Events in Homestead today

Donors and members of the local community can pick up delicious, ready-to-eat meals provided by Rethink Food at the blood donation center on the first Thursday of each month.

Enjoy a relaxed creative play session focused on collage, conversation, and connection. Led by Christina Del Vecchio and Claudia Harari, the gathering is designed with adults aged 50 and older in mind, and people of all ages are welcome. Bring any collage materials and supplies you would like to use. A limited selection of shared supplies, including scissors, magazines, glue sticks, and markers, will be available while supplies last.

Unwind in the Game Room with wine, beer, game tables, and board games. Challenge friends or colleagues, or meet other players in a relaxed social setting.

Steak Night at Arrant-Smith VFW Post 4127 offers a relaxed community gathering centered on a meal, conversation, and camaraderie. Veterans, families, and neighbors can connect with friends and meet new faces at “The Friendly Post” in Homestead.

Laughs at the Library Comedy Show features stand-up hosted by Raul Hernandez in a speakeasy setting. The show is intended for a mature audience, with food and drink options, giveaways between sets, free entry, and VIP options available. Free on-site parking is also available.

Just ahead of the Jericho Cruise, Boca Raton Championship Wrestling presents the fourth edition of Cruisin' For A Bruisin' at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Miami Airport & Convention Center in Miami. What began as a South Florida staple has become a standout lead-in to cruise week, with a card packed with fast-paced matches, big personalities, guest appearances, and surprise moments. BRCW brings its trademark high-energy atmosphere and looks to surpass previous years with an action-filled night of professional wrestling. Announcements on bouts, featured guests, and other updates will be shared as the event approaches.

Def Leppard’s Journey has been asked to perform aboard the “Chefs Making Waves” cruise, featuring Bobby Flay and friends.

In Miami Beach, Florida, the Miami Tango Role Switch Championship and Festival celebrates creativity, connection, and versatility on the dance floor. Dancers of all tango roles are welcome, whether you lead, follow, or enjoy both. The championship spotlights role switching, yet the broader festival experience is open to everyone with three milongas, workshops, and performances, and it does not require switching roles to take part. The program features championship rounds and competitions, international judges, tango DJs, private lesson opportunities, and additional activities that foster learning and community. Presented as the world’s first Tango Role Switch Championship and Festival, it offers an inclusive atmosphere for dancers looking to explore new dimensions of tango.

Championship racing returns to Homestead-Miami Speedway for a decisive weekend filled with blistering pace, title drama, and memorable fan experiences. Tickets, hospitality, and camping are available, with current options listed on the website. A call can be scheduled for guidance on selecting the best fit for your weekend.

Enjoy $10 house martinis and live music from local musicians at the Lobby Bar, a relaxed way to unwind or spend time with friends.

Enjoy an evening of excitement and the chance to win cash prizes at VFW Post 4127 Arrant-Smith. Members and guests are welcome.

Take the mic and sing favorite songs at a lively community karaoke gathering that brings together families, friends, and neighbors from Homestead. The event is free to attend and open to everyone. It takes place on the first Friday of each month, with an updated location at the Seminole Theatre Stead Lounge.

Beginners and experienced meditators are welcome at this in-person Friday evening class. The session includes 20 minutes of guided meditation focused on radiating peace, love, and care, followed by a talk. The program explores how directing thoughts in positive ways can contribute to a more loving world. Everyone is welcome.

Settle in for an evening of guided yoga nidra with Tiffany of YAYA Alchemy at Five Sisters Crystals. Lie down, get cozy, and follow her voice through about 30 minutes of guided rest. No prior experience or flexibility is needed. Bring a blanket and a friend. Walk-ins are welcome, with room for about 20 people.

Carla Forte’s performance installation explores memory, loss, displacement, and resilience through movement, imagery, sound, and spatial expression. Blending physical performance with visual storytelling, the work considers how people navigate the disappearance of the familiar and begin again. Fragments of memory persist, vanish, and reemerge as movement becomes an act of rediscovery and renewal. Presented by Miami-Dade County Auditorium’s Away From Home Series and Bistoury Physical Theatre and Film, with Fantasy Theatre Factory as the CAP partner.

A community yard sale at Turning Point Baptist Church offers a wide range of finds, including tools, hardware, apparel and footwear, books, board games and DVDs, small appliances, and furniture with home decor. Food and drinks will be available to purchase. Vendors may reserve a lot consisting of two parking spaces for $40 and keep all proceeds from their sales. Registration is completed using the QR code on the event flyer, with payment collected on the day by cash or card. Fees from lot reservations and food sales support the Children’s Ministry and the New Building fund.

