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The Navy Wells Pineland Preserve is home to the J. Robert Dean Water Treatment Facilities, the deep aquifer water supply and head of the Florida Keys aquaduct system.

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.

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.

November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people.

Wednesday, November 1 is All Saints Day, a Christian holiday honoring all of the saints, many of which were martyrs. All Saints Day was originally celebrated in May, then moved to downplay the Pagan holidays of Halloween (All Hollow’s Eve) and Dia De Los Muertos.

Friday, November 3 is Housewife Day, recognizing the importance of stay-at-home wives and moms.

Sunday, November 5 -- Daylight Saving Time Ends on the first Sunday in November at 2am. Fall back one hour. 

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.

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.

Friday, October 27 at 7pm

Paint And Sip at Heritage Market

Local artist Susan Sorrentino hosts a Paint and Sip event at Heritage Market's upstairs dining room. $30 includes all materials. Space is limited. Please RSVP by email: davidt@heritagemkt.com. Get details online.

Saturday, October 28 from 9:30am to 4:30pm

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.

October 28-29 from 10am to 3pm

Zoo Boo 2023

Bring the family to Zoo Boo at Zoo Miami, South Florida’s Number One Trick-Or-Treating event. Families and kids ages 12 and under are invited to trick-or-treat in costumes, participate in a costume contest, meet special characters, make Halloween crafts, see the wild animals get their Halloween goodies, and more. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Saturday, October 28 at 3pm

Rain Barrel Workshop

Attend Miami Dade County’s new Rain Barrel Workshop and learn about the Rain Barrel Rebate Program at the Tropical Harvest Heritage Fest at the Fruit & Spice Park. Participants have the option to purchase a refurbished rain barrel following the workshop for $100 + tax and receive a $50 rebate when you apply at Miami Dade Water and Sewer Department’s website. 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.

Sunday, October 29 at 7pm

Mazda Miata Spooky Car Meet

MX-5 sports cars are gathering at Miami Brewing Company Tap Room for a Halloween themed event, starting at 7pm. The group is open to all Mazda Miata owners. This is a free event. Get details online.

Monday, October 30 at 8:35pm

Killers of the Flower Moon

Based on David Grann's broadly lauded best-selling book, "Killers of the Flower Moon" is set in 1920s Oklahoma and depicts the serial murder of members of the oil-wealthy Osage Nation, a string of brutal crimes that came to be known as the Reign of Terror. Get details online.

Wednesday, November 1 at 4:30pm

Chess Club at the Library

Sharpen your skills by playing other fans of this classic game at the South Dade regional Library. Call the branch at 305-233-8140 or email: crespim@mdpls.org. Ages 5 years and older. Get details online.

Thursday, November 2 from 6 to 8pm

Exhibit Final: Terre Rybovich at etc.

etc. gallery owner Susan Dryer will host a closing artist reception for featured artist Terre Rybovich, who’s bird drawings and others will be the highlight of the evening. Opportunities to talk with Terre and purchase any of her works will be available. A show of paintings by Susan Sorrentino will open November 9 with a reception from 6 to 8pm. etc. is the long-awaited addition to Downtown Homestead on Krome Avenue. Dryer aims to expand downtown Homestead’s cultural options to include monthly art exhibitions by local artists in a permanent art gallery, plus antiques, vintage pieces, crystal and China, and a coffee and tea bar, and a used book exchange library at 257 North Krome Avenue in Homestead. Regular hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11am to 5pm. For details, email: etc.homestead@yahoo.com

Saturday, Nov 3 from 7 to 11pm

Luna Lunera Festival at Redland Koi Gardens

Immerse yourself in the kaleidoscope of inner exploration at Redland Koi Gardens, guided by the enchantment of ceremonial cacao and the mystical allure of InnerDance. The event begins with a Cacao Ceremony, followed by an extended InnerDance session, before an integration circle and ceremonial tea. Redland Koi Gardens is located at 25600 Southwest 147th Avenue. 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 (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.

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.

Your Legacy Orchid Nursery

R. F. Orchids Summer Specials

Stop into R. F. Orchids at 28100 SW 182 Avenue -- or look through their online catalog -- to find an amazing array of top-quality orchids, from a legacy orchid venue that dates back generations in South Florida. Featuring an extraordinary selection of Vandas and their relatives -- their specialty and their passion -- with hundreds of internationally recognized awards and recognition. Call 305-245-4570. Get details online.

Trivia and Karaoke Fun

Bronze Dragon Entertainment

Bringing you the best trivia and karaoke nights in town, Bronze Dragon Entertainment's Trivia is fast paced -- with's no time to cheat, no team member limits, only a cell phone required, no app needed for the multiple choice answers. They take audience suggestions for questions and categories, and can do special theme nights on request. Experience their Karaoke That Cares, fair rotations, with veteran hosts that adjust levels and effects constantly so that you always sound your best -- more than 50,000 tracks to choose from with backing vocals and adjustable key and tempo. Reach Bronze Dragon on social media for upcoming local shows and events, and to arrange your own private parties and special events.