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 below are free or cheap places to take the kids for fun, sun and interesting activities in Miami. Miami-Dade can be pricey but there are still loads of things to do with your kids for free or low cost. Top on the list are South Florida’s pristine – and free – beaches. You can …

The Normandy Fountain Business Association is hosting a variety of family-friendly events for 2024. Bring the whole family for these gatherings around the iconic fountain, which has been lovingly restored and is the spotlight of the neighborhood’s downtown. Here’s what’s coming up: Thursday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. Dance & Romance with Dance Now! Miami’s …

Dolphin Mall’s Vivo! Entertainment Complex has something for everyone, including free live music on Fridays and Saturdays. Live bands every Saturday night starting at 9 p.m. on the VIVO! Stage At PBR Cowboy Bar: First Thursday of the month from 8-10 p.m.: Ladies Night at the PBR Cowboy Bar with complimentary drinks for ladies along …

February in Miami is the time to be outdoors after all, we’re the envy of most of the country when it comes to weather down here. That means there are plenty of great outdoor events to attend before it gets too hot and all anyone wants to do is be indoors. There are also plenty of free …

Books & Books is one of Miami’s most iconic independent book stores and browsing their extensive collection of carefully curated titles is a favorite pastime of many Miamians. But there’s more to do there than browse. Their courtyard is also a great spot for listening to live music. You can catch live music in the …

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 …

The wacky 41st King Mango Strut Parade, known for being a spoof of the year’s craziest, most outrageous headlines, of which there are plenty in Miami, weaves through the streets of Downtown Coconut Grove on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at 2 p.m. Watch as marching groups, homemade floats and makeshift mascots parade down Main Highway. …

Free fun for your family and friends with a beach ball display and end of Summer Bash. Now, through Sept. 30, you can dine, shop, and stroll at CityPlace Doral and enjoy a fun Beach Ball Display. Enjoy 1,300 rainbow-hued beach balls floating overhead on the boulevard. Guests will have a ball experiencing photo moments …

The long Labor Day Weekend usually signals the end of summer so we’ve rounded up some ideas on how to make the most of those three days: Visit Deering Estate. There’s a special $5 admission on Labor Day Weekend. Click here for all the details. Spend the day two-wheeling through some of Miami’s many bike …

Gourmet and specialty markets, wine stores and even Italian restaurants are great places to visit for free wine tastings and gourmet cooking demos which are always followed by samplings of what’s been prepared. Here, we’ve comprised a list of places to seek out where you’ll find just that: Happy Wine This no-nonsense wine shop, started …

Who doesn’t love a good Happy Hour? With great prices on cocktails and food, it’s the best way to unwind after the 9-5 grind. We did our research and have put together this extensive list of the best places for happy hour around Miami. Enjoy! Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Co. 237 20th St., Suite …