The Coral Express at McBride Plaza in Coral Gables is back for holiday fun this year, happening Dec. 14 from 2-10 p.m. at McBride Plaza on Miracle Mile. Admission is free. Get in the holiday spirit with a day of festive merriment and fun-filled family activities including: Magician performance at 3 p.m. Trolley rides through […]
Free things to do in Miami
Tree lightings and Santa’s arrival in Miami
It seems as though Christmas events and festivities begin earlier and earlier each year. Several malls around town and a few parks host their Santa arrivals as well as tree lighting and holiday festivities in November and there are plenty in December as well. All events listed are free. Here’s a schedule of what’s happening […]
Free Buskerfest concerts
The annual free Buskerfest Miami Street Performance Festival is happening from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at each of the Inner Loop stops of the Metromover. Admission is free. From 4-6pm, local artists will perform 45-minute sets at select Inner Loop stops of the Metromover and several satellite locations. The Comedy Corner by Comic Cure […]
Tri-Rail’s winter wonderland
Celebrate the season with 20 tons of snow at Tri-Rail’s Winter Wonderland celebration Dec. 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Miami Airport Station. In addition to the highly-anticipated snow playground with 20 tons of snow, attendees will enjoy bounce houses, food trucks, face painting, cookie decorating, a coloring station, holiday carolers […]
Free and cheap outdoor family movies
Below is a list of free family movies, and some may include free popcorn and soda. FREE or CHEAP MOVIES: Unless otherwise noted, bring a blanket and/or chair, and get together with family and friends for these free or cheap outdoor movie nights under the stars: Family Movie Nights at 6:30 p.m., screening at 7:30 […]
Free Simpson Park festive forest trail
Enjoy a festive holiday jaunt through the park at The City of Miami Parks & Recreation Department’s first ever Simpson Park Festive Forest Trail Dec. 14 and 15 and 21 and 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. Come to this historic park for a day of holiday fun with: Peek-a-boo winter […]
Free Lincoln Eatery Jingle & Mingle
Miami Beach’s food hall Lincoln Eatery, will bring the holiday cheer Dec. 15 from 1-5 p.m. with Jingle & Mingle. With a larger than life gingerbread house installation and special family-friendly programming, the eatery will transform into a winter wonderland. The space will feature a life-size gingerbread house crafted by none other than DIY influencer […]
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 am to 5 pm, with activities from noon to 4 pm. Dec. 14: South Florida’s Fabulous Parks A fun-filled day of museum and park fun with craft […]
Free live jazz at Olympia Theater
The following event is FREE and open to the public at the historic Olympia Theater in Downtown Miami. Live Jazz Listen to live jazz in the Lobby Lounge on the second Wednesday of the month. Dec. 11: Simply Simone Tribute to Dr. Nina Simone featuring the acting and vocal talents of Ja’Ja’Nia Harden, Toddra Brunson, […]
Free monthly live music in Design District
The Miami Design District Performance Series, presented by the Knight Foundation, delivers a FREE live musical performance from 6-9 p.m. on the Fridays through December. It is produced by impresario extraordinaire Emilio Estefan in collaboration with Maestro Eduardo Marturet of The Miami Symphony Orchestra (MISO). Dec. 13 – Jennifer Holliday Happy Hour specials at Estefan […]
Free & cheap things to do in Miami this week
Here’s our list of the top free events, discounts and deals to have fun in Miami this week.
