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The best time to visit Florida hangs on what part of the state you would like to visit and what experiences you are after. June to August and November to March are considered to be a peak season. Soft spring weather is spiced up with spring breakers and will make your heart beat faster at the Miami Music Week slipping into Ultra Music Festival. Rainy summer draws family travellers and hurricanes, so you might want to avoid this period. Instead, you could choose snow-free winter with its big New Year's Eve celebrations in Miami and Gasparilla Pirate Festival in Tampa, yet rather crowded. Autumn will surprise you with affordable prices and shorter lines. What about witnessing the gold stingray migration in November? All in all, April–May and October–November see moderate crowds and nice weather, so you might choose these months for your Florida dream vacation.

157 things to do in Florida

Ultra Music Festival

March 28-30, 2025 Event

Should you feel the urge for a wild dance, head to the world's premier electronic music festival

King Mango Strut Parade

January 7 Event

The weirdest event you may ever see, but the one that will make you laugh and relax

Winter Party Festival

February 26-March 4, 2025 Event

A huge six-day festival celebrating the LGBTQ community at the hottest winter destination—Miami Beach

Stone Crab Season

mid-October–mid-May Food

Taste one of the most delicious seasonal foods of Southeast Florida—you can even catch some yourself

Underwater Music Festival

July 12–13, 2024 Event

Submerge to the world's coolest subaqueous party at Florida's coral reef

Art Basel

June 13–16, 2024 (Basel) | October 18–20, 2024 (Paris) | December 6–8, 2024 (Miami Beach)| March, 2025 (Hong Kong) Event

Don't miss the chance to become a part of the art world for a week full of exciting events

Miami Marathon

January 28 Event

Test your body and participate in the marathon, or come support the runners

Mullet Migration

late September–early October Nature

It might be amusing to watch migrating mullets jumping above the water's surface, however, they don't do it out of amusement, but to escape chasing predators

Miami Broward Carnival

October 5-13, 2024 Event

Be involved in the amazing rhythm and real carnival spirit of the Miami Broward Carnival. Enjoy the beauty and glory of everything you'll see!

Blacktip and Spinner Sharks Migration

December–March Nature

Tens of thousands of black shark fins just a few meters from the beach can scare the hell out of anyone

Holy Ship!

December 12–16, 2023 Event

Don't miss your chance to take part in the world's wildest cruise with some of the best parties on board

Baby Alligators

September Nature

If you are a fan of these huge reptiles, there are plenty of places here to observe them in the wild

Miami Cruise Month

January Event

A great chance for a dream cruise. The best prices and some free special deals await you during Cruise month

White Pelican Migration

October–March Nature

When these professional hunters head to Florida from the northern states, local fish should stay alert

New Year's Eve at Bayfront Park

December 31 Event

If you visit Miami during the winter holidays, don't miss the biggest New Year's Eve celebration around

Golden Stingray Migration

May | November Nature

Do you feel like sharing the company of 10,000 deadly, poisonous stingrays? Watching them from the distance might be a better idea

Everglades Boating Adventure

December–April Nature

A unique ecosystem and the beauty of its wildlife open a new perspective on the life of South Florida

Art Deco Weekend

January 18-20, 2025 Event

Dive into the Art Deco era together with local enthusiasts during this three-day unique Miami-style soiree

Mamey Sapote Harvest

May–July Food

Sweet and smooth. Don't forget to try this exotic fruit!

