10 things to do in Miami on Presidents’ Day Weekend

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Art Basel may have come and gone, but the art fairs never end in Miami. Art Wynwood highlights contemporary and modern art from artists locally and around the world. This year, the Art Wynwood Pavilion has moved to downtown Miami’s Herald Plaza. Check out art by JonOne, will be making a special appearance and performance, as well as fashion by Luis Valenzuela, “RAWK” by Jason Newsted, and for the little ones, an ArtRageous Kids Center hosted by the Miami Children’s Museum.

This three-day, outdoor festival is hosted every President’s Day and takes over one mile of waterfront street for the perfect backdrop. This year, more than 360 artists from around the world will be showcasing their work in 15 different styles of art. Find your new favorite artist at the festival, and maybe discover an art gallery you can enjoy all year round. Not only are the visual arts on display, give your taste buds some action under the white tent with dishes from more than 50 area restaurants.

Scheduled alongside Art Wynwood, experience an exhibit where fashion and art come together for a unique evening of creativity. Pieces from 32 artists and designers hailing from 18 different countries will be on display, most notably new pieces by Alonzo Vega, Capital T, and Sandrine Langlade. The event is for guests 21 and older, and attendees should RSVP to carla@zenithartandfashion.com.

If you appreciate a good quality watch, head to the Design District for a four-day celebration of luxury timepieces. More than 20 manufacturers will be on site, as well as virtual reality experiences, watch-making workshops, lectures, the exhibition “Telling Time,” and a musical performance on Friday evening at Paradise Plaza produced by the one-and-only Emilio Estefan. On top of all that, Miami Design District Concours will be showing off 100 post-war vintage, sports, exotic, and supercars.

Let’s go fly a kite! The skies over Haulover Park will be filled with an array of kites big and small, including large, ornate pieces that will have you in awe. Bring out your own kite with the family to try your hand at flying, or roll out a blanket and stare up at the show above. Plus, check out paper kite building classes, kite-flying competitions, refreshments, and kites for sale.

It’s all about the bikinis and babes. In its eighth year, the beach heats up with sexy models taking to the sand volleyball courts to duke it out for a charity trip to Haiti with the Jack Brewer Foundation. Celebs are known to check out the games (including the newly returned Dwyane Wade), if you can spot them among the throng of nearly 15,000 spectators. Models come from top agencies, including Wilhemina, Elite, Ford and more.

The LGBT community isn’t monolithic, and the art, music, and food festival celebrates the diverse cultures in the community. Enjoy music from Palo!, Suenalo and Spam Allstars, play judge to food contests from area restaurants, and artwork from the best in South Florida. Plus, “The Day it Snowed in Miami” and other gay-themed films will be playing at the Miami Dade College Tower Theater.