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Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs brings free arts and wellness experiences to families at Pinecrest Gardens

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http://www.miamidadearts.org/ 2026-10-09 2026-10-09T19:00:00.000Z 03 00 pm Liliana Hernandez-Constenla [email protected] 786-685-9980 Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs brings free arts and wellness experiences to families at Pinecrest Gardens Arts for Wellness connects nature and the arts to support creativity, self-expression and well-being for children and families of all abilities on October 17. Arts for Wellness connects nature and the arts to support creativity, self-expression and well-being for children and families of all abilities on October 17. The <a href="https://miamidadearts.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs</a>, in partnership with Pinecrest Gardens, is hosting <a href="https://miamidadearts.org/education/aki-arts-wellness" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Garden Day & Arts for Wellness</a>, inviting children and families of all abilities to connect with nature and the arts on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at <a href="https://www.pinecrestgardens.org/Arts-Events/Events-Calendar/10.17.26-Fall-Garden-Day-Arts-for-Wellness" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pinecrest Gardens</a>, 11000 Red Road, Pinecrest. Admission is free for the first 250 visitors; regular admission of $8 applies once sponsored capacity is reached. Presented through the Department's <a href="https://www.miamidadearts.org/arts-education-access-engagement/all-kids-included-accessible-arts-experiences-kids-aki" target="_blank" rel="noopener">All Kids Included (AKI)</a> initiative, Garden Day & Arts for Wellness offers families opportunities to explore creativity and imagination in an accessible environment through experiences that connect nature and the arts, encouraging self-expression while supporting mental and physical well-being. As part of the event, there will be a book giveaway of The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig, while supplies last. The book is the selected inspiration for the <a href="https://www.miamidadearts.org/education/all-kids-included-district-wide-student-art-showcase" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2027 All Kids Included Student Art Showcase</a>, encouraging young artists to explore their own creativity through this year’s theme - Celebrating the Power of Friendship Through the Arts. For more information, contact <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dana Pezoldt</a> or visit <a href="https://miamidadearts.org/education/aki-arts-wellness" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AKI Arts for Wellness</a>. About All Kids Included (AKI) All Kids Included – Accessible Arts Experiences for Kids (AKI) is an initiative of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs. AKI promotes accessible arts and cultural programs in school settings and throughout the community enabling kids and youth of all abilities and their families to participate fully in the arts. All Kids Included continually raises the bar with excellence in programming that demonstrates and promotes the benefit and importance of accessible arts and cultural programs for children and youth. All Kids Included is made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, and in part through grant funding provided by <a href="https://thetaftfoundation.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Taft Foundation</a> and <a href="https://www.thechildrenstrust.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Children's Trust</a>. The Children's Trust is a dedicated source of revenue established by voter referendum to improve the lives of children and families in Miami-Dade County. For more information about AKI and its programs, visit <a href="https://www.miamidadearts.org/arts-education-access-engagement/all-kids-included-accessible-arts-experiences-kids-aki" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AllKidsIncludedMiami.org</a> and follow AKI on social media @allkidsincludedmiami. About Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council develop cultural excellence, access and participation throughout Miami-Dade County by strategically creating and promoting opportunities for artists and cultural organizations, and our residents and visitors who are their audiences. The Department is funded through the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, The Children’s Trust, the National Endowment for the Arts, the State of Florida through the Florida Department of State, Florida Division of Arts and Culture and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation at The Miami Foundation, and the Taft Foundation. Other support and services are provided by TicketWeb for the Culture Shock Miami program, the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, the South Florida Cultural Consortium and the Tourist Development Council. For more information, visit <a href="https://miamidadearts.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.miamidadearts.org</a>. no 2026 00 a.m. 00 a.m. Dana Pezoldt 305-375-2161 [email protected] Cultural Affairs 1 rel1791556420800280 Cultural Affairs Stephen P. 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Arts for Wellness connects nature and the arts to support creativity, self-expression and well-being for children and families of all abilities on October 17.

MIAMI-DADE ( October 09, 2026 )–

The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with Pinecrest Gardens, is hosting Garden Day & Arts for Wellness, inviting children and families of all abilities to connect with nature and the arts on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Road, Pinecrest. Admission is free for the first 250 visitors; regular admission of $8 applies once sponsored capacity is reached.

Presented through the Department's All Kids Included (AKI) initiative, Garden Day & Arts for Wellness offers families opportunities to explore creativity and imagination in an accessible environment through experiences that connect nature and the arts, encouraging self-expression while supporting mental and physical well-being. As part of the event, there will be a book giveaway of The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig, while supplies last. The book is the selected inspiration for the 2027 All Kids Included Student Art Showcase, encouraging young artists to explore their own creativity through this year’s theme - Celebrating the Power of Friendship Through the Arts.

For more information, contact Dana Pezoldt or visit AKI Arts for Wellness.

About All Kids Included (AKI)

All Kids Included – Accessible Arts Experiences for Kids (AKI) is an initiative of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs. AKI promotes accessible arts and cultural programs in school settings and throughout the community enabling kids and youth of all abilities and their families to participate fully in the arts. All Kids Included continually raises the bar with excellence in programming that demonstrates and promotes the benefit and importance of accessible arts and cultural programs for children and youth. All Kids Included is made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, and in part through grant funding provided by The Taft Foundation and The Children's Trust. The Children's Trust is a dedicated source of revenue established by voter referendum to improve the lives of children and families in Miami-Dade County. For more information about AKI and its programs, visit AllKidsIncludedMiami.org and follow AKI on social media @allkidsincludedmiami.

About Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs

The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council develop cultural excellence, access and participation throughout Miami-Dade County by strategically creating and promoting opportunities for artists and cultural organizations, and our residents and visitors who are their audiences. The Department is funded through the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, The Children’s Trust, the National Endowment for the Arts, the State of Florida through the Florida Department of State, Florida Division of Arts and Culture and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation at The Miami Foundation, and the Taft Foundation. Other support and services are provided by TicketWeb for the Culture Shock Miami program, the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, the South Florida Cultural Consortium and the Tourist Development Council. For more information, visit www.miamidadearts.org.