Rocket Launch at Kennedy Space Center

all year round Activity

See rocket's space launch from NASA headquarters

Sunrise & Sunset

all year round Nature

Discover Florida's most stunning spots to watch the sun

Venetian Pool, Coral Gables

May–September Activity

This is the world's largest swimming pool which is emptied and refilled with fresh water every day

Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp

all year round Activity

Visit the town of mediums, healers, and ghost whisperers

Surfing

early August–mid-April Activity

Not so popular with pro surfers, Florida could nevertheless be attractive for beginners

Wildflowers

March–November Nature

Discover the best blooming fields of Florida

Lake Worth Street Painting Festival

February 24–25, 2024 Event

Masterpieces of street art draw thousands of people to Lake Worth

Beach Season

April–November (all year round) Activity

Florida enjoys a warm climate most of the year

Gasparilla Pirate Fest

January 27, 2024 Event

One of the greatest festivals in Florida for the whole family

Birdwatching

November–May Nature

Florida, with its numerous lakes and islands is a great place for a birder

Diving and Snorkeling

all year round Activity

Shipwrecks, rich sea life and coral reefs are the biggest advantages of diving in Florida

Swimming with Manatees

November–April (all year round) Activity

Swim with the gentle giants in the warm waters of Crystal river

Citrus Season

October–June Food

Florida is famous for its beautiful citrus groves and delicious fruits

The Orlando Fringe

January 11-14, 2024 Event

One of the best cultural events in Florida

Daytona Beach Bike Week

February 28-March 9, 2025 Event

This historic motorcycle race has become a legend of its own

Florida Citrus Parade

December 29, 2018 Event

A celebration of fruits and sports

Halloween in Florida: Events, Parades & Parties

August 9–November 3, 2024 Event

Halloween is one of the favorite holidays in Florida

Christmas Holiday Magic at Disney World

November 12–late December 2024 Event

There is no better place to feel the spirit of Christmas in Florida

Florida Strawberry Festival

February 27-March 9, 2025 Event

Celebrate the strawberry harvest, with the local community of Eastern Hillsborough County

Miami Music Week

March 22–27, 2024 Event

Dance to the beats of a weeklong marathon of electronic dance music

Miami Swim Week

May 29–June 3, 2024 Event

Hottest time for hottest swimwear brands

Florida Renaissance Festival

February 3-March 24, 2024 Event

Dress up as your favorite knight or lady and travel back in time

Sizzle Dining

September 5-25, 2024 Event

The tastiest week from Cape Coral down to Marco Island

Florida Film Festival

April 12-21, 2024 Event

Even though Florida is flooded with several film festivals, you definitely should witness the best one

Chalk Festival in Sarasota

November 8-10, 2024 Event

One of the most important pavement art events in the world

Florida Seafood Festival

November 1–2, 2024 Event

Immerse yourself in a foodie paradise

Florida State Fair

February 8-19, 2025 Event

Don't miss the first State Fair of the year in the USA, which gets all the latest and greatest

Daytona Turkey Rod Run

November 28–December 1, 2024 Event

The Largest Car Show and Swap Meet in the United States

South Florida Fair

January 17-February 2, 2025 Event

Get ready for orgasmic rides and godlike food

Ponce de Leon Hotel (Flagler College)

all year round Activity

A unique hotel, rich with history and ghosts

The Kampong

September–June Nature

The only tropical monsoon garden in a major US city

St. Augustine Nights of Lights: Christmas Lights

November 23, 2024–January 26, 2025 Event

The oldest city in the US illuminates historic buildings with millions of lights

Winter Equestrian Festival

early January–early April 2024 Event

An upscale seasonal entertainment in Wellington, south-east Florida

Suwannee Lights

November 29–December 30, 2024 Event

A festive drive-through and walk-thru light display in northern Florida

Ichetucknee Blue Hole

all year round Activity

A perfect scenic spot for swimming, snorkeling and diving

Naples St. Patrick's Day Parade

March 15, 2025 Event

A popular event celebrating Irish culture and heritage

Tortuga Music Festival

April 4-6, 2025 Event

Get loose with some big rock music stars at a white sandy Fort Lauderdale beach

Flogging Molly's Salty Dog Cruise

February 17–22, 2025 Event

Take a Caribbean cruise of your dreams with lots of music and fun aboard

Tampa Am

November 7-10, 2024 Event

The biggest amateur skateboarding contest on the planet

Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend

January 4–8, 2023 Event

A race weekend with Mickey and friends in Orlando

Suwannee Hulaween

October 24-27, 2024 Event

Not your typical Halloween festival

Loop Road Scenic Drive

November–April Activity

Drive through dwarf cypress forest and spot lots of tropical fauna of Everglades

Overseas Highway

all year round Activity

Perhaps the most spectacular road trip in America

Siesta Key Crystal Classic International Sand Sculpting Festival

November 15-18, 2024 Event

Professional sand sculptors and amateurs compete at one of Florida's best beaches

