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Robert Is Here fruit stand and farm is one of the most popular tourist venues in South Florida.

Saturday, November 4 at 6pm

UF/IFAS One Night In The Tropics Fundraiser

The University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Homestead campus invites you to attend their annual One Night In The Tropics fundraiser at TREC (the Tropical Research and Education Center) at 18905 SW 280 Street. The event is hosted on the first Saturday in November, which is recognized as Farmer's Month in Miami-Dade County. Enjoy good food, great music and dancing, and the company of UF/IFAS TREC's world-class scientists amid tropical fruit-filled groves and ornamental plants. For details, contact Monique Scoggin at 786-217-9226. Get details and register online.

Thursday, October 12 is Old Farmers Day, honoring the hard labor of farmers throughout American history. It's also National Gumbo Day, a great opportunity to enjoy some traditional Louisiana Cajun cooking.

Friday, October 13 is the Birthday of the U.S. Navy, originated over 240 years ago on October 13, 1775. President George Washington established the Naval Act of 1794, creating a permanent standing US Navy.

Saturday, October 14, the second Saturday in October, is National Motorcycle Ride Day.

Sunday, October 15 is Navratri, a Hindu holiday in honour of the goddess Durga, an aspect of Adi Parashakti, the supreme goddess, spanning of nine nights.

Monday, October 16 is Boss's Day, providing a prospect of improving the liaison between employers and their staff.

Saturday, October 21, the third Saturday of the month, is the Sweetest Day, a chance to share romantic deeds or expressions, and acts of charity and kindness.

Thursday, October 12 at 8:30am

Certified Landscape Technician Class

This class at the UF/Miami Dade Extension Service will cover the topics in the FNGLA Certified Landscape Technician Exam, including plant identification, plan layout, grading and drainage, irrigation operation and repair, equipment operation, palm banding and bracing, tree installation (planting and staking), job evaluation, and pruning. Get details online.

Thursday, October 12 at 4pm

All Hands on Tech

Whether you are an experienced tech enthusiast or just curious, meet at the Naranja Library for hands-on creative projects featuring robotics, electronics, coding, engineering, and art. Call 305-242-2290 or email: gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 8 to 18 years old. Get details online.

Thursday, October 12 at 5:30pm

Friends of The Museum Reception

Homestead's Historic Town Hall Museum, at 41 North Krome Avenue in downtown, is the scene of a reception for the public and friends of the museum, featuring an opportunity to view the latest exhibits. Please RSVP by calling 305-230-9572 to leave a voice message or email: charlie@charliehudson.net

Thursday, October 12 at 6pm

Speakeasy Soiree

The Cultivating Dreams Foundation presents their Speakeasy Soiree  -- step back in time to the roaring 20s and experience an enchanting night filled with glitz, glamour, and excitement at The Palace Gardens, 3100 Campbell Drive. Indulge in a night of mystery and intrigue at this secret, hidden speakeasy. Dress to impress in your finest flapper dresses, dapper suits, and stylish accessories. Get ready to enjoy the night with live jazz entertainment, a full buffet with a variety of delectable bites with dessert -- and signature prohibition cocktails served by skilled mixologists. Get details online.

Thursday, October 12 at 8:30pm

Night Tours at The Historic Walton House

Visit the Historic Walton House for a tour at night. See this beautifully unique venue transform right before your eyes as night falls within these stunning gardens. Get details online.

Fri/Sat/Sun This Weekend at 6pm

Haunted Hallowheels - Fright, Food, and Scares

Immerse yourself in a world of frightful wonders as you navigate through the haunted grounds of White Lion Cafe, 146 NW 7th Street in Homestead. Ride the possessed mechanical Bull, and brave through the haunted school bus. Indulge in a variety of mouthwatering treats, from creepy cocktails to devilishly delicious food and snacks. Get details online.

Friday The 13th at 8pm

Open Mic Jam Session

Enjoy the Open Jam Session every Friday night at Simmons Bar, 35 north Flagler Avenue in Homestead. Get details online.

Sat/Sun October 14-15 from 10am to 5pm

Electrify Expo Weekend - The EV Revolution

The big event of the season for all battery powered vehicles takes place at Miami-Dade Fairgrounds, 10901 Coral Way this weekend. Attendees at Electrify Expo will ride, drive and demo the world's leading electric cars and trucks alongside electric motorcycles, e-bikes, e-scooters, e-skateboards and more. The entire weekend will be filled with entertainment including all types of thrilling demo courses, massive kids zones, great music, displays and local food trucks. Get details online.

Saturday, October 14 from 11am to 2pm

Miami-Dade College Fall Festival

MDC Homestead welcomes the public to explore its Homestead campus and celebrate the season with friends and neighbors. The Fall Fest promises an array of activities for all ages. Admission is free, so bring your family and friends for a day of Fall fun. Call Ms. Yilian Fraga at 305-237-5225 or get details online:

Saturday, October 14 at 2pm

Miami — Wilderness Outpost To Vibrant Metropolis

Since its inception, the City of Miami has evolved from a wilderness outpost to vibrant metropolis that continues to reinvent itself with each passing decade. The center of the city, and its most important thoroughfare, Flagler Street has also evolved over the past 127 years. Join avocational historian Casey Piket at the Pinecrest Library (or on Zoom) as he presents a virtual walk down Flagler Street through the years from Biscayne Boulevard to the Dade County Courthouse. The presentation will share historic photographs and the stories of the Magic City’s most colorful characters and iconic architectural heritage. Get details online.

