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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

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 …

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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., Nov. 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Alliance Francaise Little Prince Book Activity for Children  Bring the timeless magic …

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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 of galleries in the City Beautiful.  Click here to see a list of participating galleries open from 6-10 p.m. While traipsing through Downtown Coral Gables, …

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Did you know Miami Children’s Museum offers Sensory Saturdays? On the second Saturday of the month, the museum creates a specially focused experience for children with disabilities and their families including modified lighting, sound adjustments and other features. The event is 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Families can enjoy the day with a stage performance …

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North Miami Beach’s annual holiday celebration, the Snowfest and Holiday Parade is back on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 5 p.m. at North Miami Beach City Hall. Admission is free. Bring the whole family to enjoy… A snow mountain to climb and have snowball fights! Games Food Trucks with a variety of food for purchase Live …

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Free Family Day at The Underline in Brickell is taking a break for the Summer. It’s a fun day to meet neighbors, enjoy fun activities, participate in yoga and meditation, listen to music and enjoy food available for purchase from local vendors. Saturday, Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Underline Block Party …

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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. The next ride is Saturday, Nov. 8. The route covers 10 …

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Orchestra Miami is presenting another group of performances in its Family Fun Series at Pinecrest Gardens. All concerts are on Sundays at 3 p.m.  The series kicks off with: What: Peter & The Wolf When: Oct. 29, 2025, at 3 p.m.  Where: Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 SW 57th Ave. (Red Road), Pinecrest. Tickets & info at …

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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 museum, at 12450 SW 152nd St. (next to Zoo Miami) houses historic trains as well as a number of interactive displays. Hours are 10 a.m. to …

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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 …

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