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

south of Palm Drive on US1, the last stretch of commercial businesses give way to the start of the 18 mile stretch of the Overseas Highway to Key Largo

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Redland scenic photo illustrations © Robin and Robert Burr.

On Thursday, March 20, the sun's path crosses the celestial equator from south to north. The Spring Equinox represents the time of year when the hours of day and night are equal.

Friday, March 21 is Common Courtesy Day, a time to remember that our treatment of others speaks volumes about our character and our moral fiber.

Monday, March 23 is Puppy Day, to time to raise awareness for the adoption of puppies and to work towards putting an end to puppy farms and mills.

On Saturday, March 29, we celebrate National Vietnam War Veterans Day, which became an annual event in 2017 when President Trump signed the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017.

Monday, March 30 is National Doctors Day, an opportunity to show appreciation to your medical professionals.

Now through April 6
Miami-Dade County Fair
The County Fair returns with quality entertainment for families at the Fair Expo Center, located in the neighborhood of University Park, adjacent to the campus of Florida International University. Rides, food and games are among the most popular attractions at the fair, along with entertainment, agricultural demonstrations and the marketplace. Get details online.

Thursday, March 20 at 6:30am
Sunrise Photography
The Deering Estate offers an exciting opportunity to photograph the sunrise over Biscayne Bay. Bring your camera, tripod, water, and bug spray. This program is for ages 15 and older. Sunrise will occur at 7:24am. Get details online.

Thursday, March 20 at 9am
Professional Landscapers Workshop
Rainbow EcoScience and the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) present a workshop for professional landscapers at the Tropical Research Education Center (TREC) at 18905 SW 280 Street. This event lasts for three hours and 30 minutes. Get details online.

Thursday, March 20 at 11:30am
Ladies of Legacy Leadership Luncheon
Attend an inspiring afternoon filled with insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and empowering stories from successful female leaders at the Miccosukee Casino and Resort, 500 SW 177 Avenue. Get details online.

Thursday, March 20 at 6pm
Photo Manipulation - Clone Yourself
For teens - step into the world of photo manipulation by learning how to clone yourself using Adobe Photoshop. This hands-on workshop will teach you the basics of layering, masking and blending to create a fun and surreal effect. This session will introduce key techniques and tools to bring your ideas to life. No experience necessary. Call South Dade Regional Library at 305-971-8826 or email: ortegag@mdpls.org. YOUmedia teen programs are open to YOUmedia Miami members ages 14-19 years old. Get details online.

Thursday, March 20 at 7pm
Rad Day 2025 at Evo
Rad, the BMX racing film, returns to Evo Movie Theatre in Homestead for a special one-night only special double-feature screening, celebrating the day of its original release in 1986. The feature will be paired with the world premiere of the never-before-seen documentary, A Rad Documentary courtesy of Fathom Entertainment and Utopia. Recently remastered in 4K, Rad tells the story of Cru (Allen), a young man with a dream of making it big. Get details online.

Fri/Sat/Sun, March 21–23
NASCAR Weekend
Experience the NASCAR Cup Series at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Bring your own soft-sided cooler, and enjoy your favorite food and beverage while witnessing some of NASCAR's most thrilling racing in a beautiful setting. Parking is free. Get details online.

Friday, March 21 at 11am
True Crime Book Club - Blood on Their Hands
Attend a discussion of a book in the True Crime genre. Limited copies of The Blood on Their Hands by Mandy Matney will be available for checkout at the library. This is the highly anticipated inside look at the collapse of the Murdaugh dynasty by the celebrated investigative journalist and creator of the #1 hit Murdaugh Murders Podcast, Mandy Matney. A major international bestseller. Call the Naranja Library 305-242-2290 or email: gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online.

Friday, March 21 at 4:30pm
Cricut Workshop at Cybrarium
Learn how to use the Cricut machine to cut paper, vinyl, and more for use in all kinds of projects. All ages are welcome. Get details online.

Friday, March 21 at 5pm
Schnebly's Restaurant Showcases Chef Adrian's Culinary Creations
Savor the culinary creations of Chef Adrian at Schnebly's Restaurant, available Fridays through Sundays. Enjoy a variety of mouthwatering options for lunch and dinner, including a selection of premium steaks served with two sides. Don't miss their Sunday Funday Brunch with unique offerings like pork belly with medjool dates and portobello ribs. Get details online.

Friday, March 21 at 7pm
Campfire & Owl Walk at Castellow Hammock Preserve
Immerse yourself in an enchanting evening of exploration and delve into the captivating world of owls at Castellow Hammock Preserve and Nature Center. Kick off the night with an engaging presentation that unveils the secrets of these elusive nocturnal birds. Then, accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, venture into the nature trails for a captivating owl-spotting adventure. Don't forget to bring marshmallows and roasting sticks, to gather around a cozy campfire after the night hike. Get details online.

Friday, March 21 at 7:10pm
The Alto Knights
In the 1950s, notorious New York crime bosses Frank Costello and Vito Genovese vie for control of the city streets. Once the best of friends, petty jealousies and a series of betrayals place them on a deadly collision course that reshapes organized crime forever. Starring Robert Di Niro. Get details online.

Fri/Sat, March 21–22 at 8pm
Double the Country Fun at Miami Brewing Company
Miami Brewing Company is doubling down on country fun with Country Night every Friday and Saturday. Friday nights are all-ages events, while Saturday nights are for adults 18 and over. Enjoy country music, dancing, and the lively atmosphere. Admission is $10 - $15 per night. Don't miss out on the chance to dance the night away to country music and enjoy a great time with friends and family. Get details online.

