Things to Do in South Florida This Weekend: October 23–25 — Seafood Fest, Morocco Days, Heat, Chayanne & Buddy Guy

If you only leave the house once this weekend, make it count — because October 23–25 is stacked in all three counties. A first-ever Moroccan festival takes over a Coral Gables park for free, the South Beach Seafood Festival (https://sobeseafoodfest.com/events/seafood-slam) closes its run with two big days on the sand at Lummus Park, the Heat play Friday night downtown, and Saturday pairs a blues legend in West Palm Beach with a Latin pop icon in Miami. Families get Zoo Boo and a free pumpkin workshop, and Sunday ends with free salsa dancing on Ocean Drive. Here are 10 verified events for this weekend in South Florida — every one checked against its official listing, with the date, venue, price and link you need. Confirm on the official link before you head out, because weekend details can shift. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 1. Morocco Days in Miami — A Free First-Ever Festival in Coral Gables Morocco Days in Miami (https://moroccodaysmiami.com/) lands at Ponce Circle Park for its first edition, celebrating 250 years of friendship between Morocco and the United States, according to the City of Coral Gables. Expect artisan souks, rug weavers and makers working live, Moroccan fashion and design, food, and mint tea in the experience zones. When: Friday, October 23, 4:00–11:00 p.m., and Saturday, October 24, 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. Where: Ponce Circle Park, 2810 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables Price: Free Best for: Everyone — this is the weekend's best free outing, and first editions only happen once. 2. South Beach Seafood Festival: Chef Showdown Friday, Seafood Slam Saturday The 14th South Beach Seafood Festival (https://sobeseafoodfest.com/events/seafood-slam) finishes on the sand at Lummus Park. Friday night is the VIP Chef Showdown — top chefs battle head-to-head while guests taste, sip from the open bar and vote. Saturday afternoon is the Seafood Slam: more than 40 South Florida restaurants serving all-inclusive tastings, with live music and the crowd-voted Best of the Fest, according to the festival. When: Chef Showdown — Friday, October 23, 7:00–11:00 p.m. Seafood Slam — Saturday, October 24, 1:00–5:00 p.m. Where: Lummus Park, 1130 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach Price: Chef Showdown $175 all-inclusive (21+). Seafood Slam $160 all-inclusive; kids 10 and under free on Saturday. Stone crab at the special pavilion costs extra. Best for: Food lovers. Wear flat shoes — both days are on the sand. 3. 30th Annual Wine, Spirits and Culinary Celebration — Fort Lauderdale The Museum of Discovery and Science (https://mods.org/series/30th-annual-wine-spirits-and-culinary-celebration/) turns 30 with its signature fundraiser: a grand tasting from South Florida's premier restaurants, global wines and spirits, a beer garden, a silent auction, and an after-party under the Great Gravity Clock, according to the museum. Proceeds benefit MODS. When: Friday, October 23 — Grand Tasting 7:00–10:00 p.m., after-party to 11:00 p.m. (earlier entry for VIP tiers) Where: Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale Price: Grand Tasting $150. VIP $300 and Pearl Reserve $400 tiers are also listed on the museum's page. Best for: A dressed-up date night in Broward. 21+ only. 4. Miami Heat vs. Detroit Pistons — Friday Night at Kaseya Center The Miami Heat (https://www.ticketmaster.com/miami-heat-tickets/artist/805966) play their second home game of the new season against the Detroit Pistons — an early-season Eastern Conference matchup, with tip-off at 8:00 p.m., according to Sports Illustrated's game preview and the arena schedule. When: Friday, October 23, 8:00 p.m. Where: Kaseya Center, 601 Biscayne Blvd, Miami Price: Tickets via Ticketmaster — check the official listing for current prices and seats. Best for: Sports fans who want the full downtown Friday-night scene. