More than 60 artists will set up along NW 53rd Street on Saturday, November 14, and Sunday, November 15, 2026, for the second Downtown Doral Arts Festival. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days, and admission is free.

The event is presented by Baptist Health and takes place in Downtown Doral, the walkable district of shops, restaurants, offices and homes centered on 53rd Street. Downtown Doral announced the return of the festival on September 25, 2026, and the festival's own website lists the same dates and hours.

What is planned

The core of the weekend is a street of artist booths, where visitors can walk the length of the festival, look at a range of styles and talk with the people who made the work. According to the organizers, the lineup tops 60 artists for 2026.

The program also includes:

  • Live art, with pieces created on site during the weekend
  • Craft food and drinks, plus the restaurants and bars already open along 53rd Street
  • Activities set up for children and families
  • Retail shopping at the district's stores
  • A pet-friendly setting, so dogs are welcome to come along

Because the festival sits inside an active retail district, a visit can easily stretch into lunch or dinner. Businesses listed in the Downtown Doral directory include Barra Vieja Mexican Coastal Cuisine, Bombay Darbar, FreshCo. Fish Market & Grill, Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café, Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar, Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar, Bulla Gastrobar and The Doral Yard.

A second year on 53rd Street

The first Downtown Doral Arts Festival took place on November 15 and 16, 2025, according to the City of Doral's event listing, with the same 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. schedule and free admission. The 2026 edition keeps that format and the same weekend in mid-November.

The City of Doral, incorporated in January 2003, now counts more than 80,000 residents, according to the festival's website.

Getting there and parking

The festival is on NW 53rd Street in Downtown Doral, Doral, FL 33166. Four parking garages serve the Downtown Doral retail center. Drivers take a ticket at the garage entrance and pay at pay stations near the garage breezeways, at the exit, or by phone using the details printed on the ticket. Only credit cards are accepted (Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover); cash is not.

Weekend rates apply from Friday at 3 p.m. through Monday at 3 a.m., which covers both festival days. Posted rates are:

  • First hour: $7, or $3 with validation from a participating restaurant or retailer
  • Each additional 30 minutes: $2
  • Daily maximum: $20

Ask a Downtown Doral restaurant or shop whether it validates before heading to the pay station. Drivers who spend five minutes or less inside a garage are not charged.

Plan your visit

  • What: Downtown Doral Arts Festival, presented by Baptist Health
  • When: Saturday, November 14, and Sunday, November 15, 2026, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days
  • Where: NW 53rd Street, Downtown Doral, Doral, FL 33166
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Pets: Pet friendly
  • Contact: [email protected], or follow @DowntownDoralArtsFestival on social media

More details, including sponsor information, are on the festival's website at downtowndoralartsfestival.com.

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