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Things to do this weekend

Dayfari Editors' Picks

239 things to do in Miami this weekend

Oct 02–Oct 04 · Miami, FL

By the Dayfari editors · Updated for the weekend of Oct 02–Oct 04

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We do this every week: read through everything happening in Miami, cross out the filler, and keep the stuff worth leaving the house for. This weekend (Oct 02–Oct 04) gave us 239 events to choose from. These are the keepers.

66 venues are hosting something this weekend, which tells you everything about how busy Miami gets when October rolls around. 1 of the weekend's events are free.

If you're deciding between Friday and Saturday: Saturday wins on sheer volume (138 vs 92), but Friday has the pick of the games crowd. Your call.

Good to know this weekend

Saturday is the busiest day — 138 events.
1 events are free — no ticket needed.
Cheapest ticketed event starts at CAD 29.13.
Coral Reef Branch hosts 18 events — the weekend's busiest venue.
Games leads the weekend with 42 events.

Our top picks

Friday · Education

#DVA365 Miami Road Tour: With Survivors, Always

Friday, October 02, 2026
Main Library

The Friday plan writes itself: Education at Main Library. Set a reminder in the Dayfari app so you don't sleep on it.

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Saturday · Art

"Water" You Painting?

Saturday, October 03, 2026
South Miami Branch

Art fans, Saturday is your night: South Miami Branch is the place. Worth circling on the calendar.

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Sunday · Live Theatre

Arts Ballet Theatre of FL: Program I: Classical & Neoclassical Ballets

Sunday, October 04, 2026
Aventura Arts & Cultural Center

A proper Sunday night out: Live Theatre at Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. This is the kind of Sunday that makes the week worth it.

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Friday · Education

3D Modeling with Tinkercad: Level 1

Friday, October 02, 2026
Hialeah Gardens Branch

Friday's standout Education pick. It's on at Hialeah Gardens Branch. One of 11 Education events that day, and the one we'd choose.

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Saturday · Education

3D Modeling & Printing with Tinkercad: Level 1

Saturday, October 03, 2026
North Dade Regional

Education fans, Saturday is your night: North Dade Regional is the place. Worth circling on the calendar.

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The full lineup

Every event on in Miami this weekend, day by day:

