Attractions & Museums

Each week, after regular hours, the Norton Museum of Art presents a new experience, with an eclectic mix of live performances, film screenings, workshops, tours, and more, called Art After Dark. Jazz Friday at Art After Dark: April 3, 2026, from 7:15 to 8 & 8:15 to 9 p.m. Every Friday there’s something new to …

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 …

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 open from 6-10 p.m. While traipsing through Downtown Coral Gables, …

Manatee Lagoon counted 230 manatees on a chilly morning recently – the highest number in the site’s history. Those unable to visit in person can also watch the manatees via Manatee Lagoon’s 24-hour underwater manatee cam or above water manatee cam. If you haven’t been to Manatee Lagoon in a while, here’s the perfect time to …

Set your sights for an adventure in the South Florida wilderness. Perhaps you’ll navigate a shady path through a lush forest. Or perch yourself on a riverbank where herons are wading in the water and turtles are poking their heads out. Tune in to the visual displays, scents and sounds of the outdoor environment. Some …

Pools, water parks and water playgrounds in Broward offer refreshing fun. Some venues, especially municipal pools, offer entry without spending a wad of money.    You can find splash pads with free entry, pools and water parks that don’t cost much, and even some water parks that offer discounts in the afternoons. If you’re looking …

The long-running, popular – and free – Jazz at MOCA has been a fixture in the North Miami community and Miami’s music scene for more than two decades. The monthly event presented by the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami features an exciting lineup of South Florida musicians playing on the last Friday of every …

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 …

Visit the Norton Museum of Art for a free accessible art workshop for the entire family every month. This program will feature interactive time in the gallery and art-making in the classroom, plus all participating staff members are trained to lead programs for people with autism. When: Third Sunday of each month, from 3 to …

Coral Gables Museum welcomes you to “Family Day on Aragon” on the third Saturday of each month, with free admission, live music and special activities.  Upcoming event is on Sat., March 21 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Artmaking by TMP The teen-led volunteer and education group TMP hosts a …

  Deerfield Island is a natural area on the Intracoastal Waterway in north Broward that’s accessible by boat. Free water shuttle excursions to Deerfield Island Natural Area are weather permitting, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.  The free boat shuttle service usually runs from a dock at Sullivan Park, 1701 Riverview Road, Deerfield Beach, at 10 a.m., …