Things to do in Doral
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Veterans Day in Doral 2026: ceremony Nov. 11, closures
Doral's Veterans Day Ceremony is 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Veterans Park, with a shuttle from the Aloft Hotel. Military Family Day Nov. 7; closures.
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Things to do
Things to do in Doral this month: November 2026
Doral in November: Military Family Day Nov. 7, Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11, the arts festival Nov. 14-15, tree lighting Nov. 20 and the turkey trot Nov. 26.
Trails
Parks and trails in Doral
Doral runs 11 parks, led by 78-acre Doral Central Park with a water park, kayaks and an amphitheater. Dog park, splash pad and hours inside. Parks: 305-593-6600.
Fourth of July
Doral Fourth of July fireworks 2026
Doral's July 4 celebration is at Doral Central Park, with a 25-minute fireworks show at 9:20 p.m. in 2026. On-site parking $15; free lots with trolleys.
Halloween
Trick-or-treat hours in Doral 2026
Doral sets no official trick-or-treat hours, and Halloween 2026 has passed. The city held its trunk-or-treat at the Fall Festival. Updated each fall.
Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day in Doral 2027: events, dinners and date ideas
Valentine's Day 2027 is Sunday, Feb. 14. The city's 2026 Valentine's events by date: cookie decorating, archery, a seniors' dinner dance and a symphony.
Christmas
Doral tree lighting 2026: Nov. 20, 6 p.m., Downtown Doral
Doral's Park and Tree Lighting Ceremony is 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at Downtown Doral Park, and the Holiday Spectacular is Dec. 5. No Christmas parade.
Fall festivals
Fall festivals in Doral 2026: season over, market Saturdays
Doral's 2026 fall season has passed: the Fall Festival and pumpkin patch Oct. 24 and Día de los Muertos nights. The farmers market runs Saturdays to Dec. 12.
Halloween
Halloween events in Doral 2026: what ran this year
Halloween 2026 in Doral has passed: Howl-O-Ween, the Fall Festival trunk-or-treat and Día de los Muertos nights. This page returns each fall with new dates.
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving in Doral 2026: turkey trot, dinners, closures
Thanksgiving 2026 in Doral: the Doral Turkey Trot (entry rises Nov. 9), a Silver Club turkey dinner Nov. 11, what is closed Nov. 26-27 and trash on normal days.
Dogs
Dog-friendly Doral: dog park, patios, trails and leash rules
Dogs are banned from most Doral parks. Where to take them: Trails & Tails dog park, Downtown Doral Park and patios, plus the county leash law.
Trails
Doral walking and biking trails: park paths, boardwalk, hours
Where to walk, run and ride in Doral: park walking paths, the Doral Central Park boardwalk, an indoor track, exercise stations, hours and which allow dogs.
Downtown Doral
Downtown Doral guide: park, food, events, parking
A guide to Downtown Doral: Downtown Doral Park, the Cultural Arts Center, The Doral Yard, restaurants on NW 53rd Street, upcoming events and parking.
Free
Free things to do in Doral: parks, events, library, rides
Free things to do in Doral: city parks, a splash pad, the dog park, gallery shows, the library, free festivals and concerts, markets and free Freebee rides.
Downtown Doral Arts Festival
Downtown Doral Arts Festival: dates, hours and parking
The free Downtown Doral Arts Festival is Nov. 14-15, 2026, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on NW 53rd Street, with 60-plus artists. Pets welcome. Parking details.
Cadillac Championship
Cadillac Championship at Doral: 2027 dates, tickets, parking
The PGA Tour's Cadillac Championship returns to Trump National Doral's Blue Monster March 3-7, 2027. Grounds tickets from $40; kids 15 and under free.
Ice cream
Ice cream and desserts in Doral: Downtown Doral, CityPlace and more
Six places for ice cream, frozen yogurt, churros and crêpes inside Doral city limits: Downtown Doral, CityPlace Doral and Doral Commons.
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Community
Parks & Police 4 Kids golf and gala raise over $400,000
Doral's 2026 Parks & Police 4 Kids golf tournament and gala at Trump National Doral raised more than $400,000 for youth programs, up from $300,000 in 2025.
Arts
Arts and exhibitions in Doral: November 2026
Arts in Doral in November: the Doral International Art Fair Nov. 12-15, a free Miami City Ballet evening, the arts festival Nov. 14-15 and Dec. 5 holiday show.
Things to do
Things to do in Doral this weekend, Oct. 16 to 18
This weekend in Doral: free Central Card Fest Sunday, Food Truck Friday at CityPlace, the Mayor and Chief's Gala and a free Casper screening at The Yard.
City hall
Doral's 2027 budget lowers tax rate, shrinks General Fund 6%
Doral's tax rate drops to 1.5994 mills, the rollback rate, and the General Fund is 6% smaller with no new full-time jobs. Here is where the $148 million goes.