Greetings {name}, We hope you'll appreciate our curated list of community events and cultural opportunities in the coming days. |
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Cottage Grove is a 349-site family-friendly, gated community of four bedroom manufactured homes on Quail Roost Drive aimed at providing affordable housing (around $130k) |
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Sunday, May 10, the second Sunday of May, is Mother's Day. Established essentially by two women, Julia Ward Howe and Anna Jarvis, it's a traditional time to honor mothers, grandmothers, mothers-in-law, and all motherly figures. Tuesday, May 12 is International Nurses Day, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth, recognizing all nursing professionals for their contributions and commitment to quality health care. Tuesday, May 12 is Limerick Day, celebrating the birthday of English artist, illustrator, author, and poet Edward Lear (1812-1888) and Limerick poems, popularized by Lear in 1846 in his Book of Nonsense. There once was a girl from Nantucket... Wednesday, May 13 is National Apple Pie Day. What could be more wholesome and All-American than to enjoy a slice of America's favorite dessert on this fine day? Friday, May 15 is Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week is an observance in the United States that pays tribute to the local, state, and federal peace officers who have died, or who have been disabled, in the line of duty. Friday, May 15 is Chocolate Chip Day, celebrating Ruth Wakefield's delicious delicacy created at the Toll House Inn in Whitman, Massachusetts. |
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This Weekend - 10am to 5pm
Soroa Orchids - Mothers Deserve The Best
Stop by Soroa Orchids for incredible Mother's Day specials. Flowering size bareroot Cattleyas at great prices $30 each or 4 at $100. Choose Siam Red, Yen Golden Masterpiece, Nikom Star Orange, River Kwai Bridge, Pink Express Yu Sen, River Kwai Rainbow, and many more. Choose from many fantastic orchid arrangements for a startling display at 25750 Krome Avenue. Call 305-247-2566. Get details online. |
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Registration Is Now Open
Homestead 2026 Summer Camp
The City of Homestead is excited to welcome children ages 6 to 14 to the 2026 Summer Camp at the William F. Dickinson Community Center. This action-packed eight-week program offers the perfect mix of education and entertainment to keep young minds engaged all summer long. Get details online. |
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Thursday, May 7 at 6:30pm
Sunshine Meeting - Conversations with the Community - Pioneer Village
The City of Homestead is moving forward with a major infrastructure initiative aimed at enhancing water and sewer systems, improving roadway conditions, and increasing transit accessibility along key corridors: the Krome & Flagler Avenue Water & Sewer Upgrade and Transit Accessibility Improvements Project. Residents and businesses are encouraged to attend and stay informed throughout the duration of the project. The City will continue to host additional community meetings and provide ongoing updates to keep the community informed as the project progresses. Get details online. |
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Thursday, May 7 at 7:20pm
Billie Eilish -- Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour (Live In 3D)
She changed music. He changed movies. Together they’ll reinvent the concert experience in 3D -- from directors Billie Eilish and James Cameron. Presented in immersive 3D, captured during her sold-out world tour, Billie Eilish -- Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour (Live In 3D) brings an innovative new concert experience to the big screen from one of the most celebrated and successful artists of her generation. Get details online. |
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Friday, May 8 at 4:30pm
Sushi Sake Homestead - Grand Opening
Meet up with friends at the historic Hotel Redland at 5 South Flagler Ave for Sushi Sake Homestead's Grand Opening celebration, featuring a 5pm ribbon-cutting, fresh sushi, cocktails and live music -- marking a major addition to the downtown Homestead dining scene. Get details online. Call 786-410-8780. Get details online. |
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Friday, May 8 at 7pm
Mortal Kombat II
From New Line Cinema comes the latest high-stakes installment in the blockbuster video game franchise in all its brutal glory, Mortal Kombat II. This time, the fan favorite champions -- now joined by Johnny Cage himself -- are pitted against one another in the ultimate, no-holds barred, gory battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders. Get details online. |
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Friday, May 8 at 7pm
Movies In The Park: The Lion King
