Dec. 5 Wills, Trusts & Estates Lecture by Lourdes Corvo, Esq. Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6101 Main St. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free.
Dec. 6 Miami Lakes Silver Jubilee Celebration It’s the town’s 25th birthday! Performances by Latchkey Kids Band and local entertainers; beer garden; food trucks; local vendors; activities for kids; photo opportunities and fireworks. Sensory inclusive zone at Mary Collins Community Center with games, noise-reducing headphones and more. Veterans Park, 15151 NW 82nd Ave., 4 p.m. Free.
Dec. 9 Toy Drive at Ana G. Mendez University Donate new, unwrapped toys for kids this holiday season at the university campus, 15201 NW 79th Court, Miami Lakes. 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Dec. 10 Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce Monthly Luncheon The Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly luncheon featuring Miami Lakes Mayor Josh Dieguez. Networking starts at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch at noon. $45 for members and $55 for members. Bring an unwrapped toy to donate. Miami Lakes Hotel on Main, 6842 Main St. Register at MiamiLakesChamber.com.
Dec. 11 Senior Bingo Luncheon Join the Elderly Affairs Committee for bingo, a meal and prizes. Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 NW 87th Ave. Ages 60+. 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free. Pre-registration required, go to Toml.Eventbrite.com.
Dec. 12 Miami Lakes Holiday Festival The Youth Activities Task Force hosts a holiday fair filled with fun, food and magic: Santa Photo Op; food trucks; holiday arts and crafts; light displays; holiday movie shown at 7 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket. Veterans Park, 15151 NW 82nd Ave. 6:30 p.m. Free.
Dec. 13 & Dec. 20 Holiday Market Two Saturdays to shop for festive gifts on Main Street, near the fountain. 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Dec. 13 Reindeer Run 5K presented by Headquarter Toyota Run to support the Miami Lakes Veterans Families Scholarship and American Legion Post 144 at this holiday themed 5K held on the west side of Miami Lakes organized by the town’s Veterans Committee. Veterans Park, 15151 Northwest 82 Avenue. Race starts at 8 a.m. To register visit https://bit.ly/4nAYVMR
Dec. 13 Mrs. Claus Holiday Book Reading Mrs. Claus makes her annual visit to the Main Street Playhouse thanks to the Cultural Affairs Committee. Main Street Playhouse, 6812 Main St., 11:30 a.m. Free. SOLD OUT
Dec. 13 Kids Christmas Party at BBs Bakehouse Crafts, story time with Ms. Anna and cupcake fun. Reserve on Eventrbite.com, tickets are $16.24 ($12.50 + tax). 6731 Main St. 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Dec. 13 Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony presented by Ocean Bank Celebrate the induction of the Class of 2025: Don Bailey, Jr., Joe Weber, Rivers Demby, Karyna Cid into the Miami Lakes Sports Hall of Fame. Miami Lakes Optimist Park Club House, 6411 NW 162nd St. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Free but registration is required at TOML.eventbrite.com.
Dec. 20 Paw-liday Palooza Furry friends can meet Santa Claus at the second annual Paw-liday Palooza presented by Zen Canine Club. There will be a dog costume contest, photos with Santa, food trucks and opportunities to win prizes. K9 Cove Dog Park, 14048 Palmetto Frontage Road. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free.
Jan. 16 Main Street Live! The Economic Development and Cultural Affairs committees, Town of Miami Lakes, Main Street Merchants and The Graham Companies present Nestor Zurita & Los Robustos Latin jazz fusion and Brazilian music performed at 6710 Main St. 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Free.
Jan. 22 Frauds and Scams to Look Out For The Florida Division of Consumer Services will present frauds and scams to beware of, provide easy tips to protect oneself and describe consumer rights. Offered in English and Spanish. Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free.