Happening This Weekend 🍿
FRIDAY
Resource & Career Fair at the Miami Springs Country Club, 9am - 1pm: Resource and career fair hosted by Miami-Dade County, District 6 Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis; connecting individuals with disabilities to employers and job openings, with community programs and services on hand to promote accessibility, independence and workforce inclusion. 650 Curtiss Pkwy, Miami Springs
Great Heights Academy's Fall Harvest Festival, 5pm: Games, hay rides, face painting, food, mechanical bull, petting zoo, bounce house, and a pie eating contest. Ticketed. 13920 SW 47 Street
Food Truck Fiesta at Tropical Park, 5pm - 10pm: Food, music, bounce houses, and kids activities. Free parking. Bring blankets and chairs. 7900 SW 40th St
Boo Bash at the Miami Springs Pool, 6:30pm - 8:30pm: Music, games, candy, and a costume contest. 1401 Westward Dr, Miami Springs
Inclusive Basketball Skills + Drills Clinic, 7pm - 8:30pm: The Reese Wood Foundation and Citrus Family Care Network host a basketball skills & drills clinic. IDD friendly. 12970 SW 89th Ave
Creepy Forest Hike at A.D. Barnes Park, 7pm - 8pm & 8:30pm - 9:30pm: Night hike; pick a start time when you register. Not recommended for young children. Ticketed; register at 305-666-5885. 3401 SW 72nd Ave
Laser Evening: Halloween Edition at Frost Planetarium, 7pm: Halloween laser shows set to K-Pop Demon Hunters, Stranger Things, and spooky season favorites. Ticketed. 1101 Biscayne Blvd
FRIDAY - SATURDAY
Gifted, Talented & Creative Conference at AC Hotel Miami Dadeland, 8:30 am - 1 pm: The Association for the Gifted (Council for Exceptional Children) conference, in person and hybrid. 7695 N Kendall Dr
SATURDAY
Susan G. Komen Miami MORE THAN PINK Walk, 7am: Walk supporting breast cancer research, patient support, and access to screening and treatment. Doors open 7am, walk begins 9am. Registration required. Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition, 10901 Coral Way
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
Sensory Friendly Session at Superblue Miami, 9am - 10am: Quiet morning for neurodiverse guests and those with sensory sensitivities, or other physical, cognitive, and developmental disabilities. In partnership with UM-NSU CARD. Ticketed. 1101 NW 23rd Street
2E/Gifted Parents & Educators Day at AC Hotel Miami Dadeland, 9am - 1pm: Conference on twice-exceptional learners, children who are gifted and also have disabilities, with continental breakfast. Ticketed. 7695 N Kendall Dr
FREE, Halloween Crafts at Miami-Dade Public Libraries, 9:30am - 4pm: 4 branches run Halloween programs: a DIY craft station at Miami Beach Regional (9:30am - 11am), mini pumpkin decorating at Lakes of the Meadow (11:30am - 12:30pm), mini cake decorating at Country Walk (2pm - 4pm), and a Winnie-the-Pooh 100th anniversary celebration at California Club (2pm - 4pm).
