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

the pristine beach at Larry and Penny Thompson Park is an ideal location for family recreation on the bright, sunny, cool days of December

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Redland scenic photo illustrations © Robin and Robert Burr.

Sunday, December 14 is the beginning of Chanukah on the Jewish calendar, a celebration lasting eight days.

Monday, December 15 is Bill Of Rights Day. According to the National Archives, “The Constitution might never have been ratified if the framers had not promised to add a Bill of Rights. The first ten amendments to the Constitution gave citizens more confidence in the new government and contain many of American's most valued freedoms.”

Sunday, December 21 is the Winter Solstice, marking the shortest day north of the equator and the longest day in the south, as the sun reaches the southernmost latitude all year.

Now through Sunday, January 18
Homestead: Winter Wonderland Experience
A real ice rink has transformed Losner Park into a festive holiday destination. The 60-day Discover Homestead: Winter Wonderland Experience features themed activations, holiday nights, and special events designed to keep the spirit alive all winter long. Guests enjoy family-friendly celebrations, live entertainment, and adult-themed nights that add something special for everyone -- from kids skating under twinkling lights to couples enjoying festive date nights. Every week will bring new opportunities to celebrate the season in Homestead. Get details online.

Now through December 30 from 6:30 to 10pm
Zoo Lights Miami
For a limited time only, Zoo Miami is opening after dark for an unforgettable holiday spectacle. Wander through a wild wonderland glowing with over a million dazzling lights, and a 26-foot-tall LED holiday tree, while enjoying festive music, tasty holiday treats, and surprise encounters along the way. Dont miss Jingle Paws & Santa Claws -- a brand new animal presentation at the Sami Family Amphitheater. Zoo Lights Miami continues through December 30. Get details online.

Thursday December 11 at 6:30pm
Fruit & Spice Park's Sip & Craft: Botanical Art + Sangria Night
Unwind, sip, and get creative under the tropical evening skies at Fruit & Spice Park’s Sip & Craft: Botanical Art + Sangria Night on the second Thursday of the month. This relaxing after-hours experience invites guests (21+) to enjoy a glass of sangria while creating beautiful, nature-inspired crafts. Each month features a different botanical art project, so there’s always something new to discover -- whether you’re painting, pressing flowers, or designing a garden-inspired keepsake. Come solo, bring a friend, or make it a date night. You’ll leave with your handmade creation, great memories, and maybe a few new friends. Get details online.

Friday, December 12 at noon
Weddings at Schnebly Redland’s Winery
Schnebly Redland’s Winery offers a tropical wedding venue surrounded by coral architecture, waterfalls, and lush gardens. Couples can choose from multiple ceremony and reception spaces, including outdoor terraces, tiki huts, and an indoor grand hall. The venue provides full-service planning, onsite catering, and coordination to support ceremonies, receptions, and private celebrations throughout the year. Get details online.

Friday, December 12 at 7pm
Everglades Amateur Radio Club
The members of the Everglades Amateur Radio Club meet each month on the Second Friday at South Dade Agricultural Center, with programs for HAM radio operators and friends. Get details online.

Friday, December 12 at 7:20pm
Ella McCay
An upcoming American political comedy-drama film written and directed by James L. Brooks, Ella McCay stars Emma Mackey, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Jack Lowden. An idealistic 34-year-old lieutenant governor juggles familial issues and a challenging work life while preparing to take over the job of her mentor, the state's longtime incumbent governor, who suddenly accepts a cabinet position in the incoming Obama administration. Get details online.

Friday, December 12 at 7:30pm
Mistletoe & Martinis at the Deering Estate
The Deering Estate Foundation will host its 8th-annual Mistletoe & Martinis, a signature holiday event. This sophisticated soirée is the estate’s signature holiday event -- an enchanting evening when the Deering Estate comes alive with the sights, sounds and libations of the holiday season. Step into a world where gears glisten and cocktails sparkle. This December, Mistletoe & Martinis returns with a twist of steampunk fantasy – "Steam, Sparkle & Spirits." Amid flickering lanterns and brass-bound revelry, toast the season with specialty martinis, live entertainment, and a dash of Victorian intrigue. Dress to impress -- corsets, cravats, and clockwork welcome. Enjoy an evening of strolling the estate, enjoying lavish hors d’oeuvres, delicious martinis and cocktails, exquisite sweets, and a variety of live music and entertainment provided by Vic Kingsley & World Island Caribbean Sounds. Guests can feast on delicious bites from some of Miami’s best restaurants and caterers. As attendees eat and drink, they can spend the evening mingling with family and friends and listening to live music all while admiring the beautiful holiday lights and exploring the lavishly decorated Richmond Cottage. Get details online.

Friday, December 12 at 8pm
Holiday Country Nights at Miami Brewing Company
Enjoy seasonal line dancing, craft beer, and local food trucks in a festive country-themed setting at Miami Brewing Company's Holiday Country Nights. Guests can enjoy holiday music mixes from a live DJ and an open dance floor starting at 8pm every Friday and Saturday. Fridays are open to all ages, while Saturdays are for guests 18 and over only. Get details online.

