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We hope you'll appreciate our curated list of community events and cultural opportunities in the coming days.

the Horton's Homes neighborhood at Krome Ave and Avocado Drive was developed in 2023

Friday, October 4 celebrates the Feast of St Francis of Assisi. Pets are blessed on St. Francis’ feast day because of his love for animals as expressed in his Canticle of Creatures in the Christian doctrine.

Friday, October 4 is Taco Day, celebrating the simple pleasure of a tortilla filled with beef, chicken, vegetables, pork or seafood and served with cheese, cilantro or onions as garnish. Don't forget your favorite hot sauce.

Sunday, October 6 is German American Day, to honor the long legacy of German-American immigration and culture into the United States.

Monday, October 7, the first Monday in October, is Child Health Day, via presidential proclamation to increase people’s awareness of the need for a year-round program to protect and develop children’s health in the United States.

Tuesday, October 8, the second Tuesday of October, is Ada Lovelace Day, celebrating the world’s first computer programmer. The day commemorates the lives of women in the field of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

Wednesday, October 9 is Leif Erikson Day, Columbus Day and Discoverer's Day, celebrating the spirit of exploration and discovery. It's also Indigenous People's Day, celebrating and honoring indigenous American peoples and commemorating their histories and cultures.

Thursday, October 3 from 6 to 8pm
New Exhibition: Dynamic Works of Jean Blackwell Font and Ignacio Font
Etc. Art Gallery of Homestead invites you to the opening reception for a new exhibition featuring the evocative works of Jean Blackwell Font and Ignacio Font, providing art enthusiasts and collectors with an opportunity to delve into the profound themes and intricate artistry of these distinguished talents. Established artists Jean Blackwell Font and Ignacio Font co-founded collaboARTive in the vibrant Bird Road Art District, an innovative space fostering collaboration among artists. Their passion for art and community empowerment is evident in their individual and collaborative projects. Jean Blackwell Font's art explores themes that bind generations of women, using cultural symbolism to communicate memory, and generational bonds. Her autobiographical pieces invite reflection on personal narratives. Ignacio Font's paintings reflect his life and personal journey, offering a therapeutic blend of structure and chaos through geometry, abstraction, and dreamlike figures. Etc Art Gallery, located in Downtown homestead at 257 North Krome Avenue, is now considered the location for art collectors to meet established and new artists from the South Florida area. For more information, contact Susan Dryer at 305-951-5128 or Juan Martinez at 796-283-2437 or email: etc.homestead@yahoo.com. Get details online.

Thursday, October 3 at 7pm
Joker: Folie à Deux
Starring Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix. Struggling with his dual identity, failed comedian Arthur Fleck meets the love of his life, Harley Quinn, while incarcerated at Arkham State Hospital. Get details online.

Fri/Sat/Sun October 4–6 from 9am to 5pm
East Everglades Orchid Society Show and Sale
The East Everglades Orchid Society presents Fall In Love With Orchids, a spectacular weekend event with free parking and free admission at R. F. Orchids, 28100 SW 182 Avenue. A vast selection of orchids will be on display and on sale. Vendors include: Blooming Paradise Orchids; J and J Orchids; J&J Unique Orchids; Judeli's Orchids; Orchids in Bloom; Orchids Ltd; Sierra Madre Orchids and Bromeliads; Vicki's Orchids; Acre Candles; Atizana Inspired; OFE International; and Vina Planters. Food and refreshments are available. Get details online.

Fri/Sat/Sun, October 4–6
RF Orchids Online Super Sale Weekend
Visit the RF Orchids online orchid catalog for great savings this weekend. All eligible products will be automatically discounted to kick off autumn in a wonderful way. Get details and purchase orchids online.

Friday, October 4 at 10am
Computers 101 with Senior Tech Connect
Learn computing basics with Senior Tech Connect, a tech-education firm helping older adults learn digital tools. Laptops will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own, if you prefer. Get details online.

Friday, October 4 at 6pm
FNGLA Buster & DeMott Family Fishing Tournament
Join the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association's Miami-Dade Chapter for the 24th Annual Buster & DeMott Family Fishing Tournament, raising money to support students seeking a degree in horticultural sciences or landscape architecture. Captain’s Meeting is on Friday, October 4th at 6pm. The Awards Dinner is on Saturday, October 5th at 5:30pm. Call 305-248-1117. Get details and register online.

Friday, October 4 at 7pm
Date Night Under the Stars at the Winery
Schnebly Winery is hosting a Date Night Under the Stars event every Friday until 11pm, featuring a romantic dinner, music by DJ N2, and Schnebly's tropical ambiance. Admission is $10. Try the new Date Night package -- a three-course paired dinner and moonlight tour for $100 per couple. Get details online.

