From festivals to concerts, the fall is revving up to be months filled with fun events for the whole family. Check out these scheduled events in Miami.
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
Fall Garden Festival Featuring the 75th Annual Ramble
Nov. 13-15
Experience all that fall has to offer with seasonal cooking classes, home gardening demonstrations and a fall beer garden with a “Ramble” twist. This garden party celebrates outdoor living through art, antiques, a furniture design show, and the largest plant sale in South Florida. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables.www.fairchildgarden.org
The Color Run
Nov. 14
The Color Run debuts their new Shine Tour in 2015 and brings a fresh spin and unique experience to run enthusiasts. The Shine Tour experience offers an all-new Sparkle Zone to the course. Past the finish line, participants can enjoy music, dancing and massive color throws with accents of new confetti cannons, shimmery clouds of color, sparkle and more. Color Runners receive a limited edition Shine Tour Participant Kit, that includes custom race t-shirt, gold finisher's medal, shiny tattoos, tri-color headband with silver stitching, as well as other goodies. Sun Life Stadium, 347 Don Shula Dr., Miami. www.thecolorrun.com
Miami Book Fair International
Nov. 15-22
Join more than 350 authors for one of the finest and largest literary event in the country. Among the authors participating in this year's edition include rocker and poet Patti Smith, journalist Tom Brokaw and Academy Award–nominated actor, playwright, and contributor Jesse Eisenberg. Book enthusiasts can also enjoy talks, autograph sessions and food demonstrations at the weekend Street Fair. Miami Dade College-Wolfson Campus, 300 NE 2nd Ave., Miami. www.miamibookfair.com
SEED Food and Wine Festival
Nov. 18-22
The nation’s only plant-based food and wine experience, SEED Food and Wine Festival comes to town November 18 through 22. The celeb-studded five-day festival features chef dinners, a grand tasting, film screenings and many other activities, all dedicated to a message of conscious consumption—and delicious cuisine, of course. This year the festival will crown "America's Best Veggie Burger" in their newest event, The Burger Battle. Other new additions include a 5K Run, a Yappy Hour and a Bliss Yoga Brunch. Events throughout Wynwood Miami and Miami Beach, check the website for the complete schedule. www.seedfoodandwine.com
