NASCAR Parade to South Beach - November 18

As Miami gears up for Ford Championship Weekend - NASCAR, November 20-22, 2009 at Homestead Miami Speedway, fans can come out early to to see their favorite drivers. On Wednesday, November 18, 2009, top drivers and their team haulers from the NASCAR Nationwide Series and the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series will parade from Bicentennial Park in Downtown Miami across MacArthur Causeway to Ocean Drive (between 8th and 9th streets) on Miami Beach. Parade leaves Bicentennial Park at 2:30 p.m. and arrives in South Beach at 3:30 p.m. Note: Driver autographs will be available for the first 150 fans on site. Wristbands will be distributed on-site at 2 p.m. at the autograph area. Fans are limited to one item per person per autograph.

Florida Dance Association’s WinterFest

Dance fans, get ready. WinterFest is December 27, 2009 through January 3, 2010 at venues in Miami and Miami Beach. International, national and local professional and student dancers, choreographers, teachers and dance aficionados join together for this week-long celebration of dance that includes public performances and events, as well as an intense series of master classes and workshops. Shows take place at Colony Theatre, 1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach and New World Dance Theater, 25 NE 2nd Street, 8th Floor, downtown Miami. Tickets range from $6 to $25, and are available by phone (305) 547 1117 and online at www.floridadanceassociation.org.

Farmers Market at Mayfair in the Grove

Another great reason to head to Coconut Grove: the new Farmers Market at Mayfair in the Grove. Every Wednesday from 3 to 6 p.m. in the atrium, you can shop for fresh produce, prepared foods, Caribbean, Latin, Middle Eastern goods, fresh herbs and flowers and artisan bakery products. Eat local, eat fresh, and enjoy one of Miami's most charming neighborhoods while you shop! The Farmers Market at Mayfair in the Grove is located at Grand Avenue and Mary Street.

2009 Wings Over Homestead Air Show - November 7-8, 2009

After a 17 year absence, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will once again fly over the skies of Homestead Air Reserve Base. On November 7-8, 2009, the world famous jet fighter acrobatic team will perform along with a host of other aircraft, including everything from biplanes to supersonic jets to rocket cars. Food, vendors and entertainment round out the fun at the 2009 Wings Over Homestead Air Show. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.