Friday — 92 events

— #DVA365 Miami Road Tour: With Survivors, Always
Main Library
— 3D Modeling with Tinkercad: Level 1
Hialeah Gardens Branch
— Afterschool Gaming Club
California Club Branch
— Animation Club: Rotoscope Techniques
North Dade Regional
— Art & Drawing Club: Painting with Ink
Hialeah Gardens Branch
— Baby Smush Art
Concord Branch
— Baby Tummy Time
Concord Branch
— Ballet for Beginners with Maria
Westchester Library Health and Wellness Information Center
— Brain Hour
Coral Gables Branch
— Breast Cancer Awareness Scavenger Hunt
Kendale Lakes Branch
— Buena Vista Social Club (Touring)
Ziff Ballet Opera House-Adrienne Arsht PAC
— Chalk It Outside!
Kendale Lakes Branch
— Chess Club
West Flagler Branch
— Civics Scavenger Hunt
Opa-locka Branch
— Civics Scavenger Hunt
Miami Springs Branch
— Club 90's Presents 2000's Night
Revolution Live
— Color Your Cares Away!
Kendale Lakes Branch
— Color Your Cares Away!
Country Walk Branch
— Container Gardening with Edible Plants
Naranja Branch
— Courtside Cardshow Miami
James L Knight Center Riverfront Hall
— Courtside Cardshow Miami Three Day VIP Pass 10am Entry
James L Knight Center Riverfront Hall
— Creative Writers Group
West Kendall Regional
— Creepy Doll Contest - If You Dare!
Pinecrest Branch
— DIY Friendship Bracelets
Country Walk Branch
— DeathMatch - Competitive Improv Show
Just the Funny · Tickets from CAD 29.13.
— Dominó, Cubilete y Danzón
Coral Reef Branch
— Drop-in Game Time: Board Games and More
West Kendall Regional
— Drop-in Game Time: Chess and More!
West Kendall Regional
— Dungeons and Dragons Club
North Dade Regional
— English Conversation Circle
Coral Reef Branch
— Familias que se alimentan de forma inteligente y se mueven más
Coral Reef Branch
— Families Eating Smart, Moving More
Coral Reef Branch
— Financial Literacy Workshop
North Central Branch
— Friday Game Time
Concord Branch
— Friday Unplugged: Teen Spot
Little River Branch
— From the Page to the Stage
Arcola Lakes Branch
— Furry Tales
Pinecrest Branch
— Game Frenzy Friday
Culmer/Overtown Branch
— Gimme Gimme Disco in Miami
Lincoln's Beard
— Introduction to Computers
Culmer/Overtown Branch
— KAROL G - VIAJANDO POR EL MUNDO TROPITOUR
Hard Rock Stadium
— Kids Paint-ology Classes
Hialeah Gardens Branch
— Knitting for Adults
West Kendall Regional
— Knitting for Kids
West Kendall Regional
— LEGO® Club
Palm Springs North Branch
— Meditative Painting with Watercolors
Westchester Library Health and Wellness Information Center
— Miami Seed Share Seed Spot
West Kendall Regional
— Moment of Zen
West Flagler Branch
— Mother Goose Baby Storytime and Playgroup
Coral Reef Branch
— Online Class: English Conversation Circle
Doral Branch
— Online Class: English Conversation Circle
Fairlawn Branch
— Online Class: English Conversation Circle
California Club Branch
— Open Lab: Still Life Painting
Lemon City Branch
— Paint with a Librarian
Kendale Lakes Branch
— PartyNextDoor
LIV Nightclub Miami
— Pintura de Diamantes
Westchester Regional
— Pippin
Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center
— Poetry Workshop for Teens, Inspired by "Poetry City"
North Dade Regional
— Popcorn Pals: Family Fun Film Fridays
Coral Gables Branch
— READy, Set, Go: Music & Movement
West Kendall Regional
— READy, Set, Go: Music & Movement in English and Spanish
Country Walk Branch
— READy, Set, Go: Storytelling
Kendale Lakes Branch
— Ride and Dine with Us! Thriller Speedboat Tours
Hard Rock Cafe Miami
— Ride and Dine! Hard Rock Cafe Miami and Big Bus Tours Miami
Hard Rock Cafe Miami
— Scavenger Hunt Adventure
Westchester Regional
— Screenwriters Lab
West Kendall Regional
— Seed Share: Community Sowers & Growers
Lemon City Branch
— Serenity Circle: Crafting Harmony
North Dade Regional
— Smartphone Basics for Seniors en dos idiomas
Tamiami Branch
— Spanish Guitar Serenade
Main Library
— TECH Connect
North Central Branch
— Take & Make Craft
Palmetto Bay Branch
— Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers
California Club Branch
— Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
South Shore Branch
— Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Coral Gables Branch
— Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Naranja Branch
— Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Babies
Palm Springs North Branch
— Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Babies and Toddlers
Pinecrest Branch
— Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Babies and Toddlers
Coconut Grove Branch
— Tech Help
Kendale Lakes Branch
— Tech Help
Kendall Branch
— Teen Library Advisory Committee
Culmer/Overtown Branch
— Teen Library Advisory Committee
Coral Reef Branch
— The "Board" Meeting
Kendale Lakes Branch
— The Big Picture: Community Jigsaw Puzzle
Main Library
— The Firmament
North Dade Regional
— The Magic of Miami Beach
Miami Beach Regional
— Video Editing with Adobe Premiere: Level 1
North Dade Regional
— Video Games @ the Library
Virrick Park Branch
— Willie Colon Forever Ft Miguel Colon
The Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater
— Write-Up: Teen Book Reviews
Coral Reef Branch
— Ziggy Marley and Gov't Mule
Hard Rock Live

