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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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Sunday, June 1 is the start of Caribbean-American Heritage Month, recognizing the significance of Caribbean people and their descendants in the history and culture of the United States.

Sunday, June 1 is National Pen Pal Day,  the perfect day to let your pen pals know how much they mean to you by sending a special letter or gift. If you don't know what a pen pal is, ask your mother.

Sunday, June 1, the first Sunday in June, is National Cancer Survivors Day, a time to honor those who demonstrate that life after a cancer diagnosis can be a reality.

Wednesday, June 4th is National Cheese Day, celebrating a great snack or a wonderful ingredient in pasta, soups, soufflé, and many other recipes. Say cheese.

Friday, June 6 is the anniversary of D-Day, when 160,000 Allied troops, with 5,000 ships and 13,000 aircraft, invaded on the beaches of Normandy, France -- one of the most significant military campaigns of modern history.

Friday, June 6, the first Friday in June, is National Doughnut Day, celebrating the home-made Salvation Army Doughnuts fed to troops during WWI. Hence, the term "doughboys." The Salvation Army created National Doughnut Day in 1938 to honor "Donut Dollies," the women who served doughnuts to soldiers with a "hole" lotta love.

Saturday, June 7 is the running of the Belmont Stakes horse race in Elmont, New York.

Now Accepting Registrations
La Plume Young Writers' Contest
All Miami-Dade students in grades 3 to 12 are invited to submit their short story this summer to the La Plume Young Writers' Contest. Please register by May 31. In each level (Elementary, Middle School, High School) a Grand Prize, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place is granted, plus Honorary, Achievement and Encouragement awards. Cash prizes, creative writing workshops, and other awards are offered. Grand Prize winners have their original manuscript published as a book and, with 1st Place winners, have each a video clip made on an excerpt of their story presented at the award ceremony. Get details and register online.

Now through June 6
Mainly Mozart Festival 2025
Now in its 32nd season, the Mainly Mozart Festival is an essential part of Coral Gables’ cultural heartbeat—inviting audiences to experience a vibrant journey through timeless masterworks, bold premieres, and cross-genre collaborations. From intimate recitals to groundbreaking performances with dance, this beloved Miami tradition celebrates the power of classical music to inspire, move, and connect. Get details online.

Thursday, May 29 from 5 to 7pm
Networking Mixer
Pinecrest Business Association, Chamber South, Palmetto Bay Business Association, and South Dade Chamber present a networking event at Mercedes-Benz of Cutler Bay, 10701 Southwest 211 Street. Light refreshments will be served. Get details online.

Thursday, May 29 at 7:40pm
Karate Kid: Legends
Kung fu prodigy Li Fong is uprooted from his home in Beijing and forced to move to New York City. When a friend needs his help, Li enters a karate competition. Li's teacher Mr. Han enlists original Karate Kid Daniel LaRusso for help. Get details online.

Friday, May 30 at 8:30am
Certified Landscape Technician Review
This six hour hands-on review covers all the information you need to know for every section of the FNGLA Certified Landscape Technician Exam. Plant Identification, Plan Layout, Grading and Drainage, Irrigation Operation and Repair, Equipment Operation, Palm Banding and Bracing, Tree Installation (Planting and Staking), Job Evaluation, and Pruning. Get details online.

Friday, May 30 at 10:30am
South Dade Chamber MAC Golf Tournament
The Redland Golf Course at 24451 SW 177 Avenue is the host of the upcoming South Dade Chamber Golf Tournament. Get details online.

Friday, May 30 at 11am
Sunshine State Book Club - Squeeze Me by Carl Hiaasen
Love books with a local twist? Visit the Naranja Library for the Sunshine State Book Club, where every book read has a touch of Florida flair. From sandy shores and swampy mysteries to unforgettable characters and real-life legends, these monthly titles feature books set in Florida or written by Florida authors. Call 305-242-2290 or email: gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online.

Friday, May 30 from 5 to 10pm
Wine Tasting Daily at Schnebly Winery
Explore the unique world of tropical fruit wines with Schnebly Winery daily wine tasting. For $30 per person, enjoy a guided tasting of five Schnebly wines, including their award-winning varieties, and receive a souvenir glass. Discover the unique flavors of wines crafted from exotic fruits like lychee, guava, and passion fruit. Pre-book your tasting online to skip the line. Get details online.

Friday, May 30 from 6pm to midnight
Fast Lane Friday at the Speedway
Homestead-Miami Speedway opens Pit Road to the public for the 1/8th Mile Test and Tune experience. Get ready to fuel your Friday nights. Take your street-legal car to its limits, race head-to-head with fellow car enthusiasts, and experience your dream race on a real NASCAR track. Spectators are invited. Get details online.

