Juneteenth events in Miami-Dade
June 19, or Juneteenth, as it is known, is a day that recognizes the end of slavery and celebrates the culture and achievements of African-Americans. It marks the day in...
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Josie Gulliksen is a freelance writer and major arts advocate and enthusiast who loves everything cultural and is excited to live in such a thriving community as Miami. A Miami native, aside from Miami on the Cheap, she currently writes for Artburst Miami and contributes to Edible South FL and Miami Media Group. She has contributed to Miami.com, Biscayne Times and Miami New Times. She worked for nearly a decade at Miami Today as Calendar Editor and arts writer and then worked for 13 years in public relations. She has her own blog Scene Around South FL at josiegulliksen.com
Free Family Fun Day at Museum of Miami and other free events
Museum of Miami hosts a free Family Fun Day the second Saturday of every month, with free admission for all. The free admission is all day, from 10 a.m. to...
Free days at Perez Art Museum Miami
The Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) is a world-class art museum in a spectacular location in downtown Miami on Biscayne Bay. The museum offers permanent and temporary art exhibits, including...
BOGO Deal for final weekend of "Eureka Day" at GableStage
Only this weekend remains to catch "Eureka Day" at GableStage at the Wolfson Family Theatre in The Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables. GableStage is offering a BOGO Deal for a...
FIFA 2026 World Cup watch parties and events around Miami
GOAAAAAALLLLLL!!!!!!!! The FIFA World Cup soccer frenzy is set to descend on Miami from June 11 through July 19. Because tickets to the matches at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami...
The Betsy Hotel on Miami Beach offers free live music every day
Want to hear live music? The Betsy Hotel in the heart of South Beach offers a free live music series every day. It's a nice way to enjoy some tunes...
Free and cheap events at MOCA in North Miami
The Museum of Contemporary Art in North Miami is the place to check out groundbreaking and thought-provoking exhibitions and catch live jazz acts on the last Friday of the month...
Free Serenity in Bloom Festival and Marketplace in Miami Springs
Come experience the Royal Poincianas in bloom around Miami Springs and spend the day at Curtiss Mansion during the free family-friendly Serenity in Bloom Festival and Marketplace on Saturday, June...
July 4th fireworks displays & events in Miami-Dade
When the Fourth of July rolls around this year, what are you especially excited about — the fireworks displays or the holiday picnics? It's America's 250th Birthday so there's plenty...
Free trees offered in Miami-Dade giveaway
Who wants a free tree? Miami-Dade County is once again offering the freebies as part of Adopt-A-Tree. The county program provides two trees a year per household during a special...
Orchestra Miami 'Pay What You Wish' summer concert series
Orchestra Miami is joining with the Music Ministry of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral to create the Saturdays at Trinity Series on Saturdays at 7 p.m. in their historic sanctuary in Downtown Miami....
Miami Marlins discounts & deals: $5 tickets
Take the family out to a Miami Marlins ballgame with these great deals all season long. You can enjoy baseball for as little as $1 for kids' tickets on select...
Gold Coast Railroad Museum free first Saturday
All aboard! The Gold Coast Railroad Museum offers free admission on the first Saturday of every month, so get the family or friends together and head on out! The museum,...
Bluegrass concerts at Greynolds Park
The South Florida Bluegrass Association offers a free bluegrass festival on the first Sunday of the month at Greynolds Park, 18501 NE 22nd Ave., North Miami Beach. While the music is...
Miami Beach Botanical Garden closed this weekend, concert rescheduled
Have you visited the Miami Beach Botanical Garden lately? (Because of storm damage, the garden is temporarily closed and will reopen Tuesday, June 9, 2026.) This 3-acre tropical oasis sits...
Free Family Fest at Regatta Park, Coconut Grove
More than 7,000 people are expected to attend the 9th Miami Kids Magazine Family Fest at Regatta Park, hosted by Miami Kids Magazine. Entrance is free! Features entertainment, interactive activities,...
Free and cheap Alhambra Orchestra concerts, Miami
Alhambra Orchestra is performing a season of free and cheap concerts through June. Below is detailed info on each show on the programs, soloists and whether performances are free or...
Free weekly events at The Foodie Park in Coconut Grove
Reminiscent of the early days of Wynwood and the open-air entertainment and food space Wynwood Yard, The Foodie Park located in West Coconut Grove known as Little Bahamas, is a...
Free events at The Underline in Brickell
Free Family Day is every first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.. It's a fun day to meet neighbors, participate in yoga and meditation and partake...
Things to do in June in Miami-Dade
The days are longer and the casual days of summer have arrived. It's also really hot because... Miami. Here is how to have some free and cheap fun around Miami-Dade...