Take steps to support heart health and help fund research focused on eliminating heart disease and stroke. The walk encourages participants to share the experience with friends, family, coworkers, and survivors while supporting medical advances, CPR education, and improved quality of life for survivors. Walking can also benefit personal health and well-being.

A relaxed play date is set for Walsingham Park at shelter number 2. Bring a packed lunch and be ready for plenty of play.

In Homestead, FL, this race weekend NASCAR gathering showcases Ross Chastain's show car alongside a full car show, a live broadcast with Dougie from Thunder Country, and cookout favorites like grilled burgers, hot dogs, and sides. Look for raffles, giveaways, and live music from Rebound Rock Band, plus a scheduled appearance by Ross Chastain.

Enjoy a brunch with unlimited pours of Villa Sandi Prosecco cocktails, including Orange Mimosa, Cranberry Fizz, Bellini Bliss, and Classic Prosecco, for $24 at Aragon Café inside Hotel Colonnade.

Learn about upcoming Medicare changes during a Coffee & Talk discussion. Topics include updates to plan benefits and drug coverage, steps to take if your Medicare plan is ending, and tips for preparing for the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period.

Enjoy a complimentary breakfast cooked on-site while supplies last, visit the Mimosa Bar, and socialize with fellow riders. The gathering brings together bikes, brunch, and good company.

Chris Jericho’s Rock ‘N’ Wrestling Rager at Sea combines a cruise with live wrestling matches, performances by FOZZY and other musicians and comedians, podcast recordings, and activities with wrestling legends. The voyage sails from Miami to Bimini in the Bahamas aboard the Norwegian Jewel.

This course covers the required class for a Florida Concealed Carry Permit and includes a shooting exercise at the range. The course fee is $50. Weapons and ammunition are not sold.

Charlotte FC visits Inter Miami CF in an MLS matchup featuring contrasting styles and plenty at stake as the season progresses. The game could turn on a quick transition, a set-piece opportunity, or a decisive save, with tactical adjustments shaping the action from kickoff to stoppage time.

Explore graffiti basics in an instructional class led by a local graffiti writer. Spray paint and Museum admission are included, and comfortable clothes that can get dirty are encouraged.

Celebrate Santa’s arrival and the start of Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops with family fun, holiday cheer, and a mini reindeer plush giveaway.

The inaugural LGBTQ+ Homecoming Dance, presented by The McKenzie Project, features a “Gag'Oh-Ween!” theme. Guests are encouraged to dress to impress with a high-fashion costume party look. More details are forthcoming.

Alfonso Lovo Band brings “75 Times Around the Sun” to Miami for a rock performance at La Scala.

Experience an immersive, four-part live concert series that explores the colorful corners of Jô Jean’s whimsical universe. Original songs and reimagined popular favorites blend rock, soul, and visual storytelling, bringing sound, story, and imagination together. The series is presented by Jô Jean in partnership with Fantasy Theatre Factory at the Sandrell Rivers Theater, with support from The Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation at The Miami Foundation and Miami-Dade County cultural affairs organizations.

Fast-rising country artist Britnee Kellogg brings a night of honest, real-life storytelling, quick humor, and heartfelt songs to Miami’s Moss Center, with Orlando Mendez appearing as the special guest. Known for a charismatic stage presence, she has performed alongside Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Kane Brown, and Jon Pardi. The performance centers on music drawn from everyday experiences and delivered with warmth.

Quinteto Astor Piazzolla brings the music of revolutionary bandoneon master and composer Astor Piazzolla to the Knight Concert Hall at the Adrienne Arsht Center. For over a quarter century, these five distinguished soloists have advanced his vision for tango, touring the United States, Latin America, Europe, Australia, and Asia and earning two Latin Grammy Awards for Best Tango Album in 2019 and 2023. Guided by musical director Julián Vat, the ensemble features Pablo Mainetti on bandoneon, Matías Feigin on piano, Serdar Geldymuradov on violin, Armando de La Vega on guitar, and Cristian Basto on double bass. The performance spotlights their new release, Le Grand Tango, while honoring the innovative spirit that transformed tango into a unique art form.

Swap small collectibles with other attendees at a friendly trading event focused on blind box figures, plushies, and trading cards. Participants are encouraged to bring a thoughtfully curated, small selection to make the most of limited table space and to spend time walking around and meeting fellow traders. Typical items include Sonny Angels, Smiskis, Pokemon cards, tokidoki minis, and small Sanrio pieces. Tables are provided for trades. Selling is not permitted.

Each month, The Tank Brewing Company in Miami hosts a pro wrestling party that pairs live action with drinks and food. The crowd brings plenty of volume and enthusiasm, creating a charged atmosphere from start to finish.

