upcoming events

Harvest Day

Come visit our Opa-locka Garden and pick your own fresh vegetables for free! Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. From 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM while supplies last.

events Calendar

Join us as we bring the community together for impactful events that promote health, wellness, and food access for all. Whether it’s a hands-on gardening workshop, a community fitness class, or a local food distribution, our events create opportunities to learn, connect, and grow—both in the garden and beyond.

Stay tuned for our next event and be part of the movement toward a healthier, more nourished community.

Past Events

  • Harvest Day

    Thursday, Mach 6, 2025 | 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

    Pinewood Garden, 1201 NW 112th St, Miami, FL 33167, USA

    Come visit our Opa-locka Garden and pick your own fresh vegetables for free! Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. From 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM while supplies last.

  • Salads on the Go

    March 1st, 2025 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

    Westchester Library, 9445 Coral Wy, Miami, FL 33165, USA

    Join us for a fun salad making workshop where participants will learn how to make colorful, crunchy, and healthy salads within minutes.

  • Harvest Day

    February 27, 2025 |9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

    Pinewood Garden, 1201 NW 112th St, Miami, FL 33167, USA

    Come visit our Opa-locka Garden and pick your own fresh vegetables for free! Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. From 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM while supplies last.

  • Monthly Community Distribution Event

    February 15, 2025 | 11:30 AM

    Lotus House Parking Lot, 217 NW 15th St, Miami, FL 33136, USA

    Join us for our monthly distribution, providing essential resources for our community! Free offerings include: Prepared meals Hygiene and snack bags Health screenings & education Access to our food pantry All items are available while supplies last. Everyone is welcome!oes here

  • MLK Volunteer Day

    January 20, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    Opa-locka Garden, 2261 NW 152nd Terrace, Opa-locka, FL 33054, USA

    At Health in the Hood, we're dedicated to cultivating health and wellness in our communities. Join us from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, volunteers have the chance to get their hands dirty and make a difference in our garden. Whether you're weeding, harvesting, or planting crops, your efforts contribute to our mission of promoting healthy living and sustainable food practices. Sign up today to be a part of this rewarding experience and help us grow a healthier future for all!

  • Holiday Pantry

    December 19, 2024 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

    Sherbondy Park Pavilion, 380 Bahman Ave, Opa-locka, FL 33054, USA

    Free Food - Toy giveaway - Health Checks First come, first served. Line starts at 3pm.

  • Volunteer at our Holiday Food Distribution

    December 19, 2024 | 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM

    Sherbondy Pavilion , 380 Bahman Ave, Opa-locka, FL 33054, USA

    Volunteer with us for our special Holiday Food Distribution! Help make this season brighter for families in need by lending a hand with sorting, packing, and distributing nutritious food. Your support will make a meaningful impact!n goes here

  • Harvest Day

    December 18, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

    Opa-locka Church Garden, 2261 NW 152nd Terrace, Opa-locka, FL 33054, USA

    Everyone is welcome to come get fresh garden vegetables! Learn how to harvest & join our nutrition workshop!

  • Harvest Day

    December 14, 2024 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    Pinewood Garden, 1201 NW 112th St, Miami, FL 33167, USA

    Everyone is welcome to come get fresh garden vegetables! Learn how to harvest & join our nutrition workshop!

  • Thanksgiving Food Pantry

    November 21, 2024 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

    Sherbondy Pavilion, 777 Sharazad Blvd, Opa-locka, FL 33054, USA

  • Volunteer at our pre-Thanksgiving Food Distribution

    November 21, 2024 | 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM

    Sherbondy Village Park Pavilion , 380 Bahman Ave, Opa-locka, FL 33054, USA

    Volunteer with us for our special pre-Thanksgiving Food Distribution! Help make this season brighter for families in need by lending a hand with sorting, packing, and distributing nutritious food. Your support will make a meaningful impact!

  • Harvest Day

    November 20, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

    Opa-locka, 2261 NW 152nd Terrace, Opa-locka, FL 33054, USA

    Everyone is WELCOME to get fresh garden vegetables! Learn how to harvest & enjoy wellness activities!

