Check out our featured local events from Fort Lauderdale to Key West to the Palm Beaches and beyond. Looking for more South Florida Events? Check out our Local South Florida Events Calendar.
Miami Grand Prix
May 1st-3rd, Miami International Autodrome
The Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix 2026 is a high-energy, three-day international motorsport spectacle held at the Miami International Autodrome surrounding Hard Rock Stadium. Featuring a full race weekend with practice sessions, sprint racing, qualifying, and the main Grand Prix, the event combines elite Formula 1 competition with a vibrant Miami atmosphere, where high-speed racing unfolds on a 5.41 km circuit with 19 corners and top speeds exceeding 350 km/h. Beyond the track, the city transforms into a festival-like destination with fan events, luxury hospitality, and nightlife, making it one of the most dynamic stops on the F1 calendar and a signature blend of sport, entertainment, and South Florida culture.
Fort Lauderdale Air Show
May 9th-10th, Fort Lauderdale Beach
The Fort Lauderdale Air Show (Air Dot Show) is an exhilarating, two-day beachfront event that transforms the skies above Fort Lauderdale Beach into a high-speed aerial stage, typically held in early May as part of a national tour. Featuring elite military and civilian pilots—including headline acts like the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds—the show delivers heart-pounding flyovers, precision formations, and jaw-dropping aerobatic maneuvers over the Atlantic Ocean. Set against a vibrant coastal backdrop, the event blends world-class aviation with a laid-back South Florida atmosphere, where spectators can watch from the sand, boats, or VIP viewing areas, making it one of the region’s most anticipated and visually spectacular annual experiences.
Scuba4Good Music Festival
May 29th-30th, El Prado Park
The Scuba4Good Music Festival is a laid-back, two-day beachfront music event held in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, blending live performances with a meaningful cause. Set against the Atlantic Ocean, this free, family-friendly festival features local bands, food and drink vendors, and a vibrant vendor village, all while raising funds to support adaptive scuba diving programs for individuals with disabilities. Established in 2016, it has grown into the largest fundraiser of its kind in South Florida, creating a feel-good atmosphere where music, community, and philanthropy come together for a weekend of oceanfront entertainment and impact.
Recurring Local Events
Check out our full events calendar for these recurring events and more…
- Friday – Old Town Pompano Untapped (1st Friday), Live Music at Gulfstream Park, Dangerous Minds Brewing, Nauti Dawg Marina Cafe, Crazy Uncle Mikes and more!
- Saturday – West Palm Beach Green Market, Las Olas Oceanside Park Market, Yoga and Yolks at Shooters Waterfront, Live Music at Dangerous Minds Brewing, Gulfstream Park and Nauti Dawg Marina Cafe, Plantation Farmers Market
- Sunday – Farmers Market in LBTS, NOBE Block Party on 33rd, Jazz Brunch 1st Sunday in Esplanade Park, Las Olas Oceanside Park Market, Mermaids and Mimosas at B Ocean, Yoga and Beer at LauderAle Brewery, New River Open Air Market in Fort Lauderdale, Coco Wellness Market in Delray
- Monday – Trivia Night at Legends, Gears and Beers at Tarpon River Brewing, Game Night at Gulfstream Brewing in Fort Lauderdale
- Tuesday – Half price Top Golf, Half price bottles of wine at Coconuts and Foxy Brown, Taco Tuesday Everywhere!
- Wednesday – Trivia at Gulfstream Brewery, Trivia at LauderAle Brewing, Distillery Tours at Shady Distillery, Live Music at Johnnie Browns in Delray Beach and Papas Raw Bar in Lighthouse Point
- Thursday – Clematis By Night, Pups N’ Pints at Pompano Beach Brewing, Mark Zaden Live at The Beachcomber in Pompano Beach
