Oct. 2 National Coffee with a Cop Day Vicky Bakery 13925 NW 67th Ave., 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. Free.
Oct. 4 to Oct. 13 Riley Elton McCarthy’s “Ragweeds” at the Main Street Players. Catch six performances of this one act drama about a cryptozoologist (a person who studies mythical animals) and a doomsday prepper in Point Pleasant, West Virginia meet on the hunt for a mythic beast and wonder about their contribution to the world. Main Street Players, 6812 Main St. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets available at www.mainstreetplayers.com.
Oct. 5 Miami Lakes Farmers Market. The Florida Marketplace Group presents the weekly market featuring a variety of produce, clothing and crafts vendors. At the corner of Main Street and New Barn Road.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Oct. 5 – 31 Miami Lakes Hope United Methodist Church’s 26th Annual Pumpkin Patch. Oct. 5 – 31, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Miami Lakes United Methodist Church, 14800 NW 67th Ave. For prices and entertainment listings go to www.hopemlumc.com/pumpkin-patch for information.
Oct. 5 Skate Miami Lakes. Picnic Park East, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. Ages 8-16, Register at TOML.Eventbrite.com. Free. Open for all skill levels. 10 a.m. - Noon. For information email Taylor Fowler, fowlert@miamilakes-fl.gov.
Oct. 9 Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon. Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections Christina White; State Rep. Alex Rizo, R-Hialeah, County Commissioner Sen. Rene Garcia and former Miami-Dade County Mayor Alex Penelas will discuss the importance of voting. Networking begins at 11:30 a.m. Miami Lakes Hotel on Main, 6842 Main St. Register at www.miamilakeschamber.com.
Oct. 9 Discussion on Human Trafficking. Presented by the Zonta Club of Miami Lakes, the Office of Mayor Manny Cid and the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office at Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St., 6 p.m. Bring gift cards, clothing and toiletries to donate to the state attorney’s Human Trafficking Unit. Free.
Oct. 10 Rain Barrel/Water Conservation Workshop. Learn about conserving rainwater through the Florida Yards & Neighborhood Program by Miami-Dade County Water & Sewer Department. Residents will learn how to harvest rainwater and install a rain barrel. The Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Program truck and trailer will be there and will be bringing plants. Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. Free, and $100 for general admission and to purchase a rain barrel, which will have a $50 rebate from the county. 6:30 p.m. Register at https://bit.ly/3TzqDgU.
Oct. 12 Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrate Argentina. The Cultural Affairs Committee will bring the spirit of Argentina to Miami Lakes Town Hall for its annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, with musicians, folk dancing and authentic cuisine served. Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. 6 p.m. Free.
Oct. 15 Miami Dade College Job and Internship Fair. Miami Dade College will present full-time and part-time opportunities, as well as internships. Hialeah Campus, 1780 W. 49th St. 10 a.m. Free.
Oct. 15 Health Lecture: Respite care for caregivers. The Elderly Affairs Committee will present a health lecture on short-term relief for family caregivers. Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. 11 a.m. Free.
Oct. 17 Debate among candidates for Miami Lakes mayor and a council seat. Town Hall, 6601 Main St., 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 18 Mayor’s Chess Challenge. Presented by the Office of the Mayor. Students and families of all ages and skill levels are welcome to this free chess game against other players and local officials. Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. 5:30 p.m. Free.
Oct. 19 Mental Health Awareness Walk. Miami Lakes Mental Health Awareness Task Force raises awareness with a walk. Veterans Park, 15151 NW 82nd Ave. 8 a.m.
Oct. 19 Mental Health Awareness Fall Festival. Miami Lakes Mental Health Awareness Task Force will present its inaugural fall festival to raise awareness and raise funds for Girl Scout Troop 902’s Mission: Paw-sitive Impact, to match veterans in need with service dogs. Enjoy food; music; face painting; a crafts table; pumpkin decorating and activities including a Zumba class from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Also, a pumpkin patch with a $5 coupon to redeem three small pumpkins per attendance group. Sponsored by Baptist Health South Florida; Chen Senior Medical Center; AMP Mental Health; My Psychiatrist and NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Veterans Park, 15151 NW 82nd Ave. 10 a.m. $5 for pumpkin patch ticket.
Oct. 25 Trick or Treat on Main Street. Merchants, including MyGym, Miami Lakes CMX Theaters; Pizza Scene; Quest Martial Arts; Eye Candy and BB’s Bakehouse are inviting families to enjoy a safe Halloween in downtown Miami Lakes. Costumed kids must be accompanied by an adult and can bring their goodie bags to get treats, have their faces painted and there will be a raffle, discounts, prizes and a Halloween Fun House at MyGym. From 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. The curfew will be enforced and minors must be accompanied by an adult after 8 p.m. Main Street between Northwest 67th Avenue and Bull Run Road. Free.
Oct. 26 Nightmare on Montrose. The Youth Activities Task Force returns with its spooky Nightmare on Montrose, presented by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. Enjoy a haunted house; pumpkin decorating station; food trucks; music; candy stations for trick or treating and a Halloween costume contest at this family-friendly annual event. Veterans Park, 15151 NW 82nd Ave. 6 p.m. Free.