Miamians love any excuse for a party – and 305 Day is just that event, celebrating the day that coincides with Miami’s area code. Every day at 3:05, many offices take a cafecito break. If you’re a juror in Miami-Dade circuit judge Miguel de la O’s courtroom, all proceedings stop while the bailiff brings out cafecitos for the jurors, energizing them as they perform their civic duty.
Here’s a roundup of what’s happening on Thurs., Mar. 5 in Miami-Dade.
305 Day Community Festival, Hialeah Park
WHAT: Hometown celebration brings together live music, DJs, food trucks, art and culture. Don’t miss the first-ever Red Bull Chancleta Run.
WHEN: Sat., Mar. 7, 3:05pm-11pm
WHERE: 2200 E 4 Ave., Hialeah
MORE INFO: 305 Day Community Festival
Miami Dolphins Giveaways
WHAT: The Miami Dolphins pop up across the county to celebrate the 305 at local spots with free Miami-favorite foods and drinks. Later at The Bar in Coral Gables there’s a special Happy Hour from 5-9pm with photo ops, live entertainment and drink specials.
WHEN: Thur., Mar. 5, 5-8pm at The Bar
WHERE: Pop-ups are slated for the following places
• Vicky Bakery, Hialeah – free pastelitos for first 100 guests who order a pastelito at this location on 3/05
• Vicky Bakery, Bird Road – free cafe con leche for first 100 guests who order a cafe con leche at this location on 3/05
• Sanguich, Coral Gables – free Cuban sandwich and colada to the first 50 guests who order a colada at this location on 3/05
• Sanguich, Calle Ocho – free Cuban sandwich and colada to the first 50 guests who order a colada at this location on 3/05
• Islas Canarias, West Kendall – Free croquetas to the first 100 guests who order a croqueta at this location on 3/05
• Mary’s Cafe – Free colada to the first 100 guests who order a colada at this location on 3/05
• Knaus Berry Farm – Free half-dozen cinnamon rolls to the first 60 guests who order a half-dozen cinnamon rolls at this location on 3/05
• 305 Happy Hour, The Bar, 172 Giralda Ave., Coral Gables
MORE INFO: Miami Dolphins
Goodwill celebrates 305 Day across Miami-Dade
WHAT: Celebrating 305 Day, Goodwill South Florida rolls out a special 305 Day Rack at every Miami-Dade retail store. Each location will feature Miami-themed merchandise curated from local donations, with every item priced at $3.05. Shoppers can browse tropical prints, bold neon and pastel hues, vintage finds and beach-inspired fashions. Every purchase supports Goodwill workforce training and employment programs for people with disabilities and others facing barriers to work.
WHEN: March 5-12
WHERE: Calle Ocho, Allapattah Central, Allapattah Outlet Store, Biscayne, Hialeah, Miami Bird Superstore
MORE INFO: Goodwill South Florida
Bored Cuban South Miami Launch
WHAT: The newest location of this Cuban comfort food gets a ribbon cutting and cafecito toast at 3:05pm and promises complimentary 305 bowls (dine-in only).
WHEN: Thur., Mar. 3
WHERE: 5812 Sunset Dr, South Miami
MORE INFO: Bored Cuban
COYO Taco + Cafe La Trova Cocktail
WHAT: Try a special-edition frozen cocktail called El Guayabero ($12), a blend of tequila reposado, guava nectar, homemade picante syrup and fresh lime juice, available at all COYO Taco locations.
WHEN: Available from Thur., Mar. 3 through the end of the month
WHERE: All locations; special kickoff celebration Thur. 6pm-9pm at the Coral Gables location
MORE INFO: COYO Taco
Domino Tournament, Cotidiano Wynwood
WHAT: Spirited domino tournament with free pastelitos and coladas for RSVPs, plus specially priced mojitos and Miami-inspired coffee cocktails.
WHEN: Thur., Mar. 3, 3:05pm
WHERE: 2143 NW 1 Ave.
MORE INFO: Domino Tournament
Cafecitos at Jrk! Miami
WHAT: Free cafecito with the purchase of any Jamaican patty.
WHEN: Thur., Mar. 3
WHERE: 95 NW First St. (only at this location)
MORE INFO: Jrk! Miami
Menu Deal at Sazón Cubano, Miami Beach
WHAT: Grab a cortadito and pastelito for $3.05.
WHEN: Thur., Mar. 3
WHERE: 7305 Collins Ave.
MORE INFO: Sazón Cubano
Coffee Specials at The Salty
WHAT: All coffee – from classics to cinnamon cereal milk latte – is $3.05.
WHEN: Thur., Mar. 3
WHERE: Coconut Grove, FIU, South Miami, The Abbey at Aventura, Wynwood
MORE INFO: The Salty
The Sylvester, Miami
WHAT: Specialty three-drink menu, like a tropical espresso martini and a frozen concoction inspired by, but not made with, winter iguanas.
WHEN: Thur., Mar. 3 until 10pm
WHERE: 3456 N Miami Ave.
MORE INFO: The Sylvester
