The weekdays mostly mind their own business this week, and Saturday handles the entertaining. If Iβm picking one, itβs STARS Inclusive Fall Festival at Evelyn Greer Park, where the slime station sits close enough to the petting zoo that at least one goat is going home sparkly. Around here, slime on the schedule settles the what-are-we-doing-Saturday question before breakfast.
Have a Magical Miami Week!
Victor Antunez β 305.401.6224
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Today's Edition Includes
This Weekβs Events Calendar
Limited Time Only Events
November's Calendar
Does your organization have a Give Miami Day link? Hit reply and Iβll add it.
Ongoing Weekly & Monthly Events Calendar
Social Clubs & Activities For Teens and Adults With IDD
CARD Just for Moms Support Group, 6:30pm: For Moms parenting children with autism and related disabilities. RSVP Daniela at dchaparro@miami.edu. 5665 Ponce de Leon Blvd, #502
WEDNESDAY
βAll About FAAST and Assistive Technology, Facebook Live, 12 noon: Family Network on Disabilities webinar on how Floridaβs Assistive Technology Program (FAAST) can support a childβs communication, behavior, and learning needs, and how the right tools build skills and independence.
βFriendship Circle Band, 4pm - 6pm: Music program for people with special needs. Children & teens 4pm - 5pm, adults 5pm - 6pm. Chabad Friendship Campus, 8700 SW 112th St
βMy Squad, 6-9pm: Social gathering for adults with IDD & autism. Ruth Bryan Owen Waterway Park, 3940 Granada Blvd
βAMC Sensory Friendly Films at participating AMC theatres: Family-friendly sensory screenings, with the lights up and the sound down so guests can get up, dance, walk, shout or sing; screenings begin right at showtime with no trailers.
Tuesday November 17th, CARD Just for Dads Support Group, 6:30pm: For Dads parenting children with autism and related disabilities. RSVP Dr. Alessandri at malessandri@miami.edu. 5665 Ponce de Leon Blvd, #502
Tuesday November 24th, Food Distribution & Turkey Drive at Coral Reef Tax Collector Office, 10am - 1pm: Drive-thru food distribution from Farm Share and the Tax Collectorβs office. 14653 SW 122nd Ave
βSunday November 15th, Give Miami Day 5K Race, 8am: 100% of registration fee goes to the Give Miami Day nonprofit of your choice. Post-race Festival and a 305-meter Kids' Dash. 1075 Biscayne Blvd
βBooks & Books Literary Foundation: Donations to the Books & Books Literary Foundation put books into the hands of Miami readers through free book fairs, author visits to schools, and community partnerships, including signed books for 230 campers at Shake-A-Legβs marine camp for kids with disabilities and sports with Special Olympics Florida.
βCitizens for a Better South Florida: Donations fund environmental education, community gardens, youth workshops, native plant giveaways and habitat restoration across South Florida.
βCrystal Academy: Donations fund therapies, scholarships, arts and life-skills programming and a new Young Adult Program for ages 18+.
βEasterseals South Florida: Donations support service to people with disabilities and their families, from Head Start early education, and special education programs to adults with cognitive impairments and their caregivers.
βFriendship Circle of Miami: Donations support friendships between volunteers and children and adults with special needs.
βKaren Peterson and Dancers: Donations support physically integrated dance, with educational programming for students with special needs, performance, and touring opportunities for professional dancers with diverse abilities.
βMiami Lighthouse for the Blind: Donations support programs that break down barriers to education, employment, eye care, and technology access for people who are blind or visually impaired.
βMorebility: Donations support its workshops, resource connections, and inclusive events for families raising children with disabilities.
βParent to Parent of Miami: Donations support its free disability information, peer support, coaching, and advocacy for families of children with disabilities.
Sunday December 6th, Santaβs Parade of the Elves on Sunset Drive, 12 noon - 3pm: City of South Miami and Miami Kids Magazine holiday tradition; Santaβs Workshop runs 12pm - 2pm; crafts, music, games, giveaways, holiday character meet-and-greets, followed by the parade from 2pm - 3pm. Sunset Drive from US-1 to Red Road
Tuesday December 8th, CARD Just for Moms Support Group, 6:30pm: For Moms parenting children with autism and related disabilities. RSVP Daniela at dchaparro@miami.edu. 5665 Ponce de Leon Blvd, #502
βSunday December 13th, Holiday Party for All Ages & Abilities at Elks Lodge, 3pm - 6pm: Holiday party for individuals of all ages with autism or IDD, their families and caregivers, with a boxed lunch, magic show, visit from Santa with a small gift for clients, and a quiet room; RSVP by December 8, max 4 tickets per family. 6304 SW 78th St
Tuesday December 15th, CARD Just for Dads Support Group, 6:30pm: For Dads parenting children with autism and related disabilities. RSVP Dr. Alessandri at malessandri@miami.edu. 5665 Ponce de Leon Blvd, #502
Friday April 9th, Autism Speaks Miami Gala at the Rusty Pelican, 7pm - midnight: Save the date for the Autism Speaks Miami gala. 3201 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne
βFriendship Circle Band, 4pm - 6pm: Music program for people with special needs at Friendship Circle Miami: children and teens 4pm - 5pm, adults 5pm - 6pm. Chabad Friendship Campus, 8700 SW 112th St
βMy Squad, 6-9pm: Social gathering for adults with IDD & autism. Ruth Bryan Owen Waterway Park, 3940 Granada Blvd
βAMC Sensory Friendly Films at participating AMC theatres: Family-friendly sensory screenings, with the lights up and the sound down so guests can get up, dance, walk, shout or sing; screenings begin right at showtime with no trailers.
ββSocial Program at Shake-A-Leg Miami, 10am - 2pm: Water activities, socialization, and professional training for students & young adults with IDD in a safe environment, 2620 S Bayshore Dr
1st SUNDAY
βChuck E. Cheese, 9-11am: Opens early exclusively for Sensory Sensitive Sunday (Kendall, Hialeah, Aventura)
βLEGO Club, 10am: Designed for people with disabilities. Free supplies provided. Ruth Bryan Owen Waterway Park, 3940 Granada Blvd
3rd SUNDAY
βThe Coral Gables Museum βBike Toursβ, 10am: Guided 2-hour rides, bring your own bike, helmets required for kids under 16. Ticketed, museum admission included, kids under 12 half price. RSVP. 285 Aragon Ave
π Do you know of events or programs in Miami-Dade that belong here? Hit reply and I'll add them.
Social Clubs & Activities For Teens and Adults With IDD π
This is a section I really want to grow. If you know of any in-person groups like these anywhere in Miami-Dade County, please let me know: 305.401.6224
βAbility Allies: Fun Without Limits: Social meetup group for special needs teens 16+ and their families to connect, play, and build friendships. For more information please contact 305-233-8324 or quiroslasom@mdpls.org. Coral Reef Branch Library, 9211 Coral Reef Drive
β βMy Squad: Weekly social gathering for adults with IDD & autism. Non-residents welcome. For more information email Catie PlayForAll@coralgables.com. 3940 Granada Blvd
βSocial Program at Shake-A-Leg Miami: Water activities and socialization for students & young adults with IDD in a safe environment. 2620 S Bayshore Dr
βThe Social Cog: Social club that helps independently functioning adults with autism and other developmental and social challenges build friendships through an accepting peer group, one-on-one coaching from trained clinicians, and monthly group outings. 305-501-2333