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 5. Pumpkin Decorating Workshop on Lincoln Road — Free Family Fun Saturday morning starts on Lincoln Road (https://events.miamibeachfl.gov/event/pumpkin-decorating-workshop-on-lincoln-road/), where the City of Miami Beach hosts a free pumpkin decorating workshop under the Euclid Folly, with face painting and fall crafts. The first 300 kids receive a free mini pumpkin to decorate and take home, according to the city listing. When: Saturday, October 24, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Where: Euclid Oval, 660 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach Price: Free (mini pumpkins first-come, first-served) Best for: Families with young kids — go early, while pumpkins last. 6. Zoo Boo at Zoo Miami — Halloween at the Zoo Zoo Miami's (https://resident.com/miami/2026/10/07/the-best-things-to-do-in-miami-in-october-2026) family Halloween tradition runs all weekend: trick-or-treating, costume contests, magic shows and games across the zoo grounds, while the animals get their own Halloween enrichment treats, according to the event guide. When: Saturday–Sunday, October 24–25, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Where: Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152nd Street, Miami Price: Included with regular Zoo Miami admission. Trick-or-treating is for kids 12 and under. Best for: Costumed kids and the parents chasing them. Arrive in costume. 7. Buddy Guy 90 — A Blues Legend in West Palm Beach Nine-time Grammy winner Buddy Guy (https://www.kravis.org/events/buddy-guy-90/) brings his Buddy Guy 90 tour to Dreyfoos Hall for his only South Florida show this tour, with Florida blues guitarist Selwyn Birchwood as special guest, according to the Kravis Center. At 90, Guy remains one of the last living architects of electric blues — this is a bucket-list night. When: Saturday, October 24, 7:30 p.m. Where: Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach Price: Tickets from $63.25 including fees, according to the Palm Beach Post's report of the Kravis Center announcement — buy through the Kravis Center link above. Best for: Blues fans and guitar lovers. One night only. 8. Chayanne: Bailemos Otra Vez Tour — Saturday Night in Miami Puerto Rican icon Chayanne (https://www.ticketmaster.com/chayanne-tickets/artist/754853) brings the Bailemos Otra Vez Tour to Kaseya Center for a Saturday-night arena show of romantic ballads, Latin pop hits and the choreography he is famous for, according to Ticketmaster's tour guide. When: Saturday, October 24, 8:00 p.m. (doors 7:00 p.m.) Where: Kaseya Center, 601 Biscayne Blvd, Miami Price: Tickets via Ticketmaster; resale listings started around $108 at the time of checking. Best for: A big sing-along date night downtown. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 9. Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue — Sunday at the Kravis Center The unauthorized Golden Girls parody (https://www.kravis.org/performance-calendar/dreyfoos-hall/) returns to Dreyfoos Hall for two Sunday shows, imagining Dorothy, Blanche, Rose and Sophia in 2026 with an original, adults-only story, according to the Kravis Center calendar. When: Sunday, October 25, 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Where: Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach Price: Tickets via the Kravis Center — check the official calendar link for current prices. Ages 18+ only; contains adult language and themes. Best for: Sitcom fans and friend groups who quote the show by heart. 10. Miami Beach ¡Baila! — Free Salsa Dancing at The Betsy Close the weekend dancing. Miami Beach ¡Baila! (https://events.miamibeachfl.gov/event/miami-beach-baila-by-commissioner-joe-magazine-october2026/) is a free social dance night presented by the City of Miami Beach at The Betsy Hotel. A lesson runs 7:00–7:30 p.m., then the party goes to 10:00 p.m. with salsa, bachata, merengue, kizomba and zouk for all ages and levels, according to the city listing. When: Sunday, October 25, 7:00–10:00 p.m. Where: The Betsy Hotel, 1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach Price: Free Best for: Beginners, couples, and anyone who would rather dance than watch. HOW TO PLAY THE WEEKEND Do not try to do all 10. Pick a lane: free and cultural — Morocco Days Friday, pumpkins Saturday morning, ¡Baila! Sunday night, and your whole weekend costs parking and food. Food-first — the Chef Showdown Friday or the Seafood Slam Saturday, then recover at Zoo Boo. Big nights — Heat Friday, Buddy Guy or Chayanne Saturday, Golden Girls Sunday. Dates and prices were verified against official listings on October 23; confirm on the official link before you go. Want more like this every week? Browse the latest events and guides at SFL Cool Events (https://www.sflcoolevents.com/blog) — we keep the calendar fresh.