Jan. 18 and 25 Miami Lakes Farmers Market. The Florida Marketplace Group presents a Saturday market with vendors of produce, clothing and crafts. At Main Street and New Barn Road. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Jan. 18 Miami Lakes Garden Club Meeting at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 NW 82nd Ave. The topic will be growing garden herbs. 10 a.m.
Jan. 18 GiGi’s Playhouse Miami’s Inaugural Indoor Pickleball Tournament The fundraiser will be held at The Yards at Amelia, 7551 W. 4th Ave., Hialeah, Noon to 4 p.m. Early-bird tickets are $50, go up after Jan. 2. Register at buff.ly/49V3I6E.
Jan. 23 Special Needs Safety Program Workshop CANCELED Presented by the Special Needs Advisory Board for parents and caretakers of individuals with special needs who can hear from speakers on the subject. Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. 6 p.m. Free.
Jan. 24 Education Advisory Board’s Inaugural Spelling Bee Sixth graders from Miami Lakes K-8 Center, Bob Graham Education Center and Miami Lakes Middle School will compete in the inaugural spelling bee at Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. 6 p.m. Free.
Jan. 25 Neighborhood Bike Ride: Fitness Ride The Neighborhood Improvement Committee will host its first ride of the new year to help residents kick start a new healthy habit. Veterans Park, 15151 NW 82nd Ave. Sign and registration 7:30 a.m. ride departs at 8 a.m. Free.
Jan. 25 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 SkateFree. Participants must bring their own equipment. Miami Lakes Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. Free. 10 a.m.
Jan. 29 Business Networking Social Sponsored by the Miami Lakes Economic Development Committee, Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce, Business Networking International, Miami Lakes Bar Association and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Gaucho’s Restaurant, 7357 Miami Lakes Drive. 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Free.
Feb. 1 Miami Lakes Food & Wine Festival The annual Miami Lakes Food & Wine Festival returns for a night under the stars to enjoy sips and small bites to benefit the Miami Lakes Town Foundation. Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 NW 162nd St. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets are $135 may be bought at MLFoodWineFest.com. A 21+ event, photo ID is required to enter.
March 1 Inaugural Spartan Swine Showdown Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s competitive pig roast to raise funds for campus improvements. Advance tickets are $20, day of $25. Four-person teams must register by Feb. 1. A $450 fee includes a 40-to-50-pound pig, reserved cooking spot and team T-shirts. There will be food, drinks, performances and family activities too. Doors open at 11 a.m. 15600 NW 32nd Ave. Sponsors/competitors contact Celia Rouco, Crouco@pacehs.com. For tickets go to: Spartanswineshowdown.com.