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📅 Homestead Area Events
🎒 $15 after-school care in Naranja
🎨 A three-in-one downtown business
🌮 A Redland breakfast truck
🍽️ Tuesday's $16 mofongo deal
🩺 A local clinic that needs help
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August 11
Take a $2 Swim at Naranja Park - 10:00 a.m.- 6:30 p.m.
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Naranja Park Has a $15 Route to Free After-School Care
Naranja Park runs a Children's Trust-funded after-school program for kids ages 6 to 11, and it's about as budget-friendly as childcare gets: a one-time $15 registration fee, and the program itself is free after that. For families juggling the gap between school dismissal and the end of the workday, four hours of supervised care can make a real difference. The park's also got a $2 summer pool on offer, which is worth asking about while you're checking on after-school space. Spots and start dates aren't guaranteed, so it's worth calling ahead rather than assuming you're in. Ask about required documents and pickup rules while you're at it, so there are no surprises on day one.
📅 When: School year 2026-27 — verify availability today
🕑 Hours: Afterschool 2:00–6:00 p.m. weekdays | Office 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Naranja Park, 14150 SW 264th St., Homestead
🌐 Website: Miami-Dade Parks — Naranja Park
A Homestead Clinic Is Asking for More Than Money
Open Door Health Center serves low-income, uninsured patients across rural Homestead and Florida City, and right now the clinic is looking for more than just financial support. They're seeking medical specialists willing to volunteer their expertise, non-medical volunteers for office and logistics support, and supplies from their published wish lists. If you've got a professional skill to offer or just some time to give, this is a chance to help a local clinic stretch resources that are almost always stretched thin. Monetary gifts are welcome too, and they're tax-deductible. Anyone interested should reach out directly before showing up or dropping anything off, since current needs shift.
📞 Phone: (305) 246-2400
🕑 Hours: Contact the clinic for current volunteer and donation hours 📍 Location: Homestead and Florida City service area
🌐 Website: Open Door Health Center — Donate and Volunteer
Downtown Is Getting a Tattoo Shop, Vintage Store and Art Gallery in One
Throwback is shaping up to be one of downtown Homestead's more unusual additions: professional tattoo services, curated vintage retail, and an art gallery, all under one roof. It's the kind of hybrid concept that could pull in a wider mix of foot traffic than any single business alone — tattoo clients, vintage shoppers, and art-curious visitors all in one stop. For downtown, that's another reason for people to stick around a little longer instead of moving on to the next block. Local artists, vintage sellers, and nearby restaurants may want to keep an eye out for opening-week traffic and potential collaboration. An exact opening date and address haven't been published yet, so this one's still a project to watch rather than a place to visit just yet.
📍 Location: 140 N Krome Avenue, Downtown District
🌐 Website: Homestead CRA Redevelopment Projects
Redland Cafe Starts the Day Before Most of South Dade
Redland Cafe is a Cuban food truck that opens its window well before most breakfast spots even think about turning on the lights, a real asset in a stretch of South Dade where farm, nursery, construction, and school-day schedules often start before the usual brunch crowd stirs. It's serving coffee, breakfast, and pickup lunch right along SW 264th Street, in the heart of the agricultural corridor. For early risers headed to work, or anyone running a Redland errand, it's an easy stop to fold into the morning. Calling ahead for pickup is a smart move if your schedule doesn't leave much room to wait. It's a small, unassuming operation, but it fills a real gap for early-morning South Dade.
📞 Phone: (305) 963-3496
🕑 Hours: 6:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
📍 Location: 20995 SW 264th St., Homestead
🌐 Website: Redland Cafe
Mofongo Martes Makes Tuesday's Dinner Decision Easy
Chefs on the Run has turned Tuesday into an easy dinner decision with Mofongo Martes, offering six different styles of the classic Puerto Rican dish, including chicken, pork, and plant-based options starting at $16. Having a clear dish, price, and time window laid out makes it a lot easier to choose something local over defaulting to a chain or a delivery app. Families might also want to check out the restaurant's $50 summer family deal, which can save diners up to 30% compared to ordering individually. Online ordering is available directly through the restaurant if you'd rather skip the wait. It's a solid, no-fuss way to support a local spot without overthinking where to eat.
🕑 Hours: Noon–9:00 p.m.
📍 Location: 10 E. Mowry Dr., Homestead
🌐 Website: Chefs on the Run
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