Saturday, December 13 from 8am to 3pm
Everything.Dough Micro-Bakery
Visit Everything.Dough, the little micro-bakery near South Dade Park that features delightful home-baked specialties for neighbors. Sourdough breads, Croissants, brownies and cookies, cinnamon rolls, babka and more. It's a family affair. Get there early before they sell out at 16443 SW 282 Street. Get details online.

Saturday, December 13 at 4pm
Artists' Block: Holiday Stockings
Make your own festive holiday stocking at the Cybrarium, using colorful fabrics, fun trims, and hot glue. No sewing required. Supplies are provided. Ages 15 and older. Get details online.

Saturday, December 13 at 7pm
Campfire and Owl Walk at Castellow Hammock
Bring the family out for a campfire and nature walk through Castellow Hammock Nature Preserve -- a 112-acre park and preserve that contains a mature tropical hardwood forest. Experience the sights and sounds of Eastern screech owls, raccoons, night time spiders and much more. Following the night hike, gather around the campfire for storytelling. Bring marshmallows and hot dogs for roasting over the campfire. Advance registration is required. Castellow Hammock is located at 22301 SW 162 Avenue, 33031. Call 305-242-7688. Get details online.

Saturday, December 13 from 10am to 1pm
Story-Time and Photos with Santa at Deering
Santa Claus is coming to town and he is visiting the Deering Estate. Enjoy story-time with Santa’s elves and photos with Santa (for an additional fee) and holiday arts and crafts activities. Get details online.

Saturday December 13 at 11am
Botanical Jewelry Workshop
Attend a creative and immersive jewelry-making workshop. In this hands-on class, learn the art of encasing dried flowers in resin to create stunning, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces. Select and preserve delicate botanicals in resin, resulting in beautiful earrings or pendants. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a beginner, this class offers a unique opportunity to blend nature's beauty with your own artistic flair. All materials are provided, and you'll leave with your handmade jewelry and a newfound appreciation for the intricate process. Get details online.

Saturday, December 13 at 7:30pm
A Holiday Fantasy - Expression Dance Company
Enjoy a Broadway style dance production at the Seminole Theatre featuring variations from The Nutcracker, your favorite childhood characters, and Santa Claus, by Expressions Dance Company. Get details online.

Sunday, December 14 at 9am
The Art of Letting Go – The Wind of the West
Attend this Mini-Retreat to weed your inner garden and prepare for 2026. The Wind of The West is the indigenous direction that invites us to walk in the direction where the sun sets, where we let go, descend into the dark and make space for what comes from the depths of the soul. Spend the day learning about endings before beginnings. Practice putting things down. Understand how to clear out space inside your monkey mind or cluttered inner closet so that something new can actually come alive in fertile soil. Get details online.

Sunday December 14 at 11am
Candle Making Workshop
Create your very own scented candles for the Holidays Using beeswax you can mix fun colors and scents to bring home a candle perfect for you. All materials will be provided, all you need is creativity. Call 305-247-5727. Get details online.

Sunday December 14 at 4pm
'Twas The Night Before Christmas - Seraphic Fire
Everything you love about Seraphic Fire Choral Ensemble at Christmas in a new experience: timeless carols (The First Noel, Joy to the World, Silent Night) and a reading of the famed 1823 American poem, "A Visit from St. Nicholas," which is known as 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. These favorite holiday classics have shaped modern Christmas traditions worldwide. Join Associate Conductor James K. Bass and Seraphic Fire at Moss Cultural Arts Center for a program featuring Christmas classics, like O Come All Ye Faithful and Jesus Christ the Apple Tree. Get details online.

Tuesday, December 16 at 4pm
All Hands on Tech at Naranja Library
Enjoy hands-on creative projects featuring robotics, electronics, coding, engineering and art. Call 305-242-2290 or email gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 8 to 18 years old. Get details online.

Tuesday, December 16 at 5pm
Holidays at the Cybrarium
Celebrate this holiday season with a book giveaway, a visit from Santa and the Grinch, crafts, and holiday music. All ages welcome.

Wednesday, December 17 at 5pm
Winter Trivia Night
Test your knowledge with winter-themed questions on topics from pop culture and music to movies and science. Who will be declared trivia master? All ages are welcome. Get details online.

Thursday, December 18 at 6pm
3D IMAX Avatar: Fire and Ash
James Cameron takes audiences back to Pandora in an immersive new adventure. A year after settling in with the Metkayina clan, Jake and Neytiri's family grapples with grief after Neteyam's death. They encounter a new, aggressive Na'vi tribe called the Ash people, led by the fiery tribe leader, Varang, who has allied with Jake's enemy, Quaritch, as the conflict on Pandora escalates to devastating consequences. Get details online.

South Florida 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.

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A big thank you to all of our Redland View sponsors for helping us highlight these special events in the countryside -- and thanks to our Redland View readers for your continued interest in these delightful cultural opportunities.

Robert and Robin Burr