These are the best things to do in Miami this weekend

It’s Karol G’s world, we’re just living in it. Colombia’s reggaeton-pop superstar has been on a generational run since she catapulted to fame in 2017—six Latin Grammys, record-breaking Billboard debuts, and now, a fifth studio album with a global tour. Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour stops in Miami this weekend with two shows at Hard Rock Stadium, October 2 and October 3. Meanwhile, in Wynwood, superfans can immerse themselves in Karol G’s Tropicoqueta universe at a free pop-up experience presented by Cash App. Shop exclusive merch and collect passport “stamps” as you venture through interactive moments inspired by the tour’s signature song. The latter is free to attend, 11am to 6pm, October 2-3, at 555 NW 29th Street.

Stroll through Little Havana on any given day and you’re nearly guaranteed to hear Buena Vista Social Club. Cuba’s beloved music ensemble became an international sensation during the 1990s with hits like “Chan Chan” and “Tiene Sabor”. Decades later, their influence carries on with the Tony- and Grammy Award-winning musical, Buena Vista Social Club, inspired by the group’s legendary singer, Omara Portuondo. The show runs September 29 through October 4 at the Ziff Ballet Opera House, with tickets starting at $52.65.

Along with the production, the Adrienne Arsht Center is hosting Rhythm & Roots, a free outdoor concert series featuring live music, domino games, historic artifacts, and more. Grab your complimentary ticket in advance, and get there early to navigate parking.

There’s no musician quite like Thundercat. A virtuoso bassist, singer-songwriter, and anime superfan, the Grammy Award-winning artist brings his eclectic style and jazzy-funk prowess to The Miami Beach Bandshell on Friday, October 2, as part of his Distracted AF Tour. Tickets start at $75 for standing general admission. 

A new citywide cocktail program is offering discounted drinks at some of the best bars and restaurants in Miami, all October long. Back for its second year, ¡Salud! is sort of like the Miami Spice program, but instead of prix-fixe dinner, you get happy hour pricing on exclusive ¡Salud! cocktail menus. The catch? Offers are only available ‘til 10pm. More than 50 local spots are participating this year, including old favorites like Macchialina, Graziano's, Fox’s Lounge, and Sweet Liberty. See what the hype is about at spots like ViceVersa, go for glamour at the Delano’s Rose Bar, or check out newer, curious spots like Lovecat by Bar Not Found.

On Saturday, October 3, Zoo Miami hosts the first-ever Wild Fork Meat & Seafood Festival featuring live cooking demonstrations, animal encounters, and a dedicated kids zone. General admission tickets ($75 for adults, $25 for children) include all-you-can-eat selections of premium meats and seafood dishes, and unlimited wine and beer for guests ages 21 and older. Come for the delicious eats, stay for the tiger feeding and chance encounters with Ron Magill.

On Sunday, October 4, several art galleries will open their doors at the same time, 11am to 4pm, as part of Progressive Art Brunch, a citywide program that spotlights leading contemporary art galleries in Allapattah, Little River, Little Haiti, and beyond. Here’s how it works: pick a neighborhood from the event website and map out your very own art crawl with stops like Dot Fiftyone, the Mindy Solomon Gallery, and Pan American Art Projects. Everything is self-guided; move at your own pace and let curiosity lead the way. Free to attend for all ages.

Don your finest stockings à la Dr. Frank-N-Furter and head to Pinecrest Gardens for a screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show on Friday, October 2, at the Banyan Bowl amphitheater. In true cult fashion, the screening will have a live shadow cast lip-syncing and pelvic-thrusting alongside the film. Guests are encouraged to join the fun and dress the part, too (the best costumes win a cash prize). Tickets from $20.

Climate change is no laughing matter—well, maybe a little in Bryan Watkin’s Weather Girl. Running September 25 to October 18 at The Wolfson Family Theater, presented by GableStage, the one-woman show sees Ella Olesen star as a California weather girl whose picture-perfect world spirals into madness as she struggles to report on a growing climate crisis. See why this “blistering dark comedy” was named one of The New York Times’ best theater moments of 2025.

Foodies, rejoice! Miami Spice has extended through October 31, offering special-priced three-course menus at over 300 local restaurants. Prix-fixe menus start at $40 for brunch and lunch, and range $50-$65 for dinner, excluding tax and gratuity. A new “Reserve” tier ups the elegance with $95 signature experiences. Check out a Michelin-starred darling in the Grove, savor Peruvian ceviche in Kendall, or see what’s newly opened in Doral. Or why not do it all? Explore the full list of Miami Spice 2026 participating restaurants.

‘Tis the season for jump scares and gut-wrenching screams. In other words, House of Horror is back. The annual South Florida scare-fest returns for its 25th year, September 24 through November 1, at an all-new location: Tropical Park. Included with general admission, five haunted houses and unlimited carnival rides await, if you dare. Outdoor scare zones, live entertainment, and food and drink vendors keep things light between the action. Or, brave souls can test their nerves on Howie’s Blind Terror, a pitch-dark rollercoaster run by psychopathic clowns. Fun! Keep an eye out for weekday deals and special theme nights (October 13 is Country Night).