The 2021 Miami International Auto Show finally has new dates!

The annual show at the Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, had been rescheduled for May 2021 but had to be postponed once again. 

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But now, car enthusiasts can look forward to the fall, as the show is being planned for Oct. 16-24, 2021.

According to the official website: “Preparations are continuing for the 2021 Miami International Auto Show at the Miami Beach Convention Center on October 16 – 24, 2021. The health and safety of all those involved with our Miami show is of utmost importance and we will follow the guidelines that have been provided by the State of Florida, City of Miami Beach and the facility. We will continue to provide updates on the auto show.”

Presented by the South Florida Automobile Dealers Association, the event typically features more than 190 dealerships in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe counties, displaying cars, trucks, vans, sport utility vehicles, hybrids and concept vehicles by the world’s leading automotive manufacturers. Show attendees can take a drive along the most picturesque roadways of Miami Beach in their favorite new cars and trucks at the Ride-n-Drives.

Past special display areas also have included:

• Havana Classics, the nostalgic collection of autos from yesterday’s Havana, showcasing many of the most popular vehicles from Cuba during the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s. 
• An expanded Memory Lane exhibit featuring a host of classics, including a 1969 Camaro Super Sport, a 1963 Volkswagen Bus, a 1966 Jaguar Mark 2, a 1972 Chevy Corvette Stingray Roadster, a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 1 and a 1981 DeLorean.
• Camp Jeep with an interactive, off-road experience for consumers. The 25,000-square foot exhibit gave attendees a chance to experience the off-road capabilities of Jeep vehicles without leaving the auto show.

Regular admission is $15 for adults, $6 for children age 6-12, and free for children 5 and younger. A few special ticket offers will be available. Click here for ticket information. 

SPECIAL TICKET OFFERS

• Miami Beach Resident Tickets: Get $5 off admission to the 2021 Miami International Auto Show. The offer ONLY applies to individuals residing in Zip codes 33139, 33140, and 33141. You must have a valid, government-issued photo identification that shows your Miami Beach address to take advantage of this special offer.
• Military & First Responder Discount: All military and first responders in uniform or with valid identification get $10 off, while all Miami Beach first responders (Fire, Police, EMT, etc) get into the show free of charge.

Tickets are expected to go on sale soon. For more information, go to Miamiautoshows.com.

Miami 2021 events: A month-by-month guide

Yes, many plans changed in 2020 … with vacations and shows and festivals canceled throughout Miami, South Florida and the world. However, the New Year brought with it hope of brighter and better times ahead. Car shows, art festivals and more have been scheduled for 2021. 

We’ve compiled a month-by-month roundup of events in our area. Keep in mind that some events may be virtual. Others may follow strict safety protocols. You’ll want to get all the details and decide which options are best for you and your family. Click here for a handy guide!

Popular Miami events canceled for 2020-2021

This past year has brought many firsts and never-before-seens. Now, it has canceled some of our favorite events, including Santa’s Enchanted Forest, Coral Gables Festival of the Arts, Coconut Grove Arts Festival, Florida Renaissance Festival and more. 

We’ve compiled a roundup of canceled events, so you can see if your favorite festivals will take place or not. Many will have to wait for now, but hopefully they’ll be back soon! Click here to see which ones have been affected for the 2020-2021 season.

Entertainment calendar

• Holiday parades in South Florida
• Light Up Galt in Fort Lauderdale features free live entertainment
• Free: Libraries loan electronics, robotics & other gear
• 12 free outdoor events & other fun & entertainment outside
• Free and inexpensive things to do this week
• Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival includes free events
• Events in Weston, including free live entertainment with 80s, 90s & Latin hits
• LOOP in Fort Lauderdale offers live entertainment, festivals & holiday events
• Free entry for Boots On The Beach festival in Deerfield
• Winterfest Boat Parade offers watch area with entertainment