Miami Dade County Local Events - October

4^th Annual FAAN Walk for Food Allergy. A two-mile walk with family entertainment, raffle, prizes and allergy-friendly food vendors. Check in begins at 9 a.m. and the walk begins at 10 a.m. at George Merrick Park, 405 Biltmore Way, Coral Gables. 800-929-4040 or visit Foodallergywalk.org.
Archbishop Curley Notre Dame 6-12 Prep Family Day and Homecoming Game. Event includes a barbecue, bounce houses, kids activities and football game, ACND vs. Florida Christian. 1:30-5 p.m. at 4949 NE Second Ave., Miami. 305-751-8367 or visit Acnd.net. Free.

Children’s Expo.  The free event at the Miami Airport Convention Center features a birthday zone, pet pavilion, car seat checks, free bike helmets and fun for the whole family. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at 711 NW 72nd Ave., Miami. Visit ChildrensExpos.com.

2011 Disability Expo Reaching Tomorrow Together. Event features live entertainment, art showcase, a kid’s corner, more than 60 exhibits, wheelchair basketball game, seminars and authors forums. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Don Taft University Center at NSU, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd., Davie. 954-537-0211. Free. 

Gem and Mineral Show. Take part in classes, workshops and demos to learn more about gems and minerals at this show. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Miami Science Museum, 3280 South Miami Ave., Miami. 305-646-4200 or visit Miamisci.org. Free with paid museum admission.

MCM Kids Cooking Club. Kids will learn how to make a healthy recipe at this class. 2:30 p.m. at Miami Children’s Museum on Watson Island, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. 305-373-5437.

Sabor Hispano on Jungle Island. This all-day event will feature 25 Latin and Latin-fusion food trucks, music and dancing. At 2 p.m., there will take place an attempt to break the world record for World’s Largest Salsa Dance. All ages. 10 a.m. at Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami. 305-400-7000. $15.

Sunday, Oct. 16

Gem and Mineral Show. Take part in classes, workshops and demos to learn more about gems and minerals at this show. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Miami Science Museum, 3280 South Miami Ave., Miami. 305-646-4200 or visit Miamisci.org. Free with paid museum admission.
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