Carnival weekend is here, stone crab season kicks off, and fall music festivals sweep through South Florida. Whether your guests are ready to dance in the streets, sip a mimosa on the farm, or dive into late-night science, this week brings something for everyone.
Here’s your curated day-by-day event guide:
Miami Carnival | October 10–12, 2025
Location: Central Broward Regional Park, Lauderhill, FL – Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds, Miami, FL
Time: Times vary by day
Description: Bursting with color, rhythm, and culture, Miami Carnival is a weekend-long celebration of Caribbean heritage. Expect vibrant parades, steelpan bands, masqueraders, and an explosion of island food and music.
Why Attend: One of the biggest cultural events of the year — unforgettable, high-energy, and rich in community spirit.
Tickets/Info: MiamiCarnival

Swank Farmers Market | October 11, 2025
Location: 14311 North Road, Loxahatchee, FL
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Description: Set on a lush farm, this weekly market offers fresh-picked produce, chef-crafted snacks, and local artisan goods. Guests can stroll the fields while sipping mimosas and sampling farm-to-table bites.
Why Attend: A peaceful Saturday retreat with delicious food, photogenic surroundings, and true local flavor.
Tickets/Info: SwankSpecialtyProduce

NBA YoungBoy – MASA TOUR | October 13, 2025
Location: Kaseya Center, Miami, FL
Time: 7:00 PM
Description: Hip-hop phenom NBA YoungBoy brings his signature flow and emotional depth to the stage, performing tracks from his MASA album in a high-octane Miami stop.
Why Attend: If your guests are into modern rap, this concert delivers raw, real, and electrifying energy.
Tickets/Info: Ticketmaster

Shaboozey | October 14, 2025
Location: War Memorial Auditorium-FL, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Time: 8:00 PM
Description: Blending country twang with hip-hop swagger, Shaboozey’s genre-defying sound has been taking the charts by storm. Catch him live in this intimate venue before he blows up even more.
Why Attend: An emerging star with viral momentum — expect a bold, boundary-pushing show.
Tickets/Info: Ticketmaster

Gov’t Mule: Back in the Saddle Tour | October 15, 2025
Location: Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Time: 8:00 PM
Description: With decades of blues-rock legacy, Gov’t Mule hits the stage for a night of sprawling jams, deep grooves, and Warren Haynes’ unmistakable guitar work.
Why Attend: For lovers of live musicianship and Southern rock soul — it doesn’t get better than this.
Tickets/Info: BrowardCenter

nightLAB: Weird Science | October 16, 2025
Location: Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, Miami, FL
Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Description: A night for curious minds and creative souls, this adults-only museum event fuses cocktails, hands-on science demos, and interactive exhibits with a weird, wild twist.
Why Attend: It’s a brainy night out — great for couples, friend groups, and science-loving locals.
Tickets/Info: FrostScience

III Points Music Festival | October 17, 2025
Location: Mana Wynwood Convention Center, Miami, FL
Time: 3:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Description: One of Miami’s most cutting-edge festivals, III Points blends electronic, indie, and experimental music with immersive art, digital installations, and boundary-pushing visuals.
Why Attend: A feast for the senses and a pillar of Miami’s underground creative scene.
Tickets/Info: VividSeats

From Carnival parades to hip-hop concerts and immersive museum nights, this week’s lineup reflects the creative, colorful spirit of South Florida. Be sure to share this roundup with your guests to help them make the most of their stay.