by | August 28, 2025
What To Do This September in Florida
Rodeos at the Flora-Bama, hot-sauce happenings in Largo, exotic auto shows in Miami and more things to do this month in Florida.
North
Amelia Island Dining Month
Amelia Island
Sept. 1–30
Even though the charming North Florida barrier island is only 13 miles long, there’s a high concentration of upscale eateries packed with personality and flavor. This month, take advantage of prix-fixe menus at almost a dozen locally-loved restaurants serving dishes like macadamia crusted mahi and seafood bouillabaisse to pumpkin-spiced cheesecake.
ameliaisland.com
Bulls on the Beach
Perdido Key
Sept. 4–6
Sandals and spurs are suitable for three nights of professional bull riding on the Flora-Bama beach, all in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
florabama.com
The 35th Annual Juana Good Time Regatta
Navarre Beach
Sept. 5–7
Join the fleet of vibrant sails in this amateur regatta. Bring along your crew for long-distance races or sail solo in shorter sprints.
juanaspagodas.com
Florida Fin Fest
Jacksonville Beach
Sept. 12–13
Sink your teeth into a weekend of breezy bands, touch tanks, sustainable shopping and panel discussions featuring scientists during this ocean conservation-centered music festival.
flfinfest.com
Central
2025 Annual Arts Festival
TAMPA
SEPT. 12–14
Tap into Tampa Bay’s thriving arts scene with music, theater, dance and comedy performances, backstage tours and an instrument petting zoo.
newtampaartscenter.org
25th Annual I Like it Hot! Festival
LARGO
SEPT. 13–14
Spice up your weekend at Florida’s biggest hot sauce and taco fest, featuring fiery bites, musical performances and free fun at Largo Event Center.
facebook.com/ilikeithotfestival
Girls in Aviation Day
LAKELAND
SEPT. 20
Women are smashing through the glass ceiling and into the skies at this free event for young girls to learn about the field and hear from female aviators, aircraft mechanics, meteorologists and more.
aceedu.org
Sips & Salsa Festival
Clermont
Sept. 20
More than a culmination of food and beverage, this night is a fiesta in honor of dance and Hispanic heritage. Take a turn around the salsa floor and don’t miss the Chihuahua races.
southlakechamber-fl.com
South
Island Hopper Songwriter Fest
Fort Myers
Sept. 19–28
Join some of the nation’s finest singer-songwriters as they trade honky-tonks for sandy shores during intimate performances across Captiva Island, Cape Coral, Downtown Fort Myers and Fort Myers Beach. Aside from country ballads, guests can expect storytelling sessions where artists share the inspiration behind their chart-topping hits.
island-hopperfest.visitfortmyers.com
International Coastal Cleanup Day and National Public Lands Day
Miami
Sept. 21 & 28
Two Saturdays this month are dedicated to caring for local coasts and public lands. Florida State Parks are hosting cleanup days with other activities at several locations across the state, like John D. Macarthur Beach State Park and Oleta River State Park. Click here to find a coastal cleanup and public-land cleanup day near you.
floridastateparks.org
Miami International Auto Show
Miami
Sept. 26–Oct. 5
Rev your engine at this milestone event featuring 50-plus exhibitors, luxurious exotics, a new indoor Camp Jeep track and groundbreaking indoor EV test tracks.
miamiautoshows.com
16th Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival
West Palm Beach
Sept. 27–28
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrate all artistic facets of Spain, Portugal and Latin America at this weekend fest presented by Palm Beach Atlantic University.
pba.edu