Bring the family to Losner Park in downtown Homestead for a magical evening under the stars. Bring your lawn chairs, cozy blankets, and favorite snacks for a fun, family-friendly night in the heart of our community. Get details online. |
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Saturday, May 9 from 10am to 5pm
The Mother's Day Pour at Fruit & Spice Park
Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend surrounded by the lush beauty of Fruit & Spice Park for The Mother’s Day Pour, a delightful tasting experience included with regular park admission. Guests are invited to visit the tea-tasting station to be served samples of teas crafted from spices and herbs grown and collected right in the park. Savor the warmth of cinnamon-infused blends, enjoy the soothing notes of aromatic herbs, and witness the magic as butterfly pea tea transforms into a beautiful shade of violet before your eyes. It’s a peaceful and flavorful way to celebrate Mother’s Day weekend -- a perfect outing to share with Mom or a loved one. Bring a picnic, stroll the gardens, and make lasting memories together in nature’s most fragrant setting. Get details online. |
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Saturday, May 9 at 10am
Tropical Beekeepers Hands On Hives
Join the tropical beekeepers for their monthly hands-on exercise inspecting the bee hives at the Fruit and Spice Park. Protective clothing required. Call 305-915-7226. Get details online. |
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Saturday, May 9 from 1 to 6pm
Live Music with Jimmi Dred at Schnebly Redland's Winery
Enjoy live music with brunch at Schnebly Winery on Saturdays. Get details and RSVP online. |
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Saturday, May 9 at 2:10pm
The Sheep Detectives
In this witty, new breed of mystery, George (Hugh Jackman) is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can’t possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the farm, the sheep realize they must become the detectives. As they follow the clues and investigate human suspects, they prove that even sheep can be brilliant crime-solvers. Get details online. |
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Saturday, May 9 at 3pm
Fresh Floral Arrangements Workshop
Create a beautiful floral display using fresh, seasonal flowers in this guided workshop at Country Walk Library. Materials are provided. Presented by Crafts and Drafts Miami. Call 786-293-4577 or email: imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 18 years and older. Get details online. |
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Saturday, May 9 from 5 to 10pm
South Florida Soul Rodeo-Homestead at Harris Field
Enjoy a day filled with thrilling rodeo action, live music, delicious food, and family fun at the Harris Field Doc De Milly Rodeo Grounds. Get details online. |
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Saturday, May 9 at 7pm
Herp Tour at Deering Estate
Join a Deering Estate naturalist on a Herp Tour throughout the property’s restricted natural areas. This program offers a chance to understand local reptilian and amphibious neighbors in wild and urban habitats. The event begins with a sneak peek of Deering Estate’s live captive herp specimens. Participants will be granted the opportunity to observe some of these scaly, shelled, and amphibious residents including a few exotic species such as the boa constrictor (red-tailed boa). Get details online. |
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Saturday, May 9 at 8pm
One Night of Queen at Moss Cultural Center
For over 20 years Gary Mullen and The Works have been performing their world-renowned One Night of Queen live concert. The band features Gary Mullen on vocals, David Brockett on guitar, Malcolm Gentles on keyboards, Jon Halliwell on drums, and Alan McGeoch on bass guitar. Paying tribute to the stage theatrics of one of the greatest rock bands of all time, Mullen’s embodiment of Freddie Mercury has dazzled audiences in more than 2,500 live shows around the world. As of 2023, they are the most successful tribute band in France, playing to over 250,000 people. Get details online. |
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Sunday, May 10 from 10am to 4pm
Mother’s Day Picnic at Deering Estate
The Deering Estate is the perfect setting to celebrate Mother’s Day. Bring the whole family to picnic or take a Bay Cruise on Biscayne Bay. Guests can also enjoy a guided House Tour at 11:30am and guided Nature Preserve Tour at 12:30pm. Get details online. |
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Sunday, May 10 at 10:40am
Animal Farm
A satirical allegory of revolution and power, Animal Farm traces how a movement for equality is systematically corrupted. As the pigs consolidate control, truth is erased, dissent is crushed, and the farm descends into a ruthless dictatorship -- fulfilling Orwell’s warning about the dangers of communism. Get details online. |
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Sunday, May 10 from 3 to 7pm
Karaoke Sundays at Miami Brewing Co.
