FREE | Grow & Compete: Squash Planting Workshop
AT 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Join this hands-on experience that will teach you how to plant and care for squash and pumpkins from the Cucurbita genus. Receive expert tips and tricks to help you grow these delicious and versatile fruits!
Grow Something Gourd-geous at Vizcaya
Plant. Nurture. Compete.
Join a community gardening adventure at Vizcaya Village—starting with a FREE squash-planting workshop in July, culminating in our Halloween Squash Contest this fall.
Whether you’re a first-time grower or a seasoned green thumb, this is your chance to grow, connect, and have fun.
🔒 Note: This event takes place at Vizcaya Village and does not include admission to the Main House or gardens.
Step 1: Learn to Grow Squash
Sunday, July 20 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Vizcaya Village | 📍 3250 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33129
The workshop has ended, but don’t worry! You can get all of the expert insights from our “How to Grow Squash in South Florida” online guide.
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Whether you can’t make it to the workshop or just want extra guidance for your growing journey, sign up to receive expert tips from our horticulturists—delivered to your inbox twice a month.
Step 2: Enter the Contest
Sunday, October 27 | Part of Vizcaya’s Halloween Market
Grow your squash over the summer and showcase it this October!
Prizes will be awarded in fun categories: Biggest Squash, Best Decorated, Funniest Shape and
Fan Favorite (People’s Choice)
✨ You don’t have to attend the workshop to compete—everyone is welcome to enter!
Explore the Farmers Market
Sundays, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Organic and locally-sourced goods, wellness classes, tours, activities and more.
To promote inclusion for all, Vizcaya ensures that all community programs, after-hour and weekend events for locals, feature activities that are physically accessible to all visitors. While not all areas of the estate are wheelchair accessible, community programs are purposefully located in areas without stairs or that can be accessed via a ramp.
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