EVENTS

East Everglades Orchid Society Annual Show & Sale: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; R.F. Orchids, 28100 SW 182nd Ave., Homestead; free. www.orchidseeos.com.

Fairchild's Edible Garden Festival & Scarecrow Contest: Tips on backyard gardens, scarecrow contest; 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday; Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables; $20, $15 seniors, $10 kids 6-17, free for kids 5 and younger and FTBG members. A $5 off admission coupon is available at the website. 305-663-4944 or www.fairchildgarden.org.

Everglades National Park Beginning Birding: Jeff Weber, field trip leader for the Tropical Audubon Society, leads group. Meet at 7:30 a.m. Saturday in parking lot of Coe Visitor Center, Everglades National Park, 40001 State Road 9336 main entrance, Southwest Miami-Dade; $50 entrance fee good for one year, $25 annual pass good for balance of 2009, $10 (seven-day pass) for a private noncommercial vehicle, $10 (lifetime pass) for ages 62 and older, $5 (seven-day pass) for individual entry on bike or foot, free for blind or permanently disabled people. 305-388-1544 or www.tropicalaudubon.org.

Flamingo Gardens' Halloween Celebration: 3750 S. Flamingo Rd., Davie; 954-473-2955 or www.flamingogardens.org:

• Arboretum of Apprehension: Seasonal scares and surprises in the gardens; 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday and Tuesday-Saturday; $17 ages 12 and older, $8.50 kids 4-11, free for kids 3 and younger (half-price Halloween special admission on Friday and Saturday).

• Friday: Not-too-scary Haunted House and Flamingo Fright Film Fest with cartoon horror films for kids, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and Arboretum of Apprehension 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. • Saturday: Not-too-scary Haunted House and Flamingo Fright Film Fest with classic horror films 10 a.m.-4 p.m., costume parade and tour at 11 a.m., story time with the good witch at noon and Arboretum of Apprehension 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Flower Decoration: Class 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.

Fresh Herbs, Orchids and Plants for Sale: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday and Tuesday-Saturday; Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach. 305-673-7256 or www.mbgarden.org.

Halloween Family Day at Miami Beach Botanical Garden: Kids can come in costume for arts and crafts, pumpkin carving and painting, cookie decorating, music and entertainment. Sponsored by Publix and Ghirardelli Chocolate; 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday; 2000 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach; free. 305-673-7256 or www.mbgarden.org.

Hunter's Moon and Stargazer Party: Moonlight tram tour of Fruit and Spice Park, campfire, sing-along, high-tech telescope available. Bring blankets or chairs plus marshmallows to roast. Organized by the Southern Cross Astronomical Society; 7-10 p.m. Friday; 24801 SW 187th Ave., Redland; free. 305-247-5727.

Kids Putt Putt Party at Upper Eastside Garden: Treat stops, special menus available at nearby restaurants and costume contests; noon-6 p.m. Saturday; Upper Eastside Garden, 7244 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; free admission, including refreshments and putt putt. 305-984-3231 or peter_rozek@hotmail.com.

Maintenance and Beautification Day: Volunteers needed; 9 a.m.-noon Saturday; Miami City Cemetery, 1800 NE Second Ave, Miami; treemendousmiami.org.

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