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. |
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Monday, May 11 at 6pm
Somerset Academy: Sach Music Spring Show
Somerset Academy Charter High proudly showcases the school’s Music Department with performances by Mr. Turros's Guitar Class, Band 1, Pop-Rock and Somerset's very own Stallion Battalion at the Seminole Theatre. Get details online. |
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Tuesday, May 12 at 10am
All in the Family Toddler Parenting Program
Families with young children are invited to join in weekly interactive discussions focusing on child development (12 months to 3 years) that promotes language, academic, social and emotional skills, strengthens parent-child interactions, and uses positive discipline approaches. Call the Naranja Library at 305-242-2290 or email: gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Presented by the Miami-Dade Family Learning Partnership. Get details and register online. |
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Tuesday, May 12 at 3:30pm
Tutoring for K-8
Attend small-group tutoring sessions in math, reading, and writing for K-8 students with Mr. Milton Williams at Cybrarium. Get details online. |
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Tuesday, May 12 at 7pm
Tropical Beekeepers Association monthly meeting
The Tropical Beekeepers meet at the Fruit and Spice Park on the second Tuesday of the month to share information, presentations and camaraderie. Honeybees are critical to the pollination of our tropical environment. All are welcome. Get details online. |
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Tuesday, May 12 at 7pm
EPA Dance Department - A Night To Remember
Attend an unforgettable evening at the Seminole Theatre as the EPA Dance Department presents "A Night To Remember." Experience an inspiring showcase of talent, passion, and creativity as these dancers take the stage. Get details online. |
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Thursday, May 14 at 10:30am
Lil' Learners Storytime
3 to 4 year old pre-schoolers enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and fun activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of reading, at Cybrarium. Get details online. |
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Thursday, May 14 at 6:30pm
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. Held every 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. Get details online. |
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Thursday, May 14 at 4pm and 7pm
Top Gun Double Feature
First, the original, 40th anniversary. A class of elite, hot shot Navy pilots at the Fighter Weapons School known as Top Gun push their aircraft and each other to the limits as they compete to be the best of the best. Tom Cruise stars as Pete "Maverick" Mitchell in the iconic 1986 blockbuster that defined a generation. Then, at 7pm the latest Top Gun: Maverick. After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy's top aviators, Pete Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. Get details online. |
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Thursday, May 14 at 6:30pm
ABWA Monthly Meeting and Dinner
The Homestead Chapter of the American Business Women's Association meets on the second Thursday of the month at Capri Restaurant, 935 North Krome Avenue in Florida City with networking, dinner and a guest speaker. The group emphasizes Lifelong learning, empowering women to continually evolve, breaking barriers, shaping their futures, and inspiring generations to come. Get details online. |
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Thursday, May 14 at 7:05pm
Life Hack
Four tech-savvy teenagers attempt a high-stakes digital heist, risking everything to outsmart a billionaire in a world where every move is tracked. As they dive deeper into this high-stakes game, the risks escalate beyond anything they imagined. What started as a clever scheme turns into a dangerous entanglement with people who don’t play by the same rules. Will their greatest heist also be their last? LifeHACK is a darkly comedic cyber-heist thriller, uniquely crafted for the digital age. Directed by first-time filmmaker Ronan Corrigan and produced by screenlife pioneer Timur Bekmambetov and Joann Kushner, LifeHack delivers a thrilling cinematic experience told entirely through the lens of our hyper-connected, online lives. Get details online. |
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Friday, May 15 at 5:30pm
Celebration for the Arts
Wonder about Arts and Culture Groups in Homestead? Join Homestead Center for the Arts at our Celebration for the Arts at Homestead Woman’s Club (17905 SW 292d Street). Enjoy artists, artisans, music, orchid lovers, writers, a spot of theater, and lots of fun -- and celebrate the new HCA scholarship recipients. Light refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public with advance RSVP. Email: charlie@charliehudson.net or call 305-230-9572. Get details on Facebook page. |
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Saturday, May 16 from 10am to 1pm
Empower South Dade: Hiring & Career Expo
Presented in partnership by Miami Dade College Homestead Campus, the South Dade Chamber of Commerce, and the Economic Development Council of South Miami-Dade, this high-impact resource fair is designed to connect and elevate our local business community. This powerful gathering brings together entrepreneurs, small business owners, and startups with key agencies, industry partners, and service providers ready to support their growth and success. Discover grant and lending opportunities; learn about marketing, HR, benefits and more; network with professionals and local resources; enjoy quick talks from expert partners. Get details online. |
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Saturday, May 16 at 6pm
Twilight in the Park at Dark - Thai Tapas
Looking to unplug and enjoy a different kind of Saturday night at Patch of Heaven Sanctuary? Twilight in the Park at Dark -- Thai Tapas & Music is for anyone craving beauty, calm, and community after a long week. Come for Thai Tapas, candlelit strolls, and the magic of a Mindful Pocket Park experience. Stay to linger in the stillness only the forest at night can offer. Get details online. |
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Sunday, May 17 at 8am
World Bee Day at Patch of Heaven
This gathering is for anyone who wants to learn, explore, and reconnect with the living systems that sustain our planet with Patch of Heaven's Beekeeper Melissa Sorokin. It's a celebration of bees, biodiversity, and the unveiling of a powerful new ecological space. This immersive experience brings together education, nourishment, innovation, and mindful connection to nature. Get details online. |
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Monday, June 1 at 7pm
South Florida Palm Society
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. Doors to the Corbin Building 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. |
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Friday, June 5 from 8:30am to 4pm
Summer Camp at Zoo Miami - Around the World in a Day
This one-day camp at Zoo Miami kicks off an unforgettable summer at the zoo. Campers will "travel" the world in a day, exploring African savannas, Asian jungles, ocean reefs, and Florida wetlands through games, crafts, and animal encounters. Along the way, they’ll get a sneak peek at this summer’s exciting themes. Get details online. |
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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. |
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Thanks to our generous sponsors who bring you the weekly Redland View newsletter. And thanks to our readers who subscribe to the newsletter. We hope you find it a useful resource for discovering cultural opportunities in the community. Robert and Robin Burr |
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