What to Do in Miami in March (2020)

This post lists things to do in Miami this March, updated for 2020. We include family-friendly activities, events, concerts, festivals, and things to do at night.

If you need more ideas, check out our comprehensive post on Things to Do in Miami.

 

 
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TOP 10 EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO IN MARCH IN MIAMI 

This section features our top 10 activities to enjoy in Miami this month. 

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Some of the items below are already included with a Miami tourist attraction discount pass. These passes can save you up to 50% off the retail prices of popular tours and attractions.

(1) See a Concert

Miami has a number of performers stopping in this city on tour. From internationally headlining artists to regional tours, there will be a concert for everyone this month.

 

 

Find all the Miami concerts here on StubHub. 

(2) Attend a Sporting Event

Florida has a wealth of professional and college-level sports teams, which means you’ll have plenty of options in Miami this March.

You can find multiple home games on StubHub for basketball, football, baseball, and hockey.

 

 

Basketball

Football

Hockey

Baseball

Find all the Miami sporting events here on StubHub.

(3) Enjoy the Theatre

Fans of music and theatrical productions will have no shortage of great options to choose from on StubHub in and around Miami this March. 

 

 

 

You’ll find mostly modern musicals like the super-popular Hamilton and Mean Girls in the area. 

Find more Miami theatrical productions on StubHub.

(4) Save Money with a Tourist Attraction Discount Pass

Getting a tourist attraction discount pass is the best way to see multiple popular attractions in Miami while saving time and money.

These passes work by bundling admission costs to give you a discount, often saving up to 45% of retail prices.

 

 

Attractions Included in Various Passes: 

  • Fort Lauderdale Half-Day Tour
  • Wynwood Art Walk Tour
  • Gator & Wildlife Park Safari
  • Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour

Find our full comparison post on the Miami passes available here.

(5) Winter Party Festival

If you love live music, festivals, and dancing, you won’t want to miss Miami’s biggest and most diverse LGBTQ party of the winter.

 

 

They call themselves a “Party with a Purpose,” since the festival is produced by the National LGBTQ Task Force and donates a large portion of their proceeds to LGBTQ causes each year.

(6) A Sightseeing Tour

March is a perfect off-season time to take a sightseeing tour with smaller tour groups. 

Of course, there are several great walking tours in the city.

If you’re interested in architecture and getting to know downtown, we offer a free, self-guided Art Deco tour. Find more free activities in Miami here. 

 

 

A convenient way to get around Miami while learning about the city is to take a hop-on-hop-off bus tour.

These tours make stops at over 20 popular points of interest and attractions and include live English commentary (or recorded commentary in 11 languages).

(7) Laugh at a Comedy Show

This month brings a few well-known comedians to Miami. You’ve seen both of them on Netflix, movies, or Saturday Night Live.

 

 

Jeff Dunham

Adam Sandler

(8) Take the Kids to Disney on Ice

Kids and Disney fans of all ages will love going to see Disney on Ice! All your favorite characters, from Mickey and Minnie to Princess Elsa will twirl and sing during the show.

 

 

(9) Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

If you’re in Miami over St. Patrick’s Day weekend, you can find multiple free and cheep festivities happening around the city!

 

 

If you’re looking for family-friendly parade fun, head to the center of Fort Lauderdale, which is just a short drive from the center of Miami.

There will be live bands on March 15 with the full parade running on Saturday, March 16.

There will even be a Shamrock Run!

Another free party for the adult crowd is at Fritz & Franz Bierhaus. The bar will be bringing in live music and Irish dishes for their food menu.

Admission is free and the festivities will go from March 14 – 17, 2020.

(10) Ultra Music Festival

Fans of electronic music cannot miss out on Ultra Music Festival. The festival features the best DJs from all over the world over three days.

 

 

The festival has been going since 1999, so it is expertly organized and routine festival-goers should have a great time.

 

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About the author

Nichole's love for Miami began when she chose the Magic City as her future home, after living overseas in Singapore. She cannot get enough the city's food scene, culture and 'multiple boroughs,' each unique in their own way. She is an avid worldwide traveler and thrives on learning about new cultures in each place her feet land.

She joined the Free Tours by Foot team in 2017, first as a part of administration and then later as a writer. She's a chiropractor and yoga teacher with a full-time business in Miami. Her motto is "Peace, Love, & Travel.”