Fri/Sat October 4–5 from 8pm
Double Country Night at Miami Brewing
Miami Brewing Company Taproom presents double the boot-stompin' action with back-to-back Country Nights. Friday nights are all-ages events, featuring live music, axe throwing, and bull riding. Saturday nights offer a 18+ experience with a similar lineup. Admission is $10 - $15 per night. Get details online.

Friday October 4 at 8:30pm
Bridge to Japan at Moss Cultural Center
Attend a concert of piano and violin music featuring Sakiko Ohashi and Reiko Tachibana at The Moss Center -- an evening of Japanese inspired chamber music. Sakiko Ohashi (piano) and Reiko Tachibana (violin), will take you on a classical music journey filled with Japanese inspirations, featuring a wide range of repertoire from audience favorite Ralph Vaughan Williams to American and Japanese contemporary composers. Get details online.

Friday, October 4 at 8:35pm
Speak No Evil
A dream holiday turns into a living nightmare when an American couple and their daughter spend the weekend at a British family's idyllic country estate. Get details online.

Friday, October 4 at 9pm
Friday Karaoke Show at Exit One
Get your act together and channel that inner singing sensation at Exit One Tap Room on Friday nights as Silver Dragon’s Rob The Rum Guy presents an evening of top-shelf Karaoke entertainment and fun. A veteran host that will always make you sound your best -- with more than 50,000 tracks to choose from with backing vocals and adjustable key and tempo. Get details online.

Saturday, October 5 at 10am
Homework Help and Tutoring at the Naranja Library
Certified teachers meet with small groups of students in one-hour sessions to provide homework help and tutoring in reading, math, and science. Students are encouraged to bring homework material or school assignments for assistance in specific subject areas. This free service is available to all students in grades K-12. Call the Naranja Library 305-375-1413 or email: tutoring@mdpls.org or link: www.mdpls.org/tutor. Funded in part by The Children's Trust. Get details online.

Saturday, October 5 at 2:30pm
ELL - Larry and Penny Thompson Preserve
Volunteers can participate in the Environmentally Endangered Lands Urban Forest Habitat Restoration and Tree Planting project at Larry and Penny Thompson Preserve pine rockland. Call 305-372-6687 or e-mail: eel@miamidade.gov. Get details and RSVP online.

Saturday, October 5 at 7pm
Life on Our Planet
From the Emmy Award-winning team behind Netflix’s Our Planet series, comes a new natural history speaker series: Our Planet Live at The Moss Center. Brought to you by Silverback Films and Producer Esk in association with Netflix -- it's a new and immersive live show featuring behind-the-scenes stories from the explorers, filmmakers, scientists, and adventurers that created some of the most eye-catching footage of our planet. Get details online.

Saturday, October 5 at 7:30pm
Jimmy's Ghost Tours at Cauley Square
Join Jimmy's Bright Ideas for a delightfully spooky ghost tour through the historic Cauley Square village properties. Explore the haunted past of this unique location every Saturday evening in October with your knowledgeable guide Jimmy to discover the chilling tales and ghostly encounters that have been reported in the area. Call 786-208-5853 or email: jimmysbrightideas@gmail.com. Get details online.

Sunday, October 6 at 9:30am
Painting In The Park at Castellow Hammock
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of painting nature scenery with Castellow Hammock's resident artist, Sabrina at a calming morning class where you'll learn the basics of creating stunning landscapes. Let Sabrina's expertise and passion guide you as you awaken your inner artist amidst the beauty of Castellow Hammock's lush surroundings. Discover the joy of capturing nature's essence on canvas and find tranquility in this transformative painting experience. Get details online.

Sunday, October 6 from 10am to 5pm
Zoo Miami Farmers' Market
Engage with local vendors on first and third Saturdays and Sundays of every month as you explore Zoo Miami, one of the largest and oldest zoos in the United States at 12400 SW 152 Street. Get details online.

Sunday, October 6 from 4 to 8pm
Karaoke Sunday Evenings at Miami Brewing
Practice up on your favorite songs and join Rob The Rum Guy for a fun evening of Karaoke singing at Miami Brewing Company's Tap Room from 4 to 8pm, with drink specials and great British pub food from The Cask food truck. Enjoy $21 beer flights with souvenir glass, $15 steins with $10 refills and 16oz drafts on tap for $7. Get details online.

Monday, October 7 at 10am
Grow with Google at Cybrarium
Discover a collection of flexible online certificate programs for today’s most in-demand careers. Google has granted The Cybrarium 500 scholarships to earn free certificates. Get details online.

