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November 2026 in Miami Gardens: Election Day, Three Canes Home Games, and Thanksgiving
November brings an election, a busy football schedule, and the holidays to Miami Gardens.
November in Miami Gardens starts with an election and ends with Thanksgiving, with plenty of football in between. The No. 1 Canes play three straight home games at Hard Rock Stadium, the Dolphins are home twice, and the holiday season kicks off at the end of the month. Here is everything to put on your calendar.
Tuesday, November 3: Election Day, polls open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturdays, November 14, 21, and 28: Canes home games at Hard Rock Stadium. Thursday, November 26: Thanksgiving.
November at a glance
| Date | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sun., Nov. 1 | Last day of early voting; Patriots vs. Dolphins, 4:25 p.m. | North Dade Regional Library; Hard Rock Stadium |
| Tue., Nov. 3 | Election Day | Your assigned polling place |
| Thu., Nov. 5 | West African Dance Class with Delou Africa | Co-Space |
| Sat., Nov. 7 | Miami at Notre Dame, 7:30 p.m. | Away |
| Sun., Nov. 8 | Lions vs. Dolphins, 1:00 p.m. | Hard Rock Stadium |
| Wed., Nov. 11 | Veterans Day | Citywide |
| Sat., Nov. 14 | Duke vs. Miami, time TBD | Hard Rock Stadium |
| Sat., Nov. 21 | Virginia Tech vs. Miami, time TBD | Hard Rock Stadium |
| Thu., Nov. 26 | Thanksgiving | Citywide |
| Sat., Nov. 28 | Boston College vs. Miami, time TBD | Hard Rock Stadium |
| Sun., Nov. 29 | Jets vs. Dolphins, 1:00 p.m. | Hard Rock Stadium |
| Mon., Nov. 30 | Atlantic hurricane season ends | Citywide |
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3
Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and you must vote at your assigned polling place. Miami Gardens voters will decide the City Council Seat 4 runoff (for Seat 4 voters), the School Board District 1 runoff, Amendment 3 and two other statewide amendments, six county charter amendments, and a school tax renewal. Read our 10 things to know before you vote and our local ballot questions explainer. We will post results after the polls close.
Football at Hard Rock Stadium
The No. 1 Canes come home for three straight
The Hurricanes are 8-0 after a 38-35 win at North Carolina. After a trip to Notre Dame on November 7, they close the regular season with three straight Saturdays at Hard Rock Stadium: Duke on November 14, Virginia Tech on November 21, and Boston College on November 28. Kickoff times are typically announced a week or two before each game.
Two Dolphins home games
After hosting New England on November 1, the Dolphins host Detroit on Sunday, November 8, at 1:00 p.m. and the New York Jets on Sunday, November 29, at 1:00 p.m. Plan ahead with our Hard Rock Stadium game day tips.
Community and culture
West African dance with Delou Africa
The series of West African dance classes led by Delou Africa at Co-Space wraps up on Thursday, November 5.
Veterans Day
Veterans Day is Wednesday, November 11. Check the City of Miami Gardens calendar for any city observances and for changes to office hours, and look for Military Mondays dates at the Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex.
City programs
The city calendar regularly adds health talks, community meetings, and workshops. Check miamigardens-fl.gov or call 305-622-8000, and see our list of free and low-cost things to do in Miami Gardens.
Thanksgiving week
Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26, and the Canes host Boston College two days later, followed by the Dolphins and Jets on Sunday. Expect a busy holiday weekend around the stadium. Watch for community food drives and holiday events, which we will add as they are announced.
Seasonal notes
The Atlantic hurricane season officially ends on Monday, November 30. Stone crab season continues through May, so it is a good month to enjoy claws; see our stone crab guide.
We will keep this guide updated as kickoff times are set and new events are announced. For the latest, see our high school football coverage and city news.
Frequently asked questions
What events are at Hard Rock Stadium in November 2026?
Hard Rock Stadium hosts Patriots vs. Dolphins on November 1, Lions vs. Dolphins on November 8, Miami vs. Duke on November 14, Miami vs. Virginia Tech on November 21, Miami vs. Boston College on November 28, and Jets vs. Dolphins on November 29 at 1:00 p.m.
When is Election Day 2026 in Miami-Dade?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and voters must go to their assigned polling place.
When is Thanksgiving 2026?
Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26, 2026.
When does hurricane season end?
The Atlantic hurricane season officially ends on November 30.
Event dates and times are based on published schedules as of November 1, 2026, and may change. Confirm with organizers, Hard Rock Stadium, or the Miami-Dade Elections Department. MiamiGardens.com does not endorse candidates or ballot measures. Published: November 1, 2026.
