Park
Everglades NP — Shark Valley
15-mi paved loop to a 65-ft tower: tram $34, bike rental $27, or bring your own. Wait for mid/late Nov when the dry season concentrates gators along the canal.
$35/car (7 days) leashed (loop road only)
Things to Do in Homestead, FL
Homestead is the gateway town for both Everglades and Biscayne national parks, with the Redland's fruit stands, Robert Is Here milkshakes and Schnebly Winery on the way. It's a day-trip base, not a beach town, and the Homestead-Miami Speedway brings NASCAR in October.
8 things to do · 5 upcoming events · 3 places to eat · Updated September 2026 · events refreshed daily
This Weekend in Homestead
Mon 7 – Thu 10Not much listed in town this weekend — here's what's on across South Florida.
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Downtown Delray Restaurant Month
Downtown Delray Beach
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School Girls, Or the African Mean Girls Play
The Hive Black Box Theater
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Build a Better World: The Future Begins with You
Fort Lauderdale
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Burgers & Buffet Tunes: A Tribute Show at Comedy Key West
12:30 pm · Comedy Key West
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Chromatic Frequencies
9 am · Armory Art Center
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Damaged Goods: Labor Day Party
E11EVEN Miami
Things to Do in Homestead
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Beaches & Parks 3
Park · Free
Big Cypress National Preserve
Kirby Storter boardwalk, Oasis Visitor Center gator canal, 24-mi Loop Road gravel scenic drive. Best in November.
leashed
Park
Everglades NP — Anhinga Trail (Royal Palm)
The best 0.8-mi wildlife boardwalk in the park; Flamingo has boat tours.
$35/car no
Attractions & Activities 5
On the water
Pompano / Fort Lauderdale wrecks
'Wreck capital of Florida': Lady Luck (324-ft tanker with underwater art), Captain Dan, Guy Harvey, Rodeo 25, Tenneco Towers, SS Copenhagen. South Florida Diving Headquarters (night dives, lobster trips, a Halloween dive), Pompano Dive Center, Scuba Monkey.
~$85–100 two-tank
On the water
Biscayne National Park Institute
Reef snorkel $115; sail-paddle-snorkel $209; Boca Chita lighthouse cruise $83; Stiltsville tour $70; evening bay cruise $65 from Nov. The best-value way to see the park.
On the water
Everglades airboats
Sawgrass Recreation Park ($31; private sunrise or 'Red Eye' night boat from $325) and Everglades Holiday Park (from $30, Gator Boys show). Further out: Billie Swamp Safari on the Seminole reservation (airboats + swamp buggies; more wild) and the Tamiami Trail operators (Coopertown, Gator Park, Everglades Safari Park, Miccosukee). Mornings or nights in Sept; anytime in Nov.
From ~$30 no
On the water
Balearia ferry to Bimini
Fast ferry ~2 hr each way, roughly Wed/Fri/Sun; passport required. Snorkel the Sapona wreck and Radio Beach. Book November for the smoothest crossings.
Day trip from ~$199 round trip no
Attraction
Redland day: Coral Castle, Fruit & Spice Park, Schnebly Winery, Robert Is Here, Knaus Berry Farm
Hand-carved limestone oddity ($18), 500 fruit varieties with tasting table ($12), tropical fruit wine + Miami Brewing in a tiki courtyard (dogs OK outdoors), the famous fruit stand and milkshakes, and Knaus Berry Farm cinnamon rolls when it reopens ~late Oct/Nov.
yes (Schnebly, Robert Is Here)
Events in Homestead
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Races & Runs 5
Race · · 8 am
11th Annual Stomp Out Sickle Cell 5K
Mayor Roscoe Warren Municipal Park · Homestead
5K Our 10th annual 5k walk/run will begin at a beautiful park in Homestead. This certified course will start inside the park, continue to view parts of the city, and end at the top of the soccer field…
$25
Race · · 8:30 am
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Homestead, FL (39)
Homestead
13.1 mi, 5K, 10K US Road Running Races US Road Running races are built for runners and walkers who like friendly, low-pressure race days with just enough competition to keep things exciting. Our events are local…
$30
Race · · 8:30 am
Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Homestead, FL (43)
Homestead
13.1 mi, 5K, 10K US Road Running Races US Road Running races are built for runners and walkers who like friendly, low-pressure race days with just enough competition to keep things exciting. Our events are local…
$30
Race · · 8:30 am
Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Homestead, FL (48)
Homestead
13.1 mi, 26.2 mi, 5K, 10K US Road Running Races US Road Running races are built for runners and walkers who like friendly, low-pressure race days with just enough competition to keep things exciting. Our events are local…
$30
Race · · 8:30 am
Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Homestead, FL (52)
Homestead
13.1 mi, 26.2 mi, 5K, 10K US Road Running Races US Road Running races are built for runners and walkers who like friendly, low-pressure race days with just enough competition to keep things exciting. Our events are local…
$30
Where to Eat in Homestead
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Casual & Family 1
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Knaus Berry Farm & Robert Is Here
Cinnamon rolls, strawberry shakes, tropical milkshakes — Knaus reopens ~Oct 13 (new location); Robert Is Here (since 1959) for key-lime and tropical milkshakes with emus out back. Pair with the Redland day.
FAQ: Homestead
What is there to do in Homestead this weekend?
Events in and around Homestead include Downtown Delray Restaurant Month (Sep 1–30, Downtown Delray Beach), School Girls, Or the African Mean Girls Play (Sep 3–27, The Hive Black Box Theater) and Build a Better World: The Future Begins with You (Sep 7, Fort Lauderdale). The weekend strip at the top of this page is refreshed daily.
What are the best free things to do in Homestead?
Free picks in Homestead include Big Cypress National Preserve. Kirby Storter boardwalk, Oasis Visitor Center gator canal, 24-mi Loop Road gravel scenic drive. Best in November.
Are there dog-friendly beaches or parks in Homestead?
Yes. Dog-friendly spots in Homestead include Everglades NP — Shark Valley (leashed (loop road only)), Big Cypress National Preserve (leashed) and Redland day: Coral Castle, Fruit & Spice Park, Schnebly Winery, Robert Is Here, Knaus Berry Farm (yes (Schnebly, Robert Is Here)).
What towns are near Homestead?
The closest towns to Homestead are Coconut Grove (22 mi), Coral Gables (22 mi), Key Biscayne (25 mi), Key Largo (26 mi), Miami (27 mi) and Miami Beach (31 mi). Each has its own guide on this site.