The Food Network and Cooking Channel’s South Beach Wine and Food Festival will, indeed, take place in 2021 – but it has been rescheduled to give organizers more time to plan a safe event. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook […]
Attractions & Museums
Santa’s Spectacular in Tamiami Park offers drive-thru fun
With Santa’s Enchanted Forest canceled this year, something had to take its place. That replacement is the Santa’s Spectacular Drive-Thru Musical Extravaganza at Tamiami Park, scheduled to run from Nov. 28 through Dec. 23. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook […]
Free Florida-friendly gardening webinar coming right up – register now!
The University of Florida/IFAS Extension in Manatee County is presenting a webinar on “Florida-Friendly Landscaping for Pollinators.” Set for 10:30 a.m. Dec. 16, the free webinar will highlight “the importance of creating habitat for the vast array of pollinators” in the Sunshine State. Learn the best plants and practices that will create a safe haven […]
‘Evening by the Bay’: Deering Estate to present after-hours experience
Enjoy an “Evening by the Bay,” courtesy of Deering Estate. The historic Miami site is presenting an outdoors, after-hours experience along Biscayne Bay from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 23. Cost: Just $10 a person. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us on […]
What’s open in Miami? Check status here
Every day, more places around Miami-Dade County are reopening. And yet, plenty remain closed. It’s tough to keep track of it all, so we’ve compiled a list to help you out! Keep in mind that the status of places keeps changing, so we always advise checking with a venue (when possible) for official confirmation. We’ll […]
Cyber Week Plant Sale at Fairchild Garden
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables is having a Cyber Week Plant Sale! Get 30 percent off on unique and rare plants grown by Fairchild and specially curated by Fairchild botanists and horticulturists. How? All you have to do is use the special promo code – CYBER2020 – at checkout. To keep up with latest […]
Free admission on Saturday at Gold Coast Railroad Museum
The Gold Coast Railroad Museum offers free admission on the first Saturday of every month (except for March). 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 Twitter and visit our Facebook group page The museum, at 12450 SW 152nd St. […]
Popular Miami festivals/events that have been canceled – UPDATED
This past year has brought many firsts and never-before-seens. Now, it has canceled some of our favorite events. Organizers have had to make tough decisions and take into account factors such as public safety, which is understandable. These events will have to wait for now, but hopefully they’ll be back soon! Check here to see […]
Fairchild’s annual NightGarden canceled this year
During Miami winters, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden typically transforms itself into The NightGarden, an enchanted, illuminated experience full of fantasy and wonderment where things like the Wise Talking Tree, Archimedes and Flying Fairies come to life. This year, however, it will not take place. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami […]
Pinecrest Gardens twinkles with its ‘Nights of Lights’
Pinecrest Gardens’ “Nights of Lights” features glittering and larger-than-life light installations during the holidays. The area transforms itself into a winter wonderland dotted by thousands of twinkling lights that go up, through and around the whimsical botanical landscape. Please note that the event is enforcing social-distance guidelines, with a limited daily capacity. Walkups might be […]
Zoo Miami unveils its ‘Zoo Lights’
Some resident “animals” at Zoo Miami get a holiday sprucing up during the Zoo Lights annual event, which will happen select nights from Nov. 27 through Dec. 27. Read below carefully as there are some activities not happening this year, as well as some new displays. Please note that tickets will be sold online only. […]
