Miami’s October 17–18 weekend offers an art break, a book-filled family picnic and a late-night costume party. These six picks stretch from South Beach to Redland, with four free options and two paid outings.

Saturday: books in Little Havana

Picnic de Libros brings bilingual books and arts to the Koubek Center on October 17, from 2–5 p.m. The program includes storytelling by Saúl Mauricio, percussion with Brenda Navarrete and a painting workshop led by Yunier Cervino Oliver. Families can explore book-filled picnic baskets, and a food truck is planned. Admission and valet parking are free. The organizer links to more information and registration through SquadUP.

Where: Koubek Center, 2705 SW 3rd Street, Miami, FL 33135.

Saturday night: a grown-up zoo party

Monster Masquerade takes over Zoo Miami on October 17, from 7–11 p.m. This one is for adults 21 and older. A $150 ticket includes open bars, bites from more than 20 providers, a DJ Kaos dance party and a costume contest. The official ticket store showed tickets available when checked October 16. A four-pack costs $500.

Where: Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152nd Street, Miami, FL 33177.

Both days: orchids in Redland

The Redland International Orchid Festival fills Fruit and Spice Park with growers, vendors and a judged orchid show. Weekend hours are 9 a.m.–5 p.m. on October 17 and 18. General admission is $20, including park entry; children under 12 enter free. The organizer warns that its online ticket service is having problems. Gate admission is cash-only, and parking is $5 cash.

Where: Fruit and Spice Park, 24801 SW 187th Avenue, Redland, FL 33031.

Sunday: a sensory-friendly art morning

MOAD + Kinetic runs October 18, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m., inside Freedom Tower. The free program serves families of children, teens and young adults whose brains process information in different ways, including people on the autism spectrum. Expect art making, changes that make the galleries more comfortable for people with sensory needs, and a resting area for breaks. Artist Lucia Morales leads the shared braiding activity Trenzas. Register through the museum’s event page.

Where: Freedom Hall at Freedom Tower, 600 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132.

Sunday afternoon: fairy tales at The Wolf

Howl-O-Ween at The Wolf—Once Upon a Time brings story time, bingo and costumed figure drawing to The Wolfsonian–FIU on October 18, from 1–4 p.m. Fiber artist Pangea Kali Virga leads a craft activity, and a library open house explores fairy tales and folklore. It is free, with registration offered on the museum’s page.

Where: The Wolfsonian–FIU, 1001 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139.

Sunday evening: music on Ocean Drive

End the weekend at the free Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series, scheduled October 18 from 6–7:30 p.m. The outdoor series takes place beside Lummus Park, on Ocean Drive between 14th Street and 14th Place in Miami Beach. The city listing has no ticket link. It is a simple choice for a South Beach evening after the afternoon museum programs.