Attractions & Museums

Here’s a deal for a haunted house: The Horrorland, which opened Sept. 13, 2024, at Jungle Island, near downtown Miami. The attraction includes multiple “scare zones,” “terror-tories,” and haunts, plus mazes in which you can encounter eerie creatures. The attraction is recommended for residents 12 and older, but this year there is also a family-friendly …

Tree Tops Park in Davie offers a remote wilderness setting for spooky Halloween trails in the woods. The Haunt is an outdoor attraction at the park that is open select dates from October 11 through November 3, 2024, with various foot trails featuring spooky scenarios with effects that include strobe lights and fog. A bar, …

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 4 p.m., with activities taking place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is required to participate. You can register online. The theme rotates monthly, usually …

You can get discount for enchanting Butterfly World in Coconut Creek.  The popular walk-through attraction, which is at Tradewinds Park in North Broward, features free-flight aviaries with tropical foliage and thousands of butterflies and birds from different parts of the world. Regular prices are $32.50 for guests age 12 and older, $22.50 for children age …

The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum is continuing to waive general admission fees and opening its doors to the public on the first Saturday of the month, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Families can peruse the exhibits, but also enjoy a fun craft-based activity from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Be sure to look for …

Deals and occasional extra events are offered at Old Davie School, an interesting historical attraction with an authentic old schoolhouse and a replica of a Florida pioneer home. Some events offer free or discounted entry. Free Halloween event Hot Rods Halloween auto show and trunk or treat are featured 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sunday, …

Gables Gallery Night is one of Miami’s longest running first Friday of the month events, spanning nearly four decades now. The evening is a great way to visit the multitude of galleries in the City Beautiful.  Click here to see a list of participating galleries. While traipsing through Downtown Coral Gables, make a stop at …

The  Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale is offering a free entry day. The museum offers interactive exhibits and demonstrations, an outdoor science park and displays with animals.   Free entry day in 2024 is 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. September 28 as part of Worldwide Day of Play.  The event includes exhibits, …

The South Florida Amateur Astronomy Association offers telescopes at Fox Observatory in Sunrise for peering into the night sky. Fox Observatory is in Markham Park, 16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise 33326.  The facility is usually open Saturdays from about dusk until about 11 p.m, weather permitting, and representatives of South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association …

All U.S. national parks offer free entry on certain holidays every year – and we’ve got the schedule for 2024. This offer includes entry at Everglades National Park and Dry Tortugas National Park, off Key West.  Schedule for 2024 These are the fee-free days at U.S. National Parks for this year: Jan. 15: Birthday of Martin …

The Bass Museum of Arts in Miami Beach opened in 1964 and showcases contemporary art in both permanent and temporary exhibits. Are you a resident of Miami Beach? If so, you’re in luck! Miami Beach Residents enjoy free admission to The Bass all year round! Present a valid ID or proof of residence and receive …