β³ Events Further Out to Plan Ahead For
Saturday October 3rd, Key Biscayne Inclusion & Disability Symposium, 9am-3:15pm: For families raising children with disabilities, from early intervention and school supports to planning for adulthood and long-term security. Key Biscayne Community Center, 10 Green Way
βSaturday October 3rd, Fresh A.I.R. Messy Paint: Monthly series for neurodiverse families to explore accessibility in nature. Ruth Bryan Owen Waterway Park, 3940 Granada Blvd. Questions: PlayForAll@CoralGables.com
βFREE, Saturday October 3rd, Ready Set Go! Music and Movement at Main Library, 10am: Workshop for kids ages 1-3 using songs, rhythm, and play to build early literacy skills. 101 West Flagler Street
βSunday October 4th, Dog Dates at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 8am-10am: Bring your dog to explore the garden's tropical grounds. Enter through the Lowlands gate. Registration and waiver required on arrival; tickets required. 10901 Old Cutler Road
βSunday October 4th, Not So Scary Halloween Bash, 1pm - 5pm: Put on your best costume and get ready to trick or treat at Miami Children's Museum. Activities include pumpkin decorating, spooky arts & crafts, lunch, and character meet & greets.
Saturday October 10th, Harvest and Wellness Family Festival at Tropical Park Westchester Cultural Arts Center, 10am - 3pm, FREE: Fall festival with a pumpkin patch, music, arts and crafts, adapted sports, active adult activities, rides, concessions, a Little Artisan Market, and a kid's costume contest (no masks). 7930 SW 40 Street
βFREE, Sunday October 11th, Fairy Garden at Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 10am - 12 noon: Halloween garden adventure with special guest Christina Pettersson. Reserve a spot in advance. 2000 Convention Center Drive
Tuesday October 13th, CARD Just for Moms Support Group, 6:30pm: For Moms raising children with autism and related disabilities. Must be registered with CARD. 5665 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Room 502. RSVP Daniela Chaparro at dchaparro@miami.edu
βThursday October 15th, Miami Lighthouse White Cane Day Walk, 8:30am: Fundraiser for National White Cane Day. Blind and visually impaired participants walk from the Miami Lighthouse campus down SW 8th St and back, escorted by City of Miami police and fire. 601 SW 8th Ave
βFriday October 16th, Great Heights Academy's Fall Harvest Festival, 5pm: Games, hay rides, face painting, food, a mechanical bull, petting zoo, bounce house, and a pie eating contest. Admission $15. 13920 SW 47 Street
βFriday October 16th - Sunday October 18th, Redland International Orchid Festival at Fruit & Spice Park, 9am - 5pm: Orchids, expert growers, local vendors, and tropical gardens. See festival website for ticket information. 24801 SW 187th Avenue, Homestead
βFriday October 16th - Saturday October 17th, Best Buddies Family Forever Conference: For parents and caregivers of individuals with IDD. Workshops, wellness sessions, expo, and a welcome reception to help families connect, learn, and recharge. $249 registration covers meals, workshops, and materials. Columbus, Ohio
βSaturday October 17th, Breakfast Club at No Limits Coffee Shop, 9:30am - 11:30am, FREE: Samantha's Purpose hosts a morning of breakfast, games, arts & crafts, and making new friends for kids with special needs. Registration required. 13450 SW 128th Street.
βSaturday October 17th, βParents & Educatorsβ Conference for 2E GT Neurodiversity, 9am - 1pm: With experts from The Association for the Gifted Council for Exceptional Children. Continental breakfast included. $5 parent tickets, $10 educator tickets. Hotel Miami Dadeland, 7695 N Kendall Drive
βSunday October 18th, Superblue Sensory-Friendly Session, 9am: For guests who are neurodiverse or have other disabilities. 1101 NW 23 Street
βSunday October 18th, 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
Tuesday October 20th, CARD Just for Dads Support Group, 6:30pm: For Dads raising children with autism and related disabilities. Must be registered with CARD. 5665 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Room 502. RSVP Dr. Alessandri at malessandri@miami.edu
βFriday October 23rd, Employment Pathways at Coral Gables, 9am - 12 noon, FREE: Connecting businesses with organizations that create employment opportunities for adults with IDD. Businesses can meet employment-service organizations, learn about job coaching and ongoing supports, explore federal and state tax incentives for hiring individuals with disabilities, access paid training programs, and meet community partners. 2801 Salzedo Street
βSaturday October 24th, Stargazing Night - Hunter's Moon at Fruit & Spice Park, 6:30pm - 9:30pm: Under the moon and stars in the Garden by a bonfire. $10 adults ages 12+, $5 children ages 6-11, children 5 and under free, members free. 24801 SW 187th Avenue, Homestead
βSunday October 25th, 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
βFREE, Wednesday October 28th, Food and Meals at Pinecrest Community Center, 10:30am: Parenting Workshop on food and mealtime for kids ages 1-3. 5855 Killian Drive, Pinecrest
Friday October 30th, Halloween Party at No Limits Coffee Shop, 7pm - 10pm: Halloween party for the neurodivergent community ages 15+, DJ, dancing, and food. $25. 13920 SW 47th St
βSaturday October 31st, Moving Day Miami at Tropical Park, 9am - 12pm, FREE: 1-mile walk for the Parkinson's Foundation. Activities start at 9am and the walk begins at 10:30am. 7900 SW 40th Street
βSaturday October 31st, Boo in Bloom at Fruit & Spice Park, 10am - 5pm: Halloween celebration. Come in costume and receive a free seed pack while supplies last; costume contest at 2pm. $15 adults ages 12+, $8 children ages 6-11, children 5 and under free, members free. 24801 SW 187th Avenue, Homestead
βSunday November 1st, Autism Society of Miami-Dade 5K Run/Walk at Zoo Miami: Check-in opens at 6:30am, race begins at 8am