Saturday — 138 events

— "Water" You Painting?
South Miami Branch
— 3D Modeling & Printing with Tinkercad: Level 1
North Dade Regional
— Absolute Queen is Back - Two Shows, with Special Guest Bo Bice
Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
— Akeem Ali (18 and Over)
Midline Miami
— Angel Du$t & Agnostic Front in Miami
Lincoln's Beard · Tickets from CAD 39.55.
— Animation Station: BYOF (Bring Your Own Figure!)
Hialeah Gardens Branch
— Art in the Afternoon!
Arcola Lakes Branch
— Arts & Crafts with Crafty.Korner
Pinecrest Branch
— Arts Ballet Theatre of FL: Program I: Classical & Neoclassical Ballets
Amaturo Theater at Broward Center
— Atsuko Okatsuka: The Big Bowl Tour
Wells Hall at The Parker
— Author Talk with Maria Pappa
West Kendall Regional
— Board Game Hangout
Main Library
— Board Gamer Club
Coral Reef Branch
— Breast Cancer Awareness Scavenger Hunt
Kendale Lakes Branch
— Buena Vista Social Club (Touring)
Ziff Ballet Opera House-Adrienne Arsht PAC
— Chalk It Outside!
Kendale Lakes Branch
— Chess Club
International Mall Branch
— Chess Club
North Dade Regional
— Chess Club
Country Walk Branch
— Chess Club
Kendale Lakes Branch
— Chess Club
Coral Gables Branch
— Chess and Checkers Club
Hialeah Gardens Branch
— Circulo de escritores y poetas Iberoamericanos
Westchester Regional
— Citizenship Class
Sunny Isles Beach Branch
— Civics Scavenger Hunt
Opa-locka Branch
— Civics Scavenger Hunt
Miami Springs Branch
— Cleaning Up Our Waters: The Hidden Costs of Trap Fishing
Coral Reef Branch
— College & Career Planning
Virrick Park Branch
— Color Your Cares Away!
Kendale Lakes Branch
— Courtside Cardshow Miami
James L Knight Center Riverfront Hall
— Crafty Crafters: Take and Make
Coral Reef Branch
— Creature from the Black Lagoon (G)
Miami Beach Regional
— Creepy Doll Contest - If You Dare!
Pinecrest Branch
— Dominoes y Cafecito
Kendale Lakes Branch
— Dominoes y Cafecito
West Flagler Branch
— Drop-in Coloring Fun!
Coral Reef Branch
— Drop-in Game Time: Board Games and More
West Kendall Regional
— Drop-in Game Time: Chess and More!
West Kendall Regional
— Electric Feels: Indie Rock + Electronic Dance Party
ZeyZey Miami
— English Conversation Circle
Kendale Lakes Branch
— Evento en línea: Club literario
Miami Beach Regional
— Fun with LEGO®
Naranja Branch
— Fun with LEGO®
International Mall Branch
— Fun with Perler Beads
Coconut Grove Branch
— Furry Tales
Pinecrest Branch
— Furry Tales
Coral Reef Branch
— Furry Tales
Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch
— Furry Tales
Kendale Lakes Branch
— Game On!
North Dade Regional
— Gaming Afternoon!
Allapattah Branch (Temporary Location)
— Genealogy Research Techniques
Pinecrest Branch
— Genealogy Research for Families with Southern Roots
North Dade Regional
— Graphic Design with Adobe Photoshop: Level 1
Hialeah Gardens Branch
— Halloween Mini Cake Decorating Class
Country Walk Branch
— Hispanic Heritage Month 2026
Main Library
— Homework Help and Tutoring
Arcola Lakes Branch
— Homework Help and Tutoring
California Club Branch
— Homework Help and Tutoring
Coral Gables Branch
— Homework Help and Tutoring
Coral Reef Branch
— Homework Help and Tutoring
Country Walk Branch
— Homework Help and Tutoring
Hialeah Gardens Branch
— Homework Help and Tutoring
International Mall Branch
— Homework Help and Tutoring
Kendale Lakes Branch
— Homework Help and Tutoring
Kendall Branch
— Homework Help and Tutoring
Little River Branch
— Homework Help and Tutoring
Main Library
— Homework Help and Tutoring
Miami Beach Regional
— Homework Help and Tutoring
Miami Springs Branch
— Homework Help and Tutoring
Model City Branch
— Homework Help and Tutoring
Naranja Branch
— Homework Help and Tutoring
North Central Branch
— Homework Help and Tutoring
North Dade Regional
— Homework Help and Tutoring
Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch
— Homework Help and Tutoring
Palm Springs North Branch
— Homework Help and Tutoring
Shenandoah Branch
— Homework Help and Tutoring
Sunny Isles Beach Branch
— Homework Help and Tutoring
Sunset Branch
