Josie Gulliksen

Have you always wanted to visit Miami’s historic gem Vizcaya Museum & Gardens? Vizcaya’s European-inspired gardens are reminiscent of those created in 17th and 18th-century Italy and France with the overall landscape design conceived as a series of rooms. The main house’s central area is the courtyard, which was originally open to the sky. It …

Imagine a Sunday meandering to different galleries around the Little River, Little Haiti and Performing Arts districts, converging with other art aficionados and enjoying light refreshments and engaging conversation at each stop. The Progressive Art Brunch, held the first Sunday of the month between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. provides just that, with 14 galleries …

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 first and third Saturday of the month. The next tours are Jan. 24, Feb. 7 and 21.   The tours take place twice a month at 11 a.m., typically starting from …

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 …

The Tropical Audubon Society is hosting free tours of the historic Doc Thomas House every First Saturday of the month starting at 1 and 3 p.m.  The house is located at 5530 Sunset Dr. in South Miami.  The 1932 cottage which sits on 2.2 acres of wooded property, has recently undergone extensive structural restoration and repair, …

Orchestra Miami once again celebrates Ludwig van Beethoven with its Beethoven on the Beach series for 2026. There are three upcoming concerts scheduled: Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 6 p.m., Gateway Park in Sunny Isles Beach Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 6 p.m., Pinecrest Gardens Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 7 p.m., Miami Beach Bandshell …

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: Hispanic Heritage Festival Friday, Sept. 19 at 6-9 p.m. North Shore Park, 501 72 St., Miami Beach Rides, bounce houses, …

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 line-up of local artists during the somewhat cooler Miami months. Concerts are at 7:30 p.m. at the Thomson Plaza for the Arts @ Ziff Ballet …

Who wants a free tree? Miami-Dade County is once again offering the freebies as part of Adopt-A-Tree. The county program provides two trees a year per household during a special event, but you must register in advance because the giveaway is only while supplies last.  There will be a third and final Adopt-A-Tree event on …

Aventura Mall is more than just a shopping destination, it is also a place to view public art. With more than 25 public art installations spread from end to end, a visit here is a great opportunity to have a cultural experience while getting your steps in. Everyone is encouraged to scan QR codes on …

If you love buying fresh fruit at a grower’s market, like banana, avocado, guava, dragon fruit or soursop, these are only a few of the native and exotic specialties you’ll find at Fruit & Spice Park this month in Homestead. Open: Daily, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. You need to RSVP for daily tasting …