EVENTS

Butterflies of Biscayne: Exhibit of art, photos and posters on the species found in Biscayne National Park. Includes information on butterfly life cycles and ways to attract butterflies to home gardens; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through Nov. 15; Dante Fascell Visitor Center, Biscayne National Park, 9700 SW 328th St., Homestead; free. 305-230-7275 or www.nps.gov/bisc.

Butterfly World Super Savings: Buy one full-price admission and get one admission free of equal or lesser value. Customers must present coupon (available at www.butterflyworld.com/discount.html). Good Monday through Friday through Oct. 30; Butterfly World, Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Rd., Coconut Creek; regular admission is $24.95, $19.95 kids 3-11 and free for kids 2 and younger. 954-977-4434 or www.butterflyworld.com/discount.html.

East Everglades Orchid Society Annual Show & Sale: Food and drinks available for purchase; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Oct. 25; R.F. Orchids, 28100 SW 182nd Ave., Homestead; free admission. www.orchidseeos.com.

Fairchild's Edible Garden Festival & Scarecrow Contest: Features tips on growing a backyard garden, including herbs and vegetables that do well in South Florida's climate. Also features the garden's first scarecrow contest with everyone, including groups and businesses, invited to create them to display in the garden. All entry fees, ballot sales and donations benefit Project Restock; 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday; Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables; $20, $15 seniors, $10 kids 6-17, free for kids 5 and younger and members. A $5 off admission coupon is available at the website. Fees for entering a scarecrow in the contest are $100 corporate, $25 individual and $15 for teens and kids 18 and younger. 305-663-4944 or www.fairchildgarden.org.

Fall Family Festival: Mounts Botanical Garden and the Junior League of the Palm Beaches present annual event with games, hands-on activities, music, refreshments and prizes. Activities include pony rides, face painting, tomato seedling giveaways, rock climbing wall, bounce house and kiddie train rides. Children are encouraged to come in Halloween costumes. Admission and some activities are free, others have a nominal charge; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday; Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. www.mounts.org.

Flamingo Gardens: Special admission for the following events is $8.50 for kids 12 and older, $4.25 ages 4-11, free kids 3 and younger. 954-473-2955 or www.flamingogardens.org. Regular admission at the gardens at 3750 S. Flamingo Rd., Davie, is $17 for adults and kids 12 and older, $8.50 kids 4-11, free for kids 3 and younger. Additional charge of $3-$4 for tram.

• Reptile Expo and Sale: Learn about marsupial tree frogs, toads, spiders and snakes. Also features annual kids' coloring contest and Kids' Corner Reptile Bingo with prizes. Includes Arboretum of Apprehension with seasonal scares and surprises; 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday.

• Arboretum of Apprehension: Seasonal scares and surprises for Halloween abound in the gardens; 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday through Oct. 31.

Flower Decoration: Class in flower arrangement includes flowers, containers and supplies plus refreshments; 7-9 p.m. Wednesday and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday; Flower Bar, 9612 NE Second Ave., Miami Shores; $50, reservations required. 305-759-2217 or info@flowerbardesign.com.

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