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The massive Homestead-Miami Raceway was completed on August 24, 1993, one year after Hurricane Andrew. In the left background, Homestead Air Force Base landing strip.

Saturday, November 4 at 6pm

UF/IFAS One Night In The Tropics Fundraiser

The University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Tropical Research and Education Center invites you to attend their annual One Night In The Tropics fundraiser 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.

Our Bountiful Countryside

November is Farmers' Month

South Dade’s farmers have made an indelible impact on the destination as both an economic engine and as a resource for its MICHELIN-recognized dining scene. To honor their contributions, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau is excited to announce the second annual Miami-Dade Farmers Month. Get details online.

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.

Wednesday, October 25 is Howl at the Moon Night, a warm-up for upcoming Halloween festivities.

Tuesday, October 31 is Halloween, a time for costumes, spooky pumpkins, haunted houses, graveyard scenes, wicked decorations and neighborhood events for children. The traditional "trick or treat" involves payment of some form of treat, while the trick refers to an idle threat to perform mischief on the property.

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.

Weekend of October 20–22

Fall Orchid Sale at R.F.

Sale 20% on an amazing selection of fine orchids this weekend at R. F. Orchids, 28100 SW 182 Avenue, with many new arrivals. Call 305-245-4570. 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.

Saturday, October 22 at 6:30pm

Sunrise Photography at Deering Estate

The Deering Estate offers an exciting opportunity to photograph the sunrise over Biscayne Bay. Bring your camera, tripod, water, and bug spray. Bugs and mosquitos are very common throughout the year, please come prepared (mosquito spray/lotion, long sleeve shirts, and long pants are suggested). This program is for ages 15 and up. The cost is $20 per person. Please meet at the Main Gate. Get details and register online.

Sunday, October 22 at 2:30pm

NASCAR Playoffs at Homestead-Miami Speedway

The NASCAR Playoffs return to South Florida for the NASCAR Cup Series 400 weekend, featuring the stars of the NASCAR Cup, Xfinity, and CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. With major Championship implications on the line, the iconic 1.5-mile oval will feature some of the most competitive multi-groove racing this season. Get details online.

Monday, October 23 at 1:30pm

Book Discussion - Only the Beautiful by Susan Meissner

Join fellow readers for exciting book discussions. Please visit the reference desk on the second floor to obtain a copy of each month's title. Light refreshments will be provided. Call 305-233-8140 or email: crespim@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. 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.

Tuesday, October 24 at 6pm

Tai Chi with Grisell

Participate in a gentle and graceful movement class designed to improve balance, coordination, focus and overall mental health at the South Dade Regional Library. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Call 305-233-8140 or email: crespim@mdpls.org. Ages 12 years and older. Get details and register in advance online. https://mdpls.org/event/8977094

Wed/Thur, October 25-26 at 4pm

The Haunting at the Library in Creepy Cutler Bay

Park your brooms and enter our creepy haunted house... if you dare. Dress in your favorite costume and join the spirits for a boo-tiful night of fun frights. Call 305-233-8140 or email: crespim@mdpls.org. All ages are welcome. Get details online.

Wednesday, October 25 at 7pm

Mummies Night Out

Grab your ghouls and leave the kids at home -- Miami Mom Collective presents a very special event for all you mummies -- a spook-tacular Mummies Night Out at Lincoln of Cutler Bay at 11020 Southwest 186th Street. Pampering opportunities including pop-up massages; shopping with some of our favorite vendors; cocktails and mocktails; delicious bites; Henna tattoos with Color Boom MIA; DJ & dancing; photos ops with The Bounce Cloud Miami photo booth; costume contests and more. The first 25 women to arrive will receive a free swag bag and an on-site car wash courtesy of Lincoln of Cutler Bay. Get details online.

Fri/Sat/Sun Oct 27–29 at 11am

Fire Flies Forest "Afterlife"

How can we honor and bring death into our lives in a healthy way? These questions and so many more circle around the topic of death and the afterlife. Explore this profound and pivital stage in the cycle of existence. During this time of year it is said by many different cultures that the vail between worlds is thinest giving a greater oppurtunity to connect with our ancestors that play in the world of the afterlife. H'OM Miami is located at 25100 SW 153rd ave. Get details online.

Friday, October 27 from 5 to 7pm

Golden Hour Fridays At Schnebly's

Taste the Sunset in Miami's Countryside at Schnebly Redland's Winery and Miami Brewing Company as they present Golden Hour with $2 off select appetizers, mixed drinks, select wine by the glass and select beer by the pint. Get details online.

Friday, October 27 at 6pm

Halloween at Moss Cultural Arts Center

Bring the family for an evening of fun with the Halloween spirit. Costumes are encouraged when you celebrate Halloween 2023 at the Moss Center Haunted House. Experience the True Story of Hey Diddle Diddle performed by Cutler Bay Community Theater, plus Miami Youth Ballet’s Spooky Dancers performances. This free event includes candy giveaways, a haunted house, spooky treats, and more. Food vendors offer delicious options for purchase. Get details and reserve tickets 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.

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, October 28 at 5pm

An Evening of Jazz

Enjoy a soft, silky, funky and dynamic blend of Contemporary Jazz featuring musicians from across the country all coming together for an evening of musical color at the Seminole Theatre. Fusing blends of Blues, R&B, Funk and classical expressions, the group features Robert Scott on Drums, Charles Hill on Bass Guitar, Lamont Holt on Synthesizers and Keyboards, Janet Foxx on Keyboards, Gary Davis on Saxophone and James Coburn on Guitar. Get details online.

Saturday, October 28 from 9pm to midnight

Hotel Redland - A Night With Spirits

Prepare for a thrilling evening at Hotel Redland, 5 South Flagler Avenue, to experience an extraordinary event filled with mystery and excitement. Enjoy a cocktail and snacks as the paranormal team discusses the haunted history of the Hotel Redland, prior to a metaphysical, mysterious investigation. Immerse yourself in the world of spirits and explore the supernatural -- an unforgettable adventure. Get details and purchase $35 tickets online.

Sunday, October 29 at 3pm

Screen And Scream: Halloween Bash

Attend a fun, family day of trick or treating, costume contests, and a showing of Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space. In the spirit of Halloween, Seminole Theater will be having its family friendly Halloween spooktacular day with costume contests, trick or treating, and more. There will be a showing of DreamWorks animated, Monsters vs Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space. Dress in your most terrifying costume, enjoy some snacks and drinks in the haunted lobby before the movie event. 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.

Special Events

Cauley Square Historic Village Shops

Experience a glimpse of South Florida a century ago as you stroll through the shops of Cauley Square Historic Village at 22400 Old Dixie Hwy -- a place for many fine special events year round. Have lunch at the historic Tea Room or the Village Chalet. Visit the spa, the antique shops, the art galleries and specialty vendors amongst the beautiful gardens. It's a great place to host your own private event. Call 305-258-3543. Get details online.

Dependable Friendly Computer Service

Two Computer Guys

Since 1998, the team at Two Computer Guys has been available for safe, reliable, efficient and friendly service -- for small businesses, families, students, seniors and anyone who needs a little help with their computer. TCG solves problems to get computers up and running at top speed quickly. Serving more than a thousand clients in South Florida over the past three decades. Call 305-444-1984 when you need a little help. Get details and schedule an appointment online.

Solar Plus EV

Solar On The Roof -- EV In The Garage

Join fellow clean energy enthusiasts in the online forum for those that believe in the future of clean, green solar power, and the exciting new era of electric vehicles. The Solar Plus EV Facebook group is open to all who want to lean more. Get details online.