Free passes for museums, attractions at Miami-Dade libraries
The Miami-Dade Public Library offers library card holders a chance to visit local museums and attractions free. When available, the Museum Passes are good for a family of four to...
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Free book for kids through Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program
This summer, Barnes & Noble wants kids to go on an adventure without ever leaving their backyard or bedroom. All they need is a good book and a vivid imagination!...
Get a free book every month for your kids in Miami-Dade
In a continued effort to promote literacy, The Children's Trust has a Book Club for kids. If you live in Miami-Dade, you can get free a book by mail for...
Deering Estate offers discount for July 4th weekend
The historic Deering Estate is offering $8 general admission for the July 4th holiday, for 2026. That's a big savings since admission is normally $18 for adults and $10 for...
Best free & cheap things to do this week in South Florida
Here's our list of the top free events, discounts and deals to have fun in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties this week.
Things to do with kids in South Florida this week
We all like to introduce our children to new experiences, and there are lots of things to do with kids in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. We have organized...
Zoo Miami $15 Mondays
Zoo Miami's popular $15 Mondays promotion is back for 2026. From June 8 through Sept. 28, 2026, you can get one admission into the zoo for just $15 (plus tax)....
Discounts and deals for Miami and South Florida land and water tours
Discounts on Miami Land and Water Tours and Activities There are plenty of fun ways to explore Miami by land and by water. Land tours can range from special interest...
$2 kids' movies this summer at Merrick Park
Landmark Theaters presents its Family Friendly Film Series for Summer 2026 starting June 20 and running through August 12, 2026. In South Florida, the films will be shown at 11...
Kids' movies for $1.99 at CMX Cinemas
CMX Cinemas in South Florida is offering summer movies for kids. The Summer Film Fest is every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 10 a.m. Tickets are $1.99 and can only...
Student discounts to the arts in Miami (including parents)
One of the best deals around in Miami is through an organization called Culture Shock Miami. Through Culture Shock, students 13 to 22 (and their guardians) can get discount tickets...
Save up to 60% on summer travel stays
As you make travel plans, especially if you’re planning a trip in the next 30 days, consider a rental through Whimstay. Right now Whimstay is offering BIG savings on summer travel....
Best free & cheap things to do this weekend in South Florida
What can you do for fun this weekend without spending a lot of money? Here are our top picks for free and cheap things to do in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and throughout South Florida!
Redland Summer Fruit Festival discount
Favorite summer tropical fruits include the mango, mamey, and anon (a sweet-apple). If you don't know what these are, or on the other hand, if the thought of these makes...
Movies for kids for $3 this summer at AMC Theatres
Camp out for family fun this summer at AMC Theatres! Families can enjoy lots of family-friendly movies at a discounted price, all summer long. The largest theatrical exhibitor in the...
Free museum entry for Bank of America card holders
Bank of America customers can visit museums free of charge on the first full weekend of the month through the Museums On Us program. Just show your Bank of America...
Hurricane season: How to prepare (without spending too much)
South Floridians have learned the hard way to take hurricanes seriously. When we get complacent, another storm comes and reminds us of the importance of hurricane preparation and supplies. You...
Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU free every Saturday
The Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU, the only museum dedicated to telling the story of 250 years of Florida Jewish heritage, arts and culture, offers free admission every Saturday. The museum's...
Art festivals, artisan markets, bazaars and craft fairs this week
Appreciate the talents of artists and artisans with lively art festivals, which draw exhibitors from South Florida region as well as different parts of the United States. South Florida has...
Free and cheap movies in South Florida this week
Every time I go to the movies, it seems as if the price has gone up again. These days, I can get an entire month of Netflix for less than...
Free outdoor (and indoor) concerts this week in South Florida
We are lucky in South Florida to have many talented musicians, performing as solo act, duos, trios or bands. They play music from Afro-Cuban funk to classical to country to...
Free Blue Star Museum entry for military families through Labor Day
Taking an entire family to a museum can run into the three figures. But military families can get a big break thanks to Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the...