Saturday, May 31 from 8am to 6pm
The Butchers Wife Farmers Market
Discover fresh produce and local goodies before an evening campfire at My Big Backyard, 19601 Southwest 147th Avenue. Get details online.

Saturday, May 31 from 9am to 2pm
Mental Health Mini-Summit - How Nature Heals
The Nature Pill isn't just a metaphor; it's a powerful tool backed by research. At this Patch Of Heaven event, delve into the evidence showing how nature can significantly reduce stress by lowering cortisol levels; promote relaxation and lower blood pressure; increase feelings of calm and grounding; and elevate mood by boosting oxytocin, the love hormone. Get details online.

Saturday, May 31 from 10am to 3pm
Pet Adoption Event at Zoo Miami
Bring the family to Zoo Miami to enjoy a pet-theme outdoor experience -- meet available pets for adoption and take home your perfect furry friend. Six to eight dogs from Doral will be looking for their forever home at unbeatable prices. All pet adoptions include vaccinations, microchip, sterilization (spay/neuter release contract given if not sterilized) and rabies tag for Miami-Dade residents. Get details online.

Saturday, May 31 from 11am to 3pm
A Teeny Music Festival
Attend a free Music & Arts Festival for Families and Young Creators at Sanctuary For The Arts -- a joyful day of music, creativity, and community connection at the Colorful Teeny Festival, hosted by Teeny Violini in partnership with St. Mary’s Missionary Baptist Church and Sanctuary of the Arts. Get details online.

Saturday, May 31 from noon to 3pm
Miami Brewing Company's Weekend Beer Flight Special
Discover the flavors of Miami Brewing Company with their Weekend Beer Flight Special. Enjoy a curated tasting experience featuring four 4oz samples of signature brews, including Shark Bait Mango Wheat, Gator Tail Brown Ale, Vice IPA, and Big Rod Coconut Ale. Then, choose your favorite for a full pint and take home a souvenir glass for $10. Get details and book your beef flight online.

Saturday, May 31 at 2pm
STEAM Saturday - Reconstruct a Dinosaur
Celebrate Dinosaur Day by reconstructing a dinosaur at Cybrarium. Learn dinosaur facts and how paleontologists use fossils to understand what dinosaurs looked like. Then become a junior paleontologist and mould air-dry-clay over a dinosaur skeleton and decorate using sculpting tools and googly eyes. Perfect for ages 6 to 12. Get details online.

Saturday, May 31 from 5 to 9pm
Military Appreciation Day at Losner Park
Visit Losner Park for the 12th Annual Military Appreciation Day in Homestead -- a chance to honor and celebrate brave service members. Enjoy live music, delicious food, and exciting activities for the whole family. Get details online.

Sunday, June 1 from 9am to 3pm
Kayak & Canoe Rental at Bill Sadowski Park
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and experience the natural beauty of Miami like never before at Bill Sadowski Park. Kayak along the scenic C-100 canal, focus on the stunning views and explore the breathtaking Coral Reef Park. With these affordable rental fees, the whole family can leisurely enjoy the serenity of the waterway. Each rental includes a kayak, life vest, and paddles. Get details online.

Sunday, June 1 from 10am to 4pm
Zoo-Con Trading Card, Anime, Pop Culture
This event combines the thrill of trading card collecting with the wonder of wildlife. Explore a vibrant marketplace filled with vendors showcasing a variety of trading cards -- from Pokemon, TCG and more. Meet fellow collectors, trade your duplicates, and discover rare finds. In addition to the trading card festivities, enjoy special animal encounters, informative sessions from expert speakers, and fun games for all ages. Get details online.

Sunday, June 1 at 2pm
Photography Club: Photo Animation
Create photo animations with a friend and turn them into a short film. Learn editing skills to put clips together and share. All ages are welcome. Get details online.

Sunday, June 1 at 4pm
Golden Hour - True Movement Dance Studio
Attend the fifth annual recital at Seminole Theatre, directed by Amber Bryan, the Artistic Director of True Movement Dance Studio. Get details online.

Monday, June 2 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. Laz Priegues, Director for the International Palm Society, presents "My trip to Mauritius in 2023:How my travels with the IPS to the Indian Ocean led me to one of the greatest botanical gardens in the world." Admission is free and open to the general public. 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, June 3 at 5:30pm
Inkwell Writers' Workshop
Look for inspiration, feedback, and a friendly group of local writers at the Cybrarium's Inkwell Writers Workshop for peer critique, discussion, writing activities, and camaraderie. Writers of all genres and experience are welcome. This event is for adults. Get details online.

Wednesday, June 4 at 5pm
"Bob Ross" Painting Party
The Cybrarium is hosting a Bob Ross-themed painting party. Remember, there are no mistakes, only happy accidents. Ages 13 to 26. Get details online.

