What can you do for fun this weekend without spending a lot of money? Here are our top picks for free and cheap things to do in Miami!
Art
Art aficionados: View live painting sessions at Shops at Merrick Park
With many cultural institutions still closed, art aficionados have limited options. Until now. The first-ever Art at the Park outdoor live painting event will debut Sept. 18 at Shops at Merrick Park. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook and on […]
All Kids Included Family Festival is virtual & free
This year’s All Kids Included Family Arts Festival will take place virtually throughout several weeks. Presented by The South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center, the 14th annual event for children and families of all abilities kicks off on Sept. 4. And it’s free! To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap […]
Art Basel Miami Beach canceled for 2020
The most important annual arts event in South Florida will not happen this year. Organizers of Art Basel have announced that the 2020 edition has been canceled. According to a Facebook post: “We regret to announce that the 2020 edition of Art Basel Miami Beach has been canceled. As the artworld continues to face momentous […]
Miami places where you can enjoy public art
When it comes to viewing art, it can be good to think outside the box. It’s not always necessary to go inside a boxy museum to view it. Miami has plenty of public art you can see from your car or while on a stroll. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the […]
Art Deco Walking Tours guide you through Miami Beach
Get ready to walk the walk! Now that Miami-Dade County beaches are open, the Miami Design Preservation League has restarted its Official Art Deco Walking Tours. The popular guided tours are back and include hotels, restaurants and other commercial structures – providing an introduction to the Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival and Miami Modern styles found […]
Arsht@Home gives you VIP access to art, music & more!
With the current season coming to an abrupt halt, Miami’s Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts remains dark. There’s a glimmer of hope for all arts-lovers, though, because the center is offering a virtual “Arsht@Home” platform. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow […]
Is Florida Supercon 2020 in Miami Beach canceled?
It’s official: Florida Supercon will not take place this year. The annual pop culture convention at the Miami Beach Convention Center was originally scheduled for May but later postponed until July 4th weekend. Now, the event’s organizers, ReedPOP (producers of pop culture events), have announced the next edition will take place in 2021. To keep […]
Romero Britto can entertain your kids with his art
We know it’s getting increasingly more difficult to entertain your kids at home. So we will keep providing you with fun online ideas you can try! This one comes from the Miami Children’s Museum and its “Museum At Home” program. The museum has partnered with Miami’s own Romero Britto for a special activity to give […]
Culture Shock Miami makes arts accessible online for free
A longtime resource for high-school and college students to experience the arts for cheap, Culture Shock Miami now features a comprehensive list of virtual arts performances. Their newly established Online Experiences page includes links to performances by various local and national arts groups. Enjoy watching… Performances at The Betsy Hotel of their #TogetheratHome Concert Series […]
Virtual museum visits are free with Smithsonian Open Access
Fighting boredom and can’t get to your favorite museum or one you’ve wanted to visit your whole life? Consider logging into Smithsonian Open Access for free doing an online virtual visit. With Smithsonian Open Access you can download, share and reuse millions of the Smithsonian’s images right from your laptop, desktop, tablet or smartphone. With […]
