School is out and the dog days of summer are almost here. So, what fun things can you do with kids in Miami and South Florida this summer?
Summer in South Florida brings many options for free and cheap things to do in Miami during the summer — even this year. The Summer Savings Pass discount , for example, is available offering discount admission to Zoo Miami, Lion Country Safari and Cox Science Center & Aquarium. The South Florida Adventure Pass offers discount admission to four attractions: Sawgrass Recreation Park in west Weston, Flamingo Gardens in Davie, the Museum of Science & Discovery in Fort Lauderdale and Butterfly World in Coconut Creek.
Photo: Zoo Miami
Plus, we have places like the beach, which are always free, and regular discount days at museums.
Keep the kids entertained with these great and cheap suggestions for fun in Miami-Dade County!
Please note: The status of places may change, so we always advise checking with a venue (when possible) for official confirmation. Also, while you’re checking that, it’s a good idea to read up on new established safety protocols and guidelines for each spot.
Free Art for Kids
Miami Beach Botanical Garden offers free art classes for kids . The program is 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wednesdays, register online .
Free and cheap things to do with kids in Miami this summer
Other free and cheap fun in Miami-Dade
More to do…
Explore Miami by bicycle on a free or cheap bike trail . Miami-Dade is filled with great trails that allow you to be active with your bicycles on a budget. Remember to always take sunscreen, a water bottle, bug repellent, snacks, and a camera to take pictures of your adventure.
Take your dog to one of Miami-Dade's dog-friendly parks .
Splish and splash at one of the many public pools and water parks where kids can cool off from the sun.
More free and cheap things to do with kids in Miami this summer
Do you know of another good free or cheap things for kids to do in Miami-Dade this summer? Email us the details at news@miamionthecheap.com
Find more free and cheap things to do with kids this week:
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton
12:30 pm to 12:50 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton
1:00 pm | $10.00 | Sandoway Discovery Center, Delray Beach
1:30 pm to 12:00 am | FREE | Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach
2:00 pm | FREE | Manatee Lagoon, Palm Beach
4:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Discounted | AllGolf
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton
12:30 pm to 12:50 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton
1:00 pm | $10.00 | Sandoway Discovery Center, Delray Beach
1:30 pm to 12:00 am | FREE | Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach
2:00 pm | FREE | Manatee Lagoon, Palm Beach
2:30 pm | FREE | Riverbend Park, Jupiter
3:30 pm | FREE | Okeeheelee Nature Center, West Palm Beach
6:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Discounted | Galaxy Skateway Davie
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $12.00 | Xtreme Action Park
Thursday, March 21, 2024
9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton
12:30 pm to 12:50 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton
1:00 pm | $10.00 | Sandoway Discovery Center, Delray Beach
1:30 pm to 12:00 am | FREE | Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach
2:00 pm | FREE | Manatee Lagoon, Palm Beach
3:30 pm | FREE | Okeeheelee Nature Center, West Palm Beach
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $13.00 | AllGolf
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | 93 St. Collins and Harding Avenues
7:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
Friday, March 22, 2024
FREE | Miami-Dade Public Library System
9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton
12:30 pm to 12:50 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton
1:00 pm | $10.00 | Sandoway Discovery Center, Delray Beach
1:30 pm to 12:00 am | FREE | Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach
2:00 pm | FREE | Manatee Lagoon, Palm Beach
2:15 pm | FREE | Green Cay Nature Center & Wetlands, Boynton Beach
3:30 pm | FREE | Okeeheelee Nature Center, West Palm Beach
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Dania Pointe
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood ArtsPark
Saturday, March 23, 2024
FREE | Miami-Dade Public Library System
9:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Spanish River Library, Boca Raton
9:00 am to 3:00 pm | $0-12.00 | Bonnet House
9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton
10:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Tamarac Sports complex
10:00 am to 1:00 pm | $5.00 | Sunrise Sportsplex
10:00 am | Discounted | Regal Cinemas
10:00 am | FREE | Leisure Services & Athletic Complex, Village of Palm Springs
10:30 am | FREE | Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach
11:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Miramar Regional Park
11:00 am to 4:00 pm | $0-15.00 | Marando Farms
11:00 am | FREE | Lakeside Presbyterian Church, WPB
11:00 am | FREE | Delray Marketplace
11:30 am | FREE | Sugar Sand Park, Boca Raton
11:30 am to 2:00 pm | $3.00-4.50 | Tradewinds Park
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | FREE | Adrienne Arsht Center, Miami
12:30 pm to 12:50 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton
1:00 pm | $10.00 | Sandoway Discovery Center, Delray Beach
1:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | The Square, West Palm Beach
1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe
1:00 pm | FREE | Okeeheelee Nature Center, West Palm Beach
1:30 pm to 12:00 am | FREE | Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach
2:00 pm | FREE | Manatee Lagoon, Palm Beach
3:00 pm | FREE | Adrienne Arsht Center, Miami
4:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Centennial Park, Boynton Beach
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Losner Park, Homestead
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Fox Observatory
Sunday, March 24, 2024
9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton
10:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Las Olas Oceanside Park
10:30 am | FREE | Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach
11:00 am to 4:00 pm | $0-15.00 | Marando Farms
11:30 am to 2:00 pm | $3.00-4.50 | Tradewinds Park
12:30 pm to 12:50 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton
1:00 pm | $10.00 | Sandoway Discovery Center, Delray Beach
2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe
2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Dania Pointe
2:00 pm | FREE | Manatee Lagoon, Palm Beach
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Collins Park, Miami Beach
5:00 pm to 7:30 pm | FREE | Ocean Drive Promenade, Miami Beach
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $12.00 | Xtreme Action Park
Monday, March 25, 2024
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | FREE | Adrienne Arsht Center, Miami
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton
12:30 pm to 12:50 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton
1:30 pm to 12:00 am | FREE | Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach
2:00 pm | FREE | Manatee Lagoon, Palm Beach
Comments
Rhonda Ethridge
June 13, 2018 at 12:53 pm
What about Broward County?
Teresa
June 13, 2018 at 12:53 pm
Here's the list of free and cheap things to do in Broward this summer: https://fortlauderdaleonthecheap.com/free-things-to-do-deals-for-kids-during-summer-in-broward/