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Monday, October 31 is Halloween, a time for kids to dress up, go trick-or-treat and attend special events, after a weekend of theme parties.

Here's a few items of interest for those who enjoy a visit to the Redland agricultural region -- Miami's Bountiful Countryside.

Make plans for a leisurely drive through the countryside to enjoy the beauty of nature -- and the calm relaxing pace of the Redland region.

Robert and Robin Burr 

https://www.redlandview.com/

Please enjoy this image that reminds us of the beauty, bounty and serene nature of our countryside.

The 2022 Redland Orchid Festival featured dozens of orchid exhibitors at the Fruit and Spice Park

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Redland scenic photo illustrations © Robin and Robert Burr.

Save The Date
Sunday, October 23 from 2 to 7pm

Luxurious Bridal and Event Showcase

Come stroll thru Mon Petit Garden Event Venue with over 50 vendors for your wedding or special event. Enjoy cake samples and food bites, delicious beverages, astonishing decor, entertainment, music, fashion and much more -- an action packed five hours of entertainment,  DJs, Live Bands, Hora Loca Presentations, Live Ceremony and Event Musicians all throughout Mon Petit Garden. Make sure to bring comfy shoes to make your afternoon walk thru the many acres more enjoyable. Ladies: we definitely recommend no heels for this property. Come early and enjoy lite bites, or you can purchase a full meal from select food vendors. Tickets are free for those registered in advance and $10 at the door. Mon Petit Garden Instagram. 

Mark Your Calendar
Saturday, November 5 at 6pm

One Night In The Tropics Gala

The University of Florida Tropical Research & Education Center (TREC) and the 2022 Gala Committee invite you to its 8th annual One Night In The Tropics Gala fundraiser featuring fabulous local flavors in food, drink and live music. Sponsorship Opportunities are available. For more information, Contact Monique Scoggin mls6664@ufl.edu or 786-2179226. Get details and register online. http://www.tinyurl.com/onit2022

Thursday, October 13 at 5:30pm

Artist Choice at Hotel Redland

Everyone is invited to attend this Artist Intake event at the Hotel Redland. Stick around to enjoy drinks and appetizers, or dinner. Artists, contact Tonya Howington to be considered for the Artist Choice exhibit. Hotel Redland is at 5 South Flagler Ave in downtown Homestead. Email: tonyahowington@gmail.com

Saturday and Sunday October 15–16

Redland GrowFest! Weekend

Bring the family to the Fruit & Spice Park to enjoy a celebration of all local things edible, green, and growing. GrowFest! is about connecting the dots between the farm or garden and the dinner table. It’s about providing the knowledge and materials to grow, forage, buy, prepare, and eat good, local, seasonal food. Engaging the public, encouraging and giving them the tools to grow some of their own will enable them to gain a better appreciation of what it takes for farmers to produce the food we all eat, and whet folks’ appetite for the best, healthiest, and freshest produce. https://redlandgrowfest.com

Saturday, October 15 from 10am to 2pm

Health & Wellness Fair at MDC

The Miami-Dade College Health & Wellness Fair seeks to better inform the community on health options and the free benefits offered by the healthcare community. The fair hopes to educate participants about the long-term benefits of choosing a healthy lifestyle. Call 305-247-2332. Get details online.

Saturday, October 15 from noon to 9pm

Fall Festival at Heritage Market

Bring the family out to Heritage Market on Krome Avenue for a delightful Fall Festival, with vendors, live music, food trucks and pumpkins galore. Kids will enjoy the playground with bounce house. Photo ops for the whole family. David Torcise's Heritage Market is located at 29100 SW 177th Ave. https://heritagemkt.com

Saturday, October 15 from 2:30 to 4pm

Rain Barrel Workshop at GrowFest

Learn how harvesting rainwater can help reduce pollution from stormwater runoff and provide a supply of free, non-chlorinated water with a free workshop at the Fruit and Spice Park, 24801 SW 187th Avenue. Get details and RSVP online.