— Homework Help and Tutoring
Virrick Park Branch
— Homework Help and Tutoring
West Flagler Branch
— Homework Help and Tutoring
Westchester Regional
— Homework Help and Tutoring
West Kendall Regional
— Homework Help and Tutoring
Allapattah Branch (Temporary Location)
— Intro to Block Printing
West Kendall Regional
— Introduction to Computers
Edison Center Branch
— Introduction to Computers
Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch
— Jose Luis Rodriguez
Charles F. Dodge City Center Pembroke Pines
— Just Keep Jumping!
Palm Springs North Branch
— KAROL G - VIAJANDO POR EL MUNDO TROPITOUR
Hard Rock Stadium
— Kany Garcia: Puerta Abierta Tour
Kaseya Center
— Karaoke Bonanza!
Kendale Lakes Branch
— Karol G Official Afterparty
LIV Nightclub Miami
— LEGO® @ My Library
Lakes of the Meadow Branch
— LEGO®+ BuildWorks Hub
Hialeah Gardens Branch
— Learn to Crochet
Concord Branch
— Little Monster Tales
Kendall Branch
— Magic Weekend - Crafts for Kids
South Shore Branch
— Magic: The Gathering for Beginners & Pros
Coral Gables Branch
— Magical Stories with Professor M.
Coral Reef Branch
— Miami Seed Share Seed Spot
West Kendall Regional
— Minecraft Fun, Skillfully Done!
Hialeah Gardens Branch
— Nintendo Switch™ Gaming Hour
South Miami Branch
— Online Event: Genealogy Research for Families with Southern Roots
Main Library
— Pippin
Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center
— Plastic to Purpose
Pinecrest Branch
— PokéMania
Concord Branch
— Puzzle Club
Coral Reef Branch
— READy, Set, Go: Music & Movement
Main Library
— Read It, Make It and Take It
North Shore Branch
— Reunión de Neuróticos Anónimos
Westchester Library Health and Wellness Information Center
— Rook & Roll Chess Club
Kendall Branch
— SaberCraft Lightsaber Training for Body & Mind
Westchester Library Health and Wellness Information Center
— Scavenger Hunt Adventure
Westchester Regional
— Screeching Weasel
Culture Room
— Screen-free Saturday
Coral Gables Branch
— Sewing Saturdays: Level Zero Sewing Basics
Miami Beach Regional
— Sidewalk Storybook Chalk Art
Coral Reef Branch
— Siempre Flamenco at the Library
Miami Beach Regional
— South Florida Writer's Association "Author's Voice"
Pinecrest Branch
— Spin the Wheel: Trivia, Discover and Win!
Hialeah Gardens Branch
— Spoken Word Poetry Workshop for Teens
Naranja Branch
— Spooky House
Coral Reef Branch
— Storytime Fun!
Shenandoah Branch
— Take & Make Monthly Craft Club
Lakes of the Meadow Branch
— Take and Make Saturdays
Hialeah Gardens Branch
— The "Board" Meeting
Kendale Lakes Branch
— The BIG Show Improv Comedy Miami
Just the Funny · Tickets from CAD 29.13.
— The Big Picture: Community Jigsaw Puzzle
Main Library
— The Fantastic World of Harry Potter
Coral Reef Branch
— The Firmament
North Dade Regional
— The Garden of Eating
Coral Gables Branch
— The Haller Club prior to Atsuko Okatsuka
The Haller Club at The Parker
— The Magic of Miami Beach
Miami Beach Regional
— The Place To Be prior to Atsuko Okatsuka
The Place To Be at The Parker
— Writing a Sonnet In The Insta Age
Westchester Regional
— Yapology: Become a Professional Podcaster
Lemon City Branch
— Yapology: Let's Practice Podcasting
Lemon City Branch
— Zumba for All with Sarah
West Kendall Regional
— ¡Ciudadanía USA! - Presented by Miami Freedom Project for Democracy
Hispanic Branch

Sunday — 9 events

— Arts Ballet Theatre of FL: Program I: Classical & Neoclassical Ballets
Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
— Buena Vista Social Club (Touring)
Ziff Ballet Opera House-Adrienne Arsht PAC
— Caamp
Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center
— Clifford the Big Red Dog: The Musical
Wells Hall at The Parker
— Courtside Cardshow Miami
James L Knight Center Riverfront Hall
— Don Omar "The Last King World Tour"
Kaseya Center
— Mariachi El Bronx
Revolution Live
— Pippin
Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center
— Sensory-Inclusive: Clifford the Big Red Dog: The Musical
Wells Hall at The Parker

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