Jam on percussion for free in Kendall (plus special immersive drum and tech event)
Channel the inner musician you've always wanted to be on Friday nights during the free Friday Night Drum Jam from 7-9 p.m. at the South Florida Center for Percussive Arts, 12770...
Free Groove N Grub concerts and food trucks in Coconut Creek
The City of Coconut Creek is putting on several free concerts as part of its Groove N Grub concert series. Bring your blankets, chairs and coolers and listen to favorite...
Discounted movies at Coral Gables Art Cinema
Night owls who love movies will want to get in on discounted late-night movie screenings at the Coral Gables Art Cinema. Offered at 9 p.m. Saturdays (though the starting time...
South Florida garage sales and yard sales
Do you like to search for bargains at garage sales and yard sales? You can find garage sales in South Florida, from Homestead of Jupiter, throughout all of Miami-Dade, Broward...
Food Trucks Tuesdays offer good fare, music at Haulover Park
Family fun doesn't always have to wait until the weekend! Head to Haulover Park every Tuesday from 5-10 p.m. to enjoy Food Trucks Tuesdays and sample all kinds of vendors serving...
Deals for theatre shows at Actors' Playhouse in Coral Gables
The Actors' Playhouse in Coral Gables presents plays and musicals for both adults and children. These deals and discounts at the Actors' Playhouse make it so that most anyone can...
Free birding field trips with the Tropical Audubon Society
The Tropical Audubon Society offers free birding field trips and other events for those who want to learn more about South Florida's feathered friends (and our real snowbirds that pass...
Free national park pass for 4th-graders & their families
Got a 4th-grade student in the house? If so, thanks to the Every Kid Outdoors initiative, that fourth-grader - plus everyone else in the family - can get into any U.S....
Miami Children's Museum offers Florida resident discount
The Miami Children's Museum offers a discount for Florida residents, who can visit for $18. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily South Florida on the...
Knaus Berry Farm is open for the season at new location
Oh, those sweet, sweet cinnamon rolls! After much anticipation, Knaus Berry Farm has reopened for the season, in a new location — and we are thrilled to share the news....
Free days at national parks, plus free & discount passes for life
The treasures of our national parks have a lot to offer, including hiking, biking, boating, canoeing, hunting, fishing, wildlife photography, birding, plus exploring native flora and fauna, and hopefully also...
South Florida theater deals and discounts
South Florida has many excellent theater productions, but tickets are sometimes expensive. We've found a number of ways to get discount theater tickets in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties....
Free tours of the Adrienne Arsht Center
The Adrienne Arsht Center offers a free tour every Monday and Saturday at noon. The tour lasts approximately one hour. No reservations are required. Tours depart from the lobby of...
Coral Gables Merrick House weekend tours are just $5
The Coral Gables Historic Merrick House Museum offers guided tours most weekends, on Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. The home, which is listed on...
South Florida Concert Ticket Discounts and Deals
Find deals on concert tickets in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and South Florida, with discounts of up to 60%.
3 best ways to save on dining out in Miami, Broward and Palm Beach
You want to go out to dinner, but it can get so expensive. Here are three ways to save on eating out in South Florida: South Florida on the Cheap...
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden discounts and deals
Want to visit Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden? The 83-acre garden in Coral Cables, established in 1938, offers visitors a chance to see all kinds of rare and interesting tropical plants....
Free museum days and events in South Florida
It's hot outside, and we're all looking for interesting things to do inside, in the air conditioning. South Florida museums offer lots of opportunities for fun and education indoors. Most...
Free outdoor music in Palm Beach County
If you like music, but you're on a budget, you're in look. Palm Beach County cities, venues and festivals provide many opportunities to listen to music for free. Several cities...
Free museum days in South Florida
Visiting museums can get expensive, particularly if you take the whole family. But many South Florida museums have free admission at least once a month, and some schedule special activities...
