Things to do with friends in Miami, FL

What are fun things to do with friends in Miami?

We checked 53 real places in Miami, FL from OpenStreetMap, including 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+) and 8 sights. Squad Plan's three day plans below draw on these places, and your group can vote on the one you like best.

Last updated 2026-10-14

We found 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+), 8 sights, 8 parks and outdoor spots, 5 game spots, 8 sports venues and 8 places to shop in Miami, from OpenStreetMap map data.

Three ready-made day plans

Costs are rough estimates per person in US dollars. Check hours and prices before you go.

Plan A

Serpentarium to Blue Parrot Grill

Slow pace, good food, plenty of time to talk. Group of 4 for friends hangout.

Estimated total per person: $69–210

  1. 10:00Visit Serpentarium

    Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami, FL 33132

    Free to $25 (estimate)
  2. 11:00Explore Stearns Park

    Miami, Florida

    Free
  3. 12:30Lunch at Rodeo Grill

    401 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132

    $12–20 (estimate)
  4. 14:00Get active at LoanDepot Park

    Northwest 6th Street, Miami, FL 33128

    $10–25 (estimate)
  5. 15:00Browse Caribbean Marketplace

    5925 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33101

    Free to $40 (estimate)
  6. 16:00Watch a movie at Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas

    3105 Grand Avenue, Miami, FL 33133

    $15–30 (estimate)
  7. 18:30Dinner at Bubba Gump Shrimp Company

    401 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132

    $20–40 (estimate)
  8. 20:30Drinks at Blue Parrot Grill

    Baywalk, Miami, FL 33131

    $12–30 (estimate)
Plan B

Bay of Pigs Museum to Love and gyros

A fuller day of sights and new places. Group of 4 for friends hangout.

Estimated total per person: $69–210

  1. 10:00Visit Bay of Pigs Museum

    1821 Southwest 9th Street, Miami, FL 33135

    Free to $25 (estimate)
  2. 11:00Explore Triangle Park

    Miami, Florida

    Free
  3. 12:30Lunch at Giardino Gourmet Salads

    169 East Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33131

    $12–20 (estimate)
  4. 14:00Get active at Reserve Padel

    1000 MacArthur Causeway, Miami, FL 33132

    $10–25 (estimate)
  5. 15:00Browse Brickell City Centre

    701 South Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33131

    Free to $40 (estimate)
  6. 16:00Watch a movie at Silverspot Cinema

    300 Southeast 3rd Street, Miami, FL 33131

    $15–30 (estimate)
  7. 18:30Dinner at CVI.CHE 105

    105 Northeast 3rd Avenue, Miami, FL 33132

    $20–40 (estimate)
  8. 20:30Drinks at Love and gyros

    2818 North Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33127

    $12–30 (estimate)
Plan C

Museum of Graffiti to Sugar

High energy from start to finish. Group of 4 for friends hangout.

Estimated total per person: $69–210

  1. 10:00Visit Museum of Graffiti

    299 Northwest 25th Street, Miami, FL 33127

    Free to $25 (estimate)
  2. 11:00Explore Gerry Curtis Park

    Miami, Florida

    Free
  3. 12:30Lunch at China Lee

    Southwest 8th Street, Miami, FL 33130

    $12–20 (estimate)
  4. 14:00Get active at iFLY

    1501 Northwest North River Drive, Miami, FL 33125

    $10–25 (estimate)
  5. 15:00Browse Upper Buena Vista

    Northeast 50th Terrace, Miami, FL 33137

    Free to $40 (estimate)
  6. 16:00Watch a movie at Cinema 6

    Northwest 7th Street, Miami, FL 33126

    $15–30 (estimate)
  7. 18:30Dinner at La Santa Taqueria

    114 Southwest North River Drive, Miami, FL 33130

    $20–40 (estimate)
  8. 20:30Drinks at Sugar

    788 Brickell Plaza, Miami, FL 33131

    $12–30 (estimate)

Family friendly things to do in Miami

Real places in Miami for a day out with kids.