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 kids with special needs. 13450 SW 128th Street
Fall Festival at Douglas Park, 10am - 12:30pm: Crafts, face painting, free train ride, hosted by Commissioner Ralph Rosado and Miami Kids Magazine. 2755 SW 37th Ave
Just for Me: It’s Rocket Science at the Frost Museum of Science, 10am - 11:30am: Sensory-friendly morning for individuals and families with diverse sensory and accessibility needs, with sound and lighting adjusted; limited number of free admissions is available through a request form. 1101 Biscayne Blvd
FREE, Coral Gables Museum Family Day, 10am - 6pm: Family Day, 285 Aragon Ave
FREE, Fall Garden Day: Arts for Wellness at Pinecrest Gardens, 10am - 1pm: All Kids Included inclusive day with scavenger hunts, animal encounters, book giveaways, art making, and activities in the Learning Garden; bring a bathing suit for the splash 'n play area. Free for the first 250 visitors, then $8. 11000 Red Rd
Hanging with Heroes at Key Point Academy, 11am-2pm: Family event with superhero characters. RSVP required. 1501 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 100
FREE, Picnic de Libros at the Koubek Center, 2pm - 5pm: Bilingual family afternoon from the Koubek Center and Miami Book Fair with storytelling, puppet and dance workshops, crafts, games, music and picnic baskets full of books; admission and valet parking are complimentary. 2705 SW 3rd St
Trunk or Treat Halloween Event at the VIP Foundation, 3:30pm - 8pm: Decorated cars, candy & nut-free snacks, games, costumes and activities for families and the community. Car arrival 3:30pm; volunteer time 4pm - 8pm; special guests 5pm - 8pm. Registration is for volunteers bringing a vehicle ($45) or sponsoring a child or parent with special needs to take part ($25). 12300 SW 240th St
FREE, Fall Spooktacular at Losner Park, 5pm - 9pm: Hayride, a Not So Scary kids' trail, haunted maze, Trick-or-Treat Lane, pumpkin decorating, food trucks, music, and giveaways in downtown Homestead. 104 N Krome Ave
Pinecrest Zombie Run at Evelyn Greer Park, 6pm: Family 2-mile run with zombies along the route, a 40-foot zombie maze, photo booth, music, and games. Costumes encouraged; check-in opens 4:30pm. Ticketed. 8200 SW 124th Street, Pinecrest
We Can Sail at Shake-A-Leg Miami, 10am - 1pm: Ages 7-22, inclusive sailing and waterfront activities. No experience needed. Ticketed. 2620 S Bayshore Dr
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Not-So-Scary Halloween at Miami Children's Museum: Mad Scientist Lab, a not-so-scary haunted house, pumpkin decorating, a Creepy Pair of Underwear performance, and a ghost scavenger hunt. Ticketed. 980 MacArthur Causeway
SUNDAY
Dog Dates at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 8am - 10am: Bring your dog to explore the garden's tropical grounds. Enter through the Lowlands gate. Ticketed. 10901 Old Cutler Road
Bike to Pinewood Cemetery from the Coral Gables Museum, 10am: Guided two-hour ride to the oldest cemetery south of the Miami River, led by a local historian; bring your own bike, costumes encouraged, $10 or $5 for members and kids under 12. 285 Aragon Ave
FREE, Bowlero Doral Family Fest, 11am - 2pm: Family fun day with bowling, games, and activities. 11401 NW 12th St
FREE, Family Event at the Museum of Art and Design at the Freedom Tower, 11am - 2pm: Sensory-friendly day for neurodivergent children, teens and young adults and their families, with art and movement activities, a quiet resting area and light refreshments. 600 Biscayne Blvd
Elevate Art Festival at SoundScape Park at Miami Art Studio, 12 noon - 6pm: Live art, live music, food trucks and family fun at one of District 11's newest parks, presented by Commissioner Roberto J. González. 15015 SW 24th St
FREE with registration, Howl-O-Ween at the Wolfsonian-FIU, 1pm - 4pm: Fairy-tale Halloween with interactive storytime, crafts, bingo, costumed figure drawing, sweet treats, and a library open house of fairy tales and folklore. 1001 Washington Ave, Miami Beach
ZunZún Children's Fest at the Miami Beach Bandshell, Doors open 1pm: FUNDarte and Miami-Dade County Auditorium present "Love Is A Verb," a sing-along children's concert of Afro-Caribbean and Latin jazz. All ages. Ticketed. 7275 Collins Ave
OctoBirthFest Benefiting MACtown, 6pm - 9pm: Live blues from Albert Castiglia, with proceeds supporting MACtown's programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Ticketed. Bay 13 Brewery and Kitchen, 65 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables
Social Program at Shake-A-Leg Miami, 10am-2pm: Water activities, socialization, and professional training for students & young adults with IDD in a safe and supportive environment. 2620 S Bayshore Dr
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