Jazz In The Gardens (JITG)

March 9–10, 2024 Event

A two-day music affair in Miami Gardens

Kiteboarding and Windsurfing

November–April Activity

One of top-five wind sports destinations in the United States

Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival

March 2-5, 2025 Event

Listen, laugh, dance, sing and meditate in the middle of Florida's wilderness

Grovetoberfest

November 4, 2023 Event

Florida's largest beer festival in Coconut Grove

4th of July at Florida Keys

July 4 Event

Dazzling displays over the water make the Independence Day celebration unforgettable

Florida 4th of July Fireworks & Events

June 29–July 4, 2024 Event

The forecast is...lots of sunshine and fireworks!

Whale Watching

December–March Nature

The population of endangered Northern right whales is recovering in Florida

Dolphin Watching

all year round (best in late May–August) Nature

Observe playful sea mammals all around Florida's coast

Fantasy Fest: Key West Halloween Festival

October 17-26, 2025 Event

The biggest and wildest Halloween celebration on Key West

Jacksonville Fair

November 7–17, 2024 Event

The biggest fair in Northern Florida

South Florida Garlic Fest

February 3-4, 2024 Event

The premier food and entertainment festival in South Florida

Pensacola Interstate Fair

October 17-27, 2024 Event

The biggest fair on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico

Pensacola Mardi Gras

February 9–10, 2024 Event

A vibrant celebration with over 150 years of history

Universal Orlando Mardi Gras

February 1-March 30, 2025 Event

A colorful celebration with your favorite characters and live music

Fireflies at Blue Spring State Park

mid-to-late March Nature

The amazing mother nature's light show takes place every spring in Central Florida

Marco Island and Ten Thousand Islands

all year round Nature

Explore the best shelling beaches in Florida

Tropical Fruit Season in Homestead

late April–September Food

Try locally grown mango, lychee, papaya, and other exotic foods

Miami Labor Day Weekend

July 13–16, 2023 Event

Long weekend is perfect for partying in Magic City

Florida Fall Foliage

late October–November Nature

Several parks boast fall foliage displays in subtropical Florida

Little Talbot and Big Talbot Islands

April–October Nature

Explore miles of undeveloped, pristine beaches

Jacksonville Jazz Festival

May 23–26, 2024 Event

One of the largest music events in Northeast Florida

The Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade

December 14, 2024 Event

View a caravan of all-kind vessels decorated with intricate light displays

Christmas Lights in Tampa

mid-November–early January Event

Holidays in Tampa Bay are all about magical twinkling lights

Christmas Lights in Jacksonville, FL

late November–early January Event

The most outstanding holiday light displays across northeastern Florida

New Year's Eve in Key West

December 31 Event

Unique ball-drop events and some of the biggest annual parties on the southernmost tip of the USA

New Year's Eve in Tampa Bay

December 31 Event

A big celebration on Florida's Gulf Coast

New Year's Eve in Jacksonville

December 31–January 1 Event

Jax goes big on fireworks and partying to mark the end of the year

Christmas Lights and New Year's Eve in West Palm Beach

early November–December 31 Event

Check out the world's only Christmas tree made of sand

New Year's Eve

December 31 Event

Drop an anchor in Fort Lauderdale for a big celebration

New Year's Eve in Sarasota

December 31 Event

The epic pineapple drop and other fun events on Florida's Gulf Coast

New Year's Eve in Orlando

December 31 Event

Magnificent fireworks, laser shows, and parades mark the end of the year in Orlando's theme parks