Sunday, October 16 from 11am to 4pm

Jeep & Truck Show at Cauley Square

Bring the family out to Cauley Square for a day of Jeeps and Trucks -- with great music, food and drinks and vendors. This event supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Get details online.

Saturday, October 22 at 2pm

Sip 'N Shop Market

Visit Schnebly Winery and Miami Brewing Company for Sip n’ Shop Local Artisan Market -- a fun shopping experience to support local businesses. You'll find artisans, food trucks, and lots of beer and wine. This is a free event. https://schneblywinery.com

Saturday, October 22 from 6 to 9pm

Homestead Halloween Spook-Tacular

Bring the family out to Harris Field Pavilion for the Halloween Spook-Tacular event hosted by the city of Homestead, with tricks, treats, frights, and delights. This free event will return to its traditional format and will feature fun for all ages with kids’ activities, trick-or-treating, and food trucks. Plus, South Florida’s most horrifying haunted house is guaranteed to provide delights and frights for the whole family. Dress up in your Halloween’s best to celebrate the spookiest night of the year. For complete details, contact Homestead Parks and Recreation at 305-224-4570. https://www.cityofhomestead.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3923

Tuesday, October 25

Knaus Berry Farm Opens

For those eagerly awaiting their next batch of sticky cinnamon buns, mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 25 when the bakery reopens at Knaus Berry Farm, 15980 SW 248 Street. Call 305-247-0668. https://knausberryfarm.com

Saturday, October 29 at 7pm

Game of Thrones Party

Winter is coming. Schnebly Winery and Miami Brewing Company present: Game of Thrones Party -- a medieval affair with live bands, a costume contest (wear your Targaryen wigs of course), a fireworks show, and much more. Admission is $12.50. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Celebrating Redland Agriculture

November is Miami-Dade Farmers' Month

The Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau is celebrating the month of November with special recognition for the farmers and growers of South Florida's Redland Agricultural Region -- Miami's Bountiful Countryside. With a spotlight on farming, citizens can learn more about the many contributions of South Dade farmers through engaging experiences at farms and related businesses in the Redland during Miami-Dade Farmers Month. https://www.miamiandbeaches.com/miami-dade-farmers-month

Saturday, November 12 from 4 to 7pm

Bluegrass and BBQ at Anderson's Corner

Dade Heritage Trust celebrates 50 years of preservation at the historic Anderson’s Corner -- perhaps the oldest building still standing from the pioneer era of the Redland countryside. Check in on the new restoration with a fun afternoon in South Dade. Enjoy great BlueGrass Music from the Rambling String Band and tasty BBQ from Smoke and Spice. RSVP and get $75 tickets online. https://dadeheritagetrust.org/event/andersons-corner-bluegrass-and-bbq-to-benefit-dht/

Sunday, November 13 - Miami Rum Festival

Rum Renaissance Tasting Event

Save the dates for the upcoming Miami Rum Renaissance Festival in Coral Gables on the weekend of November 12-13, 2022. Saturday begins with a series of seminars -- Cane To Glass -- featuring a complete review of the production process from cane culture and fermentation to distillation, wood management and blending. Sunday is the grand tasting event with more than 150 rums from around the world, plus a collection of vintage, limited edition and rare rums to taste. Get tickets online in advance before they sell out. https://www.rumrenaissance.com

Floral Works Of Art

Live Orchid Arrangements

Soroa Orchids has been providing live orchid arrangements to some of the most exclusive hotels and condominiums in south Florida for over 30 years. Their great advantage is the ability to select among the best orchids from over 30,000 square feet of greenhouses, with carefully crafted floral works of art, paying special attention to every detail -- color, balance, composition, and the use of unique decorative containers. Count on Soroa to design a variety of arrangements that will blend with any space and environment -- delivering the very best when it matters most. Located at 25750 SW 177th Ave (Krome). Call 305-898-3182. https://www.soroa-orchids.com

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