Dec. 7, 14, 21 and 28 Miami Lakes Farmers Market The Florida Marketplace Group presents the weekly market with a variety of vendors of produce, clothing and crafts. At the corner of Main Street and New Barn Road. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dec. 7 Paw-liday Palooza Festive dog costume contest, Santa photo op, food trucks, vendor giveaways and more. Sponsors include Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming; Dog House; Raw and Kibble and Miami-Dade County Animal Services. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at K9 Cove, 14048 Palmetto Frontage Road. Free.
Dec. 7 Mrs. Claus Book Reading Presented by the Cultural Affairs Committee at Main Street Players, 6812 Main St. 11:30 a.m. Free. SOLD OUT
Dec. 11 Miami Lakes Garden Club Lunch and Bunco game, $6, with door prizes and 50/50 raffle. Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 NW 82nd Ave., 12:30 p.m. Free.
Dec. 12 Senior Bingo Luncheon. Join the Elderly Affairs Committee for a fun afternoon of games and prizes, ages 60+. Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 NW 87th Ave. 11 a.m. Free.
Dec. 13 Coffee with a Cop Presented by the Public Safety Committee. Meet officers from Miami-Dade Police at Ernie’s Acai, 15468 NW 77 Court, 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. Free.
Dec. 14 Reindeer Run 5K Presented by Headquarter Toyota. Kick off the holidays by joining this festive 5k that winds through Business Park West. Proceeds from the run fund scholarships for veterans’ relatives, presented by the Miami Lakes Veterans Committee and American Legion Post 144. Finishers will receive a holiday-themed medal. Sponsored by Headquarter Toyota; Memorial Healthcare System; Chick-fil-A and Sweat440. Veterans Park, 15151 NW 82 Ave. $35 to register. Race day starts at 8 a.m. Register at https://bit.ly/3Er806Q.
Dec. 13 Miami Lakes Holiday Festival Presented by the Youth Activities Task Force at Veterans Park, 15151 NW 82nd Ave. From 6:30 p.m., Santa photo op; food trucks; arts and crafts, lighted displays. At 7 p.m., screening of “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Sponsored by Memorial Healthcare System. Free.
Dec. 14 Snow’s Jewelers Annual Trunk Show, 6837 Main St. 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Dec. 14 Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Join the Sports Hall of Fame Committee as it welcomes the latest class of athletes and coaches. Optimist Park Clubhouse, 6411 NW 162nd St.
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Free. Register at TOML.Eventbrite.com.
Dec. 21 Holiday Senior Social Hosted by the Elderly Affairs Committee. Music, food and holiday fun. Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 NW 87th Ave. Residents and out of towners welcome, ages 60+. Noon – 3 p.m., Free.