Oct. 16 Youth Open Hang.
Kids between the ages of 5 and 12 are invited to this fall-themed Open Hang at the Miami Lakes Youth Center. Participants can enjoy fun activities, have pizza and make new friends. Miami Lakes Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Free. Register at Toml.Eventbrite.com.
Oct. 23 Halloween Senior Social The Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee invites seniors 60+ for the annual Halloween senior social. Wear your best costume and enjoy tricks and treats, along with a costume contest, food and music at this event. Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 Northwest 87 Ave. noon to 3 p.m. Free. Register is required at Toml.Eventbrite.com.
Oct. 23 Mayor’s Gala.
Join the mayor for the annual Mayor’s Gala benefitting the Miami Lakes Special Needs Advisory Board. This year the Mayor’s Gala will celebrate the disco era. There will be live entertainment, dining and dancing. Every ticket purchased will go back to support the Special Needs Advisory Board. Sponsorship opportunities are also available for more information on sponsorships visit https://bit.ly/4ggqE3Q. Tickets on sale soon.
Oct 24. Main Street Trick or Treat.
Put on your best costume and come to Main Street for Halloween fun from 5 p.m to 8 p.m.
Oct. 24 Mental Health Awareness Fall Festival.
Join the Mental Health Taskforce for its annual fall festival to support mental health awareness in the community. There will be a dunk tank, face painting, laser tag, yard games and food from local vendors. Veterans Park, 15151 Northwest 82 Ave. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free.
Oct. 31 Nightmare on Montrose Halloween Event.
The Youth Activities Taskforce present their annual Nightmare on Montrose Halloween event. Come dressed up in costume and enjoy a night of fun Halloween activities for all ages. Veterans Park, 15151 Northwest 82 Ave. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Free.
Nov. 5 Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Expo.
Join the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce for its 26th annual business expo. Come meet local businesses, business owners and other professionals at this free event. Miami Lakes Hotel on Main Ballroom, 6842 Main St. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free to attend. To sign up as an exhibitor visit miamilakeschamber.com.
Nov. 8 47th Annual Veteran’s Day Parade.
Honor Veterans from all branches and wars during the longest running Veteran’s Day in all of Miami-Dade County. Parade steps off at the corner of Northwest 67 Avenue and Bull Run Road and concludes at Town Hall where a ceremony will be held to honor the parade grand marshal. 10 a.m. to noon. Free.