βSunday November 1st, 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
βSaturday November 7th, A Night in Paradise 2026 Journey of Dreams Gala, β7pm: Hosted by Parent to Parent of Miami at the JW Marriott Marquis Miami, fundraiser supporting families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs. 255 Biscayne Blvd Way
βSaturday November 7th, Amigos Night 2026, 8pm-1am: Programs empowering families through after-school enrichment, parent education, and wrap-around support. The Hangar at Regatta Harbour, 3385 Pan American Drive
βSunday November 8th, Miracle Walk & 5K Run for the Down Syndrome Association of Miami: 1-mile Miracle Walk and a 5K Miracle Run supporting its programs for the Down syndrome community. Registration requiredβ
Tuesday November 10th, CARD Just for Moms Support Group, 6:30pm: For Moms raising children with autism and related disabilities. Must be registered with CARD. 5665 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Room 502. RSVP Daniela Chaparro at dchaparro@miami.edu
βSaturday November 14th, Fresh A.I.R. Slime, 3 - 5pm: Monthly series for neurodiverse families to explore nature. Ruth Bryan Owen Waterway Park, 3940 Granada Blvd. Questions: PlayForAll@CoralGables.com
βSaturday November 14th, Jelly & Jam Making Class at Fruit & Spice Park, 11am - 12:30pm: Learn to transform tropical fruits into preserves. $35 adults 12+ and $28 children (both include park admission), members $10. 24801 SW 187th Avenue, Homestead
βSunday November 15th, Give Miami 5K Race, 8am: 100% of registration fee goes to the Give Miami Day nonprofit of your choice. Post-race Festival celebration with live entertainment, activities, food, wellness, prizes, and a 305-meter Kids' Dash. Maurice A. FerrΓ© Park, 1075 Biscayne Blvd
βSunday November 15th, Join Team Casa Familia at Give Miami 5K, 8am: Every dollar raised goes to Casa Familia to build Exceptional Housing for Exceptional People, supporting adults with IDD. Runners and walkers welcome. 1075 Biscayne Blvd
βSunday November 15th, 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
Tuesday November 17th, CARD Just for Dads Support Group, 6:30pm: For Dads raising children with autism and related disabilities. Must be registered with CARD. 5665 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Room 502. RSVP Dr. Alessandri at malessandri@miami.edu
βThursday November 19th, Give Miami Day: The Miami Foundation's largest annual initiative, a 24-hour online fundraising event powering over 1,400 nonprofits across Miami-Dade. Early Giving opens November 14.
βFriday November 20th, Love Serving Autism's 5th Annual Match Point Gala at Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club in Boca Raton, 6-9pm: Proceeds support tennis instruction and life skills programs for individuals with IDD. 2425 W Maya Palm Dr, Boca Raton
βSaturday November 21st, Walk to End Alzheimer's at loanDepot park, 8am - 11am, FREE: Event opens 8am, ceremony 9am, walk 9:30am. Free to register, fundraising encouraged. 501 Marlins Way
βSunday November 22nd, 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
βSaturday November 28th, Fireside Nights at Fruit & Spice Park, 6pm - 10pm: Fireside evening as the garden transforms into a holiday wonderland with Christmas cheer. Adults $10, kids 6-11 $5, children 5 and under free. 24801 SW 187th Avenue, Homestead
βSunday November 29th, 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
βWednesday December 2nd, Parent Club: Storytelling at Pinecrest Community Center, 10:30am, FREE: Workshop for parents and caregivers of children ages 3-5, focused on early literacy through storytelling. 5855 Killian Drive
βSaturday December 5th, Spectrum Stars Autism Talent Show, 3pm: FREE all-ages autism talent show. Cash prizes and every performer receives a trophy. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach
βSaturday December 5th, Fireside Nights at Fruit & Spice Park, 6pm - 10pm: Fireside evening as the garden transforms into a holiday wonderland with Christmas cheer. Adults $10, kids 6-11 $5, children 5 and under free. 24801 SW 187th Avenue, Homestead
βSunday December 6th, 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
Tuesday December 8th, CARD Just for Moms Support Group, 6:30pm: For Moms raising children with autism and related disabilities. Must be registered with CARD. 5665 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Room 502. RSVP Daniela Chaparro at dchaparro@miami.edu
βSaturday December 12th, Fresh A.I.R. Snow Magical, 2 - 4pm: Monthly series for neurodiverse families to explore nature. Ruth Bryan Owen Waterway Park, 3940 Granada Blvd. Questions: PlayForAll@CoralGables.com
βSaturday December 12th, Fireside Nights at Fruit & Spice Park, 6pm - 10pm: Fireside evening as the garden transforms into a holiday wonderland with Christmas cheer. Adults $10, kids 6-11 $5, children 5 and under free. 24801 SW 187th Avenue, Homestead
βSunday December 13th, 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
Tuesday December 15th, CARD Just for Dads Support Group, 6:30pm: For Dads raising children with autism and related disabilities. Must be registered with CARD. 5665 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Room 502. RSVP Dr. Alessandri at malessandri@miami.edu
βSaturday December 19th, Fireside Nights at Fruit & Spice Park, 6pm - 10pm: Fireside evening as the garden transforms into a holiday wonderland with Christmas cheer. Adults $10, kids 6-11 $5, children 5 and under free. 24801 SW 187th Avenue, Homestead
βSunday December 20th, 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
βSaturday December 26th, Fireside Nights at Fruit & Spice Park, 6pm - 10pm: Fireside evening as the garden transforms into a holiday wonderland with Christmas cheer. Adults $10, kids 6-11 $5, children 5 and under free. 24801 SW 187th Avenue, Homestead
βSunday December 27th, 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
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