Miami is bursting into spring with a lineup that spans film, food, culture, sport, and family adventure. Wynwood kicks off the season with festive Passover and Easter celebrations, while the Miami Film Festival brings 160+ global films to venues across the city. Miami Beach hosts the dazzling Global Champions Arabians Tour, and the Miami Riverday Festival and Deering Seafood Festival offer beloved outdoor traditions. Golf fans can look ahead to the Cadillac Championship at Doral, and locals are diving into Miami life with firsthand visits to a Miami Heat game and the Frost Museum of Science—proof that the city’s energy is in full bloom.

 Celebrate Passover and Easter at Wynwood

Photo Credit: Wynwood Walls

Wynwood is welcoming the spring holiday season with a vibrant lineup of Passover and Easter events that turn the neighborhood into one of Miami’s most exciting destinations for dining, celebration, and community gathering. From upscale holiday brunch to high-energy Passover nightlife and family-centered Easter programming, the district is offering a season full of reasons to visit, and experience Wynwood at its most festive. GET ALL THE DETAILS.

April 9-19. Miami Film Festival

Each spring, the Miami Film Festival transforms the city into a vibrant crossroads of global cinema, welcoming filmmakers, artists, and audiences for eleven days of premieres, conversations, and community celebration. The festival showcases more than 160 films from over 45 countries, offering an expansive look at the stories, voices, and visions shaping contemporary film. This year’s program is anchored by a dynamic slate of world and regional premieres, including 40 world premieres, 11 North American premieres, and five U.S. premieres—a testament to the festival’s growing influence on the international film circuit.

The festival opens with Tuner, the narrative directorial debut of Oscar‑winner Daniel Roher, starring Leo Woodall and Dustin Hoffman, and closes with Power Ballad, a music‑infused dramedy from filmmaker John Carney featuring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas. Centerpiece selections include Steven Soderbergh’s The Christophers and Maude Apatow’s directorial debut Poetic License.

Screenings unfold across Miami’s most beloved cultural venues—from the historic Olympia Theater to Silverspot Cinema, Coral Gables Art Cinema, the Miami Beach Bandshell, and more—inviting festivalgoers to experience the city as an open‑air film campus.

More than a film festival, MFF is a citywide celebration of creativity—an invitation to discover new perspectives, champion emerging talent, and experience Miami’s cultural heartbeat through the lens of cinema. GET ALL THE DETAILS.

April 9-11. Global Champions Arabians Tour Miami Beach

This April, Miami Beach becomes the breathtaking stage for one of the world’s most prestigious equestrian showcases as the Global Champions Arabians Tour brings its signature blend of elite sport, luxury, and cultural celebration. beach into a world‑class arena where the world’s finest Arabian horses compete in a display of beauty, athleticism, and heritage. As part of the tour’s growing presence in the Americas, the Miami Beach edition has quickly become a standout stop—where equestrian excellence meets the city’s unmistakable glamour. Spectators can expect three days of championship‑level competition, with horses judged on type, head and neck, body, legs, and movement, each performance offering a mesmerizing look at the grace and power of this storied breed.

Beyond the arena, the experience is infused with Miami’s signature lifestyle. VIP hospitality, curated culinary offerings, and bold Art Deco‑inspired design elements create an atmosphere that feels both elevated and deeply rooted in the city’s cultural identity. With more than $2.7 million in prize money across the GCAT Americas circuit, the stakes are as high as the spectacle is stunning.

For equestrian enthusiasts, luxury travelers, and Miami’s vibrant event‑going community, the Global Champions Arabians Tour offers an unforgettable fusion of sport, culture, and seaside beauty—an only‑in‑Miami moment that captures the city’s global spirit. GET THE DETAILS.

April 11. Miami Riverday Festival

The Miami River comes alive for the 27th Annual Miami Riverday Festival, a free, family‑friendly celebration honoring one of the city’s most historic and culturally significant waterways. Held from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Lummus Park Historic District along North River Drive, the festival invites residents and visitors to spend an afternoon immersed in Miami’s environmental heritage, live music, and hands‑on riverfront experiences. Throughout the day, guests can enjoy river boat rides, kids’ activities, environmental education stations, and guided historic tours that illuminate the Miami River’s role in shaping the region’s past and present. The festival’s soundtrack shifts with the afternoon: Melany Kap performs jazz from 1–3 p.m., followed by lively Latin music from 3–5 p.m., reflecting the city’s rich cultural rhythms.

