Josie Gulliksen

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 during the free Jazz at MOCA. However, it’s also where to go for other free and cheap events. There’s something for everyone all month long including …

Every third Thursday of the month, Miami Beach hosts its “Culture Crawl.” The crawl takes place from 6-8 p.m. 2026 dates are: May 21, June 17 and July 15. The Culture Crawl usually goes on hiatus August and September. The event, from 6-9 p.m., aims to get residents and visitors alike exploring and becoming acquainted …

Museum of Miami 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, …

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 a month, usually on the second Saturday but it will vary.  Click here to RSVP. Remaining 2026 rides will be on… May 9, June 13, …

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.  Upcoming event is on Sat., May 16 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.: This month’s theme is Morocco and here’s the schedule: 11:00 a.m. to noon Storytelling Session 12:30-3:30 p.m. …

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 you’ll be rewarded for your smarts with prizes. It makes for a night of friendly competition in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Plus, there’s the …

The 2026 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) will feature a host of free community events during it’s five-day run between Sunday, May 27 and Sunday, May 31. These are the free community events: Friday, May 29 at 8 p.m. at the New World Center, 500 17 St., Miami Beach Film Screening Under the Stars Bring …

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, park admission is $10 per car, using the app. Take a lawn chair or blanket. Food and drink will be available for purchase, but …

The arrival of May means we’re almost halfway through the year and summer is coming soon. There’s also a long weekend with Memorial Day Weekend toward the end of month. Here are some fun and free things to do around Miami throughout the month of May! Click on the links in the headlines for full …

The Museum of Art + Design in the Freedom Tower hosts a monthly Freedom Family Days and the next one is scheduled for Sunday, May 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Here is what is scheduled for that day: Families will be treated to a storytime session with local author, Simone Russell, artmaking, and …

With the City of Coral Gables transforming Giralda Avenue into a pedestrian-friendly street it made sense to create a monthly live music series and calling it Giralda Live.  It is conveniently held on the first Friday of the month, the same night as the decades-long running and always popular Gables Gallery Night. Additionally, the street …