Visit one Miami museum and save on a visit to another
If you love spending time in museums, particularly ones in Downtown Miami, meaning Frost Science, Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) and The Freedom Tower, then you'll want to take advantage...
Author: Josie Gulliksen
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
FIFA 2026 World Cup watch semifinal and final match watch parties 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...
Best free and cheap things to do with kids in Miami
The below are free or cheap places to take the kids for fun, sun and interesting activities in Miami. Miami-Dade can be pricey but there are still loads of things...
Monthly Coral Gables bike tour is fun and educational
If you're looking for something fun and educational to do outdoors, consider a bicycle tour through "The City Beautiful," Coral Gables. The third Sunday of each month, The City of Coral...
Summer Saturdays in the Gardens at Casa Ylang Ylang
Spend Saturday strolling through the grounds and gardens at Casa Ylang Ylang in Homestead during the weekly Summer Saturdays in the Gardens from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Held over...
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 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. Activities on July 18th: 10...
Free events and back-to-school supplies for Miami-Dade students
It’s time to start thinking about sending the kids back to school. Some free school supplies are offered at lots of events in Miami-Dade County for students returning to school...
Free Resource and Health Screening Fair in North Miami
Hoping to assist families with free health resources and screenings, City of North Miami Vice Mayor Kassandra Timothe in collaboration with Morebility, is hosting the free First Annual Pathway to...
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...
Free Family Day at Frost Art Museum in Miami
The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum invites you to a special Family Day themed "Art in Harmony" on Saturday, July 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Click here...
The Things Lab hosts monthly swap meet
The Things Lab is a quirky place, located inside Artisan's Playhouse at 2456 W 8 Ct. in Hialeah. It's where you go if you love swap meets. They host one...
Free monthly Wynwood Music Series at Panther Coffee
Every third Thursday of the month from 5-7 p.m., the patio at Panther Coffee in Wynwood becomes a coffeehouse performance space with a rotating line-up of local artists for the...
Free events at CityPlace Doral
The open-air CityPlace Doral has a couple of weekly events that are geared to music lovers and to shoppers of handcrafted items. Through Aug. 16, the summer art installation "Summer...
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. The next one is July 16. The Culture Crawl usually goes...
Kids bowl free in Miami this summer
Strike! That's what everyone aspires to when you hit the bowling alley and this summer, kids can once again try their best to bowl a strike with free bowling at...
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...
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...
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 or cheap things to do with kids in Miami-Dade this summer
Summer in South Florida brings free or cheap kids’ movies, free days at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, the Summer Savings Pass discount for attractions plus many more ways to have fun without spending a lot of money. Here's the big list.
Miami Spice Months 2026
Foodies, if you love a good gourmet meal on a budget, then Miami Spice Restaurant Months is for you. The popular annual event celebrating its 25th Anniversary, happens Aug. 1...
Taste of SoMi restaurant deals in South Miami
Summer is the slow season for restaurants so chefs and owners have to get creative to keep foodies walking through the doors. One way they do that is by offering...
Miami Spa Months offer two months of discounts
It's time for Miami Spa Months, so go get your sun-kissed summer skin hydrated. Enjoy treatments and services starting at $109. That’s an almost 50 percent savings! The special event...
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 6-7:30 p.m. between 14th Street and 14th Place in Lummus Park on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach...
Free performance by Ailey Campers at Arsht Center
AileyCamp Miami at the Adrienne Arsht Center provides an incredible opportunity to underprivileged youth. For six weeks, 1,000 11 to 14-year-old young campers develop their artistic talents during the full-scholarship...
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 Annual Children's Trust Family Expo
Instead of the traditional one-day festival, the Children’s Trust Family Expo is happening at the Miami-Dade County Youth Fair & Exposition, Arnold Hall on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026 from 10-3...
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, July 24 and Wednesday, Aug. 5; between...
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...
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...
Free & cheap events: Wolfsonian Museum in Miami Beach
The Wolfsonian-FIU Museum is more than just a venue to view art exhibitions. It also hosts free book discussions, art classes and family events. It's a museum that explores the inventive...
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...
Fun things to do in July in Miami-Dade
We celebrate America's independence in July but there are lots of other fun things to do around Miami. Here's what we recommend during these dog days of summer. Waterpark fun...
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 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...
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 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,...
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...
Visit airplane museum at Miami's Executive Airport
Feeling grounded? Let your spirits soar at the Wings Over Miami Air Museum! Located at Miami Executive Airport, the museum is open to the public and ready for action. If...
Miami Beach Botanical Garden is a nature oasis in the city
Have you visited the Miami Beach Botanical Garden lately? This 3-acre tropical oasis sits in the heart of Miami Beach, at 2000 Convention Center Drive, and is brimming with beauty....
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....
