Can’t decide on what to do this weekend? We know we’ve got a ton of free and cheap things to do so here are our top picks, in no particular order. Click on each for more info (or click on the link at the end for a full list of our calendar items). Friday, Aug. […]
Attractions & Museums
Bike tour through Coral Gables
Take a bicycle tour through The City Beautiful every 3rd Sunday of every month. Each tour offers a different theme and route and runs from 10 am-noon. Gables Bike Tours are presented by Coral Gables Museum and Bike Walk Coral Gables. Bike rentals and helmets (required for children under 16) are available at No Boundaries, […]
Coral Gables weekly walking tour
Take a guided walking tour through downtown Coral Gables every Saturday beginning at 11 a.m. Stroll through Coral Gables’ bustling business district to discover local history and architectural heritage. Visit the 1920s Mediterranean style hotels, the first car dealership and an outdoor theater. Did you know that pink electric trolley cars ran throughout the city from 1926 to 1935? Tour starts at the Coral […]
Miami Seaquarium: Florida resident rates
From Aug. 21 through Dec. 17, 2017, Florida residents with proper identification can get an online discount on admission to the Miami Seaquarium as well as up to 50% off animal encounter programs, that includes dolphin, seal, penguin, and reef encounters. According to the website, here are the discounts for Florida residents: Admission ticket: Adults: […]
Jungle Island: Buy an annual pass, get one free
Jungle Island is offering a BOGO on annual passes. Buy a 2017 annual (starting at $52.95) pass and get 2018 free. Pass includes hands-on interactions with Australian red kangaroos as well as an exclusive encounter with a surprise critter. Click here to buy the pass.
Free solar eclipse events and more
The Great American Eclipse happens on Aug. 21 and we’ve put together a list of events and information to know about. Check back often as we frequently update. Is this a total eclipse or partial? Total, but we’ll see a partial in Miami-Dade County. What’s the big deal, anyway? This eclipse will be visible from coast-to-coast, […]
Family Day on Aragon: Movie, museum, books
Family Day on Aragon is a free block party on the second Saturday of the month in Coral Gables. That also means discounted movies at the Coral Gables Art Cinema in the mornings, free admission at the Coral Gables Museum in the afternoon, and free story time and entertainment at Books & Books. The Coral Gables Cinema is at 260 […]
Free Family Fun Day at HistoryMiami museum
HistoryMiami museum hosts a free Family Fun Day the second Saturday of every month, with free admission for all. The free admission is all day, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with activities from noon to 4 p.m. July 8: Once Upon a Story. Join local storytellers and celebrate reading with a day of stories. Create […]
PAMM free days
The Perez Art Museum Miami offers residents and visitors have two chances every month to visit free (three chances if they have a Bank of America or Merrill Lynch cards). Free Second Saturdays, sponsored by Target, will include special free activities from 1 to 4 p.m., including family-friendly tours and chances for children to create art. […]
Fairchild Tropical Garden discount
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Here’s a deal to see Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden at a discount. You don’t see that very often. Through Travelzoo, you can get this deal: For $9, get one-day admission for one child, ages 6-17 (regularly $19) For $19, get one-day admission for one adult (regularly $25) For $69, get an annual individual membership for one […]
Free and cheap events at Wolfsonian on Miami Beach
The Wolfsonian-FIU Museum is more than just a venue to view art exhibitions. It also hosts free book discussions, art classes, and guided tours. Here’s what’s coming up this month: Friday, August 4 | 7pm Book Club: Travels with Charley in Search of America Rediscover America in this 1962 travelogue of John Steinbeck’s 10,000-mile journey alongside his beloved French […]
