Free outdoor New World Symphony concerts 2026-2027
Pack a picnic, bring a beach chair, and head to New World Symphony for a free WALLCAST Concert. Thanks to a soaring, 7,000-square-foot-projection wall and surround sound speakers, you'll be...
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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
Monthly moonlight concert series at The Barnacle
The Barnacle Historic State Park's Under Moonlight Concert series runs every second Friday of the month and features an impressive line-up of musicians. Doors open at 6 p.m. and performance is...
Free Adventure Leggers: Into the Wild kids' event at Bookleggers
Where else in Miami can you spend time browsing and enjoying a whole library of books where you know you'll be going home with a free one of your choice....
Free Backyard Bash kicks off season at Moss Center in Cutler Bay
This year's Backyard Bash at The Moss Center features performances by The Legendary Wailers featuring Julian Junior Marvin and the group Third World. Event starts at 8 p.m. on Saturday,...
U.S. Marine Band free concert tour comes to Miami and West Palm Beach
The United States Marine Band is currently on tour in Florida and will perform an eclectic program, ranging from traditional band repertoire, contemporary compositions, vocal and instrumental solos, patriotic favorites...
Hispanic Heritage Month events in Miami-Dade
Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 each year marks Hispanic Heritage Month and with Miami-Dade's population primarily of Hispanic decent, this month-long homage means there are plenty of HHM-themed events around....
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...
Get in Gear free monthly bike ride in North Miami
Want to try a community bike ride? Then you might want to look into the City of North Miami's monthly Get in Gear event. The free rides take place once...
$10 tickets to Miami Heat Red, White & Pink scrimmage game
Get a look at the Miami Heat's upcoming 2026-2027 season roster at the Miami Heat's Red, White & Pink scrimmage game on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the...
Free art and jazz night at The ARC in Opa-locka
In the heart of Opa-locka sits The ARC (Arts & Recreation Center), a community center and cultural facility with large indoor gallery spaces and an outdoor courtyard, a neighborhood gathering...
SoundScape Cinema Series: Free outdoor movies in Miami Beach
Enjoy the beautiful Miami Beach weather and free movies - all in one! The SoundScape Cinema Series screens first-run films for free on a 7,000-square-foot outdoor projection wall at the...
Miami Design District offers free guided art tours
Did you know the Miami Design District offers free guided tours of the neighborhood’s world-renowned public art and architecture? Tours are held on the second and fourth Saturday of the...
Free concerts at ZeyZey Miami in Little Haiti
Miami has another hopping live music venue and it's called ZeyZey Miami, located in Little Haiti, an open-air, family-friendly space where live music is the vibe several times a week....
Free Sips & Shorts: City Theatre at Pinecrest Gardens
The lush surroundings of Pinecrest Gardens are the ideal setting for Art in the Gardens. It's billed as "happy hour with a cultural twist." On Thursday, Oct. 8,...
Pumpkin patches and fall festivals in Miami-Dade 2026
In sunny Miami, residents enjoy picking their favorite pumpkins at sites set up as "pumpkin patches" in parking lots, fields and at festivals. Whether you're whipping up a pie, decorating...
$5 tickets to The Wonder Show! at GableStage
GableStage Theatre Company has a longstanding reputation in South Florida theater as a group that takes chances by presenting thought-provoking productions, is stepping into new territory with a new Family...
Art Walks around Miami-Dade County
Murals, public art and sculptures and galleries, they all beckon the lover of an art walk and the choices for monthly ones reach about every corner of Miami-Dade. Here are...
Miami Spice Months extended through Oct. 31, 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, has been extended...
Gold Coast Railroad Museum free first Saturday
All aboard! The Gold Coast Railroad Museum offers free admission on the first Saturday of every month, so get the family or friends together and head on out! The event...
Free with RSVP: Florida Grand Opera SongFests in Broward, Miami
Florida Grand Opera is planning a series of free SongFest Recital Series this fall, to introduce listeners to the company's artists. Tickets are free with RSVP. The concerts will be...
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....
House of Horror Amusement Park daily discounts
House of Horror Amusement Park is back at it's new home in Tropical Park from Sept. 24 to Nov. 1, 2026 (closed on Sept. 28 and Oct. 5. South Florida’s...
Free and cheap kids' Halloween events in Miami 2026
Trick or treating, costumes, candy and plenty of ghosts and goblins must mean we're talking about Halloween! Halloween is on a Saturday night this year, but there are still events...
Best things to do in October in Miami-Dade
Fall festivals and pumpkin patches, Halloween fun, Oktoberfest festivities and outdoor movies on Miami Beach are just some of the events you can enjoy around Miami-Dade in October 2024. Halloween...
Pumpkin Spice Artisan Market at Miami Ironside
PSL is the flavor of the fall season, it's Pumpkin Spice Latte overload during this time of year and capitalizing on the craze are the organizers at Miami Friendors who...
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 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 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: Kids Magazine's Fall Festival, Miami
Get ready for some family-friendly festivities and far-out fun. Event features free crafts, pumpkin decorating, face painting, snow cones, games, and more. These are just a few of the activities...
Miami Marlins discounts & deals: $5 tickets and $44 family packs
This is the last weekend of baseball at LoanDepot Park until the 2027 season. Take the family out to a Miami Marlins ballgame with these great deals all season long....
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 monthly story time for kids at Bookleggers Library
Located inside Wynwood's Bakehouse Art Complex, Bookleggers Library hosts a monthly Story Time for Kids every last Saturday of the month at 12:30 p.m. RSVP here. Tailored for kids ages...
Free Wellness on Wheels mobile veterinary services on Miami Beach
Starting Monday, Sept. 28, the Wellness on Wheels mobile veterinary services van for dogs and cats, courtesy of Miami-Dade Animal Services, will be parked behind Miami Beach's Flamingo Park basketball...
Free Kite Days Festival at Haulover Park
The skies will be awash in colorful, multi-shaped and fluttering kites during the now biannual free Kite Days Festival from noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 24-25, 2026, at Haulover Park,...
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...
Journey to Dia de los Muertos at Arsht, Pay what you wish
In honor of the Nov. 1 Day of the Dead celebrations, the Calpulli Mexican Dance Company is presenting a "Día de Muertos" love story told through folk songs, classical music...
Free jazz and vinyl night in Wynwood
There's a cool vibe happening at Wynwood's Vinyl Lounge inside Sable Miami, especially on Thursday nights at 9 p.m. during a free jazz and vinyl night. They're calling it Long...
Arsht Center's 'Live on the Plaza' outdoor music showcase
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts is a busy place with plenty of indoor shows but its outdoor Live on the Plaza events are perfectly suited for a...
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 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...
Free adult ballet classes in Miami Shores
Miami-based dance company Pioneer Winter Collective invites the community to participate in their free adult ballet classes at the Miami Theater Center in Miami Shores on Mondays from 7-8:30 p.m....
Free live music at Miami Government Center
The folks behind "Wake up Miami!" say the world is a nice place to live when you wake up with music. That's why they're presenting free live music, dance and performances...
