Miami Lakes United Methodist Church invites the community to mark their calendars for the month of October and join in on the fun at the annual Pumpkin Patch. The Patch is open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and will have pumpkins of all seizes for sale as well as decorative gourds of all shapes. Admission to the Pumpkin Patch is free, though separate events do require tickets.
Three full truckloads of pumpkins will be arriving at the church this year. Each truckload contains over 2000 pumpkins and weighs over 43,000 pounds! The first arrival is on Wednesday, October 7 at 4 p.m. The second arrival is on Friday, October 16 and the final truckload arrives Friday, October 23. Students in need of volunteer hours may call 305-821-7274 or email pr@miamilakesumc.net for information on how to help.
In addition to the truckload of pumpkins, the church hosts a variety of family events throughout the month. Flanigan’s Dinner and Show of Illusion will be taking place on Saturday, October 17. Dinner seating times are 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and are based on limited availability. The Show of Illusion is scheduled in between from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and ticket purchase covers dinner and show. Advance purchase price for adults is $12 (ages 13 and up) and $6 for children (ages 12 and under). Dinner/show tickets purchased at the door are $14 adults and $7 for children. To purchase tickets, visit the church office or call 305-821-7274.
The Picnic-in-the-Patch, Pumpkin Carving Contest and Bonfire are scheduled for Saturday, October 10 beginning at 5 p.m. The pumpkin carving contest starts at 5:00 with prizes followed by a bonfire complete with s’mores and acoustical guitar music. Outside food is welcome or hamburgers and hotdogs will be available for purchase. Bring a blanket to sit on but please leave the alcoholic beverages at home.
School Field Trips will be held every weekday morning from 9 a.m. to noon beginning Thursday, October 8 and running through Wednesday, October 28. Cost is $7 per child and includes all the interactive activities, obstacle course, jokes and songs, science experiments, refreshments (cookies and lemonade or water), a little pumpkin for each child, a goodie bag which includes a coin for a free kids meal at any Flanigan’s restaurant, and a group photo for the classroom. These activities are perfect to entertain and educate all children up through 4th grade. Call the church to schedule.
The Craft Show will be held Saturday, October 24 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. We’re expecting around 50 participating crafters so come early and do your gift shopping before the crowds get wild at the popular Fall Festival. Crafters interested in participating may download the application online at www.miamilakersumc.net.
Outdoor Movie Nights will be Friday, October 9; Friday, October 16; and Saturday, October 24; at 7 p.m. The movies are free. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.
The Fall Festival will be Saturday, October 24 from noon to 6 p.m. There will be a petting zoo, pony rides, face painting, games and prizes, a maze, music by the praise band and the all-day Craft Show followed by a movie at 7 p.m. Admission to the festival, Craft Show entrance, and movie are free. Tickets will need to be purchased for the activities. Food and soft drinks will be available for purchase.
Photo opportunities abound at the Pumpkin Patch. Admission to the Pumpkin Patch is free. Donations are always welcome.
The Town of Miami Lakes has offered its parking lot at 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes for overflow parking. Should you find no parking available on church grounds go north on N.W. 67 Avenue to Main Street and turn right. It’s a short walk back to the festival. The church asks attendees to be considerate and safe and do not park on our neighbors’ lawns nor jump the curb on N.W. 67 Avenue.
For more information or to download a calendar of events visit www.miamilakesumc.net.