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Labor Day Weekend 2025 in Miami: SummerFest, Jimmy Buffett Tribute, and More Fun Things to Do

Good times are bound to bubble up this weekend at Okeechobee Main Street. Photo courtesy of the event
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8/27/25 - By Lindsey Scannell

Looking for the best things to do in Miami and South Florida on Labor Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for the three-day holiday weekend.

Happy Labor Day weekend, Miami. South Florida families can enjoy festivals, outdoor concerts, and much more in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach.

In Fort Lauderdale, head to the City of Fort Lauderdale Labor Day Festival and enjoy live music, a car show, and tasty food. Delray Beach hosts a Key West-style party in celebration of Jimmy Buffett Day, filled with live music, kids fun, and more. In Plantation, families can enjoy four days of fun at Plantation Walk's holiday weekend celebration, while dino-loving kids can delight in the arrival of Jurassic Quest to West Palm Beach.

Looking to cool off while the kids run free? Check out our top 21 splash pads and spraygrounds near Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Just don't forget your sunscreen.

Check out more picks for this weekend below, and in our South Florida & Miami Events Calendar. Bookmark the page and share with a friend. As always, if you know of something that should added to our events calendar, send us an email.

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Come for story time, stay for the dinos at Flamingo Gardens. Photo courtesy of the venue
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Things To Do This Labor Day Weekend in Miami & South Florida

Island City Stage Presents At the Wedding by Bryna Turner

Fort Lauderdale
Thursday, August 28-Saturday, August 30
You are invited to the best day of someone else's life… but what if it's also the worst day of yours? Follow Carlo as she navigates the highs and lows of attending her ex’s wedding while dealing with her own heartbreak in Island City Stage’s South Florida premiere of At the Wedding by Bryna Turner. READ MORE

Jurassic Quest in Florida

West Palm Beach
Friday, August 29-Sunday, August 31
Families can experience the largest and most realistic dinosaur exhibit on tour, featuring true-to-detail (and size) dinosaurs, including a 60-foot-long, sky-scraping Spinosaurus; an 80-foot-long Apatosaurus; and the gigantic, lifesize T-Rex. Enjoy the interactive raptor training experience, dino bounce houses, fossil digs, and much more. READ MORE

Labor Day Weekend Celebration at Plantation Walk

Plantation—FREE
Friday, August 29-Monday, September 1
Celebrate the unofficial end of summer at Plantation Walk during its Labor Day weekend celebration. Enjoy four fun-packed days of live music, bands, DJs, terrific restaurants, shops, and experiences. READ MORE

Jimmy Buffet Day Celebration

Delray Beach
Saturday, August 30
Delray Beach honors the legacy of Jimmy Buffett by throwing a Key West-style party for Jimmy Buffett Day. Enjoy live music by the Caribbean Chillers, Margaritas, and other tropical drinks, food, coconut painting, and a limbo contest. READ MORE

Cars and Coffee at Gold Coast Railroad Museum

Miami—OPENING DAY
Saturday, August 30
The Gold Coast Railroad Museum and Miami Cars and Coffee team up to have some of the best cars in all of southeast Florida in the GCRM parking lot. Visit on select Saturday mornings to see some amazing cars, learn about Florida's railroad history, and ride on a train too. READ MORE

SummerFest West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach
Saturday, August 30
Mounts Botanical Garden is turning up the fun with SummerFest, a special day packed with memory-making experiences. In addition to exploring the Garden’s giant green maze, butterfly garden, and feeding the fish and turtles, get ready for a full lineup of additional activities for the entire family. READ MORE

Masters of Wonder at Tower Theater

Miami
Saturday, August 30
Tower Theater in Miami hosts Masters of Wonder, an evening of enchanting entertainment. Guests will enjoy close-up magic in the lobby and exhibit hall from 6:30 to 7:40pm, followed by a full stage show at 8pm on the main stage.  READ MORE

Twilight Safari Party & Movie Night

Miami
Saturday, August 30
Guests are invited to embark on a Twilight Bug Safari and witness the rare beauty of butterflies at night within the Wings of the Tropics Butterfly Exhibit. Dance the evening away at the lively Bubble Bash Dance Dash, then wind down with a cozy, bug-themed, family-friendly film at the Big Bug Cinema. READ MORE

City of Fort Lauderdale Labor Day Festival

Fort Lauderdale
Sunday, August 31
The City of Fort Lauderdale is celebrating Labor Day weekend with an all-day Labor Day block party festival that features live music, a car show, and more. READ MORE

Durango Fest in Homestead

Honestead
Sunday, August 31
Durango Fest, a nationwide celebration of Duranguense music and culture, comes to Homestead’s Harris Field Park & Rodeo Arena. Starting at 2pm, the event offers live music, regional food, artisan vendors, and a family-friendly atmosphere. READ MORE

Labor Day Roller Disco at Miami Beach Bandshell

MIami Beach—OPENING DAY
Sunday, August 31
Celebrate Labor Day weekend at the Bandshell with a high-energy skate party hosted by All Skates Go To Heaven. DJ Ray and PAPA (UNiT #3) will be spinning music, creating a lively atmosphere for skaters and spectators alike. READ MORE

Okeechobee Main Street Labor Day in the Park

Okeechobee—FREE
Monday, September 1
Celebrate the unofficial end of summer in Okeechobee with great food, music, children's activities, and a Labor Day parade. READ MORE

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