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

on November 14, 2024, a Chick-Fil-A franchise opened at 3200 NE 8th Street (Campbell Drive) next to Palace Gardens, across from the Baptist Health Homestead Hospital

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Redland scenic photo illustrations © Robin and Robert Burr.

Saturday, September 26, the fourth Saturday in September, is National Public Lands Day, a signature event of the National Environmental Education Foundation, promoting both popular enjoyment and volunteer conservation of public lands.

Sunday, September 27, the last Sunday in September, is Gold Star Mother's Day, a time to publicly express enduring love, sorrow, and reverence towards Gold Star Mothers and their families.

October is American Cheese Month, so try to adding some American cheese to anything (or everything).

Thursday, October 1 is International Coffee Day, a time to celebrate coffee around the world.

Monday, October 5, the first Monday in October, is Child Health Day, via presidential proclamation to observe exercises to stimulate or increase people’s awareness of the need for a year-round program to protect and develop children’s health in the United States.

Sunday, October 4 is the traditional end of the German Oktoberfest, signifying the day the beer finally ran dry at the original celebration.

Save The Date
Saturday, October 3 from 4 to 9pm
Oktoberfest at Pinto's Brewhouse
Enjoy an evening of beer tastings from several local breweries, live music, and festive Oktoberfest fun at Pinto's Brewhouse. Admission includes beer tastings and a souvenir glass. This is a 21+ event. Prost! Call 305-878-4662. Get details online.

Thursday, September 24 at 8:30am
First Responders Breakfast
The South Dade Chamber of Commerce invites you to recognize the dedicated first responders who serve and protect our South Dade community with a breakfast at Mon Petit Garden, 21601 SW 154th Avenue. Representatives from law enforcement, fire rescue, emergency medical services, healthcare, and other public safety agencies commitment makes our community stronger every day. Businesses and community partners are invited to support this meaningful event through sponsorship or attendance. Get details online.

Thursday, September 24 at 6:45pm
The Stunt Driver
A 2026 Canadian historical comedy film written and directed by Michael Dowse, The Stunt Driver is based on the life of Canadian daredevil stuntman Ken Carter. He embarks on a quest to execute a stunt of launching a rocket car across the St. Lawrence River from Canada to the United States in the 1970s, facing absurd challenges along the way. Get details online.

Thursday, September 24 at 6:50pm
Primetime
Robert Pattinson stars as a fictionalized version of host Chris Hansen. Set in 2006, the movie explores the origins and rise of the iconic Dateline NBC reality segment To Catch a Predator. It tracks how ambitious correspondent Chris Hansen targets online sexual predators via suburban sting houses, evolving into a massive cultural phenomenon. However, the production pushes severe ethical boundaries, culminating in a high-stakes sting in Murphy, Texas, that ends in the tragic suicide of a target, forcing the crew to face the dark reality of turning justice into ratings-driven entertainment. The screenplay, written by Ajon Singh, is loosely based on Luke Dittrich's 2007 Esquire article, "Tonight on Dateline This Man Will Die." Get details online.

Thursday, September 24 at 7:10pm
Room
A 2015 survival psychological drama film directed by Lenny Abrahamson, Room was written by Emma Donoghue, based on her 2010 novel. It stars Brie Larson as a young woman who has been held captive for seven years and whose five-year-old son (Jacob Tremblay) was born in captivity. Their escape allows the boy to experience the outside world for the first time. The film also stars Joan Allen, Sean Bridgers, Tom McCamus and William H. Macy. Get details online.

Thursday, September 24 at 9pm
Heart Of The Beast
After a harrowing plane crash, Special Forces officer James Belmont (Brad Pitt) and his combat dog, Odin, find themselves stranded deep in the Alaskan wilderness. Together, they are forced into a brutal fight for survival against the elements. From acclaimed filmmaker David Ayer, Heart of the Beast is an intense adventure thriller that explores the unbreakable bond between a man and his best friend as they face their greatest battle yet. Get details online.

Fri/Sat, September 25–26 at 8pm
Country Nights at Miami Brewing Company
Line dancing, craft beer, and local food trucks make Country Nights at Miami Brewing Company so popular. Guests enjoy music from a live DJ and an open dance floor. Fridays are open to all ages, while Saturdays are for guests 18 and over. Get details online.

