In celebration of the city's 97th anniversary and National Preservation Month, walk in the footsteps of famous American aviator Glenn Curtiss as you learn about how his Arabian-Nights-designed city came to be, and what's being done to preserve it for the future. Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 10 am 215 Perviz Avenue, Opa-locka, FL 33054
A walking experience focusing on the history of the Arabian-inspired community of Opa-locka, Florida from the 1920s to the 1930s.
"You're invited to a historic walking tour of a 97-year-old Arabian Nights community taking place this Saturday, November 4 at 10 a.m. We will be starting at our historic train station located at 490 Ali Baba Avenue, Opa-locka, Fla. 33054. The experience includes refreshments and light bites before getting on foot. The route is approx. 1.1 miles and […]
Want to learn about Sharazad’s secrets? Then join us for our second tour of 2024 taking place this Sunday at 10 a.m.! Walk the streets of historic Opa-locka and learn about how this 1920s gem of a community came to be, and how it has always been a special place to create, grow, and live. […]
Experience Opa-Locka's vibrant fusion of cultures at the inaugural edition of MENA Fest, the first multicultural festival of its kind in the city's 97-year history. On Saturday, April 13 from 12 to 5 p.m., visitors and locals alike are invited to celebrate the unique connection between Opa-locka and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) […]
Did you know Opa-locka’s founder was once internationally recognized as the “fastest man on Earth”? Fitting for Fleet Meet Miami, that our city once had one of the largest U.S. Naval Stations in the South? How about Opa-locka being the most complete collection of unique Moorish Revival architecture in the country? If you’re free […]
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