A brand new playground opens, a Master Gardener shares her compost tips, and Homestead’s historic theater turns up the volume. Here are four picks around South Dade this weekend.
Saturday, August 15
Nikki Spoelstra Play Forest Grand Opening
Saturday, August 15, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Nikki Spoelstra Play Forest, next to South Miami City Hall. Park in the shared library lot at 6130 Sunset Drive, South Miami | Free
South Miami celebrates its new playground with a live family concert by Jam with Jamie, food and drink vendors, face painting, a balloon artist, bubble play, and arts and crafts. It is the first playground area built along The Underline in South Miami.
Gardening Workshop: Composting, Recycling and Zero Waste
Saturday, August 15, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. | Thalatta Estate, 17301 Old Cutler Road, Palmetto Bay | Free
Master Gardener Gloria Joannou shows neighbors how to start a compost pile, recycle the right way, and send less to the curb. No sign up ahead of time, just sign in when you get there. Room for 35 people.
Almighty Queen
Saturday, August 15, 7 to 9 p.m. | Seminole Theatre, 18 N. Krome Ave., Homestead | $44
A live tribute band plays Queen’s biggest hits inside Homestead’s historic downtown theater.
Sunday, August 16
Pinecrest Gardens Farmers Market
Sunday, August 16, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Road, Pinecrest
Dozens of local farmers and small food makers set up in the gardens every Sunday morning. Come early for the free community Vinyasa yoga class at 8:30 a.m., sponsored by Baptist Health.
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