Josie Gulliksen

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 and is just steps from the water. Here’s what’s coming up that’s free:   Festival de Bomba y Plena Sunday, Oct. 12, 6-10 p.m. Family-friendly …

Every third Thursday of the month, Miami Beach hosts its “Culture Crawl.” The remaining 2025 dates are: Oct. 16, Nov. 21, Dec. 19  2026 dates are: Jan. 15, Feb. 19, March 19, April 16 and May 21. The Culture Crawl usually goes on hiatus from June through September. The event, from 6-9 p.m., aims to …

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 during the morning commute at Metrorail/Metromover stations. The music will play every Monday morning for one hour starting at 8:30 am, excluding major holidays and …

The multi-day holiday known as Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) involves family and friends gathering to pay respects and remember friends and family members who have died. Ancestral celebrations The tradition originated in Mexico and other pre-Columbian societies. Cultural traditions of Mesoamerica connected with the holiday include honoring the deceased with food, …

Coral Gables Museum welcomes you to “Family Day on Aragon” on the second Saturday of each month, with free admission, live music and special activities.    Upcoming event is on Sat., Oct. 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: 10-11:30: a.m. Walking Tour  A fun-filled walking tour through the streets of Coral Gables, a perfect way …

The annual Chopin for All free concert series brings young top-tier pianists from around the globe to South Florida. Everyone is invited to attend free of charge.  Seating is general admission and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are not required. Registration is recommended.  For questions, send email toadmin@chopin.org or call: 305-868-0624. Remaining performances …

HistoryMiami museum hosts a free Family Fun Day the second Saturday of every month, with free admission for all. The free admission is all day, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with activities taking place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is required to participate. You can register online.   The theme rotates monthly, …

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 exhibits that explore the cultures that make up Miami, including Latin American, Caribbean, African American and more. PAMM is also home to Verde, a modern, …

Miami-Dade Teachers: Jungle Island is offering free admission to Miami-Dade County teachers year-round with no expiration or blackout dates with valid ID. Kids Free Fall Admission: Free general admission for kids through Nov. 13, 2025. Use Code KIDSFREE or call 305-400-7000 to redeem. Offer is valid online or over the phone for children ages 3 …

In South Florida, the Miami Book Fair and the Miami-Dade Public Library system are among the participants that will be offering free activities and presentations to explore themes from a selected book. The Big Read 2025 is a yearly event by the National Endowment for the Arts aimed at broadening our understanding of the world, our …

The open-air CityPlace Doral has a couple of weekly events that are geared to music lovers and to shoppers of handcrafted items. And here are some special events coming up: Saturday, Oct. 11 from 4-7 p.m. the City of Doral Police Department hosts The Superhero Bash with superhero-themed fun, interactive entertainment, games, activities and giveaways. …