As we welcome spring in all its glory, April offers many outdoor events to take advantage of the beautiful weather. Please enjoy ONE Sotheby’s International Realty’s premier picks for the month ranging from street festivals and world-class polo matches to exciting wine dinners and news regarding South Florida’s design scene.
Equestrian Events
Equestrian events are galloping into our region. Georgina Bloomberg and Jessica Springsteen are among show jumping competitors at the Longines Global Champions Tour from April 3-6. World Polo League plays its largest tournament on the sand during the Beach Polo World Cup from April 19-21. Held on Sundays with lavish champagne brunches at Wellington’s National Polo Center, the U.S. Open Polo Championship’s tournaments conclude April 21.
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The dynamic city of Miami Beach is constantly evolving with the influx of new residents, visitors, businesses and brands from all over the world. There’s always something new and exciting to try, whether a starchitect-designed space, museum exhibit or hot restaurant. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link.
Miami Beach
The equestrian world’s winter capital, the bucolic village of Wellington abuts the Florida Everglades in Palm Beach County. Local life revolves around the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, home of the Winter Equestrian Festival, and the International Polo Club Palm Beach. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link.
Wellington
Boca Bacchanal
Support Boca Raton Historical Society by sipping incredible wines and attending gourmet dinners during Boca Bacchanal. Held at The Boca Raton, The Addison and private residences from April 4-5, Vintner Dinners pair wineries and chefs for the themes of France, Piedmont, Paso Robles and Napa. The Grand Tasting, Boca’s premier wine event with 200 wines and an auction, takes place at The Addison on April 7.
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Perhaps most famous for its destination mall and namesake luxury resort, Boca Raton also delights snowbirds and locals alike for its arts, entertainment venues and proximity to down-home Delray Beach. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link.
Boca Raton
Miami Film Festival
Hosted by Miami Dade College at various venues from April 5-14, the 41st Miami Film Festival screens approximately 180 films, half of which are directed by women, from 30 countries. Genres focus on narratives, documentaries and shorts. Along with 10 world premieres, highlights include respective opening and closing night films “Thelma” and “Ezra” and “The Idea of You,” a rom-com based on the eponymous novel.
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Known as the gateway to Latin America, the dynamic city of Miami is constantly evolving with the influx of new residents, visitors, businesses and brands from all over the world. There’s always something new and exciting to try, whether a starchitect-designed space, museum exhibit or hot restaurant. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link.
Downtown Miami
Tortuga Music Festival
More than its stellar lineup and Fort Lauderdale Beach Park setting, the Tortuga Music Festival is beloved for raising awareness for marine conservation. The three-day concert series has raised over $4 million for Rock the Ocean Foundation’s research, initiatives and conservation partners. Listen to 2024 Grammy Best Country Album winner Lainey Wilson to 90s’ girl group TLC while helping Florida’s natural resources from April 5-7.
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Fort Lauderdale, the Venice of America, is a boater’s and beachgoer’s paradise. But it’s also home to a burgeoning art scene that spills over into art-centric neighborhoods and annual events. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link.
Victoria Park
Miami Beach Pride Week
What began as a Pride Parade along Ocean Drive has grown into Miami Beach Pride Week. The 16th anniversary edition—whose theme is Pride Progress Perseverance—officially begins with raising the Pride Flag at city hall on April 4, and culminates with grand marshal Billy Porter leading the parade on April 14. The Broadway and Hollywood star also headlines the two-day Pride Festival in Lummus Park.
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Spanning the southern tip of Miami Beach, South Beach is a globally recognized brand in itself. Beyond the sand and surf, it’s beloved for Art deco architecture, café culture and world-class arts. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link.
South Beach
Art & Design Exhibits
The Delray Affair arts and crafts festival spans 10 blocks of Delray Beach from April 12-14. The 50-year survey “Renzo Piano and RPBW: Le Fil Rouge of Contemporary Architecture,” which opens at Boca Raton Museum of Art on April 20, includes concepts of Boca Raton’s forthcoming Center for Arts & Innovation. Pérez Art Museum Miami’s ecology-themed group show “Spirit in the Land” coincides with Earth Day.
delrayaffair.com | bocamuseum.org | pamm.org
People gravitate to Delray Beach for its old-fashioned appeal and walkable, residential downtown with a lively main street. Culture and nature like a relaxing beach coexist in harmony, too. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link.
Delray Beach