Set within the shaded grounds of Lummus Park’s historic buildings, Miami Riverday offers a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere—an easy way to connect with nature, learn about local conservation efforts, and celebrate the diverse communities that call the river home. With its blend of education, entertainment, and neighborhood spirit, it remains one of Miami’s most beloved April traditions. Greater Miami & Miami Beach

April 12. Deering Seafood Festival

The Deering Seafood Festival returns on April 12, bringing one of Miami’s most beloved coastal traditions back to the historic Deering Estate for a full day of fresh Florida seafood, live entertainment, and family‑friendly fun. Set along Biscayne Bay’s lush waterfront, the festival blends local flavor with cultural heritage, transforming the estate’s tropical grounds into a lively celebration of South Florida’s maritime roots. Visitors can savor everything from grilled mahi and stone crab to ceviche, paella, and classic seafood boils—prepared by top local chefs and longtime community vendors. Cooking demos, chef showcases, and tastings highlight the region’s culinary talent while honoring the area’s fishing traditions.

The day is rounded out with live music, Bahamas Junkanoo performances, boat rides, and a vibrant Kids Zone filled with activities, crafts, and educational programs about marine life and conservation. Guests can also explore the estate’s historic homes, nature trails, and sweeping bay views, making the festival as much about place as it is about food.

A true Miami favorite, the Deering Seafood Festival offers a joyful blend of culture, cuisine, and coastal beauty—an annual reminder of why South Florida’s seafood traditions continue to bring the community together. GET YOUR TICKETS.

April 29-May 3.  Cadillac Championship – PGA TOUR Signature Event

The Cadillac Championship returns to Miami this spring, marking a major moment in professional golf as Cadillac reclaims its place as title sponsor of a premier PGA TOUR event. Hosted at the legendary Trump National Doral on the famed Blue Monster, the tournament anchors the 2026 season as one of the TOUR’s elite Signature Events, featuring a limited field, elevated purse, and the highest level of competitive play.

This renewed multi‑year partnership brings Cadillac back to top‑tier golf for the first time in a decade—honoring a storied legacy while introducing a fresh era of innovation, luxury, and world‑class sport. Over five days, fans can expect a dynamic blend of championship golf, premium hospitality, and immersive on‑site experiences that reflect both Cadillac’s modern identity and Miami’s unmistakable energy.

Set against the backdrop of one of the most challenging and iconic courses in the world, the Cadillac Championship promises dramatic shot‑making, global talent, and a tournament atmosphere that feels both elevated and unmistakably Miami. As the PGA TOUR continues to redefine its Signature Event lineup, this spring’s championship stands out as a defining moment—where tradition meets a bold new chapter in professional golf. GET DETAILS AND TICKETS.

Miami Life – Basketball and Science

Editors Note: Our friend Joanne Davis shares a couple of recommendations.

Thanks to the head tomato for asking me to share a couple of fun things I did recently in Miami. I’ve lived here on and off for five years and although a frequent visitor to Hard Rock Stadium and other museums, this was a first time to see Miami Heat and the Science Museum.

Basketball – The Miami Heat

Miami Heat plays in the Kaseya Center. The city has been abuzz because last week Bam Adebayo, the starting center, score 83 points…all by himself…breaking records. The Kaseya Center is the most beautiful and well-appointed arena for sports and concerts. In fact, the night before we saw the Heat host the Orlando Magic team, Lady Gaga and her “The MAYHEM Ball” was at Kaseya.

We started our basketball experience with a visit to Bacardi Ocho Lounge at the arena. The lounge is on the suite level and looks over the basketball court. You can watch the teams warm up while enjoying drinks and tasty food. We opted for Wagu hot dogs – delicious. The comfortable seats in the arena are well padded with enough room for other fans to get to their seats without stepping on your feet. The team introductions were very – pun intended – hot. As the players are announced, bursts of heat flame out. Although Magic won, the game was competitive in the second half with the half time show including announcing Carnival’s Scholarship recipients.

What struck us is how small a basketball court looks versus a football field – fewer players and coaches. If you want to see pro sports in Miami, consider that pro basketball teams play 82 games a regular season while pro football plays 17 – so many more choices…and there are those hot dogs if you upgrade to the Bacardi Ochos Lounge. GET MORE DETAILS.

Science – The Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science

We started our visit with a virtual reality experience – a motion-based VR adventure that put us in the center of dinosaurs including a T.rex fight. In addition to headsets, the chairs vibrated so you felt in the middle of the action.

Next, we saw a temporary exhibit – Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius. We all know him for his art, and there’s a cool exhibit about Mona Lisa, but much more about all of his inventions, including flying machines. Exhibit with a perfect blend of art and science is there until April 5 – so hurry if you want to see it before it goes back to Rome.

We ended up visiting Frost’s three-level aquarium, where you can pet stingrays on the top level and see sharks through glass windows on the lower levels. A wonderful water zoo! The museum also has a planetarium – that’s for another day. GET THE DETAILS.