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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 including modified lighting, sound adjustments and other features. The event is 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Families can enjoy the day with a stage performance …

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The New Music Miami Festival (NMMF) is back with festival discussions and concerts that are free to the public, no ticket required thanks to the generosity of the Festival’s sponsors. The concerts take place on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at alternating Miami Beach venues FIU Miami Beach Urban Studios, 420 Lincoln Rd., Ste. 440 and …

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Florida Grand Opera is presenting a free opera adventure for children, designed for families and neurodivergent students. The bilingual story “Bear Hug/Abrazo de Oso” will be presented at 4 p.m. Saturday, February 7, at Trinity Episcopal Church in Miami. Here’s the story synopsis: When Bearnardo, the Spanish Brown Bear, is lost in his newfound home …

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The excitement leading up to the College Football Championship, happening at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Monday, Jan. 19 is monumental for football fans. Add to that the possibility of the University of Miami Hurricanes making it to the championship in their hometown and it becomes epic.   Music fans can also get …

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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 …

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The Northwood Art & Music Warehouse in West Palm Beach supports local artists and musicians and is also a cool place to hang out and enjoy the vibe. Prices may vary per performer. The Slowpokes When: Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, from 8 to 11 p.m. Where: Northwood Art and Music Warehouse, 933 28th St., West …

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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 Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook and on Instagram. COST: $26 for general public; free for museum members and children younger than 1. …

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Orchestra Miami is presenting another group of performances in its Family Fun Series at Pinecrest Gardens. All concerts are on Sundays at 3 p.m.  These performances are upcoming: Music & Dance from the Spanish Americas on Jan. 11, 2026  Jack & The Beanstalk: An Opera for Kids on Feb. 15, 2026   Let’s Dance with Amour …

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Watch family-friendly films for free outdoors at ArtsPark in Hollywood.  Movies are usually 8 p.m. Fridays, with occasional exceptions. It’s wise to verify the event is on prior to venturing out.  Films include: Friday, Jan. 8, 2026: How to Train Your Dragon Friday, Jan. 23: Superman (2025) Friday, Jan. 30: Tron Ares Feel free to …

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The Heritage Fest 2026: Pan-African Celebration, is happening Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, 12:30 p.m. at the Arsht Center’s Thomson Plaza for the Arts. Admission is free and RSVP is required. Celebrating Pan-African artists in the community, the event celebrates the impact Black Americans have had on visual arts, music and cultural movements. The day will …

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