From Palm Beach to Miami Beach, September and October are revving up to be months filled with fun events for the whole family. Check out free admission day at its participating museums across South Florida, try out local beers at the Palm Beach Zoo or attend a concert, among other scheduled events.
Butterfly World Grandparents Weekend
Sept. 12
All grandparents are invited to enjoy a free adventure through bursts of color as summer comes to a close. Relax with the sound of 20,000 exotic butterflies fluttering all around you all day—whether you are accompanied by grandchildren or not. 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek, 954.977.4434. www.butterflyworld.com
Miami Fashion Film Festival
Sept. 16-17
As with 2014’s winner for Best Documentary, “Advanced Style," this festival celebrates local and international movies and filmmakers exploring the art, culture and business of fashion through documentaries, shorts, narrative and other genres. Official selections for 2015 include “The Date,” “Silver Girl” and “Geza Schon: The Beautiful Mind."1130 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305.673.4567. www.miafff.com
Billy Idol at Hard Rock Live
Sept. 21
Billy Idol returns to the stage with the Kings & Queens of The Underground Live Tour to Hard Rock Live. Singing hits like “Rebel Yell,"“Devils Playground” and many more, Idol is sure to make a bang, so be sure to purchase tickets now. 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, 866.502.7529. www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com
Smithsonian Museum Day Live!
Sept. 26
Museums across the nation offer free admission on this day. Participating museums include the Norton Museum of Art (West Palm Beach), the Brevard Museum of History (Cocoa) and The Coral Springs Museum of Art. www.smithsonianmag.com
Brew at the Zoo
Sept. 26
Sample delicious brews from at least 25 Florida craft beer breweries, with a special emphasis on those in The Palm Beaches. There are animal encounters, specialty-themed sections, food trucks and a VIP lounge with great food with an exceptional selection of beer. Palm Beach Zoo, 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. www.palmbeachzoo.org
Miami Broward One Carnival
Oct. 4-11
This annual celebration of Caribbean culture draws 30,000 people to hear the bands, see the colorful costumes and more. Various events are Oct. 4, 9 and 10 at Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill. The week culminates in a parade of bands and a concert at the Miami-Dade Fairgrounds. 10902 SW 24th St., 305.653.1877, www.miamibrowardcarnival.com
Miami Taste of Brickell Food & Wine Festival
Oct. 9-10
2015 marks this festival’s five-year anniversary celebration, which means it will be bigger and better than years past. Health and wellness exhibitors, arts and craft areas, a free kids zone, and some of the best food and drink vendors in Miami will be present. Celebrate Oktoberfeast with live music and authentic German cuisine. General admission is $5. Located at 609 Brickell Ave., from 1 to 9 pm. www.tasteofbrickell.com
Festival Miami at the University of Miami
Oct. 16- Nov. 7
Purchase your ticket to this fall’s collection of vibrant performances by the biggest names on the music scene from around the globe who will showcase their talents alongside the outstanding students and faculty artists from the Frost School of Music. More than 20 performances, organized into four themes, are scheduled—Great Performances, Jazz and Beyond, Music of the Americas and Creative American Music, all in the intimate setting of the 600-seat University of Miami Maurice Gusman Concert Hall. 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables. www.festivalmiami.com
South Beach Seafood Festival
Oct. 21-24
Under tents pitched on the sandy beach in Lummus Park, local restaurants serve the freshest catch from the sea, cooked to perfection. There are also cooking demonstrations, a chef showdown, cocktails and other fun activities around town. Tickets benefit the Community Initiatives Foundation. Events will be held around Miami Beach. www.facebook.com/SOBEseafoodfest
Miami New Construction Show
Oct. 22-26
The Miami New Construction Show is a premier real-estate event for buyers and investors, bringing together all the stakeholders in the market of new developments, luxury condominiums and housing projects in South Florida. For four days, real-estate developers, buyers, investors, real-estate specialists, agents, brokers, architects, journalists and other related professionals will come together at this varied and esteemed event to learn and grow. More than 300 exhibitors and 25,000 visitors get together to learn and network in what's described as the most exciting real-estate event of the year, Oct. 22-26. Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, 305.673.7311. www.miaminewconstructionshow.com
Wicked Manors
Oct. 31
This annual Pride Center Halloween party draws 30,000 people. In the early hours, kids trick-or-treat and participate in costume contests. Later, the adults take over with live music, drinks and some of the craziest costumes you’ve ever seen. Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors, 954.463.9005, www.wickedmanors.org
