Things to do in April in Miami-Dade
Spring has sprung, here's where to have some fun around Miami in April.
Piano Slam at the Arsht Center
Watch the future of the arts on stage at The Dranoff 2 Piano Fusion Piano Slam 2026 at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County. The performance is free to the public. RSVP here for limited free tickets.
Piano Slam is a classical, hip-hop and spoken word mash-up featuring Miami's top teen poets. Participating students will perform original poems they composed based on their life experiences or live classical music they heard in school.
This year's event features Martin Bejerano and Daniel Strange on two pianos and Miami’s top young poets performing “Searching for Home,” inspired by the creative writing journey of presidential poet laureate Richard Blanco and directed by the award-winning Teo Castellanos.
Public Art around Miami-Dade
Don't limit yourself to visiting a museum or gallery to view art, art is around you in Miami. You can use our handy guide, which we've recently updated with some additional public art, to help you navigate where to find these pieces. Find interesting sculptures and murals in Downtown Miami, Coral Gables, the Miami Design District, Little Havana and North Miami. If you've been to a Miami Marlins game, you've already seen some! Click here to read about it all.
Go to a Miami Marlins baseball game
The boys of summer are back and there are plenty of deals and discounts available during Miami Marlins season. There are deals for seniors, kids, families, military personnel and Little Leaguers. Watch our players smack homeruns and make diving catches in air-conditioned comfort at LoanDepot Park in Little Havana. You will also be sitting in a historic spot, the former home of the Orange Bowl Stadium and where you can see the public art we mention above. Click here to find all the discounts and deals.
Deering Seafood Festival on the Bay
Save money on admission by purchasing tickets in advance!
The popular festival takes place Sunday, April 12 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the grounds of the historic Deering Estate, overlooking Biscayne Bay. It typically includes music, art, nature activities, pontoon boat rides, and a science discovery area for kids. (Plus fresh seafood served every way you can think of, as well as burgers and wings!) Click here for full details and to purchase discounted tickets.
Other fun monthly events and deals...
- Free museum entry for Bank of America cardholders
- Free monthly events at Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) in Downtown Miami
- Free outdoor movies at Soundscape Park
- Free events and days at Bass Museum on Miami Beach
- Immerse yourself in poetry throughout the city and at events throughout the month during the O, Miami Poetry Festival
And, for more nearby fun:
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