Josie Gulliksen

Cinco de Mayo is a historical day of celebration for Mexico that has become a yearly celebration of the country’s food, drinks and traditions. That means, plenty of venues and restaurants around Miami are celebrating with food and drink deals and more on Tuesday, May 5. Here’s where you can find them. Cinco de Wynwood …

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 free, park admission is $10 per car, using the app. Take a lawn chair or blanket. Food and drink will be available for purchase, but …

The four-day Racing Fan Fest at Wynwood Marketplace hosted by the event organizers Swarm takes place Thursday, April 30 through Sunday, May 3. Admission is free but RSVP is highly recommended. Hours are 4 p.m. to midnight on Thursday, 4 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Friday, noon to 3 a.m. on Saturday and noon to …

Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Explore Miami (formerly known as Miami Attractions Month) is on through May 31, 2026. That means buy one, get one free admission or other special offers at many participating establishments, for both locals and visitors. Plus, in some cases, membership at one museum means free admission to all other participating …

The arrival of May means we’re almost halfway through the year and summer is coming soon. There’s also a long weekend with Memorial Day Weekend toward the end of month. Here are some fun and free things to do around Miami throughout the month of May! Click on the links in the headlines for full …

A free Japanese festival will take place on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at the Ichimura Miami-Japan Garden on Watson Island. From 10:30 a.m. to 4 pm., you can bask in Japanese entertainment, culture, food and music. The event includes demonstrations of sushi and ikebana as well as a Japanese tea ceremony, kisen calligraphy mural, and …

The annual Chopin for All free concert series brings young top-tier pianists from around the globe to South Florida. Everyone is invited to attend free of charge.  Seating is general admission and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are not required. Registration is recommended.  For questions, send email toadmin@chopin.org or call: 305-868-0624. Remaining performances …

Florida Grand Opera is planning a series of free SongFest concerts this spring, to introduce listeners to the company’s artists. Tickets are free with RSVP.  The concerts will be performed both in Miami and in Fort Lauderdale. Here is the program. SongFest 2: Lovesongs, A Musical RomanceA Valentine’s-themed concert featuring romantic songs and arias, including …

The annual All Kids Included (AKI) Family Arts Festival returns for its 20th year and happening Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center, 10950 SW 211 St, Cutler Bay. The AKI Festival is a free innovative, multidisciplinary community arts festival for children and families with …

The Museum of Art + Design in the Freedom Tower hosts a monthly Freedom Family Days and the next one is scheduled for Sunday, May 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Here is what is scheduled for that day: Families will be treated to a storytime session with local author, Simone Russell, artmaking, and …

The Tropical Audubon Society is hosting free tours of the historic Doc Thomas House every First Saturday of the month starting at 1 and 3 p.m.  The house is located at 5530 Sunset Dr. in South Miami.  The Spring finale tour is on Saturday, May 2, 2026. The 1932 cottage which sits on 2.2 acres of …