The Miami Book Fair International takes place each November at the Wolfson Campus of Miami Dade College (located at 300 NE 2nd Avenue). This year's festival occurs from Sunday November 8th through Sunday November 15th.

The fair includes evening lectures beginning on Sunday November 8th through Friday November 12th.


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Hungry for some ribs? The Miami-Dade Parks Ribfest takes place this weekend at Homestead Air Reserve Park. This three-day festival features musical entertainment, a motorcycle rally, arts & crafts vendors, bounce house, petting zoo and other family-oriented activities.

For more information on this and other Miami happenings, visit our November Events Calendar.

It is difficult to feel the Christmas season approaching in Miami. Between the long days, warm spring-like temperatures and lack of snow, it is sometimes impossible to get in the spirit. When these days get the better of you, go where Christmas is in the air: Santa's Enchanted Forest. Only Scrooge himself wouldn't ho-ho-ho here! The festival opens this Thursday, November 5th for their 2009-2010 season.

At the corner of Bird Road and the Palmetto Expressway (826), Miami-Dade owned Tropical Park has been transformed into a winter wonderland of lights and displays for the holiday season. Santa's Enchanted Forest boasts over 3 million lights that are sure to delight every age. At the center of the park is the 90-foot Christmas tree lit from top to bottom. From traditional displays of Santa in his workshop to popular children's characters like the Power Puff Girls and Blue's Clues, there truly is something for everyone.

Read Santa's Enchanted Forest for more on this event, including admission costs and hours of operation.

The South Florida International Auto Show brings over 1,000 models of modern and classic automobiles and motorcycles to the Miami Beach Convention Center. If you haven't already made it out there, the show ends today, November 1st. What a great way to spend a Sunday!

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