  1. Visit Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science

    A good first stop for a family day. Check the hours before you go.

    Free to $25 (estimate)1101 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132
  2. Visit Lecuona Park

    Free to visit, with room to run around. Bring snacks and water.

    FreeMiami, Florida
  3. Eat at Rodeo Grill

    A sit-down meal for the whole family. Call ahead for a big group.

    $12–20 (estimate)401 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132
  4. Go to Tower Theater

    Movies, games or bowling for a rainy or hot afternoon. Check showtimes and hours first.

    $15–30 (estimate)1508 Southwest 8th Street, Miami, FL 33130
  5. Snack stop at Macondo Coffee Roasters

    A quick stop for drinks and a snack between activities.

    $8–18 (estimate)240 North Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33128

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Date night ideas in Miami

Real places in Miami for two people, with a rough cost per person.

  1. Coffee at I Think She Is

    Short, cheap, and easy to make longer if it goes well.

    $8–18 (estimate)169 Southwest 7th Street, Miami, FL 33130
  2. Walk through Brickell Plaza Mini Park

    Free, and easy to talk while you walk side by side.

    FreeMiami, FL 33131
  3. Look around PARADOX Museum Miami

    Something to look at together, so there is always something to talk about.

    Free to $25 (estimate)2301 North Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33137
  4. Dinner at Rodeo Grill

    Pick a table where you can talk, and share a few dishes if you both like that.

    $20–40 (estimate)401 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132
  5. Drinks at Baby Jane Cocktail House & Noodle Bar (21+)

    One drink, then decide together if the night keeps going.

    $12–30 (estimate)500 Brickell Avenue, Miami, FL 33131

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Things to do with a large group in Miami

Real places in Miami for a group of 10 or more people.

  1. Play at CMX

    Ask about group rates and book ahead before you go.

    $15–30 (estimate)701 South Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33130
  2. Racket sports at Reserve Padel

    Rotate players so everyone gets a turn on court. Book courts ahead for a big group.

    $10–25 (estimate)1000 MacArthur Causeway, Miami, FL 33132
  3. Park time at Simpson Park

    Bring a ball, a frisbee or lawn games. Free, and easy to split into smaller groups.

    Free55, Miami, FL 33129
  4. Dinner at Rodeo Grill

    Book ahead for a big table, and ask if they can seat your group together.

    $20–40 (estimate)401 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132
  5. Drinks at Melinda's (21+)

    Only for groups where everyone is 21+. Ask about a reserved table for a big party.

    $12–30 (estimate)North Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33132

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Weekend in Miami with friends

A two-day plan of real places in Miami, from Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon.

  1. Saturday morning: Miami Children's Museum

    Start the day with a museum, gallery or other sight. Check opening days before you go.

    Free to $25 (estimate)980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami, FL 33132
  2. Saturday lunch: Rodeo Grill

    Sit down together for lunch. Book ahead if the group is big.

    $12–20 (estimate)401 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132
  3. Saturday afternoon: Miami Police Benevolent Association Park

    Free, and easy to split up and meet again. Good for a walk between stops.

    FreeMiami, Florida
  4. Saturday night: SHOTS Miami (21+)

    A drink or two to end the day. Everyone needs to be 21 or older.

    $12–30 (estimate)311 Northwest 23rd Street, Miami, FL 33127
  5. Sunday morning: coffee at Macondo Coffee Roasters

    A slow start for the last day. Quick, cheap, and easy to fit a group in.

    $8–18 (estimate)240 North Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33128
  6. Sunday afternoon: Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas

    Bowling, an arcade or a movie. Something to do together before heading home.

    $15–30 (estimate)3105 Grand Avenue, Miami, FL 33133

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Birthday ideas for adults in Miami

Real places in Miami for a birthday the whole group will show up for.

  1. Birthday dinner at Rodeo Grill

    Book a table for the whole group and let the birthday person order first.

