Nov. 5 Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s 25th Annual Business Expo Meet local businesses at this free expo. Win fun prizes and enjoy music and networking. Miami Lakes Hotel on Main, 6842 Main St. Free. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Nov. 7 and Every Saturday Miami Lakes Farmer’s Market Meadow Walk next to Graham Park. Shop for produce, baked goods, crafts and more. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Nov. 7 Town of Miami Lakes Art Exhibit Enjoy art created by the Town’s adult and senior painting programs. There will also be music, light bites and refreshments. Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. Free. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Nov. 12 Chamber of Commerce Monthly Luncheon The Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly luncheon featuring Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez and Property Appraiser Tomás Regalado. Networking at 11:30 a.m., lunch at noon, $45 for members, $55 for non-members. Miami Lakes Hotel on Main, 6842 Main St. Register at www.miamilakeschamber.com.
Nov. 13 Senior Bingo Luncheon Join the Elderly Affairs Committee for bingo, a meal and prizes. Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 NW 87th Ave. Ages 60+. 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free. Pre-registration required, go to Toml.Eventbrite.com.
Through Nov. 14 Donate to the Junior Optimist Club Harvest Drive Teenage volunteers are collecting the following items for a food bank: turkey gravy; boxes of stuffing and instant potatoes; cans of cranberry sauce, corn green beans and yams; rice; cake mix and frosting; Jiffy cornbread mix and Publix Gift cards to buy turkeys. Drop items from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., Monday - Saturday at the Optimist Clubhouse, 6411 NW 162nd St.
Nov. 14 Seizure Recognition and First Aid Training In partnership with the Epilepsy Alliance Florida, Town Hall, 6600 Main St. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Open to all, including caregivers and educators. Register at TOML.Eventbrite.com.
Nov. 14 Mayor’s Gala - The Silver Soiree Enjoy a night of glitz and glamour, dining, dancing and auctions to benefit the Miami Lakes Special Needs Advisory Board. Miami Lakes Hotel on Main, 6842 Main St. 6:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. Tickets are $108.55. Register at TOML.Eventbrite.com.
Nov. 16 Skate Miami Lakes Led by two instructors from SkateFree. 10 a.m. Picnic Park East, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. Free.
Nov. 19 Senior Spa Day Seniors 60+ can enjoy pampering thanks to the Elderly Affairs Committee and Celebrity School of Beauty. Experience a free service: haircuts and styling for both men and women, chair massages, mini-facials and manicures. Registration required at Toml.Eventbrite.com. Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 NW 87 Ave. Free. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Nov. 19 Alliance for Aging Presentation: Medicare Open Enrollment Get expert help with health insurance; counselors with Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders [SHINE] will offer personalized support. Register at TOML.Eventbrite.com. Town Hall, 6600 Main St. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free.
Nov. 22 40th Annual Main Street Festival of Lights Kick off the holiday season with Santa, elves and free, family-friendly fun. There will be face painting, writing letters to Santa and making holiday cards. Families can take photos with Santa, too. At 6:30 p.m. the lights dim until Santa turns on the Christmas decorations and brightens the neighborhood. Main Street between Northwest 67th Avenue and Bull Run Road, 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Free.
Dec. 6 Miami Lakes Silver Jubilee Celebration It’s the town’s 25th birthday! Performances by Latchkey Kids Band and local entertainers; beer garden; food trucks; local vendors; activities for kids; photo opportunities and fireworks. Sensory inclusive zone at Mary Collins Community Center with games, noise-reducing headphones and more. Veterans Park, 15151 NW 82nd Ave., 4 p.m. Free.