{"id":5804,"date":"2023-12-17T12:45:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-17T17:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/?p=5804"},"modified":"2024-01-29T21:03:03","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T02:03:03","slug":"things-to-do-in-miami","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-miami\/","title":{"rendered":"Fun Things to Do in Miami for February 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Miami is the center of South Florida culture. In addition to its tropical beaches and amazing nightlife, Miami also has dozens of great museums, unique architecture, thriving arts districts, and lots of Cuban flair! Whether you\u2019re a long-timer or a first-timer, you can learn how to attract bees and butterflies to your garden or hike to the Cape Florida Lighthouse on Key Biscayne. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Meetup, you never have to do fun things alone. Check out the following Meetup events happening around Miami<\/a> during the month of February 2024, and have a great time with new friends!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attend the opening night of the Shorts Miami Film Festival<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The University of Miami sponsors a free film festival at the beautiful Cosford Cinema in Coral Gables. The venue houses a 70-square-foot screen, equipped to project 35mm film as well as a variety of high-definition digital formats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Friday, February 2<\/a>, you can join Miami Fun Inexpensive<\/a>, a Meetup group of nearly 11,000 members, as they watch both narrative and documentary shorts from emerging and established filmmakers. The festival will also have food, drinks, and live music!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a beginner tennis class in Miami Beach <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Miami Sports and Recreation Meetup Group<\/a> is a community of nearly 800 members dedicated to having fun while staying active and making new friends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Tuesday, February 6<\/a>, they\u2019ll host a tennis lesson suitable for complete beginners or former players looking to shake off the rust. This class will take place by the waterfront at Palm Island Park, so you can enjoy a beautiful Miami morning while learning forehand and backhand basics. In a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, the coach will guide you through each step, ensuring you build solid skills and confidence. This class is free for first-time participants.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Learn how to attract pollinators to your garden <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pollinators like bees and butterflies are not only a beautiful sight, but a vital part of the local ecosystem. On Saturday, February 10<\/a>, you can join a free gardening workshop all about supporting wildlife with South Florida Edible Gardening and Sustainable Living<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This Meetup<\/a> group of nearly 1,500 members will gather at the Robbins Preserve for an interactive experience with a master gardener. There will also be a raffle with fun prizes, and everyone is guaranteed to leave with a plant!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hike the southern tip of Key Biscayne  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On Sunday, February 11<\/a>, you can join 45 plus – Walks and Hikes in South Florida<\/a> at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This Meetup group of more than 3,200 members will take a four-mile hike around some of the island\u2019s scenic trails. Just a stone\u2019s throw from Downtown Miami, you\u2019ll pass through forests and wetlands, beachfront, and protected birding areas. Plus, you\u2019ll get to see the historic Cape Florida Lighthouse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connect with people in tech at a popular happy hour event <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Wynwood Tech Happy Hour brings entrepreneurs, investors, and tech folks together for a laid-back, but powerful summit. In fact, it\u2019s the largest biweekly tech happy hour in the whole city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Wednesday, February 28<\/a>, you can join Miami Meets and Activities<\/a> for a wonderful networking opportunity in one of Miami\u2019s most colorful and creative neighborhoods. This community of more than 1,200 members will gather at FREEHOLD, a sprawling social space with a pizzeria, a caf\u00e9, three bars, and a spacious courtyard.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Don\u2019t see any activities that speak to you? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t worry. There are so many fun things to do in Miami, it would be impossible to capture them all on one list. If there\u2019s an activity you\u2019d love to do in Miami but you can\u2019t find an event for it, you can easily create your own Meetup group<\/a> and host your own event!    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out these new Meetup groups in Miami           <\/h2>\n\n\n\n