How Miami Beach Live! is the Best Way to Spend your Spring

Miami Beach, the multicultural city hotspot at the edge of Florida, is home to some of the most exhilarating soirees and nightlife, arts and cuisine, and yes, the most dazzling beaches in the world. Speaking of dazzling beaches, Greater Miami and Miami Beach hosts all the fun this Spring on the sandy shores of these eye-popping pictures of paradise. Grab your pals, family and sunscreen for Miami Beach Live!, a month-long extravaganza of health and wellness activities and outdoor entertainment that's sure to put a smile on you as big as the sun shining over these glorious beaches.

Week I (March 3-5)

Kick off your Miami Beach Live! experience with an outdoor workout put on by Crunch Fitness. These free classes at Lummus Park every Friday through Sunday for the entire run of Miami Beach Live! will get your heart pumping and sweat pouring. Visit the website for the full schedule and find the one to match your vibe. A trip to Miami Beach wouldn't be complete without an Art Deco Walking Tour to explore the rich history of the architecture that adorns the finely crafted and colorful buildings that comprise the historic district. The Miami Design Preservation League – a nonprofit advocacy group whose mission is to protect the city's architecture – hosts the daily tours, a 90-minute jaunt in and around the iconic Ocean Drive. "Explore hotels, restaurants, and other commercial structures with a visit to a number of interiors," explains the website – where you can also book tickets.

For art enthusiasts, take a stroll through the Good Times art installation, an expansive collection of works portraying the modern black experience. "[Artist] Chris Friday utilizes drawing, video, illustration, sound, and ceramic sculpture to create installations that prompt the viewer to consider more expansive notions of blackness," explains the website. And find your zen moment in the morning fresh air with yoga at the New World Center. This free event, presented by Jackson Health System, will get you stretched and refreshed for more fun and sun with Miami Beach Live!

Week II (March 9-12)

Take in the local community for Week II events with the Lincoln Road Farmer's Market, featuring "local produce, fresh cut fruits, teas and spices, fresh baked sourdough breads, Colombian empanadas, fresh juices and acai," according to the website. The markets run Sundays 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. in the heart of South Beach. For a more calming experience, explore the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, a tranquil and subtropical oasis rooted in an urban backdrop. In addition to hosting arts and community programming, the garden is open daily for visitors to take in the lush, vibrant foliage and let the ambient surroundings soothe your senses. Check out the botanical garden website to book a class: tai chi, yoga and sound baths are available to visitors and locals alike. Finally, take a dive into Magentaverse for ARTECHOUSE and Pantone's debut of 2023's color of the year: Viva magenta. "Embark on an artistic exploration and feel the power of the hue," according to the website, "as you traverse multiple immersive rooms with textures and interactions that showcase Viva Magenta in all of its forms."

Week III (March 17-19)

Week III is all about exhilarating sports, delicious food and live music. Lucky for you, all three can be found at Art on the Drive, a three-day festival that fills the streets of the beautiful Ocean Drive with world-class arts and entertainment. Check out three stages for some of the best musical performances featuring country to rock and funk to jazz. Then stroll through the Fine Arts, Crafts and Food Village for hundreds of craftspeople showing off their wares and sink your teeth into the tastiest local flavors. Or soak up all the delectable flavors at the VIP BBQ and Tasting Experiences at Lummus Park. When you're game for more action, watch the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour where Olympians and pro-champions go head-to-head to win the 40th Anniversary season at the Miami Beach Open. Visit the website for tickets, information and VIP specials.

Week IV (March 24-26)

Week IV will have your blood pumping with exhilarating fitness activities and obstacle courses. Work up a sweat at the Hyrox Miami Beach Fitness Festival, a two-day fest that brings together fitness competitions, installations and live music to celebrate natural movement. "Taking the fitness world by storm, the Hyrox race was inspired by millions of athletes around the world who consider fitness as their sport of choice," explains the website. For a little more playful activity, check out The Monster – the world's largest inflatable obstacle course and the first time in the U.S. Not only are there 40 obstacles in this 1,000-foot-long adventure space, enjoy a fun scene with live DJs, games, karaoke, food and a fully stocked bar. Grab your tickets and make your Miami Beach Live! experience the best one yet.

Miami Beach Live! Has It All

Greater Miami and Miami Beach are home to Miami Beach Live!, the hottest collection of outdoor fun, immersive art and yummy bites for a springtime adventure. Visit the Miami Beach Live! website for updates and information and make your Miami Beach vacation the best time of the year.