November 2026
Thanksgiving in South Florida
Holiday dining, turkey trots, Black Friday shopping, and the best ways to spend the long weekend in Miami — all in one place.
Prix fixe dinners · Thanksgiving brunch · Chef specials
Turkey trots · Parades · Watch parties
Black Friday · Small Business Saturday · Cyber Monday
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Running throughout the Thanksgiving long weekend — go any time.
Turkey Trot 5K — Miami Beach
Annual Thanksgiving morning 5K run along the beach. All ages, costumes welcome. Register online.
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens — Open Thanksgiving Weekend
Stroll the Italian Renaissance estate and gardens over the long weekend. One of Miami's most beautiful settings.
Wynwood Walls — Free Admission Weekend
The outdoor murals are always free. Thanksgiving weekend is one of the best times to visit before Art Week crowds arrive.
Miami Beach Boardwalk Walk
A classic Thanksgiving morning walk from South Beach to Mid-Beach. Free, open 24/7, and a Miami tradition.
Coral Gables Farmers Market
Pick up fresh produce, local honey, and artisan goods the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Open 8 AM–1 PM.
Calle Ocho — Thanksgiving Weekend Dining
Many Calle Ocho restaurants stay open Thanksgiving weekend with special menus. Cuban roast pork is the local alternative.
Dated Events
Mark your calendar for Thanksgiving week and the long weekend.
Thanksgiving Dinner at Four Seasons Brickell
A lavish Thanksgiving buffet with carving stations, seasonal sides, and dessert spread. Reservations required.
Thanksgiving at Nobu Miami
Nobu's take on Thanksgiving — a prix fixe menu blending Japanese technique with classic holiday flavors.
Miami Thanksgiving Parade
Floats, marching bands, and community groups wind through downtown Miami on Thanksgiving morning.
Black Friday at Miami Design District
Luxury boutiques, pop-ups, and special activations across the Design District on Black Friday.
Small Business Saturday — Wynwood
Support local Wynwood shops, galleries, and restaurants on Small Business Saturday. Street art, food, and community.
Thanksgiving Brunch at The Setai
An elegant Thanksgiving brunch at one of South Beach's most iconic hotels. Reservations essential.
Thanksgiving at Zuma Miami
Zuma's contemporary Japanese Thanksgiving menu — a departure from tradition that's become a Miami staple.
Thanksgiving Eve — Miami Nightlife
The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is one of the biggest bar nights of the year. Clubs and bars across Miami host special events.
Thanksgiving NFL Watch Parties
Miami's best sports bars host Thanksgiving NFL watch parties with food specials and drink deals all day.
Cyber Monday at Bal Harbour Shops
Luxury shopping deals at Bal Harbour Shops to close out the Thanksgiving weekend.
Thanksgiving Coverage
Stories, guides, and dining picks from Premier Guide Miami.
Lindsey Stirling's "The Snow Waltz Tour" Comes to Hard Rock Live Hollywood, Nov. 18
Violinist and performer Lindsey Stirling brings her beloved "The Snow Waltz Tour" to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
Inside the 85th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: Tim Burton, Daniel Radcliffe, and 800 Clowns
Premier Guide Miami joined the NBC press call with executive producer Amy Kule and Today show anchor Al Roker ahead of the 85th anniversary of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade — on Tim Burton's custom balloon, the debut of Newsies on Broadway, and why the parade remains America's most beloved Thanksgiving tradition.
Al Roker on the 85th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: "You Always Feel Better After the Parade Than You Were When You Started"
Ahead of the 85th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (NBC, November 24, 2011), Al Roker talked about Ann Curry joining the broadcast booth, his daughter riding Santa's sleigh as a Christmas tree, watching the parade in pajamas in St. Albans, Queens, and why the parade is one of the last communal TV moments left.
Amy Kule on the 85th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: Tim Burton's Balloon, a Fan-Designed Character, and Five Broadway Shows
Ahead of the 85th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (NBC, November 24, 2011), producer Amy Kule walked through everything new — Tim Burton's custom balloon, a fan-designed character named Gazer, five Broadway shows including Daniel Radcliffe and the just-announced Newsies, and a heritage float honoring 35 years of parade leadership.
Questlove and Robin Hall on the 84th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: "We Are Genuinely Having Fun — We Don't See This as Work at All"
Ahead of the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC, Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton spoke with Questlove of The Roots — performing alongside Jimmy Fallon for the second consecutive year — and Robin Hall, Senior Vice President of Macy's Parade & Entertainment Group, who was stepping down after his 10th and final parade. Questlove shared his most memorable moment from the previous year (sharing a trailer with the original Ronald McDonald), while Hall reflected on producing the emotionally charged 2001 parade in the aftermath of September 11.
David Frei and John O'Hurley on the National Dog Show: "My Dogs at Home Would Never Speak to Me Again If I Didn't Root for Their Family"
The National Dog Show presented by Purina — the most prestigious dog show in the United States, airing on NBC immediately following the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade — returned for its ninth year with host John O'Hurley (Dancing with the Stars Season 1 champion, former Family Feud host) and commentator David Frei. Premier Guide Miami's Daedrian McNaughton spoke with the duo about their favorite breeds, six new breeds joining the show, and the "alma mater factor" that keeps Frei rooting for his Brittanys, Cavaliers, and Afghan Hounds.
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