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

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 your orange orb with a funny face, or enhancing your Autumn decor, pumpkins and pumpkin patches are plentiful. To verify supply, it’s wise to phone …

Sounds of Little Haiti is a family-friendly event scheduled for every third Friday of the month. From 6 to 11 p.m., you can enjoy live music, food, drinks and more during this special event at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex, 212 NE 59 Terr., Miami, FL. The Friday, Oct. 18 event will feature the band …

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. Fall Festivals and Pumpkin Patches Yes, we live in Miami where it never really feels like fall but we’ve still rounded up a great list of …

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. Here’s where to find them: Miami Beach Salsa Fest Saturday, Sept. 28 at 4 p.m. Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave. It’s the 10th Anniversary …

After 40 years, the annual Miami tradition that is Santa’s Enchanted Forest will not be returning for 2024. The attraction announced its closing on Instagram. Santa’s Enchanted Forest will be closed for the 2024 season as we reflect on four magical decades of cherished memories and plans for the future. As a beloved South Florida …

Sweat Records is regularly hosting a variety of free in-store performances and events. While at Sweat, peruse one of Miami’s best collections of vinyl under one roof. Here’s a line-up of upcoming events: Friday, Oct. 4, 5-7 p.m. – Caribou Official Listening Party with a Caribou “Honey” test pressing, Merge Records giveaways and prizes plus …

Come lounge in the InterContinental Miami’s lobby every Monday night during the Noche de Arte, a weekly live art event where you can watch art being created right before your eyes. Noche de Arte is hosted by local artists Jean and Iggy Font, founders of CollaboARTive in the Bird Road Arts District. Their monthly event …

Next time you visit a Miami-Dade County park, keep your eyes peeled for the Bookmobile and Technobus. That’s right, Miami-Dade Public Library System is bringing books and technology to you! The program, which is a partnership between Miami-Dade County Parks and Miami-Dade County Library System, aims to make reading, technology and digital media accessible to …

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 splash, slide and dunk their way to a fun time. We’ve compiled a sampling of water parks in Miami-Dade County that are worth a visit …

The Alhambra Orchestra, led by Artistic Co-Executive Director and Conductor Daniel Andai, will present a concert celebrating Miami’s Hispanic community, with several special guests, on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024 at 3 p.m. at Sanctuary of the Arts at 410 Andalusia Ave. Tickets are $10 for adults and …

Getting outside and breathing in fresh air is always a good thing. Miami’s many gardens are an ideal setting for taking a nice, long stroll surrounded by lush, colorful scenery. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook. Historic spots such as Fairchild …