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Miami Events, Holidays and Festivals - November 2014

What's hot: Bed Races, Marvel Universe, Phantom of the Opera NASCAR racing...

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Top Miami Events for November 2014

What's hot: Bed Races, NASCAR races, Phantom of the Opera, Marvel Universe, the Dolphins, the Panthers and the Heat... !

With the cooler weather approaching and hurricane season behind us, November is a great time to head outdoors. Beaches are still balmy but the scorching days are over.

November in Miami, tropical pumpkin arrangement

Migrating birds are making their way back and manatees will be looking for the warmer waters, our National Parks will be teeming with wildlife soon.

Miami in November celebrates several exciting festivals and holidays: the Coconut Grove Bed Races, the Miami Book Fair and a weekend of NASCAR racing.

And the entertainment circuit is busy with Marvel Heroes, Susan Boyle and a Broadway classic, the Phantom of the Opera.

In sports, the Dolphins, the Panthers and the Heat are well underway in their regular seasons.

Thanksgiving is upon us and it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! From tree lightings to enchanted forests, the holidays are here!

This Month's Signature South Florida Events and Festivals:

The concert and entertainment scene in November 2014 features:

Holidays in November

  • Veterans Day - Tuesday, November 11, 2014 a Public Holiday
  • Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 27, 2014, Thanksgiving Day is a public holiday, but also the "unofficial" start to the Holiday shopping season. Some stores and malls will be opening on Thanksgiving Day, ahead of highly anticipated "Black Friday", THE shopping day of the year. If you don't like crowds, stay away from shopping malls these days!

Specially for Kids and Families

In the Sports Calendar:

And for the Art and Design Lovers, some ongoing events

Limited Time hot offers and half-price tickets

$15 Sightseeing Boat Cruise for one, $29 for two
Bayside Tour in Miami
90-minute Bayride tour of Biscayne Bay, departs from Bayside, use within 120 days (Reg $26)
$20 Everglades Eco-Adventure Airboat Tour
Everglades Safari Park Airboat Tour
$20 for 1, $39 for 2, Eco-Adventure and Airboat Tour at Everglades Safari Park (Reg. $25)

Coming Soon: Hot Tickets Now On Sale

Demi Lovato
& DJ Khaled
Demi Lovato Miami
AmericanAirlines Arena
March 30, 2018


Cirque du Soleil Crystal A Breakthrough Ice Experience
Cirque du Soleil Crystal
BB&T
July 18-29, 2018
Beyonce & Jay-Z
On The Run II Tour
Beyonce 2018
At Hard Rock Stadium
August 31, 2018


Taylor Swift
Reputation Tour
Taylor Swift Miami 2018
Hard Rock Stadium
August 18, 2018
Shakira
El Dorado World Tour
Shakira El Dorado Tour Miami
At BB&T and AArena
August 15, 17, 18, 2018


Elton John
Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour
Taylor Swift Miami 2018
AA Arena & BB&T Ctr
November 23-24, 2018
Hamilton
An American Musical
and Broadway Sensation
Hamilton the Musical in Miami
At the Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Dec 18, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019


Coconut Grove Bed Races - Saturday November 8, 2014

Coconut Grove Bed Races in Miami

The Great Grove Bed Race © is a hysterically fun 30 year-old tradition, what is it you wonder? Like the name says, it's bed races, teams of five competing at breakneck speed through the streets of Coconut Grove on their very own home-made beds.

And there's tons of fun to be had besides the races, family pajama parties, a pit row parade, and the Awards at the end of the day.


When? Saturday November 8, 2014 Races start at 1:00 pm

Where? Bayshore Drive, Coconut Grove Village

How Much? Adults $5 (proceeds are donated to charity) Kids Under 12 Free

More Info and events schedule: www.thegreatgrovebedrace.com

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NASCAR Ford Championship Weekend - November 14-16, 2014

Nascar Ford Championship Racing

A must weekend for NASCAR afficionados, featuring three season ending championship finales in the sport's top three national series:

  • Camping World Truck Series
  • Nationwide Series
  • Sprint Cup Series

And it's all happening here in South Florida at the Homestead Miami Speedway.

When?: Friday through Sunday November 14-16, 2014

Where?: Homestead-Miami Speedway, 1 Speedway Boulevard, Homestead, FL 33035

How Much?: Single Day Tickets $35 - $140, Two and Three-Day Packages also available.

Find Nascar Tickets

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Miami Book Fair International - November 16-23, 2014

Miami Book Fair

The Miami Book Fair International produced by the Center for Literature and Theatre at Miami Dade College is one of the nation's finest literary gatherings. It is 8 days of book parties, readings, street fairs and the highlight "Festival of Authors", which with over 350 participating renowned names in the literary world, who knows who you will run into this year?


