As part of the Design District’s growing roster of public events, the Miami Design District is excited to launch a monthly food truck event taking place in the District’s Jungle Plaza, the last Thursday of every month. While the lineup of participating food trucks will rotate each month, the inaugural event will feature some of the city’s favorites: Ms. Cheezious, King of Racks, Che Grill, Taco Fresh, Monster Burgers and Zombie Ice. The monthly event provides the perfect excuse to stroll around the neighborhood’s shops and public art pieces and finish off the day with a casual bite in Jungle Plaza among a few of Miami Design District’s most impressive public art pieces, Flotsam & Jetsam by SHoP Architects and Jungle mural by 2x4. 12-9 p.m., Jungle Plaza, between NE 2nd Avenue and NE 1st Avenue, facing NE 38th Street.

Coconut Grove will hold its Fashion, Art + Music Night on the first Saturday of every month. Hosted by the Coconut Grove Business Improvement District, this event, known locally as “FAM Night,” features live music, art, entertainment and gallery walk throughout the village. Residents and guests will stroll through Coconut Grove’s tree-lined streets as local musicians play melodies of acoustic guitars, the blues and a splash of Americana throughout the business district. Boutiques, galleries and restaurants will offer special promotions and extended hours, so guests are welcome to visit the eclectic shops and galleries before or after dining at the Grove’s celebrated restaurants. Opt to dine at an outdoor cafe to take advantage of the elevated ambiance unique to Fashion, Art + Music Night. Click here for more info.

Sweet Liberty invites guests to join them as they present singer-songwriter Nat’Lee for a brand-new Tuesday’s are for the Girls Music Series this October. The Miami-born artist will be taking her talents to Sweet Liberty October 10^th, 17^th, and 24^th to perform her Soul, Pop, Hip-Hop (and everything in between) genre-style music. Catch her performance while sipping on $5 Moscow Mules and Aperol Spritzes, available these three nights ONLY at Sweet Liberty. Click here for more info.

Miami City Ballet opens its 2017/18 season with a 50th Anniversary celebration of George Balanchine’s sparkling Jewels, returning to MCB’s repertoire after a ten-year absence. Inspired by precious gems - emeralds, rubies and diamonds, each of its three parts showcases different music and styles of ballet. For tickets, please click here.

Celebrate all things Fall at the 2017 Coconut Grove Pumpkin Patch Festival featuring a variety of fun activities for the whole family! Entrance fee is $20 per person and includes unlimited access to all carnival rides. Saturday and Sunday at Regatta Park from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. and 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. respectively. Visit coconutgrovepumpkinpatch.com

The New World Symphony presents Project 305, a WALLCAST concert unveiling the crowd-sourced symphony of Miami’s unique sights and sounds. The project was launched back in January in partnership with MIT Media Lab and The Knight Foundation. Over 1,000 submissions from Miami locals were blended together to create the final work by Ted Hearne, Jonathan David Kane and Michael Tilson Thomas titled Miami in Movements representing our city’s astounding range of cultural influences. Before the concert, guests will have the opportunity to engage in activities including backstage tours of the world-renowned Frank Gehry-designed New World Center, a 360-degree virtual reality experience of Miami’s most beloved neighborhoods and numerous pre-performance concerts. The WALLCAST will also be streamed on Facebook Live, so that those unable to attend can still tune-in for the excitement. The unifying community event is free and open to all ages. Doors open at 5 p.m. prior to the concert at 7:30 p.m. Click here for tickets. 500 17^th Street, Miami Beach, 33139

This four-day event dedicated to the finest craftsmanship in two of luxury’s most coveted realms—automotive and timepiece—will showcase special and limited-edition watches from the world’s premier watch and jewelry brands, as well as feature the newest exotic cars, coveted vintage automobiles, and for the first time, spotlight the rarest high-performance Supercars. For inquiries please contact Gotmar Giron at GGiron@bhs.sc. Through November 5th; 9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour.

Wynwood's unique fashion retailers are coming together for an evening of special in-store deals and exclusive experiences. Kick off the night with a fashion show at Mana Wynwood starting at 6 p.m. Click here for more info.

Amigos For Kids, a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect by strengthening families and educating communities, celebrates 25 years of continued service to South Florida with the "Meet Us At The Park Gala". This black tie event taking place at the JW Marriott Marquis in downtown Miami, FL, will host more than 500 supporters from South Florida's social and corporate community for a night of celebration. Recognizing donors, sponsors and collaborators who have supported Amigos For Kids and its efforts, The Park Gala will honor entrepreneur Jacqueline Dascal Chariff and world-renowned entertainer Pitbull with the organization’s Celebration of Friendship Award and the Amigos For Kids Lollipop Award. Tickets to The Park Gala are $500 per person and tables start at $5,000, with all proceeds benefitting Amigos For Kids. For more information regarding purchasing tables, tickets and sponsorships, please contact Amigos For Kids at (305) 279-1155, or click here.

Florida Foster Care Review promotes long-term success of abused, neglected foster children through volunteer-driven case reviews and system level advocacy. FFCR holds an annual luncheon where Miami’s top community leaders gather at Joe’s Stone Crab in Miami Beach to support children and youth in foster care. To ensure safety and stability of these kids, proceeds from the event will help make sure these abused and neglected children continue to progress. 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. For tickets and sponsorship opportunities, click here.

Join Jackson Health Foundation for their 19th Annual Guardians of the Children Luncheon & Fashion Show. The event will take place at the dazzling JW Marriott Marquis in Downtown Miami featuring Saks Fifth Avenue Dadeland as they present a spectacular "Resort 2018" fashion show. The annual Guardian of the Children luncheon, emceed by Local 10 News' Laurie Jennings, will benefit Holtz Children's Hospital. Tickets are $200, and tables of ten begin at $2,000. For ticket inquiries please contact Cristina Perez at 305-585-4483 or Cristina.Perez@jhsmiami.org. Click here for more info.

The holiday tradition you love is even more magical this year! Miami City Ballet has retired their 27-year-old Nutcracker production to make way for all new enchanting sets and costumes by artistic power couple, Isabel and Ruben Toledo. Of course they’ll retain Balanchine’s iconic choreography and Tchaikovsky’s timeless score -- performed by the Opus One Orchestra at every show. For tickets, please click here.

The Pegasus World Cup Invitational, the world’s richest thoroughbred horse race, returns to South Florida with a $16 Million USD Purse. Enjoy the best of thoroughbred horse racing & an unforgettable entertainment experience. Click here for more info.