Wednesday, June 4 at 9pm
Ballerina - Early Access
Sneak Preview -- Taking place during the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum, the film follows Eve Macarro (Ana de Armas) who is beginning her training in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma. Get details online.

Thursday, June 5 from 6 to 10pm
40th Annual Dolphin Days Kick-Off Party
Attend the annual Kiwanis Club of Homestead Dolphin Days Fishing Tournament Kick-Off Party at Homestead-Miami Speedway Champion's Club, One Ralph Sanchez, Speedway Blvd. Register for the tournament and participate in the silent auction and raffle. Co-sponsored by the Military Affairs Council. Call 786-444.6133. Get details online.

Tuesday, June 10 at 7pm
Tropical Beekeepers Meet at Fruit and Spice Park
The Tropical Beekeepers meet at the Fruit and Spice Park for monthly gatherings to share information, presentations and camaraderie. Honeybees are critical to the pollination of our tropical environment. Learn about how you can participate. All are welcome. Get details online.

Thursday, June 12 from 6 to 8pm
Exhibit by Cuban-American Artist Fredy Villamil
Attend a special exhibition by Cuban-American Artist Fredy Villamil featuring some of his fine art works -- an inspiring evening of art, culture, and creative expression. Mr. Villamil’s works of art will hang at ETC gallery through July 12th. ETC Gallery is located at 257 North Krome in downtown Homestead. Call 786-283-2437.

Thursday, June 12 at 6:30pm
ABWA Awards Night Dinner
Enjoy a delicious dinner, network with inspiring women, and celebrate the incredible achievements within the local community as the American Business Women's Association presents ABWA Awards Night at Capri Restaurant, 935 North Krome Avenue in Florida City. Call Pat Miller at 786-566-1194. Get details online.

Saturday, June 14 at 11am
Preserving the Harvest
Dive into the art of preserving the vibrant flavors of Fruit and Spice Park with this demonstrative workshop -- discover various methods of food preservation. At the Fruit and Spice Park, the art of preserving the harvest becomes a delightful celebration of nature's generosity. Call 305-247-5727. Get details and RSVP online.

Saturday, June 14 at 2pm
Jimbo's Shrimp Shack - The Documentary
The Miami Pioneers and Natives of Dade are pleased to present an enlightening and entertaining program about the history of a somewhat infamous South Florida location on Virginia Key — Jimbo's Shrimp Shack. Gone, but not forgotten, this iconic shrimp shack location -- hidden in plain sight at the end of the road on Virginia Key -- was ostensibly a simple place for fishermen to buy live shrimp bait, but it was so much more. To the regular customers, it was a place to buy smoked fish and cold beer, play bocce ball and relax aside a beautiful natural lagoon. To the movie, television and photography industries, it was an authentic outdoor set that mimicked an island fishing village. To the gregarious proprietor James "Jimbo" Luznar, it was a family business that attracted a cast of interesting characters, and a place to host friends and neighbors apart from the hustle-bustle of Greater Miami. Get details online. 

Saturday, June 14 at 7:30pm
Full Moon Forest Bath at Patch
The full moon in June is traditionally called the Strawberry Moon. This name comes from the Algonquin tribes of Native Americans, who used this full moon as a signal to harvest the ripening strawberries in June. Slow down to the rhythm of the trees. Let the light of the Full Moon bathe you in its silvery glow at Patch's Signature Twilight Series event. Get details online.

Sat/Sun, June 21–22 from 10am to 5pm
Summer Fruit Festival at Fruit & Spice Park
Fresh fruit, live music, family fun, and local flavor -- are all packed into one juicy weekend celebration at the Fruit & Spice Park's Summer Fruit Festival -- a chance to highlight the vibrant world of tropical fruits and local agriculture at the height of the season. From mango madness to tropical treats, this festival is bursting with color, flavor and unforgettable experiences. Experience the Biggest Mango Display in the region -- nearly 200 varieties on show. Workshops and Talks with special guest speakers; a petting zoo for the little ones; delicious local cuisine and live music all day; refreshing tropical sangrias and fruit sundaes; more than fifty unique vendors showcasing food, art, and more; lawn games and activities for the whole family; a high-energy watermelon eating contest, plus raffles and prizes throughout the day. Get details online.

Saturday, June 28 from 9am to 5pm
Mango Mania 2025
The Tropical Fruit & Vegetable Society of the Redland welcomes mango lovers to attend the annual Mango Mania event at the Miami-Dade County Extension, 18710 SW 288 Street, featuring an exciting and educational experience led by Dr. Jonathan Crane, Tropical Fruit Crop Specialist at the University of Florida’s Tropical Research & Education Center. Then, indulge in a generous tasting of locally grown mangos, with Dr. Crane highlighting a selection of featured varieties. Each participant will receive a bag with approximately 12-14 small mangos or 8-10 medium-sized mangos. 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.