But it's more than reading and books, lots of activities are planned also for kids including arts-and-crafts and theater events.

When? The Street Fair is Friday through Sunday November 21-23, 2014. Many events are held throughout the week.

Where? Miami Book Fair International * Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus, 300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132

How Much? Tickets are needed for the Street Fair and the "Evenings With..." series author presentations.

Tickets for the Street Fair:
Friday, November 22 - FREE
Saturday and Sunday, November 23 and 24: $8, children (13-18) $5, seniors +62 $5

More Info, tickets, confirmed authors and schedule of events: www.miamibookfair.com

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Susan Boyle in Concert - November 3, 2014

Susan Boyle in concert in Miami

Susan Boyle was instantly famous for her bravura performance on Britain's Got Talent, since then has gone on to perform for the Queen, the Pope, and thousands of fans around the world. And now, for one night only, she is coming to South Florida to the Broward Center's Au-Rene Theater where she will be joined by the Florida Singing Sons Boychoir and the Girl Choir of South Florida on her first headlining tour in the U.S.


When? Monday November 3, 2014 - 7:30 p.m.

Where? Au Rene Theater at the Broward Center For The Performing Arts, Fort Lauderdale

How Much? $65+ $32.50 Find Half-Off Tickets at Goldstar, you must be a member, but membership is free, just sign up, it's worth the savings!

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Dave Coz in Concert - November 30, 2014

Dave Coz in South Florida

When? Sunday November 30, 2014 - 8:00 p.m.

Where? Kravis Center - Dreyfoos Concert Hall, West Palm Beach, Florida

How Much? $35+

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The Phantom of the Opera - the Musical
November 19 - 30, 2014

Phantom of the Opera in South Florida

When? November 19 - 30, 2014

Where? Au Rene Theater at the Broward Center For The Performing Arts, Fort Lauderdale

How Much? $59+

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Marvel Universe LIVE! - November 21 - 30, 2014

Marvel Heroes in Miami

Two South Florida locations:

When? November 21 - 23, 2014

Where? BB&T Center (Formerly BankAtlantic Center), Sunrise, Florida

How Much? $50+ Find Marvel Universe Live! Tickets at the BB&T

When? November 28 - 30, 2014

Where? American Airlines Arena

How Much? $50+ Find Marvel Universe Live! Tickets at AA Arena

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Veterans Day - a Public Holiday - November 11, 2014

Veterans Day

This is a public holiday observed every year on November 11 to honor all those men and women who have served in the armed forces.

This is different from Memorial Day, celebrated in May, which honors those who have died while serving the country.

Federal government offices and schools are closed on Veterans Day.

Closed
  • Government Offices
  • Schools
  • Post Offices
  • Banks
  • Public Libraries
Open
  • Shopping centers and malls
  • Grocery Stores
  • Restaurants
  • Federal, State, Regional Parks
  • Public Transportation

Thanks....to all our Veterans

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Thanksgiving Day - November 27, 2014

Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving Day is a public holiday observed every year on the fourth Thursday in November.

This holiday has its roots in the early pilgrim days as a celebration to the end of a fruitful harvest season.

For many americans it means time with family, turkey and mashed potatoes, a weekend of football, and more recently, the shopping.

A big part of Thanksgiving Weekend is now the sales in what has now become the largest shopping weekend of the year, which includes "Black Friday" or the Friday after Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday, the Monday after.

More recently, some malls and stores are beginning to open on Thanksgiving Day, now dubbed "Gray Thursday", but many still remain closed, so check before you head out, and needless to say, if you don't like crowds, avoid the stores on these days.

Here's a comprehensive list of opening hours accross South Florida for major store chains and shopping centers: Sun Sentinel Black Friday Guide 2014

As in all public holidays, government offices, schools, post offices, banks and public libraries will close on Thanksgiving Day. Many restaurants remain open and offer special dinners to celebrate the Holiday.

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Santa's Echanted Forest - October 30, 2014 to early January 2015

Santa's Enchanted Forest

The largest Christmas-Themed Amusement Park and Carnival is back on its 26th year with its 3 million lights, 92" christmas tree, and the carnival rides for little ones and those wanting a little more extreme.

Located in the heart of Miami in Tropical Park, you will no doubt see the lights from the highway as you drive past.

It is a huge sprawling lively event, just coming to see the lights is worth the trip. Tons of entertainment for kids and families round it all up. There are the many live shows, games, magic acts, mazes, all sorts of rides, from carrousels to roller coasters and drop towers and of course, the carnival food!