  • Harvest Day

    November 9, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

    Opa-locka, 2261 NW 152nd Terrace, Opa-locka, FL 33054, USA

    Everyone is WELCOME to get fresh garden vegetables! Learn how to harvest & enjoy wellness activities!

  • Eating Smart • Being Active

    November 6, 2024 | 9:30 AM – 10:40 AM

    Opa-Locka Branch Library, 780 Fisherman St # 140, Opa-locka, FL 33054, USA

    8-week Nutrition Education series offered by University of Florida/IFAS Extension

  • Comer Inteligente • Estar Activo

    November 1, 2024 | 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

    Opa-locka Branch Library, 780 Fisherman St # 140, Opa-locka, FL 33054, USA

    Serie de educación nutricional de 8 semanas ofrecida por la Universidad de Florida/Extensión IFAS

  • Art in Bloom

    September 25, 2024 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

    Westchester Branch Library, 9445 Coral Wy, Miami, FL 33165, USA

    Unleash your creativity in the "Art in Bloom" workshop, where gardening meets art in a rock painting class, allowing you to create a masterpiece to take home as a beautiful memento of the fusion of nature and art.

  • Green Thumb Club

    September 14, 2024 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    Opa-locka Branch Library, 780 Fisherman St # 140, Opa-locka, FL 33054, USA

    Join our Green Thumb Club workshop to kick-start your herb garden journey with hands-on plant potting activities, care plans, and recipe ideas, empowering you with the basic skills needed to cultivate fresh herbs at home.

  • Hunger Free America: Serve-a-Thon

    September 12, 2024 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    Pinewood Garden, 1201 NW 112th St, Miami, FL 33167, USA

  • Hunger Free America: Serve-a-Thon

    September 11, 2024 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    Opa-locka Church Garden, 2261 NW 152nd Terrace, Opa-locka, FL 33054, USA

  • Harvesting Community

    September 7, 2024 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

    Westchester Branch Library, 9445 Coral Wy, Miami, FL 33165, USA

    Experience the spirit of community and fresh flavors in "Harvesting Community," a hands-on event celebrating garden harvests, knife skills, food safety, and the joy of crafting delectable salads together.

  • UF|IFAS Extension EFNEP VIRTUAL Nutrition Series

    August 31, 2024 | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

    https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_afa9G

    A FREE 6-Week Nutrition Series in partnership with the University of Florida. Classes are offered virtually in English on Saturday mornings from 9AM-10:30AM

  • Financial Fitness Bootcamp Presented by Steadyworth

    August 24, 2024 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

    Opa-locka Branch Library, 780 Fisherman St # 140, Opa-locka, FL 33054, USA

    A Financial Planning Workshop offered by Steadyworth that aims to empower individuals of all ages with tailored financial plans to support their dreams.

  • Salad Superstars

    August 21, 2024 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

    Westchester Library, 9445 Coral Wy, Miami, FL 33165, USA

    Become your own chef in this garden harvest salad making class

  • NSU Presents: Nutrition as Medicine

    August 20, 2024 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

    Opa-locka Church Garden, 2261 NW 152nd Terrace, Opa-locka, FL 33054, USA

  • Vision to Wellness

    August 3, 2024 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

    Westchester Library, 9445 Coral Wy, Miami, FL 33165, USA

    Create vision boards and discover the power of goal setting

  • NSU Presents: Nutrition as Medicine

    August 1, 2024 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

    Opa-locka Church Garden, 2261 NW 152nd Terrace, Opa-locka, FL 33054, USA

  • Healthy Heroes

    July 24, 2024 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

    Westchester Library, 9445 Coral Wy, Miami, FL 33165, USA

    A quest to discover the secrets of healthy eating and become champions of good nutrition

  • What the Health?

    July 23, 2024 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

    Opa-locka Branch Library, 780 Fisherman St # 140, Opa-locka, FL 33054, USA

    Join us with the Florida Dept. of Health at the Opa Locka Library and gain insight into health with simple assessments and learn about the importance of physical activity for overall well-being.

  • Earth Day Wellness & Gardening

    Apr 22, 2022, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

    Opa-locka, 675 Ali Baba Ave, Opa-locka, FL 33054, USA

    Join us for a day of wellness and gardening to help Mother Earth regenerate and thrive for future generations