Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force will be accepting “audition videos” until August 26 for the 6th Annual Miami Lakes Rocks! Music Festival to be held at Miami Lakes Optimist Park on Saturday, September 19. The event was created to provide an avenue of artistic expression to the town’s youth, promoting cultural and community spirit, and will feature talented young singers, musicians and bands. “Audition...

  Miami Lakes canines and their owners have been eagerly wagging their tails awaiting the opening of the planned Miami Lakes off-leash dog recreation area to be located at 14048 Palmetto Frontage Road (N.W. 77 Court), scheduled to be opened in early 2016. In anticipation of the opening, the Town is sponsoring a contest to select a name for the new recreation area. Entries can be emailed to Jackie Calzadilla at...

  Miami Lakes’ final Friday Board Game night for the summer is scheduled from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. on August 21 at Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. A few new games have been introduced including Jumbo Checkers and Tic Tac Toe boards, Jumbo Dominoes, and Jumbo Jenga! Barefoot Board Gaming, sponsored by the Youth Activities Task Force, offers a friendly environment that encourages social interaction in a non-digital...

  “Lakes Life” wants to keep residents in the know about all things in Miami Lakes including the town’s parks. The Town’s new mobile app, “Lakes Life,” will be updated to allow app users the ability to receive updates on the Town’s two active parks – Miami Lakes Optimist Park and Royal Oaks Park. App users will be notified via push notifications if the parks are open for play or closed due...

  The Town of Miami Lakes offers an opportunity for organizations to promote their community events at no cost on the Community Calendar page on the Town’s website. The calendar features events, meetings and programs that are open to the public and organized by local businesses, non-profit organizations, and houses of worship. To view, visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/commcalendar. The Town also hosts a recreational program calendar at...