Beware September 26–30
King Tides Season Warning
It's that time of year -- beware of the rising levels of Biscayne Bay and the canals, affecting low-lying areas near the coast like Matheson Hammock Beach and Homestead Bayfront Park. On full moons and high tides, and especially with heavy rains, it's best to take caution to avoid contact with salt water. Tides will be high again October 7–13 and 24–30. Get details online.

Saturday, September 26 at 4pm
Avengers Endgame: Encore - IMAX
The epic conclusion to the Infinity Saga returns to theaters as Avengers Endgame: Encore. After devastating events wiped out half the world’s population, the remaining heroes struggle to move forward. Ultimately, they must come together to restore order and harmony in the universe and bring their loved ones back in a dramatic showdown against Thanos. Get details online.

Saturday, September 26 at 6:30pm
Stargazing at Fruit & Spice Park - Harvest Moon
Enjoy a night under the Harvest Moon and stars in the Fruit & Spice Park Garden cozied up by a bonfire. Bring your telescopes to explore the night stars away from city lights. S'more kits and an assortment of drinks will be available while supplies last. Blankets, lawn chairs and small coolers are welcome. The moon will rise at 7:10pm. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Saturday, September 26 at 7pm
Twilight at Patch: Full Moon Forest Bath
Step away from the noise and into the quiet magic of September's Harvest Moon. Wander beneath ancient trees on a guided Full Moon Forest Bath, where science-backed forest bathing and the calming rhythms of twilight help restore your mind, body, and spirit. Get details online.

Saturday, September 26 at 8pm
Alvaro Torres - Una Noche Muy Romantica
Attend a night At Moss Cultural Center of timeless romantic ballads and heartfelt lyrics with Latin music icon Alvaro Torres. Known as El Ultimo Romántico, he has captivated generations with hits like Nada Se Compara Contigo and De Punta a Punta. This event promises an unforgettable experience celebrating love and emotion through his signature sound. Get details online.

Sunday, September 27 from 10am to 4pm
Indoor Farmers Market at Cauley Square Historic Village
Spend your Sundays exploring the Indoor Farmers Market at Cauley Square -- a weekly experience filled with local shopping, live music, artisan shops, family fun, handmade goods, plants, food vendors, sweet treats, wellness brands, art, gifts and community vibes inside the historic village. Enjoy rotating activities for kids, starting with Jurrassic Art; a perfect weekend outing for families, friends, and visitors. Bring the kids, grab a coffee, shop local, and make a day of exploring the village this summer. Get details online.

Sunday, September 27 - various start times
Secrets of Cauley Square Walking Tour
Enjoy a lovely one hour stroll around quaint and historic Cauley Square, with a costumed William H . Dailey as he discusses the life and times of the king of tomatoes, how they were planted, harvested and how the tiny community of Goulds played a giant role in the attack on the Florida keys -  and Henry Flagler's completion of the railroad to Key West by 1912. Meet at the iconic red caboose to begin this leisurely stroll, popping in and out of the main headquarters of Cauley's empire and the small homes later brought to Cutler to guard them from the wrecking ball. Get a first hand account of the back acres and mysterious sections of the original pineland -- now a shaded wonderland with color and relics everywhere. Get details online.

Sunday, September 27 at 5pm
Benise - 25 Years of Passion
It’s one hot night at Moss Cultural Center as Benise, The Prince of Spanish Guitar, celebrates 25 years of fiery Spanish guitar and dance. Armed with his Spanish guitar and a stage full of musicians and elaborately choreographed dancers, Benise takes the audience on a musical journey through Spanish flamenco, Cuban salsa, Brazilian Samba, Parisian waltz, exotic drumming, and more. Benise (pronounced Buh-nes-say) shattered the mold of Spanish guitar by combining world music and dance. Get details online.

Tuesday, September 29 at 6:30pm
2026 State of the City: Homestead Forward
Attend the State of the City Address, presented by Mayor Steven D. Losner, highlighting the progress, projects, and exciting initiatives shaping the future of Homestead. Following the presentation, guests are invited to a reception where they can connect with City leadership, community partners, and fellow residents. Get details online.

Wednesday, September 30 at 7pm
Tropical Fruit and Vegetable Society of Redland
Members of the Tropical Fruit and Vegetable Society of Redland meet on the last Wednesday of the month at the Fruit & Spice Park at 7pm. The membership includes commercial growers, backyard gardeners and rare plant collectors. Meetings include monthly guest lectures on tropical fruit, vegetables and related topics, a free tasting table, plant exchange and horticultural library. All are welcome. Get details online.

