By: Charlotte Trattner By: Charlotte Trattner | August 31, 2022 | Food & Drink, Events, Guide,
Miami may not be known for its seasonal weather, but Miamians can still get into the autumnal spirit with these fall-themes activities around the Magic City and sunshine state.
Candle Land
Located in Wynwood, Candle Land invites locals and visitors to get creative and create lasting memories and beautiful candles. While Miami isn't known for its cool weather, visitors can escape the heat and create their personalized autumn-scented candles to life to spice up their homes. Make your home smell like the ultimate fall destination with scents like snickerdoodle cookies or apple spice to the cozy fragrances of freshly brewed coffee or the classic of sweet vanilla. 2311 NW Second ave Miami, FL 33127
Le Zoo Bal Harbour
Tucked away in the exclusive Bal Harbour Shops, Le Zoo is one of Miami's best autumnal secrets. The posh eatery pays homage to its French roots and fresh sea flavors. This season, Le Zoo's head chef, Julian Baker, combines his exquisite culinary talents with local palate favorites bringing tastes of fall to South Florida. With menu items such as moules frites featuring mussels in white wine and garlic sauce and a baba au rhum, guests can escape the Miami heat for some seasonal changes. 9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour
PLANTA South Beach Happy Hour
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Head to the ultimate plant-based destination for the ultimate happy hour, Monday through Friday. Grab your friends and enjoy snacks, beers and brand new cocktails, including the guava mezcal mule and the 24-carrot magic. The happy hour will also feature ahi watermelon Tostado, yucca fries and more delicious bites for the fall season. 850 Commerce St., Miami Beach
Fall Festival at Southern Hills Farms
Let the fall festivities begin at Southern Hills Farms. While this technically isn't in South Florida, enjoy the road trip to the family farm in Clermont. Just 24 miles from Orlando, guests can have a fall adventure complete with mouthwatering apple cider donuts, s'mores, pumpkin carving and more. While visiting, take advantage of the seasonal crops for the perfect autumn photo-opt. Tickets must be purchased in advance here. 16651 Schofield Rd., Clermont
Fall Menu Items at Pura Vida
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Enjoy the deliciously iconic fall flavors at Pura Vida. Embracing the fall season, the beloved South Florida casual eatery expands its menu with delectable seasonal offerings this October. Fuel your mornings with a blueberry passion fruit cake, hazelnut date energy bites or apple pie energy bites. Pura Vida with also be dishing out a pink raspberry pistachio croissant for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Second Annual Pumpkins & Palm Trees Fall Fest
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Celebrate the fall season Florida-style, just steps from the sand at the LOOP's Pumpkins & Palm Trees Fall Fest on Oct. 23. Guests can soak in the sun and taste all the fall flavors from local vendors while enjoying live music and participating in contests and outdoor activities. Accessible and free to the public, attendees can adorn costumes and enjoy fall-themes baked goods to bring the fall to South Florida. Guests can also discover the best pie in the area at the mouthwatering pie baking competition. Click here for more. 3000 E Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
Hay Maze Miami
Experience the fall magic Miami-style at Hay Maze Miami. While Miamians may miss out on the fall foliage and brisk weather, this year's Hay Maze at Bayfront Park brings an authentic harvest experience. With local vendors featuring fall-themes treats, live music, a beer garden, whiskey tastings, rum sampling and more, this is the perfect way for Miamians to get their fall fix. Open from Oct. 21 to Nov. 6, the festival features an immense selection of fall-themed photo ops, including the leaf pit, haystacks, pumpkin wall and more. For tickets, visit the website. 301 N Biscayne Blvd. Miami
Photography by: Photo Courtesy: Maddy Baker