Our monthly Guide! Things To Do in Miami in May

From thrilling Formula 1 races to the most breathtaking air shows, heat up your May with these incredible things to do around the city.

Miami has become quite the hub for sports lately. For the fourth year in a row, the Hard Rock Stadium will host the F1 Miami Grand Prix from May 2 to 4, bringing a weekend full of high-speed racing and not-to-miss events.

Miami’s celebration of technology, science, and environmental innovation is going down at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden this month! On Saturday and Sunday, May 3-4, you can expect hands-on activities, interactive workshops and appearances from inventors, engineers and scientists alike. Fairchild is the first botanical garden to house a makerspace in partnership with NASA, where students design ways to grow plants in space, and this is the first time the Garden hosts Maker Faire.

Miami celebrates Cinco de Mayo with a variety of events, from large-scale festivals to themed parties and restaurant specials. Expect live music, food vendors, and cultural showcases, often with a focus on tequila and Mexican cuisine. Some specific events include the Cinco de Mayo Brickell Fest and a Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Pier 5.

Get ready! Teddy Swims brings his biggest global tour yet to Hard Rock Live on May 9th!

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 11, and it’s time to celebrate Mom with a day she’ll love in Miami. Whether she enjoys a lavish brunch, a scenic bay cruise, live music or a peaceful day enjoying beautiful gardens, there’s something special waiting for her.

Rubén Blades is bringing his Fotografías Tour to the Kaseya Center on Thursday, May 15, 2025.

Of all the exciting events taking place this May, the annual Hyundai Air & Sea Show in Miami Beach is undoubtedly one of the best. It will return this Memorial Day Weekend on May 24-25 to wow spectators lined up along the shore. Take in the show-stopping view as F-16s, B-52s and dozens of different jets fly overhead, complete with divers and parachute teams doing their thing!

Get your tickets now to go on a musical journey from Bach to The Beatles at The Hotel Colonnade in Coral Gables under the gentle glow of candlelight.