It’s officially Fall and Miami Lakes United Methodist Church’s 17th annual Pumpkin Patch will open on October 3 with three truckloads of pumpkins scheduled to arrive on October 3, 10 and 22. There will be 2,000 pumpkins in each truckload and the patch will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Pumpkins of all sizes will be available for purchase along with decorative gourds of all shapes and related retail items....

Canine Cocktails is a family friendly event that takes place every third Thursday of the month at Hotel Indigo in Miami Lakes. For this month's meeting, bring furry friends dressed in their very best for the Canine Cocktails Halloween Costume Party on Thursday, October 16 form 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Complimentary appetizers will be offered along with drink specials and for furry friends, dog-friendly gourmet treats. One dollar of every drink sold...

  The Town of Miami Lakes has planned two Halloween special events including a Senior Social and a Haunted House. The Elderly Affairs Committee is hosting the Halloween Senior Social from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 18, at Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. The event is free and will feature music, entertainment, raffles, and lunch. Prizes for best costume will be given to the Best Female, Best Male and...

  Miami Lakes’ Veterans Committee announced the deadline for the “Old Glory” Photo Contest has been extended through November 14 to allow more time for residents to take their best photo of the American Flag and submit it for the contest. The contest is open to residents, students, and those employed within the Town of Miami Lakes boundaries. Submissions must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, November 14. Only one...

The Miami Laker newspaper will be hosting a town-wide Halloween costume contest for residents of all ages! To participate submit a photo of yourself or your child/children dressed in a halloween costume to rromero@miamilaker.com. Please include  your name and/or the child’s name and contact information. Children under 16 should have parental permission before submitting. Costumes will be judged on originality, and the top three...