Monday, October 7 at 7pm
South Florida Palm Society Monthly Meeting
The SFPS meets on the first Monday of every even-numbered month at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables. Admission is free and open to the general public. The meetings typically include guest speakers, plant auctions and the opportunity to meet with a diverse group of friendly palm enthusiasts. Doors to the Corbin Bldg. will open at 7pm. Light refreshments, water, and soft drinks will be provided. The program will start at 7:30pm and you are encouraged to bring your favorite potluck dish for the food table and any labeled plant donations for the auction table. Get details online.

Tuesday, October 8 from 10am to 2pm
Mobile DMV Event at Dickinson Community Center
The Florida Licensing on Wheels (FLOW) mobile office will be at the William F. Dickinson Community Center, 1601 North Krome Avenue, to offer residents a hassle-free way to manage their DMV drivers license needs without the long lines and wait times. Get details online.

Tuesday, October 8 at 7pm
Tropical Beekeepers  - Sam Comfort of Anarchy Apiaries
Meet at the Fruit and Spice Park for the monthly gathering of the Tropical Beekeepers Association. Sam Comfort of Anarchy Apiaries will present information for beekeepers regarding the Comfort Hive and other alternatives. Bring treats, snacks and food to share. Call 786-266-9360. Get details online.

Tuesday, October 8 at 4pm
Teen Volunteer Fair at Naranja Library
Get connected with community service opportunities for teens. Meet with local organizations making a difference in Miami-Dade to develop new skills, and earn community service hours for graduation and scholarships. Call 305-242-2290 or email: gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 13 to 18 years old. Get details online.

Wednesday October 9 at 7pm
Night Hike and Campfire at Deering Estate
Explore the woods and wildlife in the evening at the Dering Estate. After the guided hike, gather around a campfire. Guests are encouraged to bring a flashlight and s’mores. Get details online.

Thursday, October 10 at 7pm
Piece By Piece
An animated documentary film, LEGO bricks tell the life story of singer/songwriter and record producer Pharrell Williams -- from his childhood in Virginia to his success in the music and fashion industry. Get details online.

Saturday, October 12 at 8pm
Classic Albums Live - Pink Floyd "The Wall"
Forty years after its release, The Wall has taken on an even deeper meaning. The number one selling album of the 1970s comes alive on stage with dramatic dynamic range and technical skill by exceptional musicians at Moss Center. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Thursday, October 17 at 5:30pm
Homestead Townhall Museum Fundraiser
Attend the Homestead Town Hall Museum Fundraiser honoring Robert Fuchs and the legacy Fuchs Family at MDC Homestead Campus Student Success Center, 400 College Terrace. Funds from the event will be used to support operations of the Historic Homestead Town Hall Museum with acquisition and preservation of historical artifacts to chronicle the stories of Homestead and nearby communities through the decades. Attendees will see items from the museum archives not generally on public display. Get details online.

Fri/Sat/Sun, October 18–20 from 10am to 5pm
Rare Plant Festival At Fruit & Spice Park
Visit the Fruit and Spice Park for a gathering of dozens of rare and exotic plant vendors, plus orchid and plant supplies, food and drink vendors and more. Get details online.

Sat/Sun/Mon, November 9–11 from 12:30 to 5pm
Miami Rum Renaissance Festival in Coral Gables
Savor and discern more than 100 types of rum, and rum cocktails, at this annual gathering of rum producers, enthusiasts and members of the spirits trade. Discount tickets are available online before November 1. Seminars take place on Saturday, November 9; Grand Tastings on Sunday, November 10; and Trade Day is Monday, November 11. Get details online.

Native Tree Supplier
Mix'd Greens Native Nursery
Mixd Greens is your local environmentally conscious full service native nursery -- a proud leader in the industry for over 35 years; veteran owned and operated by its founder Certified Arborist Mick Gnaegy, offering native shrubbery and trees, natural habitat restoration, plant mitigation, plant sales and installation. Mix'd Greens is located at 28905 SW 162nd Ave with 10 acres of container-grown trees, 70 acres of field-grown palms and trees, and 20 acres of mango and avocado groves. Call 305-245-1722. Get details online.

Shop Downtown Homestead -- two locations within walking distance

Etc Art Gallery, located at 257 North Krome Avenue is open Tuesday–Saturday 11am to 5pm with antique furniture, china, crystal and collectibles, and used book exchange. Call 786-283-2437.

Renaissance Antiques is at 61 NW 4th Street, open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11am to 5pm with furniture, art, rugs, jewelry, china and glassware. Call 305-244-5807. Link to Facebook.