How to make the most of South Florida this autumn.
Written by: Sophie Collongette
SOUTH BEACH SEAFOOD FESTIVAL
Miami Beach turns into a coastal playground during this four-day feast of flavors. Think wine-paired dinners under the stars, chef-on-chef showdowns, and a grand seaside tasting from more than 40 top restaurants. Ocean breezes, live music, and piles of just-caught seafood make it the city’s most indulgent autumn ritual. October 22–25, 2025
FORT LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL SHORTS
This November, the spotlight turns to the art of brevity. The festival’s shorts program delivers tightly crafted stories that manage to surprise, move, and provoke in equal measure. Screenings pair with filmmaker Q&As and intimate gatherings, making it as much about the conversations sparked afterward as the films themselves. | November 2025
MIAMI BOOK FAIR INTERNATIONAL
A literary pilgrimage with a tropical backdrop, the Miami Book Fair gathers world-renowned authors and rising voices alike. Days are filled with smart panels and lively readings; nights with intimate dinners where ideas flow as easily as the wine. It’s culture, conversation, and community—all bound between covers. | November 2025
