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

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Thursday, December 26 is Kwanzaa, a holiday honoring the culture and traditions of people of African origin, featuring a week of celebrations, ending with a feast and the exchange of gifts.

Tuesday, December 31 is New Year's Eve, a popular occasion for celebrations marking the end of the year, with elaborate gatherings, festivities and fireworks.

Wednesday, January 1 is New Years Day, a time of hopeful, optimistic and positive thoughts about the future, making New Year's resolutions, parades and parties.

Friday, January 3 is Festival of Sleep Day, an opportunity to sleep in, snooze, doze, nap, and catch 40 winks, and host sleep-over parties.

Saturday, January 4 is Trivia Day, celebrating information of little value -- and the trivia fanatics that enjoy sharing these tidbits of knowledge with others.

Thursday, December 26 at 7:50pm
Nosferatu
A gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake. Get details online.

Friday, December 27 from 9am to 5pm
Miccosukee Indian Arts & Crafts Fest
The Miccosukee Casino & Resort presents the annual Miccosukee Indian Arts & Crafts Festival. Native American culture comes alive in a four-day gathering of music, arts, and entertainment in the heart of the Florida Everglades at the historic Miccosukee Indian Village festival grounds, 20 miles west of Krome Avenue and SW 8th Street. Get details online.

Saturday, December 28 at 10:30am
Furry Tales - Reading To A Dog
Read your favorite story to a certified therapy dog at South Dade Regional Library. Reading aloud to a therapy dog can help improve literacy skills and boost confidence. Bring your own book or choose one from the library collection. Call 305-233-8140 or email: crespim@mdpls.org. All ages are welcome. Get details online.

Saturday, December 28 at 10:30am
Light House Cruise on Biscayne Bay
Departing from the Deering Estate on a comfortable riding 45 foot Corinthian catamaran, this four hour tour will allow you to experience Biscayne National Park -- see the iconic Cape Florida, Fowey Rocks, and Boca Chita lighthouses and learn about the history that surrounds them. You cut through the alluring Stiltsville and go to Boca Chita Key to get up close to Biscayne National Park’s iconic Boca Chita Lighthouse with a chance of climbing to the top for a panoramic view of the Bay. You may also have the opportunity to see wildlife including, dolphins, sea turtles, and many shore birds. Get details online.

Saturday, December 28 from noon to 3pm
Miami Brewing Company's Weekend Beer Flight Special
Discover Miami Brewing Company's unique selection of craft beers with their Weekend Beer Flight Special. Enjoy four 4oz tasters, a pint of your favorite brew, and a souvenir glass for just $10. Available Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 3pm. Get details and RSVP online.

Saturday, December 28 at 2pm
Free Homestead Trolley to Everglades National Park
Homestead invites its residents, neighbors, and visitors to explore Everglades and Biscayne National Parks, and Homestead Bayfront Park with a free guided trolley ride from Downtown Homestead. Get details online.

Saturday, December 28 at 2pm
Solution Hole Hike
Delve into the intriguing history of Solution Holes, which trace back to prehistoric times. Park naturalists will paint a vivid picture of how these unique features were formed over thousands of years, revealing the geological processes that shaped the landscape we see today. Gain a deeper understanding of the forces of nature that sculpted these holes and the fascinating stories they hold. Get details online.

Saturday, December 28 from 5:30 to 8pm
Just Burn It: A Year End Fire Release Ceremony
Attend a special event at Patch Of Heaven that combines the spiritual and ritual of the profound power of the outdoors with human wellbeing -- clear, cleanse and make a space for new growth. Get details online.

Saturday, December 28 from 6 to 10:30pm
Fruit and Spice Park - Fireside Lights
Bring the family for a festive fireside evening as the Fruit and Spice Park garden transforms into a holiday wonderland, bursting with Christmas cheer. Hop aboard the Tram Express to a cozy bonfire setting under the stars. Relax on blankets and lawn chairs, sip on steaming hot cocoa, and indulge in delicious cookies in this magical atmosphere. Capture the moment with plenty of sparkling holiday photo-ops, perfect for creating lasting memories with your loved ones. Enjoy a variety of tasty treats from local food trucks. Get details online.

Sunday, December 29 from 4 to 8pm
Karaoke Sundays at Miami Brewing Co.
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 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 and RSVP online.

Monday, December 30 from 8am to 6pm
Winter Camp at Castellow Hammock Park
Let your child explore the wild side of Castellow Hammock Park and Nature Center with this nature-based camp packed with fun and educational programming. Camp Hummingbird offers children the opportunity to experience and participate in a wide variety of activities in a safe, supervised, and well-organized settings. Get details online.

Tuesday, December 31 from noon to midnight
Schnebly Winery Hosts New Year's Eve Celebration
Ring in the new year at Schnebly Winery with The Redlander restaurant open from 6pm to midnight. Enjoy a live DJ, festive feast, and midnight toast. A special menu and à la carte options will be available. Entrance is $20 and includes a champagne toast. Get details online.

Tuesday, December 31 at 9pm
New Years Even Masquerade Party
Join the Rotary Club of Perrine-Cutler Bay/Palmetto Bay at the Redland County Club for a  New Year's Eve Masquerade Party, benefitting scholarships at Mays Conservatory Of The Arts. The event includes appetizers, music, dancing, an open bar, and a champagne toast at midnight. Formal attire suggested. Purchase your poker buy-in at the event. Get details online.

Saturday January 4 at 8pm
Space Oddity - A Quintessential David Bowie Tribute
Attend a live, theatrically staged, elaborately costumed multi-media spectacle that transports audiences on a musical journey through the constantly metamorphosing career of David Bowie. Space Oddity - A Quintessential David Bowie Tribute highlights the unique star quality of this amazing performer, notable for constant reinvention and visual presentation in both his music and on stage. Get details online.

Thursday, January 9 from 6 to 8pm
Terre Rybovich Exhibit at ETC Art Gallery
Etc. Gallery continues its popular series of artwork by area artists with a show of new work by master charcoal artist Terre Rybovich, noted for her ethereal, highly detailed images. She has just completed another successful showing in Feria Clandestina, part of Miami Art Week. In addition to sales, hundreds of visitors engaged her in conversation about her singular drawing technique. A third-generation native of West Palm Beach, Rybovich is a daughter of Tommie Rybovich, the noted sport fishing boat designer and builder. Like her father, Rybovich opts to innovate at every stage, continually questioning as she works. The result is constant evolution at the drawing board. And, like her father, Rybovich is largely self-taught in her craft. The Rybovich exhibition will be up from January 9 to 25. Etc. Gallery is located at 257 North Krome Avenue in Downtown Homestead. Open hours are Tuesday thru Saturday, from 11am – 5pm. Email: etc.homestead@yahoo.com for more information. Get details online.

One Stop Shop
Custom Metal Installations
B&K Installations, at 246 SW 4th Ave in Homestead, has been a pillar of Florida's manufacturing community since 1979 -- your one stop shop for all your fabrication needs, fully equipped for metal fabrication, machining and waterjet cutting projects. B&K is South Florida's leading manufacturer of Ag buildings, equipment and custom metal products. With their expertise and your vision, your concept can become a reality. Call 305-245-6968. 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. Get details.

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.