    $20–40 (estimate)401 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132
  2. Play at Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas

    Something to do together beats only sitting and talking. Book ahead for a big group.

    $15–30 (estimate)3105 Grand Avenue, Miami, FL 33133
  3. Drinks at Electric Lady (21+)

    Finish the night with a round on the group for the birthday person.

    $12–30 (estimate)144 Northwest 23rd Street, Miami, FL 33127
  4. Visit American Museum of the Cuban Diaspora

    A low-key daytime start before dinner, good for a smaller group.

    Free to $25 (estimate)1200 Southwest 22nd Street, Miami, FL 33145
  5. Picnic at Bayfront Park

    Bring a cake and some snacks. Free, and nobody has to shout over music.

    Free301, Miami, FL 33132

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Things to do with friends under 21 in Miami

Real places in Miami for a group where some friends are under 21.

  1. Play at CMX

    Games or fun for the group. Call ahead if the group is big.

    $15–30 (estimate)701 South Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33130
  2. See a movie at Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas

    Check showtimes first, and pick a film the whole group can agree on.

    $15–30 (estimate)3105 Grand Avenue, Miami, FL 33133
  3. Get active at Casino Miami Jai Alai

    Play, swim or work out together. Some places need a pass or booking, so call first.

    $10–25 (estimate)3500 Northwest 37th Avenue, Miami, FL 33142
  4. Coffee or a snack at Macondo Coffee Roasters

    A cheap place to sit and hang out. Order something small and stay a while.

    $8–18 (estimate)240 North Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33128
  5. Eat at Rodeo Grill

    Order a few dishes to share to keep the bill down. Check the menu online first.

    $12–20 (estimate)401 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132
  6. Hang out at Stearns Park

    Free to visit. Bring a ball or a frisbee if you want to play.

    FreeMiami, Florida

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Places in Miami

Places to eat

Bars and nightlife (21+)

Sights

Parks and outdoor spots

Game spots

Sports venues

Places to shop

How much does a day out with friends cost in Miami?

Across the three day plans above, a day out with friends in Miami costs about $69 to $210 per person, from the lowest plan to the highest. Each total adds up the typical price of its stops, so treat it as a rough estimate and check prices before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What can a group do in Miami for free?

Free places on our list include Stearns Park, Lecuona Park and Triangle Park. Plans also leave time to wander around town at no cost.

Where can friends eat in Miami?

Good places to start are Rodeo Grill, Bubba Gump Shrimp Company and Macondo Coffee Roasters. The day plans above include food stops from this list.

What is there to see in Miami?

Sights on our list include Serpentarium, PARADOX Museum Miami and Bay of Pigs Museum. The full list is in the places section below.

What are good things to do with kids in Miami?

Try visit Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science, visit Lecuona Park and eat at Rodeo Grill. Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.

What are good date night ideas in Miami?

Try coffee at I Think She Is, walk through Brickell Plaza Mini Park and look around PARADOX Museum Miami. Start small with coffee or a walk, and save dinner for when it is going well.

What are good things to do with a large group in Miami?

Try play at CMX, racket sports at Reserve Padel and park time at Simpson Park. Book ahead for a group this size, and send the link so everyone can vote on the plan.

What can friends do on a weekend in Miami?

Try saturday morning: Miami Children's Museum, saturday lunch: Rodeo Grill and saturday afternoon: Miami Police Benevolent Association Park. Every stop is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.

What are good birthday ideas for adults in Miami?

Try birthday dinner at Rodeo Grill, play at Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas and drinks at Electric Lady (21+). Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.

What can friends under 21 do together in Miami?

Try play at CMX, see a movie at Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas and get active at Casino Miami Jai Alai. Every idea here is a real mapped place. Costs are rough estimates.

Can Squad Plan make a custom plan for Miami?

Yes. Pick the city, your group and the vibe, and Squad Plan gives you three plans your friends can vote on. It is free for 5 plans a week.

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