β™Ώ Free Museums + Pumpkin Patches Open 🧩 Friday September 18


β™Ώ Miami-Dade Disability & Autism Newsletter 🧩

Good morning, my fellow Miamians 🦩

Fall arrives in Miami, and it starts Friday night: the children's museum is free from 3-8pm, and the pumpkin patches in the Redland are opening their gates. Saturday is the 3rd Saturday of the month, when the free family days stack up from downtown to the Gables, with a sensory-friendly morning at Frost Science in the middle of it all.

Saturday also brings the county's big coastal cleanup and a free rodeo afternoon in Homestead for all abilities. Sunday winds down with an early 5K on the sand, and the inflatable art in Wynwood has 1 weekend left after this one, so catch it while it's still standing.

Have a Magic Miami weekend πŸ–οΈ

Victor Antunez

Real Estate Professional πŸ”‘ Autism Dadvocate

PS. If buying or selling a home is on your mind, and you want to talk it through, text or call me at (305) 401-6224

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Happening This Weekend 🍿

FRIDAY

​Miami Schools Fair & Conference, 9am-12pm: Pre-K through high school parents explore schools, meet school representatives, and preview programs. University of Miami, 1320 S Dixie Hwy

​FREE, International Day of Peace at Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 10am-1pm: Observance of the International Day of Peace with youth dialogue, art, and a peace march for all to partake in. Reservation required. 2000 Convention Center Dr

​Celebrating the Hearts Behind the Mission, 10:45am-2pm: A luncheon hosted by Many Happy Hearts marking nearly 2 decades of non-profit work. Individual and table sponsorships are available. 1200 Anastasia Ave, Coral Gables

​FREE, Miami Children's Museum, 3pm-8pm: Free admission & complimentary parking. Registration required. 980 MacArthur Causeway

​FREE, Family Storytime at Tamiami Branch Library, 4pm-5pm: Storytime for all ages. 12700 SW 8th St

​FREE, Movies at Losner Park: Wicked For Good, 7pm - 9:30pm: Family-friendly outdoor movie night. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks. Movie starts at 7pm. 104 N Krome Avenue, Homestead

​By Brothers Pumpkin Patch: Open daily 9am - 8pm. Buying tickets online saves up to 20% off the gate price. 15515 SW 177 Ave


SATURDAY

​Breakfast Club at No Limits Coffee Shop, 9:30am-11:30am: Samantha's Purpose hosts a morning of breakfast, games, arts & crafts, and making new friends for children with special needs. Registration required. 13450 SW 128th Street

​FREE, Hoops for Autism, 10am-11:30am: Basketball clinic for children with autism ages 5-17. 40 spots available. To register, contact Reese Wood at 267-317-6409 or reesewoodfoundation@gmail.com. 12970 SW 89th Ave

​FREE, Book Bash at Christopher Columbus High School, 10am-1pm: Inclusive event celebrating literacy with free books, arts and crafts, games, prizes, and a raffle. 3000 SW 87 Ave, L Building Lobby

​Just for Me: Planetary Wonders at Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, 10am - 11:30am: Sensory-friendly morning with adjusted sound and lighting. Sensory backpacks available at the front kiosk. A limited number of free admissions are offered by request. 1101 Biscayne Boulevard

​FREE, Coral Gables Museum Family Day 10am-6pm: Family Day, 285 Aragon Ave

​FREE, Rodeo with a Purpose, 1pm-4pm: VIP 305 rodeo-themed afternoon with a mechanical bull, line dancing, arts and crafts, rodeo games, music, and food. Guests of all ages and abilities welcome. RSVP required. 12300 SW 240th Street, Homestead

​International Coastal Cleanup Miami-Dade: Cleanup at 70+ beach, park, and waterway sites across Miami-Dade. All supplies and community service hours provided. Registration required.

​Miami-Dade Tax Collector Neuro-Inclusive Service Day 8:30am - 4:30pm: Connect with county services: disability parking permit and autism decal, Florida ID cards, voter registration, disability tax exemption assistance, and disabilities sunflower lanyards, 200 NW 2 Ave

​We Can Sail at Shake-A-Leg Miami, 10am-2pm: Ages 6-22, inclusive sailing and waterfront activities. No experience needed. $50 per session. 2620 S Bayshore Dr


SUNDAY

​Chase a Cop 5K Run/Walk at Haulover Park, 7:05am: Proceeds benefit Florida law enforcement families through the Bleeding Blue non-profit. $35 registration includes a race t-shirt, and every finisher receives a medal. Registration opens 5:30am; race starts 7:05am; awards ceremony 8:30am. 10800 Collins Ave

​Mini-Me Science: Into the Wild Florida Forests at Ron Ehmann Park, 10:30am-1pm: Frost Science program for early learners ages 3-6 and their families to explore South Florida's forests through hands-on activities, nature walks, storytelling, and mindfulness. 10995 SW 97th Ave, Miami

​Dog Dates at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 8am-10am: Bring your dog to explore the garden's tropical grounds. Enter through the Lowlands gate. Tickets required. 10901 Old Cutler Road

​Social Program at Shake-A-Leg Miami, 10am-2pm: Water activities, socialization, and professional training for students and young adults with IDD. 2620 S Bayshore Dr


​Now through September 27th: Pop Air - Art is Inflatable at Balloon Museum: Inflatable art you can walk through and touch. Mana Wynwood Convention Center, 318 NW 23rd St

​Now through October 31st, Bugtopia at Zoo Miami: Giant animatronic insects, with bug-detective microscope stations where kids earn a junior entomologist certificate. Included with zoo admission. 12400 SW 152 St, Miami

​Now through - Sunday November 8th, Pinto's Farm Pumpkin Patch: Pumpkin patch with animal encounters. Thursday & Friday 2pm - 7pm, Saturday & Sunday 9am - 7pm. Early-bird pricing available. 14890 SW 216th St

​Now Through - Sunday November 29th, Fall at the Tinez Farms: Pony rides, horse rides, train rides, and animal feeding. Live music every weekend, wild animal adventure show. Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 6pm. 16405 SW 177th Ave


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