When? October 30, 2014 to early January 2015 - 5:00pm to Midnight

Where? Tropical Park, on the Palmetto (SR826) and Bird Road (40th Street) 7900 SW 40th Street, Miami, FL 33155

How Much? Adults (10-64) $29.91, Children (3-9) $20.56, Seniors (65+) $20.56 Season and express passes available.

More Info: Santa's Enchanted Forest

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Christmas Tree Lighting and Food Truck Invasion at Bayfront Park - November 28, 2014

Christmas Tree Lighting at Bayfront Park

The official kick off to the holiday season in downtown Miami takes place the day after Thanksgiving as Bayfront Park unveils its 50-foot tree covered with glittering lights.

The countdown to the tree lighting is accompanied by cheery holiday music and Miami's legendary food trucks! So come and take a break from the shopping and enjoy the spirit of the holidays.

When? November 28, 2014, Food trucks and holiday music 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, tree lighting at 7:00 pm

Where? Bayfront Park 301 N. Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132

Where to Park?: There is limited, paid parking at Bayfront Park. You can also park at Bayside Marketplace nextdoor or take the Metrorail to the Government Center Station then transfer to the Metromover Inner Loop to Bayfront Park.

How Much? FREE!

More info: Directions and Parking

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A Night of Lasers, Stars and Pop: Fabulous First Fridays at the Miami Science Museum - November 7, 2014

Miami Science Museum Events for Kids

On the First Friday of each month, the Miami Science Museum Planetarium opens up for a great night of family fun. The program includes:

  • 7:00 pm - A free Planetarium Star Show
  • 8:00 pm 10:00 pm - Rooftop Observatory Session (depending on weather), check out the four moons of Jupiter, the Rings of Saturn, nebulas, double stars...

  • 8:00 pm 9:00 pm - Activity Room for the little ones 3 and up including hands-on activities
  • 8:00 pm - Midnight - The Planetarium's signature production, Music-Filled Laser Shows, at the 4-story surround sound dome. Several shows per night.

When? November 7, 2014

Where? Miami Science Museum Planetarium

How Much? Laser Show - Adults $8 Children $4 (includes laser glasses)

More Info: Miami Science Museum Events

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Miami Dolphins Football Home Game Schedule November 2014

Miami Dolphins Home Games

When? Home game schedule below

Where? Sun Life Stadium (Formerly Dolphin Stadium) Miami Gardens, Florida

How Much? $21+

Miami Heat Basketball Schedule
November 2014 Home Games and Tickets

Miami Heat Tickets AA Arena

Night in and night out, this is electrifying, winning basketball with Dwayne Wayde, Chris Bosh, Ray Allen... never a dull moment! The AmericanAirlines Arena is where awesome happens...

Come catch a game, check out this amazing team in yet another quest for that coveted championship ring.

When? Home game schedule below

Where? American Airlines Arena

How Much? Varies

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Florida Panthers Hockey Schedule - November 2014 Home Games and Tickets

Florida Panthers Tickets BBT Center

Panthers are pouncing and with ticket prices as low as $4, what a better chance to see first-class teams battle it out on the ice!

When? See home game schedule for this month below

Where? BB&T Center, Sunrise

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Wynwood Second Saturday - November 8, 2014

Miami Wynwood 
District Street Art

Like its counterpart at the Miami Design District, Wynwood is an emerging neighborhood in a decaying part of town that has been revitalized and is transforming the art scene in Miami, but this is where the likeness stops.

Wynwood is best known for its street art and splashy murals and over 70 galleries and counting.

On Second Saturdays, the place is on overdrive, crowds come to enjoy their art and their food trucks. A must for street art lovers, but if you are not into crowds, definitely not for you.

When? Saturday November 8, 2014 - 6:00pm to 11:00 pm

Where? Roughly between Biscayne Boulevard and I-95 and NW 36th Street and NW 20th Street. CAUTION: The area surrounding the Wynwood District is a very doubtful neighborhood, please exercise caution when getting here and back.

How Much? FREE

More info and Map: www.wynwoodmiami.com

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Perez Museum of Art FREE Second Saturdays
November 8, 2014

Perez Art Museum Miami Second Saturdays

This is a monthly program for the newly-opened Perez Art Museum Miami PAMM, in its beautiful location on Biscayne Bay.

PAMM Free Second Saturdays is a family-friendly program featuring hands-on activities for kids, guided tours of the museum's exhibits, and occasional guest artists and performers.

Families can create art and enjoy the Museum's exhibitions for FREE each second Saturday of the month. Second Saturdays emphasizes families making art together.

When? November 8, 2014 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Where? PAMM, 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132

How Much?: FREE!

More Info: www.pamm.org/free-second-saturdays.

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