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: Join the Free Workshop
Sunday, July 20 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Vizcaya Village | 📍 3250 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33129
Learn how to grow your own squash with expert guidance and live demos. Take home everything you need to get started! A perfect Sunday activity for families with children ages 6–12.
What’s Included:
- FREE squash seeds and planting supplies
- Hands-on planting experience led by Vizcaya’s Agriculture Team
- Live demonstrations and beginner-friendly tips
- Support from seasoned educators and a passionate community
- Receive tips from Vizcaya’s Agriculture Team all season long
♿ Fully accessible location | 🅿️ Free parking available
GET GARDENING TIPS BY EMAIL
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 Fall Festival
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!
REGISTRATION DETAILS COMING SOON
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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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