Chinese New Year in Miami

February, 2024 Event

Celebrate the first new moon with the Chinese community of Miami

Chinese New Year in Orlando

February 24, 2024 Event

See the spectacular Dragon Parade and Multicultural Festival in Orlando

Hummingbirds

early March–late September Nature

Our wee friends flock to the Sunshine State as eagerly as tourists do

Baltimore Oriole

April–September Nature

Attracted by fruits and nectar, these birds are often spotted in the gardens

Land Crab Migration

June–December | best time October–November Nature

From time to time, land crabs invade backyards and streets in South Florida

Sandhill Cranes

all year round (best in June–July) Nature

Native to Florida, sandhill cranes can be observed year-round

NAS Pensacola Air Show

November 1-2, 2024 Event

The loud and spectacular show by America's legendary pilots

Halloween Horror Nights

August 30-November 3, 2024 Event

One of the most popular Halloween attractions in North America

Halloween at Walt Disney World

August 9–October 31, 2024 Event

Go trick-or-treating and meet all your favorite characters during Boo Bash in Magic Kingdom

SeaWorld Halloween

September 6–November 2, 2024 Event

Join the Spooktacular celebration with unbelievable sea creatures and thrilling attractions

Orlando Halloween

September–late October Event

Experience a Halloween haven where eerie thrills and spine-chilling fun await around every corner

Halloween Half Marathon

October 26, 2024 Event

A fun costumed run on the beautiful Miami Beach

Christmas Lights in Orlando

mid-November–early January Event

Theme parks and resorts showcase their best holiday decorations

Sarasota Christmas Lights

late November–early January Event

Sarasota is about to take your breath away this Christmas season

New Year's Eve in Florida

December 31 Event

From sun-drenched beach parties to raucous nightlife, Florida dazzles on New Year's Eve

Up Up and Away Florida Hot Air Balloon Festival

early May Event

Will you dare to get the full experience, camping at this festival?

The Villages Balloon Festival

February 3–4, 2023 Event

Enjoy a brilliant ballooning event set an hour-drive northwest of Orlando

The Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild

November 15, 2024–January 19, 2025 Event

The only event in Central Florida celebrating Asian cultures

Cherry Blossoms in Florida

early February–early April Event

Morikami Museum is the best place to see blooming cherry trees in The Sunshine State

Cocoa Beach Air Show

April 20-21, 2024 Event

Visit Florida and rejoice in amazing air show on Cocoa Beach

Orlando Air & Space Show at Sanford International Airport

October 25–26, 2025 Event

Flight demonstration squadrons perform jaw-dropping maneuvers over Sanford

Stuart Air Show

November 8-10, 2024 Event

Rejoice in thrilling aerial performances at Witham Field in Florida

Tampa Bay Comic Convention

August 23-25, 2024 Event

A celebration of comic and pop arts for the whole family!

Megacon Orlando

February 1-4, 2024 Event

The largest comic convention of South East

Florida Supercon

July 12–14, 2024 Event

A three-day comic convention for all kinds of geeks

Pensacon

February 14-16, 2025 Event

Plunge into the geeks' universe at Pensacola comic con

Stargazing

all year round (but the best months are April & September) Nature

Florida's warm climate makes it a perfect stargazing destination

Orlando Beer Festival

November 2, 2024 Event

The largest and most popular beer festival in Orlando

Tallahassee Beer Festival

August 10, 2024 Event

#TLHBeerFest is a huge beer event, featuring over 110+ home brewers and breweries

Englewood Beer Fest

January 28 Event

A beer sampling event in a beautiful beach town by the Gulf of Mexico

Fort Lauderdale 4th of July Spectacular Fest & Fireworks

July 4, 2024 Event

Expect a lot of fun and fireworks!

