Dec. 15 Teen Open Hang. Teens ages 13 to 17 can build a gingerbread house, and supplies will be provided. 6075 Miami lakes Drive. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free.
Dec. 16 Skate Miami Lakes. Grab your skateboard, rollerblades, roller skates or scooter and come out to the monthly Skate Miami Lakes program in conjunction with nonprofit organization Skate-Free. Participants must bring their own equipment to participate. Miami Lakes Youth Center. 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. Free. 10 a.m.
Dec. 16 and Dec. 23 Santa Photos at My Gym Main Street. Santa will be at My Gym to meet kids and pose for photos. My Gym, 6763 Main St. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and on Dec. 23, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Free. Donations to benefit the My Gym Foundation are encouraged.
Dec. 16 Student Musical Showcase. Enjoy songs sung by choirs from local schools while shopping at the Miami Lakes Farmer’s Market. The stage will be set up at Main Street and New Barn Road. Free. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
POSTPONED Women’s Self-Defense Course. Presented by Citizens Crime Watch of Miami-Dade with the Town of Miami Lakes. A 12-hour program includes a lecture on personal safety, crime prevention and physical skills instruction. Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 NW 87th Ave. Ages 14+. Minors must have guardian attend class with them. Register by email: RAD@CCWMiamiDade.org. 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Free.
Dec. 20 Holiday Senior Social. Join the Elderly Affairs Committee for their annual holiday-themed party for seniors 60+. Enjoy food and music. Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 NW 87th Ave. Free. 11 a.m.
Dec. 22 Movies in the Park. Join the Town of Miami Lakes, the Youth Activities Task Force, The Graham Companies; Memorial Healthcare System and Bella Mar Concierge Real Estate Services for “Elf,” rated PG and starring Will Ferrell. Popcorn; cotton candy; hot chocolate and water will be on sale and there will be a special visit from Santa Claus. The film will be shown at Veterans Park. Santa will meet and greet at 6:30 p.m., movie starts at 7:30 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. 15151 NW 82nd Ave. Free.
Dec. 22 8th Annual Christmas Concert, Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church, 15801 NW 67th Ave. 7:30 p.m. Free.
Dec. 23 Holiday Golf Cart Parade. Join Vice Mayor Tony Fernandez for a holiday themed golf cart parade across town. Participants are encouraged to decorate their golf carts with lights and other festive items in the spirit of the season. Starts at Royal Oaks Park, 16500 NW 87 Ave. and ends at Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. Starts at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Register at https://bit.ly/4amc3jH.
Jan. 2 Senior Bingo Lunch. Join the Elderly Affairs Committee for its popular bingo event. Seniors 60+ can enjoy a meal, fun and prizes. Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 NW 87th Ave. Free. 11 a.m.
Jan. 10 Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce luncheon, Miami Lakes Hotel on Main. 11:30 a.m. Speaker will be Mayor Manny Cid. To register go to: https://www.miamilakeschamber.com
Jan. 16 Senior Bingo Lunch. Join the Elderly Affairs Committee for its popular bingo event. Seniors 60+ can enjoy a meal, fun and prizes. Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 NW 87th Ave. Free. 11 a.m.
Jan. 21 Miami Lakes Art Festival. Enjoy works of art along Main Street at this free art festival presented by The South Florida Marketplace Group. There will be vendors; art classes; food trucks; a kids art experience and live music performed. To exhibit your art, go to thefloridamarketplace-group.com. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free. Register at https://bit.ly/487DrQz.