Allyson Briggs joins trombonist, arranger, and bandleader Dan Gabel and his big band for a concert that honors classic jazz and the Great American Songbook. Set in the Banyan Bowl Amphitheater at Pinecrest Gardens, the program blends elegant vocals, romantic swing, and the richness of a full ensemble in an intimate open air setting. Briggs brings a warm tone, multilingual range, and vintage flair, while Gabel’s orchestra, praised by the Boston Globe and acknowledged by Michael Feinstein, captures the spirit of the big band era. Presented as part of Jazz at Pinecrest Gardens.

A South Florida tradition since 2004, the Miami Man Triathlon is a leading multisport experience that has drawn more than 2,000 participants in some years and has sold out as early as May. For the first time, the event introduces sprint-distance options across triathlon, duathlon, and aquabike so those not seeking the longer courses can still take part. International options feature triathlon at S 0.6, B 21, R 6, duathlon at R 1, B 21, R 6, and aquabike at S 0.6, B 21. Sprint options include triathlon at S 0.3, B 13, R 3.1, duathlon at R 1, B 13, R 3.1, and aquabike at S 0.3, B 13.

The Miracle Walk and 5K Run brings together local families, advocates, and volunteers to raise awareness, champion inclusion, and support local educational programs, specialized therapies, and support networks. The event features a timed 5K run, a community 1-mile walk, and an outdoor family festival with interactive children’s areas, local food vendors, and family activities. Wide Awake will provide live musical entertainment on the main stage.

Explore Vizcaya’s historic farm and village while browsing local vendors offering fresh-made delicacies, fruits and vegetables, baked goods, vegan products, and handcrafted goods. The free market is open to the public, with access to Vizcaya Village included. Optional guided village tours and wellness classes are available for a fee. Visitors can also drop off compostable waste in the designated compost bins. Market admission does not include access to the Main House or formal gardens.

Thrive Fest: Find Your Oasis is an in-person day focused on life after pediatric cancer treatment. The program features expert speakers, interactive conversations, and relaxed areas designed for connection, reflection, and self-care. Participants can explore practical strategies for navigating the post-treatment journey while finding space to recharge and build community. Early bird registrants, limited to the first 50, receive five raffle tickets at check-in. Additional details will be shared soon, and opportunities to participate as a vendor or sponsor are available through the event’s Eventbrite page under Tickets.

Set sail on a seven-day Royal Caribbean cruise aboard Independence of the Seas, with stops in Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Jamaica, and Perfect Day in the Bahamas.

Families who are francophone or have at least one member who speaks or is learning French can gather for a warm, all-ages experience centered on play and community. The program features interactive team games, logic challenges, and other lighthearted activities that make it easy to practice a little French in a relaxed setting. Beginners are welcome, and the atmosphere encourages laughter, participation, and connection. Each ticket includes one pastry and one beverage, and there is a dedicated food and drink menu to explore.

Rooted in Miami’s tidal geography and Mette Tommerup’s Scandinavian heritage, this exhibition explores painting as an immersive experience shaped by atmosphere, light, and spatial perception. Rather than depicting the ocean, the project follows the tide’s cycles of revealing and concealing landscapes, memories, and emotional worlds. Across a series of public interventions, installations and performances invite audiences to encounter the changing relationship between landscape, architecture, creativity, and the viewer. The program includes works that transform pathways into temporary tidal channels, a performance inspired by The Little Mermaid, and a closing gathering featuring poetry, music, storytelling, and shared voices.

This class covers the training required for a Florida Concealed Carry Permit and includes a shooting exercise at the range. The course fee is $50.

Experience a blockchain and Web3 conference at sea, bringing together founders, developers, investors, and enthusiasts. The program covers topics from NFTs and decentralized finance to DAOs and enterprise adoption, with keynotes, panels, hands-on workshops, networking lounges, happy hours, gaming tournaments, and NFT showcases. The cruise experience also includes live music, island excursions, meals, entertainment, and a choice of staterooms and suites. Tickets include a cabin and access to conference events.

High demand has led to a sailing aboard Wonder of the Seas that departs from Miami, Florida and visits Oranjestad, Aruba and Willemstad, Curacao. The cruise begins in Miami and travels to these two ports along its route.

Enjoy the chef’s specially prepared tacos alongside $10 margaritas at the Lobby Bar. It’s a relaxed way to savor tacos and drinks with friends, family, or coworkers.

An annual STEM night filled with discovery, creativity, and science-focused activities for all ages. Enjoy engaging activities and family-friendly fun, with food trucks offering tasty options on site. There is no cost to attend, and everyone is welcome. It is a chance for friends and families to explore, learn, and create lasting memories together.

Enjoy a relaxed, social board game night at Miami Ironside, with strategy, laughter, and good company. Everyone is welcome, whether they are an experienced player or new to board games.