Jacksonville 4th of July Fireworks & Events

July 3–4 Event

Don't miss one of the biggest Independence Day celebrations in the USA

Fort Myers 4th of July Parade & Fireworks

July 4, 2024 Event

Experience the most exotic Independence Day on Fort Myers Beach

DeSoto County Fair in Arcadia

February 2-February 10, 2024 Event

A traditional fair in Florida's cattle country

Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival

May 11–20, 2024 Event

A dream occasion for the lovers of everything pirate-themed

Royal Palm Beach Seafood Festival

March 16-17, 2024 Event

Fresh seafood from quality vendors

Western Caribbean Cruises

December–March Activity

Learn about ancient civilisations while sipping on your favorite cocktail

Leesburg Christmas Parade

December 7, 2024 Event

Get into the holiday spirit at the lighted holiday parade in the heart of Leesburg

Safety Harbor Christmas Parade

December 7, 2024 Event

Meet Santa and make a wish at Safety Harbor's Annual Holiday Parade

Okeechobee Main Street Christmas Festival & Parade

December 14, 2024 Event

A vibrant holiday parade and festival is held in the evening on the second Saturday in December

Cape Coral Festival Of Lights

December 7, 2024 Event

A fun community holiday celebration in southwest Florida

Edison Festival of Lights

February 8–16, 2025 Event

The Annual Edison Festival of Light honors the Fort Myers winter resident, Thomas Alva Edison

Tallahassee Winter Festival

December 7, 2024 Event

The main crowd pleaser in Tallahassee during the holiday season

Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo

April 9-14, 2024 Event

Florida's largest annual convention with over 200,000 visitors

Miami Beach Air & Sea Show

May 25-26, 2024 Event

"The Greatest Show Above the Earth” showcases the U.S. military

Bay Area Renaissance Festival

February 17-March 31, 2024 Event

Feel the real medieval vibe at this amazing fest

Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire

November 1–3, 2024 | November 9–10, 2024 Event

Have you ever been to a medieval village? Well, this is your chance to experience the Renaissance era firsthand!

Jacksonville Sea & Sky Air Show

October 18–19, 2025 Event

Roaring jets and stunning aerobatics over the First Coast

Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire and Pirate Festival

March 2–3, 2024 Event

Get medieval and have fun at the annual festivities in Milton

Sarasota Medieval Fair

November 2–December 1, 2024 Event

Pay tribute to the medieval culture at this Renaissance festival

Seabreeze Jazz Festival

April 23-27, 2025 Event

One of the top 10 Jazz Festival in the USA according to JazzIZ Magazine

Tampa Bay Blues Festival

April 12–14, 2024 Event

A perfect spring getaway filled with jazz and peace

Boynton Beach Haunted Pirate Fest & Mermaid Splash

October 26–27, 2024 Event

Buccaneers take over Palm Beaches

Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival

October 12–13 | October 19–20 | October 26–27, 2024 Event

Pumpkins are definitely highlights of the show here!

Dunedin Highland Games & Festival

April 6, 2024 Event

The oldest Highland games in Sunshine State

Pensacola Memorial Day Weekend Events

May 23–27, 2024 Event

Welcome summer on the beach along the beautiful Emerald Coast of Florida

Jacksonville Memorial Day Weekend Events

May 23–26, 2024 Event

A real tribute to the fallen heroes

Tampa Memorial Day Weekend Events

May 24–27, 2024 Event

Spend a long weekend attending events honoring the memory of fallen soldiers

NAS Jax Air Show

October 19–20, 2024 Event

Witness the soaring maneuvers of legendary aircraft at this one-of-a-kind spectacle

Coconut Grove Arts Festival

February 15–17, 2025 Event

The art event of the year in Miami-Dade County

EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

August 29–November 23, 2024 Event

A perfect fall retreat combines a variety of culinary delights and your favorite Disney attractions

Sunset Music Festival

late May, 2025 Event

One of Florida's biggest EDM raves showcases the best of the genre

St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival

May 7–11, 2025 Event

A culinary celebration in one of the most beautiful and historic cities of the American South

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