Thursday, October 1 from 5 to 9pm
National Night Out - Boots & Badges
Join your neighbors and the Homestead Police Department at Losner Park, 104 North Krome in downtown Homestead for a night of fun. Meet your officers, learn about police vehicles and equipment, music, vendors, kids activities, and more. Get details online.

Thursday, October 1 at 7pm
Digger
Academy Award-winning filmmaker Alejandro G. Iñárritu returns with his original film Digger, a satirical black comedy starring Tom Cruise in the title role. The most powerful man in the world embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity’s savior before the disaster he’s unleashed destroys everything. Get details online.

Thursday, October 1 at 7:50pm
The Incomer
A British comedy film written and directed by Louis Paxton, The Incomer stars Domhnall Gleeson, Gayle Rankin, Grant O'Rourke, Emun Elliott, Michelle Gomez, and John Hannah. A man and his sister survive on a remote Scottish island by hunting seabirds, retelling stories of their ancestors, and defending their home from dreaded newcomers. Their blissful paradise soon gets upended with the arrival of an awkward council worker who tells them they need to leave on behalf of the government. Get details online.

Thursday, October 1 at 8:30pm
Verity
Adapted from Colleen Hoover's best-selling novel, this seductive, psychological thriller follows renowned author Verity Crawford (Anne Hathaway) and Lowen Ashleigh (Dakota Johnson), a struggling writer who relocates to the remote Crawford estate to ghostwrite for Verity. After Lowen uncovers what appears to be Verity's chilling autobiographical notes, she wrestles with the disturbing and twisted confessions about Verity’s husband Jeremy (Josh Hartnett), and finds it hard to separate fiction from reality, manipulation from attraction, and opportunity from obsession. Get details online.

Friday, October 2 at 7pm
Sitting Pretty at Seminole Theatre
The Seminole Theatre welcomes the return of What if Works with its next thought-provoking production, The Next Chapter: Sitting Pretty. Life is glimpsed through the lens of a wheelchair user in this unique seriocomedy, inspired by Rebekah Taussig’s acclaimed memoir, Sitting Pretty. Performed by a trio of spirited actors, the production explores Taussig’s daunting task of teaching disability studies to a class of impossibly disengaged students. The result is equal parts comedy and pathos. Get details online.

Saturday, October 3 at 11am
Special-Tea Class at the Fruit & Spice Park
Discover different spices and their ethnobotanical functions, as well as the application of said functions through tea — their inherent benefits, flavors, and uses can create memorable tea blends that guests can take home with them. Learn about spices that are traditionally used as medicines, ingredients, perfumes, and much more — exploring where they're from, what they're used in, and their benefits. Learn how to create your own tea blend with dried spices, exploring the cultural significance, nutritional benefits, and the practice of said teas. Get details online.

Saturday, October 3 at 5pm and 7:30pm
Unlimited Devotion - Celebrating the Music of The Grateful Dead
The Moss Cultural Center presents Unlimited Devotion in two shows, one of America's top tributes to The Grateful Dead. Conceived in Miami, in April 2012, as a vehicle for exploring The Grateful Dead's songbook. Unlimited Devotion (UD) was named by Miami New Times magazine as "one of the top four most influential jam bands in Florida" (2018), UD has steadily evolved its repertoire, personnel, and musical personality to reflect its current members' jazz and funk influences. This two-show series will feature four unique sets highlighting musical selections from the various eras of The Grateful Dead. Get details online.

Saturday, October 3 at 8pm
The Music of Billy Joel and Elton John Starring Michael Cavanaugh
The Moss Cultural Arts Theatre presents a night with Michael Cavanaugh, bringing his high-octane energy to the stage. He was handpicked by Billy Joel himself to star in the hit Broadway musical Movin’ Out. After being spotted by the Piano Man during a legendary night in Las Vegas, Cavanaugh spent three years and over 1,200 performances wowing audiences on Broadway. His tenure on the stage earned him Tony and Grammy Award nominations for his incredible lead vocals and piano skills. Get details online.

Thursday, October 8 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.

Thursday, October 8 at 6:30pm
Angel and the Badman
When feared outlaw Quirt Evans staggers onto a rancher's land with a bullet in his back, he expects a quick death, not mercy. But Penny, the rancher's daughter, offers him a chance at something he’s never had: a life beyond violence. However, the past doesn’t forgive. With the marshal closing in and an outlaw gang ready to burn the ranch to the ground, Quirt must decide what kind of man he’ll be when the world demands blood. Get details online.