Free days and events at the Bass Museum of Art in Miami Beach: Free Family Fun Day
The Bass Museum of Arts in Miami Beach opened in 1964 and showcases contemporary art in both permanent and temporary exhibits. Are you a resident of Miami Beach? If so,...
Viernes Culturales in Little Havana: Music, art and free walking tour
Viernes Culturales (Cultural Fridays) is a South Florida tradition. This free arts and music festival takes place on the last Friday of each month from 5-10 p.m. on Calle Ocho...
Hurricane preparedness: How to build an emergency kit
Hurricane season begins June 1 and ends Nov. 30. The aftermath of a hurricane can be devastating and leave you and loved ones without basic necessities. Here's a helpful guide...
Free events at Miami Beach Bandshell
The Miami Beach Bandshell is one of the city's busiest venues where free music and dance performances are regularly presented. The open-air location provides a gorgeous snapshot of Miami Beach...
Free outdoor Jazz at MOCA in North Miami
The long-running, popular - and free - Jazz at MOCA has been a fixture in the North Miami community and Miami's music scene for more than two decades. The monthly...
Free weekly story time for kids at Bookleggers Library
Located inside Wynwood's Bakehouse Art Complex, Bookleggers Library hosts a monthly Story Time for Kids every last Saturday of the month at 12:30 p.m. RSVP here. Tailored for kids ages...
Water parks in Dade for refreshing fun
Miami's gonna get hot this summer - it always does. So the kids will want to stay cool. Best way to do that? Visit a water park where they can...
Free live music on Ocean Drive
The Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series presents a free concert every Sunday from 5-6:30 p.m. between 14th Street and 14th Place in Lummus Park on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach...
Art Walks around Miami-Dade County
Murals, public art and sculptures and galleries, they all beckon the lover of an art walk and the choices for monthly ones reach about every corner of Miami-Dade. Here are...
Free Miami Beach Culture Crawl
Every third Thursday of the month, Miami Beach hosts its “Culture Crawl.” The crawl takes place from 6-8 p.m. Upcoming 2026 dates are June 18 and July 16. The Culture...
Miami Beach Classical Music Festival Summer Series free concerts
The Miami Beach Classical Music Festival will present a free Summer Series through Aug. 31, 2026, with concerts around Miami Beach. Click here to reserve tickets. Performances include: May 24...
Join Bird-friendly Gardening Day in South Miami
The Tropical Audubon Society organizes a free bird-friendly gardening day the third Saturday of every month. Join other volunteers to help keep the organization's bird-friendly demonstration garden and near-native Steinberg...
Free onsite mammography screenings at libraries
The La Liga Contra el Cancer will offer free mammograms at the North Shore Branch Library, 7501 Collins Ave., Miami Beach on Friday, May 15; Friday, July 24; and Wednesday,...
Get in Gear free monthly bike ride in North Miami
Want to try a community bike ride? Then you might want to look into the City of North Miami's monthly Get in Gear event. The free rides take place once...
Free Family Day on Aragon in Coral Gables
Coral Gables Museum welcomes you to "Family Day on Aragon" on the third Saturday of each month, with free admission, live music and special activities. Upcoming event is on Sat.,...
Weekly trivia nights around Miami-Dade
Want to test your knowledge of all things trivial and have fun doing it? There are plenty of bars around Miami-Dade that offer weekly and monthly free trivia nights where...
Free and $6 movies at Cosford Cinema
Rene Rodriguez, former film critic for The Miami Herald, now runs the Cosford Cinema on the University of Miami Campus and he's always coming up with some type of innovative...
Free Weekly Family Sundays at ICA Miami
Spending Sundays with family is always a goal and ICA Miami in the Miami Design District makes it just a little easier, and a lot of fun with their weekly...
Free stargazing in the park in Miami-Dade
The popular and free Southern Cross Observation Deck is open in Miami-Dade at Bill Sadowski Park. The public is invited to visit with amateur astronomers from 7:30 to 10 p.m....
Free Gables Gallery Night on first Fridays
Gables Gallery Night is one of Miami's longest running first Friday of the month events, spanning nearly four decades now. The evening is a great way to visit the multitude...
Nature hikes, guided tours at Deering Estate in South Dade
Deering Estate is part of the Biscayne Bay IBA (Important Bird Area) and Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail, a 2,000-mile, self-guided trail traversing 500 sites located throughout Florida and...
Miami Children’s Museum offers free Sensory Saturdays
Did you know Miami Children’s Museum offers Sensory Saturdays? On the second Saturday of the month, the museum creates a specially focused experience for children with disabilities and their families...
