidefl.com.

Celebrate Diwali - The Festival of Lights

November 7, 6-8pm

Her Royal Household, Surfside, FL

Diwali celebrates the Hindu New Year, a spiritual time of rejoicing light and love - join us and light a candle to celebrate this auspicious event. Our Bollywood dancers will be bringing a bhangra beat so get your Bollywood Glam on and feast on some traditional Punjabi dishes!

RSVP: [email protected]

Aventura Mall Happenings

Santa's Arrival

November 17: 5pm

Celebrate the holiday season and be among the first to welcome Santa to Aventura Mall on Saturday, November 17 beginning at 5 p.m. A parade beginning on the Upper Level, New Wing, featuring holiday characters will guide guests to the Santa Set located next to the Apple store from 5:30 pm-6 p.m., which will immediately open for pictures. Upper Level, New Wing at 5:00 pm

Holiday Recipe by Peter Vauthy

RED, the Steakhouse

Apple Sausage Stuffing

1 bag bread crumbs, 15 oz

4 granny smith apples, peeled, cored and diced

1 jar apple sauce

1 small onion, diced small

2 cloves garlic, minced

1# bulk Italian sausage

2 eggs

2 T butter

2 T chopped parsley

 

Brown off the sausage, drain off the excess fat and set aside. In a medium saucepan, melt the 2T of butter and sauté the onions, garlic and apples. In a large bowl combine the breadcrumbs, apple sauce, parsley, eggs and mix until evenly combined. Now add the sausage and apple mixture and mix thoroughly. Place in a oven safe dish and bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

11/02 Hanoy Robertson, Hyde Resort

11/06 Wendy Finot, Dream Hotel

11/07 Tatiana Rengifo, Fontainebleau

11/09 Ulrike von Gerlach, Continuum

11/11 Tatiana Echeverri, Penninsula

11/12 Sanya Blumberg, Nobu Eden Roc

11/13 Fernando Valverde, Continuum

11/13 Richard Montenegro, Mondrian

11/14 John Durham

11/15 Julio Rivera, Delano Hotel

11/19 Juan Carlos Gonzalez, MB Resort

11/22 Ken Paul Agravante, Shoreclub

11/23 Yuri Nacimiento, Grand Beach

11/25 Martin Padro, InterContinental

11/27 Luis Pagan, Echo Brickell Residence

11/27 Nelson Llama, Four Seasons Res.

11/28 Mariano Carron, Sagamore

Miami Live Month

November 1 - 30

South Florida

During the entire month of November, Miami Live Arts Month features special access to concerts, dance performances, comedy shows, poetry readings and lots of great live entertainment.

Santa's Enchanted Forest

November 1 - January 6

Tropical Park, Miami, FL

The largest holiday theme park in the world, Santa’s Enchanted Forest is happening again this season at Miami's Tropical Park. Enjoy carnival rides, shows, games, a 92-foot tall Christmas tree and more than three million Christmas lights. Ride the ferris wheel, a roller coaster or play in a fun house. Single day and season passes are available. Children ages 2 and under are free. The park is open from November until the beginning of January 2019.

Coral Gables Food, Wine & Spirits Fest

November 3

Coral Gables Museum

Coral Gables, FL

Featuring some of the best restaurants in the area, the Coral Gables Food Wine & Spirits Festival will feature a fine sampling of food, beer, wine and spirits. The event will take place at the Coral Gables Museum and also al fresco along Salzedo Street. Tickets range from $49-$99 per person.

The Seed Food & Wine Week

November 7-11

Various Locations

Miami, FL

The first plant-based food and wine festival of its kind in the country, the Seed Food & Wine Week is presented by Whole Foods, and will include special events throughout the city. Highlights include The Burger Battle, where America’s best veggie burger will be crowned as well as the Mantra Yoga Brunch. Expect more than 200 exhibitors and 10,000 attendees. Tickets range from $25 for the kid’s tasting village up to $559 for the Seed Summit Ultimate Pass, which includes a variety of events including VIP access throughout the weekend.

Veterans Day Parade

November 10

Ocean Drive

Miami Beach, FL

With many fun and family-friendly events happening throughout Miami-Dade County, Halloween is the perfect opportunity to score loads of candy and sweet treats. Crowds decked out in all kinds of fun costumes head to pedestrian-friendly Lincoln Road for their annual Halloween celebration.

Sunny Isles Beach Jazz Fest

November 14-18

Gateway Park

Sunny Isles, FL

The 11th annual Sunny Isles Beach Jazz Fest will feature talented jazz musicians at Gateway Park on Saturday, November 17. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the concert starts at 7 p.m. Mix and mingle with the crowd and enjoy smooth sounds by your favorite musicians in this scenic outdoor performance area. General admission is free and VIP is $50 per person.

NASCAR Ford Championship Weekend

November 16-18

Homestead-Miami Speedway

Homestead, FL

Rev up your engines for the NASCAR Ford Championship Weekend at the Homestead-Miami Speedway. Who will be this year's Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion? It all comes down to the 2018 Ford EcoBoost 400 on November 18th. Tickets start at $75 per person for two-day general admission and go up to $400 for the 2018 Speedway Club Package.

Celebrity Beach Soccer Match

November 17: 11am - 3pm

W Hotel South Beach

Miami Beach, FL

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit and GACP Sports are hosting their first annual Celebrity Soccer Match on Saturday, November 17 on the beach at W Hotel South Beach. Models, athletes, influencers and comedians will compete in the match, with proceeds benefiting Best Buddies. The fun continues later that evening at the World Futbol Gala, at the Miami Marine Stadium at 9 p.m., raising funds for the Little Lighthouse Foundation. The evening will feature 15 food stations with cuisine from around the world, artisanal cocktails, bubbly and wine, in addition to live entertainers, DJs and interactive booth activations. Early bird tickets for the soccer match start at $50, and general admission to the gala is $250 per person.

Miami Dolphins

vs. New York Jets

11/04: 1:00pm

Florida Panthers

vs. Winnipeg

11/02: 2:00pm

vs. Edmonton

11/08: 7:00pm

vs. New York

11/10: 7:00pm

vs. Ottawa

11/11: 5:00pm

South Florida Concert Venues

AmericanAirlines Arena

BB&T Center

Cruzan Amphitheatre

Bayfront Park

Fillmore Miami Beach

Hard Rock Stadium

Knausberry Farm: OPEN

Over the years—along with the strawberries—assorted baked goods, vegetables, and ice cream have become available for sale at Knaus Berry Farm.

Knaus Berry Farm also has U-Pick strawberries and tomatoes

Super Flight: Jungle Island

Perfect for your first time experience. Get suited up and go through flight training with our experienced crew. Warm up and stretch pre-flight, then hop aboard and experience your 2-minute flight with the help of an instructor.

Special equipment provided: Flying suit, helmet, goggles, gloves, and earplugs.

Spearfishing in Miami

The sea of Miami is characterized by clean waters and variety of fish that inhabit coral reef and shipwrecks. Learn with Jorge Mario, Cuban spearfishing national champion and expert guide.

Santa's Enchanted Forest

The largest holiday theme park in the world, Santa’s Enchanted Forest is happening again this season at Miami's Tropical Park. Enjoy carnival rides, shows, games, a 92-foot tall Christmas tree and more than three million Christmas lights. Ride the ferris wheel, a roller coaster or play in a fun house. Single day and season passes are available. Children ages 2 and under are free. The park is open from November until the beginning of January 2019.