Greetings {name}, We hope you'll appreciate our curated list of community events and cultural opportunities in the coming days. |
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as summer fades to fall, a golden sun sets over the Everglades from this Redland Coconut Palm neighborhood |
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click on the image to see enlargement. Redland scenic photo illustrations © Robin and Robert Burr. |
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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. Sunday, October 4 celebrates the Feast of St Francis of Assisi. Pets are blessed on St. Francis’ feast day because of his love for animals as expressed in his Canticle of Creatures in the Christian doctrine. Sunday, October 4 is Taco Day, celebrating the simple pleasure of a tortilla filled with beef, chicken, vegetables, pork or seafood and served with cheese, cilantro or onions as garnish. Don't forget your favorite hot sauce. Tuesday, October 6 is German American Day, to honor the anniversary of German-American culture in the United States. The date commemorates October 6, 1683, when 13 German Mennonite families from Krefeld arrived in Philadelphia aboard the ship Concord and founded Germantown, Pennsylvania. Friday, October 9 is Leif Erikson Day, celebrating his landing on the shores of North America around 1000 A.D. October 9 represents the arrival of the ship Restauration in New York Harbor on October 9, 1825, which carried the first group of organized Norwegian immigrants to the United States. Monday, October 12 is Columbus Day and Discoverer's Day, celebrating the spirit of exploration and discovery. The holiday is always on the second Monday in October. Monday, October 12 is Indigenous People's Day, celebrating and honoring indigenous American peoples and commemorating their histories and cultures, often as an alternative to Columbus Day. Tuesday, October 13, the second Tuesday of October, is Ada Lovelace Day, celebrating the world’s first computer programmer. The day commemorates the lives of women in the field of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). |
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Save The Date
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. |
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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. |
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Thursday, October 1 at 11:30am
Military Affairs Council Luncheon
Attend the next Military Affairs Council Luncheon for a chance to engage with our local military community leaders and stay informed on key developments. The event takes place at the Falcon's Nest Club (Community Activity Center), 29242 Coral Sea Blvd. Get details and RSVP in advance. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Fri/Sat, October 2–3 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Saturday, October 3 at 4pm
Fertile Earth Agroforestry Workshop
Attend a hands-on day in the field: learn how forests grow, how to design layered plant systems, and how to start building your own food forest—from soil to canopy. Get details online. |
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Saturday, October 3 from 5 to 9pm
Wild Fork Meat & Seafood Festival at Zoo Miami
Bring the family to the Wild Fork Meat & Seafood Festival at Zoo Miami, a delicious celebration of unique food in a delightful setting. Bring your appetite and enjoy all-you-can-eat premium meats and fresh seafood, perfectly paired with unlimited wine and beer for guests 21+. Upgrade to the VIP Experience for an elevated culinary journey featuring an exclusive selection of Wild Fork's finest premium cuts and specialty offerings. Beyond the incredible food, the festival is packed with unforgettable experiences for all ages, including a Kids Zone, exciting animal encounters, an exclusive tiger feeding, a live DJ keeping the energy high, and an exciting live cooking demonstration featuring Wild Fork’s Chef Oliver alongside Zoo Miami's legendary Ron Magill. This inaugural event promises world-class cuisine, wildlife and entertainment, all in one unforgettable experience at Zoo Miami. Get details online. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Sunday, October 4 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. Get details online. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Fri/Sat, October 16–17 at 7pm
Frankenstein La-BAR-atory
The Seminole Theatre presents a thrilling evening of concoctions brought to life by you — supernatural interference courtesy of Frankenstein's creature. Before the curtain rises, enter The Frankenstein La-BAR-atory -- a secret chamber where science has gone slightly off the rails and the cocktails have taken on a life of their own. With help from laboratory hosts, mix three electrifying concoctions and enjoy a short live performance after each creation. Expect eerie experiments, mad-scientist mischief, theatrical surprises, and just enough supernatural activity to make you question what's really in your glass. Will you master the experiment -- or will your cocktail become the monster? The cocktail event takes place inside the Seminole Theatre Secret Room one hour before the Frankenstein live theatre experience. Space is limited. Get details online. |
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Fri/Sat, October 16–17 at 8pm
MagicArts Studios - Frankenstein
Step into a world of ambition, obsession, and horror in Frankenstein, a gripping stage adaptation of Mary Shelley’s timeless gothic classic. Within the shadowy halls of the Frankenstein estate in Geneva, Switzerland, brilliant young scientist Victor Frankenstein becomes consumed by his desire to unlock the secrets of life itself. But when his experiment succeeds, Victor creates something far beyond his control -- a creature assembled from the remains of the dead and brought terrifyingly to life. What follows is a haunting journey through fear, revenge, love, and the devastating consequences of playing God. Get details online. |
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Saturday, October 17 from 4 to 7pm
Pasta With A Purpose, Boy Scout Troop 69
Sit down and enjoy a hot, homemade meal of spaghetti or grab your order to go and take it home from this popular, annual Troop 69 event. Enjoy a large portion of scrumptious spaghetti; fresh salad with homemade dressing; two delicious dinner rolls; plus a yummy dessert and a refreshing drink. Cotton Candy will be sold separately. Every donation keeps a scout in the field, practicing leadership, developing teamwork and outdoor skills that last a lifetime. You're supporting monthly troop campouts, engagement in community activities, and participating in a life-changing week at summer camp. Order tickets via email or QR code. Get details online. |
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October 23 from 6 to 9pm
Halloween 2026 at Moss Cultural Center
The Spooky Symphony sets the tone for a fabulous Halloween extravaganza at the Moss Cultural Center. Festive treats and Halloween surprises are in store for the whole family. Don your best costume and join the excitement for a night filled with wickedly fun activities including a children’s costume parade and a Halloween themed dance party. Tickets for the Halloween event are free. Admission to all parts of the Halloween event, including the Spooky Symphony performances, is general admission and first come, first served. Limited to five tickets per household. Get details online. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Nancy O'Brien - Florida's Number One Realtor
Living The Good Life in the Countryside
Are you ready to enjoy the serenity of living in the countryside? Discover a wonderland of delightful country estates and magnificent homes in the Redland region -- only minutes away from the city -- and a world away from the crowds. Nobody knows the Redland region better than Florida's number one realtor: Nancy O'Brien of The Keyes Company. Call 305-632-2355. 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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