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OUTDOORS
Thursday 3/18
COUNTY FAIR AND EXPOSITION
Miami-Dade celebrates 53 years of fair traditions with eighteen days of rides, food, games and exhibits. Runs through April 4. Fair Expo Center, Coral Way and 112th Ave. Admission $8 for adults, $6 for children and seniors, free for children younger than 6. Special $1 Opening Day admission. Details: (305) 273-7060.
ONGOING
THURSDAYS AT THE FALLS
Celebrate the sounds of spring this March with the popular concert series, which features a superb lineup of performances in the relaxing ambiance of the Britto Bridge at the Falls. The free, live entertainment is open to the public. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Falls, US 1 and Southwest 136th Street, Miami. Details: (305) 255-4570.
DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET
Farmers market is 8 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday on South Miami Avenue at Flagler Street. The festival street market specializes in farm-fresh fruit and vegetables, beautiful plants and flowers and natural products that range from beeswax to specialty sauces. Details: (305) 379-7070 or (305) 351-0038.
LINCOLN ROAD FARMERS MARKET
The market is on Lincoln Road between Alton and Washington avenues 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sundays. This green market features fruits, vegetables, fresh cut flowers, plants and specialty items like bread, honey, jams and jellies. Details: (305) 531-0038.
ESPANOLA WAY WEEKEND FESTIVAL
This festival is held on Espanola Way between Pennsylvania Avenue and Washington Avenue 7 p.m.-midnight Friday, 10 a.m.-midnight Saturday and 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday. Details: (305) 531-0038.
FARMERS MARKET AT THE FALLS
Runs through May 2 at The Falls shopping center's open-air center court. The market features a variety of products from more than 20 local vendors including fruits, vegetables, baked goods, jams and jellies, cheeses, flowers, orchids, bamboos, bonsai plants and crafts. Details: (305) 255-4570.
DEERING TOURS
Deering Estate historical tours of some of Florida's earliest buildings and architecture. Offered daily. The Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 SW 72nd Ave. Adults $6; children $4. Details: (305) 235-1688.
MANGROVE TOURS
Deering Estate Mangrove Boardwalk tours, featuring a guided walk along a half-mile boardwalk, are offered daily at The Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 SW 72nd Ave. Adults $6; children $4. Details: (305) 235-1688.
DADELAND WALKING CLUB
The Dadeland Walking Club has organized a walk 9-10 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Dadeland Mall, Saks Fifth Avenue entrance. The walk is led by an exercise specialist and is free. Details: (786) 596-3895.
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