If you were looking forward to the next Chili Cook-off at Pinecrest Gardens , we have some disappointing news for you: This year’s edition of the popular annual event has been canceled.
The official site for this event, which is sanctioned by the International Chili Society , has this announcement:
“Due to Covid-19 concerns, we will not have our Chili Cook-Off this season, but we will be back with more fun and chili than ever in Season 2021-2022!”
The event typically features a primary competition for professional chili cooks and a separate contest for amateur chili cooks. There also are country music bands, line dancing, mechanical bull riding, plus a selection of food, chili sampling and more.
In the past, tickets cost $5 for general admission, and admission was free for Pinecrest Gardens members and children younger than age 2. All proceeds have benefited the Community Foundation of Pinecrest , a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving Pinecrest Gardens, which was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in October 2011.
Pinecrest Gardens is at 11000 Red Road. For more information, go to pinecrestgardens.org .
Other Miami events that have been canceled
The year 2020 brought many firsts and never-before-seens – including the cancellation of some of our favorite events. Throughout Miami, organizers have had to make tough decisions and take into account factors such as public safety.
These events will have to wait for now, but hopefully they’ll be back soon! Click here to see which ones have been affected for the upcoming season.
Miami events in 2021: A month-by-month guide
Of course, not all events have been canceled. Throughout South Florida, there are still plans for car shows, art festivals and more in 2021.
We’ve compiled a month-by-month roundup of events in our area. Keep in mind that some events may be virtual. Others may follow strict safety protocols. You’ll want to get all the details and decide which options are best for you and your family. Click here for this handy guide to Miami events!
Entertainment and Events Calendar
Sunday, February 5, 2023
All Day | FREE | South Florida Museums
All Day | FREE | Merrick Park
5:00 am to 11:30 pm | $5.00
8:00 am to 2:00 pm | Pinecrest Gardens
8:30 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Coral Reef Park
9:00 am to 12:00 am | FREE | Veterans Park
9:00 am to 2:00 pm | Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
10:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Hollywood
10:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Deerfield Island Park
10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | New World Center | New World Symphony
10:00 am to 6:00 pm | $0-35.28 | Quiet Waters Park
10:00 am to 6:00 pm | $17.00-50.00 | Wellington Village Park
10:00 am to 8:00 pm | FREE | Sawgrass Mills
10:00 am | $16.00 | Museum of Graffiti
10:30 am to 11:30 am | FREE | Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)
11:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk
11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Merrick Park
11:30 am to 2:00 pm | $3.00-4.50 | Tradewinds Park
12:00 pm to 6:00 pm | $1.00-14.00 | Fort Lauderdale Convention Center
12:00 pm to 7:00 pm | $5.00 | St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | $0-5.00 | Merrick House Museum
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Greynolds Park
2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe
2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Dania Pointe
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Ocean Drive Promenade
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Gulfstream Park Village
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $12.00 | Xtreme Action Park
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Nightlife Brewing Co.
9:00 pm | FREE | Ball & Chain
Monday, February 6, 2023
All Day | FREE | Merrick Park
10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | New World Center | New World Symphony
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | FREE | Adrienne Arsht Center
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Tarpon River Brewing
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Sandbar Sports Grill
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
All Day | $5.00-6.00 | Regal Cinemas Multiple Locations
All Day | Discounted | Cinemark
All Day | FREE | Merrick Park
10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | New World Center | New World Symphony
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | CityPlace Doral
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Amphitheater in Boca Raton
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Haulover Beach Park
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $5.00 | Arts Garage
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
All Day | FREE | Merrick Park
10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | New World Center | New World Symphony
10:00 am | FREE | Society of the Four Arts
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm | FREE | Stranahan Park
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Volunteer Park Plantation
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Pelican Harbor Marina
6:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Discounted | Galaxy Skateway Davie
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Gulfstream Park Village
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Nightlife Brewing Co.
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Exit One Taproom
Thursday, February 9, 2023
All Day | FREE | Merrick Park
$21.00 | Broward Center for the Performing Arts
10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | New World Center | New World Symphony
12:00 pm | FREE | Alamo Park
4:30 pm to 8:30 pm | FREE | Old Post Office
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | West Palm Beach Waterfront
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $15.00 | IS Projects
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Gulfstream Park Village
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell
7:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $12.00 | Xtreme Action Park
Friday, February 10, 2023
All Day | FREE | Merrick Park
FREE | Seminole Hard Rock
$21.00 | Broward Center for the Performing Arts
10:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Deerfield Island Park
10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | New World Center | New World Symphony
4:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Discounted | Norton Museum of Art
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe
5:30 pm to 10:30 pm | FREE | Tropical Park
5:30 pm | $10.00 | Society of the Four Arts
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe
6:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Feldman Park
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Gulfstream Park Village
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Lawn at Atlantic Boulevard and Pompano Beach Boulevard
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | South Florida Center for Percussive Arts
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Wolfsonian-FIU
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | City Park
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Waterfront Commons
7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Dolphin Mall
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Weston Regional Park
7:30 pm | $15.00 | Black Archives Historic Lyric Theatre
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | ArtsPark
Saturday, February 11, 2023
All Day | FREE | Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU
All Day | FREE | Merrick Park
Discounted | Mizner Park in Boca
$21.00 | Broward Center for the Performing Arts
FREE | Seminole Hard Rock
5:00 am to 11:30 pm | $5.00
8:00 am to 12:00 am | FREE | Volunteer Park Plantation
9:00 am to 11:00 am | FREE | Miami Children’s Museum
10:00 am to 1:00 pm | FREE | Sunrise Sportsplex
10:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Deerfield Island Park
10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | HistoryMiami
10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Safe Schools Institute
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | New World Center | New World Symphony
10:00 am to 6:00 pm | $0-35.28 | Quiet Waters Park
10:00 am to 8:00 pm | FREE | Sawgrass Mills
10:30 am to 11:30 am | FREE | Mall at Wellington Green
11:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
11:30 am to 2:00 pm | $3.00-4.50 | Tradewinds Park
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | FREE | Adrienne Arsht Center
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | $0-5.00 | Merrick House Museum
1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe
1:30 pm | FREE | Adrienne Arsht Center
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Coral Gables Museum
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Surfside Town Hall
4:00 pm | FREE | Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field
4:30 pm to 8:30 pm | FREE | Old Post Office
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Gulfstream Park Village
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE
7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Dolphin Mall
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Fox Observatory
11:30 pm to 2:00 am | $5.00 | Coral Gables Art Cinema