Saturday, March 22 from 8:30am to Sunset
Aero Modelers of Perrine at AMPS Field
The Aero Modelers of Perrine (AMPS) Club is a group of R/C flyers who meet at their flying field in the Redland region at 20024 Richmond Drive for special events. Get details online.

Saturday, March 22 at 9am
Native Plant Day - Florida Native Plant Society
Immerse your whole family in a day about native plants and South Florida nature at Castellow Hammock with programs, nature walks, plant sales, raffles and children’s activities, along with merchandise, art and book sales. Various organizations will be exhibiting. Attend the rain Barrel workshop and a Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) Rockland Hammock Preserve, a butterfly and bird garden, plus live music by Grant Livingston. Food trucks from The Brothers Kitchen Grill and Dolci Peccati Gelato will be on hand. Sponsored by the Dade Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society and Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces. Get details online. https://linktr.ee/dcfnps

Saturday, March 22 from 10am to 4pm
Art in Bloom Festival at Fruit & Spice Park
Get a head start to Spring at Fruit & Spice Park's Art in Bloom Festival -- two-days of artwork from local and national artists for sale, food vendors, plant vendors, speakers, natural art workshops, tram tours, music, and much more. Get details online.

Saturday, March 22 from 10am to 5pm
Farmer's Market at Zoo Miami
Engage with local vendors as you explore Zoo Miami. The market takes place in the promenade leading up to the zoo gates every month during the first and third Saturdays and Sundays. Get details online.

Saturday, March 22 at 10:30am
Light House Cruise
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 in a new light. After departing from Deering Estate, a Biscayne National Park Ranger guides you on a  journey through Biscayne Bay to see the iconic Cape Florida, Fowey Rocks, and Boca Chita lighthouses and learn about the history that surrounds them. Get details online.

Saturday, March 22 at 11am
Book Brunch
Join the Cybrarium's Book Brunch book club to discuss All the Murmuring Bones by A.G Slatter. This event is for adults. Get details online.

Saturday, March 22 from 11am to 2pm
World Happiness Day - Picnic, Paint and Meditate
Patch of Heaven Sanctuary invites you to picnic, paint and meditate -- and experience two of the happiest places on Earth, their 20-acre nature sanctuary and their Casa Mariposa (Butterfly House) where they raise, rear and release these magical creatures. Get details online.

Saturday, March 22 from noon to 6pm
Miami Cigar Festival
Enjoy a special cigar enthusiast experience at Peterson's Harley-Davidson South, with premium cigars, whiskey-rum-bourbon tastings, live music, dominoes, food and drinks. Get details online.

Saturday, March 22 at 2pm
Native Plant Day at Castellow Hammock
Shop for plants, have lunch at Castellow Hammock Preserve and Nature Center and learn all about native plants in South Florida. Get details online.

Saturday, March 22 at 6:30pm
Wild Tales at the Zoo
Take a deeper look into worldwide conservation issues with Zoo Miami's Wild Tales speaker series -- presenting Charlie Mayhew and Nick Bubb. The event takes place in Zoo Miami's Florida Room. Get details online.

Sunday, March 23 at 10:30am
Hattie Bauer Preserve Guided Hike
Explore the Hattie Bauer Preserve, a place that holds both the remnants of the famed Orchid Jungle and a treasure trove of rare plant life alongside historic structures. This guided tour will delve into the intriguing history of Orchid Jungle during its glory days, uncover the factors that led to its decline, and discover the ongoing restoration efforts led by the dedicated parks department. Get details online.

Sunday, March 23 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 Taproom 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. The perfect place to let loose and have some fun. Get details and RSVP online.

Sunday, March 23 at 7pm
Disney's Snow White - IMAX
This is the Live-action adaptation of the 1937 Disney animated film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Get details online.

Mon–Fri, March 24–28 from 8am to 4pm
Spring Camp at Deering
Celebrate the best Spring Break has to offer at the Deering Estate’s Spring Camp. Every camp has a different theme and explores a different aspect of nature, allowing campers to have fun while also learning about different fields of science. Campers will be getting hooked on the world of marine biology, and reeling in the fun while exploring our Mangrove Forests, Salt Marshes, and Seagrass Beds. Get details online.

Tuesday, March 25 at 6:30pm
Community Overdose Prevention Training
The goal of this training is to teach participants how to recognize an overdose and how to save a life using naloxone (Narcan). All participants will receive free Narcan. Training provided by F Fentanyl Inc. Call the Naranja Library at 305-242-2290 or email: gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 13 years and older. Get details online.

Wednesday, March 26 from 10am to 4pm
Manatee Appreciation Day
Deering Estate is offering $2 off general admission on Manatee Appreciation Day. See Manatees in the Boat Basin fronting the Deering Estate on Biscayne Bay -- a great place in Miami to see the gentle sea creatures. The supply of fresh water combined with the calm nature of the bay allow manatees to congregate and mate here. You may also see sea sharks, turtles, rays, and even dolphins. Get details online.

Fri-Sat/Sun, March 28–30 from 9am to 5pm
RF Orchids Spring Fling Sale
Visit the RF Orchids Nursery to get 20% off everything, including beautiful flowering plants, fabulous new arrivals, garden décor and more on the weekend of March 28. This sale is in conjunction with the East Everglades OS Outreach Judging on Saturday, March 29. Bring in your beautiful, blooming orchids by noon to be considered for a prestigious American Orchid Society award. 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 quickly. Be safe -- call when you need help with virus issues. 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.

Shop Downtown Homestead

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.