What's happening this week...
Chris Matthews is returning to the Miami Book Fair! The retired political commentator, talk show host and author, talks about his latest book, This Country: My Life in Politics and History. Looking for author presentation tickets? They will be available Nov 3rd at 12pm. It will also be streamed online at www.miamibookfaironline.com. Tickets for the Street Fair are now on sale HERE
Vegan Block Party
Sat Oct 16 @ 12-8pm
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park 4020 Virginia Beach Drive, Miami, FL 33149 Coined as the “Plant-Based Party of the Year”, thousands attend annually to eat, sip, and celebrate all things vegan. The festival features a massive vendor line up, fully vegan bar, beach access, music + entertainment, free wellness workshops, family fun games + activities, activism, and so much more! Info HERE
The Max Weinberg Quintet - Buy Tickets Now!
Sat Oct 16 @ 8 PM
Pinecrest Gardens 11000 Red Rd Pinecrest FL 33156 Rock and Roll Hall of Famer; 44 Year Association (drummer) with Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band and Band Leader for Late Night and Tonight with Conan O’Brian performs. Info HERE
The Horrorland
Thur-Sun now thru Oct 31 @ 7-11 PM
At Corner of Country Club Road and Abigail Road across from Aventura Mall This family drive-thru experience featuring state-of-the art props, theatrical sets, movie quality makeup, & over-the-top special effects provides the most terrifying Halloween experience ever. Don't worry about getting too close to the undead you'll be safe inside your car. The experience is entirely contactless. Info HERE
The Miami Sneaker Convention
Sun Oct 17
Fair Expo Center 10901 Coral Way Miami FL 33165
Miami’s best sneaker convention returns to an over 50k sq. ft. venue! See thousands of sneakers, art, & vintage under one roof plus fresh food and beverages. Info HERE
Taste of Riviera Beach Food Truck Explosion
Thurs Oct 21 @ 5:30-7:30pm
Riviera Beach Marina Village 200 E 13th St Riviera Beach FL 33404 Come out and join our free taste of Riviera Beach. We will have food trucks for you to purchase from. Bring your family for a fun night of entertainment. Info HERE
Friday Flick Under the Banyan Tree
Fri Oct 15 @ 6:30-9:30pm
Centennial Park 100 E Ocean Ave Boynton Beach FL 33435-4536 Join us for a FREE movie in the park showing Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. Food trucks will be available. The event begins at 6:30PM & the movie will start at sundown. Info HERE
No Way Out Miami Haunted City
Now thru Oct 31
Westland Mall 1675 West 49th St Hialeah FL 33012
Experience the two haunted houses at Westland Mall and the infected experience in No Way Out Haunted City. Info HERE
Little Monster Tales: Sensory Friendly Performance
Sat Oct 16 at 11 AM 
Sandrell Rivers Theater 6103 NW 7th Ave Miami FL 33127 Don’t be afraid! Enjoy delightfully funny stories from children’s books about monsters, children and other squiggly creatures. The show combines reading, literature, comedy, puppets, music - even a headless butler who can juggle! Info HERE Those aged 13-22 can buy CULTURE SHOCK tickets to this show for only $5 plus a second $5 ticket can be purchased for an individual of any age to join them HERE
COFFEE WITH A COP
Wed Oct 20 at 8:30 AM
Gauchos Gourmet Market 7357 Miami Lakes Dr Miami Lakes FL 33014 Come and get to know the local public servants that keep our town safe. RSVP HERE
UPCOMING EVENTS...
We know some of you come just for the food!! Honestly, we get it. Fair food is just... yumm! At this year's Fair you'll have more than 150 fair food stands to choose from and you can only find them all only at one place. BE THERE! Info HERE
Junior Orange Bowl Cross Country Invitational
Fri Oct 22 @ 10AM- 6PM
Larry and Penny Thompson Memorial Park 12451 SW 184th St Miami FL 33177 The Cross Country Invitational, in its 21st year, hosts both public and private school students with over 2,000 middle school and high school runners. Participants will show who has what it takes to cross the line first. Info HERE
Drive N Treat
Fri Oct 22 @ time slots from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Sabal Pines Park, 5005 NW 39th Ave Coconut Creek FL Register Today! Participants will drive through a decorated park, trick or treating at various Halloween-themed stations from the safety of their vehicle. Info HERE
Artist Reception
Sun Oct 24 @ 4-7pm
Deering Estate 16701 SW 72nd Ave Miami FL 33157 You are invited to the opening reception for the Mira Lehr exhibit on view thru Nov 15 in our Great Hall Gallery. Spaces limited rsvp online Info HERE
SAVE THE DATE for the 45th Annual Kiwanis of Little Havana Foundation “Every Child Has A Dream” Gala at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Miami Airport & Convention Center on Saturday, December 4 at 7 pm. We’re excited to be bringing back this extraordinary community event. Stay tuned for more information on this year’s entertainment line-up and more! Info HERE
Camino Flamenco
Sat-Sun Nov 13-14
Koubek Center 2705 SW 3rd St Miami FL 33135 Buy your tickets now for a LIVE Pure Flamenco Work by Ilisa Rosal, Camino Flamenco. Info HERE
Greater Miami Festivals and Events Association created this FACEBOOK group as a resource for event professionals to share knowledge, lend support and celebrate successes. Join today and invite other event pros HERE
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR "an a-FAIR to remember" SPONSORS
FERRIS WHEEL SPONSORS
ROLLER COASTER SPONSORS
MIDWAY SPONSORS
BLUE RIBBON SPONSORS
With the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Tourist Development Council, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Mayor and the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners.
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