COCONUT GROVE, FLA. (WSVN) – There’s a big lineup in the Magic City this holiday weekend, offering family-friendly fun regardless of whether you’re seeking fine art or fine yachts,

Many residents and visitors are expected to head out to the Miami International Boat Show and the Coconut Grove Arts Festival, and everyone will be celebrating on Presidents’ Day just around the corner on Monday.

A sunny and windy Friday with temperatures on a warming trend is setting the stage for a picture perfect weekend ready to take over South Florida, offering something for all demographics.

From art to boats, attendees are looking forward to some good old-fashioned fun.

The Coconut Grove Arts Festival returns for its 62nd year from Saturday to Monday. Color and music will soon fill the streets.

In a time when Miami is constantly changing, this festival has delivered top quality consistently for decades.

“We were the originals, like, we were here before Basel,” said Camille Marchese, the festival’s executive director.

The event is expected to draw about 80,000 people eager to tune into their inner artist.

“The level of art you’re going to see here, there are maybe 10 top festivals in the country, we’re right up there,” said Marchese. “We’re, like, right up there with number one and number two. It’s amazing, so you’re going to see amazing things.”

Whether attendees are looking for art to hang up in their home or just want to appreciate good work, there will be more than 200 artists showing off their creations this weekend.

“So you are going to see different things. Even if you came last year, you’re going to see different music, you’re going to see different food, you’re going to see different art,” said Marchese.

From the sidewalks over to the sea, for those who are looking for ocean action, the Miami International Boat Show is diving into the fun on its 85th year.

“What else would you do in Florida with all this water and all this sun?” said Bob Burke, Brand Manager at MarineMax.

The event is set to feature thousands of boats, from kayaks to luxury yachts, as well as the latest marine products.

“We have boats that start around $600,000 and go up to about $6 million, $7 million, depending on specification and size, so there’s something for everyone,” said Burke.

Some attendees who were perusing on Friday weighed whether to buy one of the vessels on display.

“We’re here looking at boats. My wife talked me into something,” said Chris Snyder.

“Spending our children’s inheritance,” said Kendra Snyder.

“I talked to a few different dealers and they’ve got a lot of boats under contract already,” said Nick Coldwell.

Organizers said it’s set to draw around 100,000 visitors to Miami and Miami Beach from now until Sunday.

Executives from the Fontainebleau Resort were thrilled to have the show back on Indian Creek Drive.

“For a few years, it’s been out of here and now we’ve got it back. Miami Beach is alive and humming, cars everywhere, people everywhere enjoying the food, the beverage, filling the hotels up, our Fontainebleau hotel will be sold out all weekend,” said Fontainebleau Development Chief Operating Officer Phil Goldfarb.

For tickets, those going to the boat show must buy them in advance. That won’t be an issue at the Coconut Grove Arts Festival, where attendees can actually buy their physical tickets at the box office.

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