Fri/Sat/Sun, October 9–11 from 9am to 5pm
Harvest of Savings Weekend and Outreach Judging
R. F. Orchids presents a great sale with 20% off everything all weekend, October 9–11. Attend the orchid culture class given by Santiago Hernandez, Certified Judge for the AOS (English and Spanish) before the American Orchid Society judging. Registration begins at noon, and judging will begin at 1pm. Bring your beautiful orchids to R. F. Orchids, 28100 SW 182 Avenue, to be considered for a prestigious AOS award. Call 305-245-4570. Get details online.

Saturday, October 10 at 2pm
Miami Pioneers Historical Society 90th Anniversary
The Miami Pioneers and Natives of Dade welcome one and all to join their 90th anniversary celebration of the founding the Miami Pioneers Historical Society. Fourteen original settlers chartered their venerable pioneer’s club organization on October 21, 1936. Their purpose was to honor those brave and resilient settlers that created a prosperous city in the tropical wilds of South Florida. The first eligibility requirement was to have settled in Miami before the year 1900. The second was to be at least 50 years old, making membership quite exclusive. The group will welcome speakers, friends and history aficionados from near and far. All are welcome. Get details online.

Saturday, October 10 at 7:30pm
Tribute Masters presents Mowtown Mania starring Masters of Soul
Motown Mania, starring Masters of Soul, is a high-octane celebration of the greatest music America ever produced. Backed by a fabulous live band, six powerhouse vocalists (three men and three women) deliver spot-on harmonies, dazzling costumes, choreography, and pure charisma as they channel legends like The Temptations, The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and more. Get details online.

Tuesday, October 13 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.

Fri/Sat/Sun, October 16–18
Redland International Orchid Festival
The Fruit and Spice Park will host the Redland International Orchid Festival, an internationally recognized annual orchid event. The only botanical garden of its kind, Fruit and Spice Park, at 24801 SW 187 Ave, is an ideal setting for this three-day event. Attend lectures to learn how to grow your orchids or control insects. Purchase your favorite flowers to take home and enjoy for years to come. The long list of vendors is published on the web site. Hours are Friday noon to 5pm; Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pm. Get details online.

Saturday, November 7 at 5:30pm
One Night in the Tropics 2026
The University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Tropical Research and Education Center invites you to attend their annual One Night In The Tropics fundraiser at 18905 SW 280 Street. The event is hosted on the first Saturday in November, which is recognized as Farmer's Month in Miami-Dade County. Enjoy good food, great music and dancing, and the company of UF/IFAS TREC's world-class scientists amid tropical fruit-filled groves and ornamental plants. For more information, contact Monique Scoggin at 786-217-9226 or get details online.

Fri/Sat, November 13–14 from noon to 5pm
Miami Renaissance Rum Festival
Rum enthusiasts and tropical cocktail aficionados will enjoy the rum theme seminars on Friday at the Marriott Coral Gables and the Grand Tasting event on Saturday at the Coral Gables Woman's Club, with more than one hundred expressions of fine rum to sample. 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.

Now through September 30
Miami Spice Special Menu at Schnebly Redland's Winery and Brewery
Experience Miami Spice in one of South Florida's most unique destinations. From August 1 through September 30, Schnebly Redland's Winery invites you to enjoy specially curated three-course menus -- brunch and dinner -- surrounded by lush tropical gardens, waterfalls, and island-inspired architecture. Whether you're enjoying a relaxing weekend brunch or an unforgettable evening dinner, their Miami Spice menus showcase fresh, locally inspired cuisine paired perfectly with award-winning tropical fruit wines. Get details online.

Outdoor Weekend Fun
Visit Redland Equestrian Center
Bring the family to the 17 acre Redland Equestrian Center for farm and horse tours and horseback riding tours -- open at 10am everyday by pre-paid reservation. Kids will love a day outside on the farm with pony and horse lead rides, the petting farm, the butterfly garden, the shady oak tree hammock and the lychee grove. Reserve your agricultural learning events for school, company or birthday. Enjoy a photography session with horses and other animals. Redland Equestrian Center is the largest and oldest equestrian center in the area -- a great place for horse boarding and training, since 1999. Call 786-650-6173. Get details and RSVP online.

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Robert and Robin Burr