Saturday, October 14 from 4 to 8pm

Fiesta USA at Losner Park

Experience the Magic of Fiesta USA -- a vibrant celebration of Hispanic Heritage in the Downtown Historic District of Homestead. Enjoy the fun, the  music, vendors, food trucks and the beautiful Ballet Folklorico of Miami performing on the new Losner Park stage. As always, it is free and family friendly. Get details online.

Saturday, October 14 from 7 to 9pm

Herp Tour of the Deering Estate

Join a Deering Estate naturalist on a Herp Tour throughout the property’s restricted natural areas. This program offers a chance to understand local reptilian and amphibious neighbors in wild and urban habitats. The event begins with a sneak peek of Deering Estate’s live captive herp specimens. Participants will be granted the opportunity to observe some of these scaly, shelled, and amphibious residents including a few exotic species such as the boa constrictor (red-tailed boa). Get details online.

Saturday, October 14 at 8:30pm

Oscar Peñas Quartet - Chicken or Pasta

Barcelona-born guitarist, arranger, and composer Oscar Peñas will make his South Florida debut at the Moss Cultural Arts Center with this quartet performance: Chicken or Pasta. Peñas was already a widely respected figure on the international jazz scene before he settled in New York City a decade ago. Since then, he has truly blossomed, creating a singular body of work that weaves together elements of jazz, Spanish folk music, and the European classical tradition. Recently, Chicken or Pasta saw its highest debut as #37 on the Jazz Week Chart. Get details online.

Wednesday, October 18 at 5pm

Anime Club Horror Night: Glow-in-the-Dark Potion

Join the Anime & Manga Club as you create your very own glow-in-the-dark potion bottes. Attendees will learn about Japan's own horror culture as well as share their own favorite urban legends. Come prepared to share the horror. Get details online.

Thursday, October 19 from 5 to 8pm

Game Night Thursdays at the Brewery

It's Game Night in the Taproom. Enjoy a variety of games starting at 5pm at Miami Brewing Company. Buy a pitcher, get a free game of pool. Get details online.

Thursday, October 19 from 6 to 8pm

Artist in the Spotlight - Gallery Night

Visit the Seminole Theatre on Gallery Night for a showcase of a local talented artist. Guests are welcome to browse the artwork on display, meet the featured artists, and enjoy light hors d'oeuvres. Get details online.

Fri/Sat/Sun October 20–22 from 10am to 6pm

Rare Plant Festival

Located at the idyllic Redland Fruit and Spice Park in South Dade, the Rare Plant Festival is a destination event for plant lovers of all kinds. Join the best plant growers in the world along with fellow avid rare plant fans for three days of pure plant mania. Get details online.

Saturday, October 21 from 6 to 9pm

Homestead Halloween Spook-tacular

Get ready for a spine-tingling experience as the City of Homestead invites you to join the festivities of their much-anticipated annual Halloween Spooktacular at Losner Park in the heart of Downtown Homestead -- guaranteed to send shivers down your spine with an array of ghoulishly delightful activities for the entire family. Experience the return of favorite activities like trick-or-treat and food trucks, as well as an expanded haunted house experience and a “not so spooky” area perfect for younger children. Get details online.

Monday, October 23 at 7pm

Beetlejuice

An American Classic by Tim Burton -- After Barbara (Geena Davis) and Adam Maitland (Alec Baldwin) die in a car accident, they find themselves stuck haunting their country residence, unable to leave the house. When the unbearable Deetzes (Catherine O'Hara, Jeffrey Jones) and teen daughter Lydia (Winona Ryder) buy the home, the Maitlands attempt to scare them away without success. Their efforts attract Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton), a rambunctious spirit whose "help" quickly becomes dangerous for the Maitlands and innocent Lydia. Get details online.

Saturday, October 28

Tropical Harvest Heritage Fest

Celebrate farming and growing in South Florida. Explore Redland and South Florida agricultural heritage during this one-of-a-kind festival, a collaboration between GrowFest and the Fruit and Spice Park. Eat, drink, meet the people who grow our food, explore and learn about our agricultural past and present through food demos, sangria tastings, talks, a kids' cook-off, farmer-themed costume contest and so much more. Get your garden seedlings, deeds, food plants and garden supplies. Bring the family and friends and get inspired as our local farm-to-table experience comes to life. Call 305-247-5727 or email: Fruit.Spice@miamidade.gov. Day passes are $15. Get details online.

Saturday, November 4 at 6pm

UF/IFAS One Night In The Tropics Fundraiser

The University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Homestead campus invites you to attend their annual One Night In The Tropics fundraiser at TREC (the Tropical Research and Education Center) at 18905 SW 280 Street. The event is hosted on the first Saturday in November, which is recognized as Farmer's Month in Miami-Dade County. Enjoy good food, great music and dancing, and the company of UF/IFAS TREC's world-class scientists amid tropical fruit-filled groves and ornamental plants. For details, contact Monique Scoggin at 786-217-9226. Get details and register online.

Sunday, November 12 from 2 to 5pm

Miami Rum Festival Tasting Event

Make plans to attend the 14th annual Miami Rum Festival at the Coral Gables Woman's Club, with an amazing variety of rums to sample from around the world. Purchase $49 general admission or $59 VIP early admission tickets in advance online before they sell out. Get details online.