Josie Gulliksen

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 …

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 …

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 …

With its large population of Cuban exiles, Miami has among the best Cuban food in the world. So, when you’re in Miami, do as the locals do and don’t spend a fortune on delicious Cuban food. That means you’ll have to venture out away from some of the tourist areas of Miami Beach and Downtown …

The City of Coral Gables known as “The City Beautiful” is a wonder of Mediterranean architecture and rich history.  One of its most iconic and beloved sites The Biltmore Hotel is a 1920s marvel and a shining example of historic preservation so who better to host free weekly guided tours there than Dade Heritage Trust. …