Events: Festival
Folklore & Foliage
Friday, Oct 23, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM - English
An Oddities, Arts, & Literary Gathering
As darkness falls, the Miami Beach Botanical Garden will transform into a place for the curious and unconventional, a space where forgotten histories come to light, strange ideas take root, and the boundary between the natural and the otherworldly begins to blur.
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Wander the Garden as lush foliage and shifting shadows take on a new character beneath the night sky.
Peruse dark and gothic art, curiosities, and unexpected treasures from participating Oddities & Arts Festival vendors.
Listen to the esoteric lore of Old Florida. Presented by Books & Books, author Thomas Smith will share stories from and sign his new book, The Ghosts of the Florida Atlantic Coast.
Watch Miami's local artist Cristina Pettersson explore resurrection, mythology, and the sorcery of the night through a site-specific shadow puppet performance, as well as projected archival footage from Miami-Dade College's Wolfson Archives Collection featuring vintage Florida Halloween festivities and news stories about haunted South Florida locations.
Experience astrology and tarot readings with Aida The Energy Witch and take a moment to reflect on your own soul's journey.
Join us for this FREE evening where weird is welcomed, art is reimagined, stories are shared, and magic meets creativity.
Location
Miami Beach Botanical Gardens
2000 Convention Center Dr.,
Miami Beach,
FL
33139
(Map)
Folklore & Foliage
Friday, Oct 23, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM - English
An Oddities, Arts, & Literary Gathering
As darkness falls, the Miami Beach Botanical Garden will transform into a place for the curious and unconventional, a space where forgotten histories come to light, strange ideas take root, and the boundary between the natural and the otherworldly begins to blur.
Show more >>
Wander the Garden as lush foliage and shifting shadows take on a new character beneath the night sky.
Peruse dark and gothic art, curiosities, and unexpected treasures from participating Oddities & Arts Festival vendors.
Listen to the esoteric lore of Old Florida. Presented by Books & Books, author Thomas Smith will share stories from and sign his new book, The Ghosts of the Florida Atlantic Coast.
Watch Miami's local artist Cristina Pettersson explore resurrection, mythology, and the sorcery of the night through a site-specific shadow puppet performance, as well as projected archival footage from Miami-Dade College's Wolfson Archives Collection featuring vintage Florida Halloween festivities and news stories about haunted South Florida locations.
Experience astrology and tarot readings with Aida The Energy Witch and take a moment to reflect on your own soul's journey.
Join us for this FREE evening where weird is welcomed, art is reimagined, stories are shared, and magic meets creativity.
Location
Miami Beach Botanical Gardens
2000 Convention Center Dr.,
Miami Beach,
FL
33139
(Map)
FLIFFShorts: Shorts in Paradise (Films & Party)
Thursday, Nov 5, 2026 at 5:30 PM - English
Opening Night brings a taste from the far-side of the world to Savor Cinema, a festive Polynesian-themed celebration presented in partnership with the legendary Mai-Kai.
The Opening Night lineup ranges from the directorial debut of a local 11-year-old filmmaker to films featuring Hollywood veterans Oscar nominee Lesley Ann Warren (Victor/Victoria, Clue, Desperate Housewives), Thomas Ian Griffith (The Karate Kid Part III, Cobra Kai) and four-time Tony Award nominee Tovah Feldshuh. The program concludes with the debut of a documentary celebrating the 70-year history of the Mai-Kai, one of South Florida's most iconic destinations.
Location
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th St,
Fort Lauderdale,
FL
33301
(Map)
FLIFFShorts: Life Unscripted #1
Saturday, Nov 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM - English
Real-life stories with a focus on family, health and well-being.
Please Join us at the Savor Cinema for this years Savoir-faire Shorts Film Festival.
Please visit our website for more information.
Location
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th St,
Fort Lauderdale,
FL
33301
(Map)
Creative Market
Dec 5, 2026 & Dec 6, 2026 - from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM - English
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Join us at the Creative Market! Spend the weekend shopping for unique handmade art, strolling our galleries, learning more about the Armory's studios and enjoying live art demonstrations. Grab your friends and family and support the arts with us!
FREE Admission.
2026 marks the 10th Annual year of our contemporary art, craft, and design market that occurs in West Palm Beach, FL across from the Town of Palm Beach. Ranked as a top destination in Florida, this event will create an atmosphere for everyone. Up to 150 artists may gather at the Creative Market to showcase their work and provide demonstrations, performances, and more.
Judges present cash awards in 2D, 3D and Best in Show. The Creative Market hosts thousands of visitors inside and outside the Armory Art Center's historic campus, located in Howard Park, within walking distance to City Place, Antique Row, and the Norton Museum of Art. The venue sits squarely in the heart of the historic Grandview Heights, Flamingo Park, and Sunshine Park Neighborhoods. It is a short distance from the I-95 corridor, Palm Beach International Airport, Amtrak, Tri-Rail, and Brightline train and accessible from the downtown Circuit Transportation.
Over 150 artists gather at the Creative Market to showcase their work and provide demonstrations, performances, and more. Street Parking and Admission are free.
Location
Armory Art Center
811 Park Place,
West Palm Beach,
FL
33401
(Map)
