Be there, the fair! The Miami-Dade County Youth Fair, which was set to start in mid-March, has been rescheduled for Nov. 18-Dec. 5, 2021. So instead of the springtime South Florida tradition, we’ll get to enjoy the fair fun in a whole different season. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami […]
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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.
Free homework, tutoring help from Miami-Dade library system
If your kids are struggling and need assistance with homework or assignments, there’s free help. The Miami-Dade Public Library System offers a Homework Help & Tutoring Program to assist with reading and math. 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 […]
Free entry to national parks in honor of National Park Week
All 392 U.S. national parks offer free entry on certain holidays every year. This offer includes entry at Everglades National Park and Dry Tortugas National Park, off Key West. Photo of Everglades National Park Snake Bight Trail by the National Park Service. The National Park Service also reminds us that admission to many of our national […]
Can’t make it to library? Check out a Bookmobile or Technobus near you!
Next time you visit a Miami-Dade County park, keep your eyes peeled for the Bookmobile and Technobus. That’s right, Miami-Dade Public Library System is bringing books and technology to you! The program – which is a partnership between Miami-Dade County Parks and Miami-Dade County Library System – aims to make reading, technology and digital media […]
Kids to Parks Day 2021: How to celebrate virtually or in person
The National Park Trust‘s annual Kids to Parks Day – created to encourage families to explore the great outdoors – is happening this year, but with a slight change. On May 15, instead of promoting special parks events, organizers say they are “encouraging people nationwide to celebrate the day at local parks and public lands […]
Free children’s storytime: Celebrities read classic books
Looking for storytime entertainment for kids? The SAG-AFTRA Foundation offers a free award-winning literacy website, Storyline Online, that streams videos featuring celebrities reading children’s books. 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. […]
Get a free book every month for your kids
In a continued effort to promote literacy, The Children’s Trust has expanded its Book Club! Get free monthly books by mail for your child – from birth until their fifth birthday. (The program originally targeted just 3-year-olds.) To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow […]
Free admission at Gold Coast Railroad Museum
The Gold Coast Railroad Museum offers free admission on the first Saturday of every month. 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. (next to Zoo […]
Free online games & quizzes for all ages
No matter what your age, playing games is always fun. And although AARP is usually associated with those 50 and older, their free online options are great for all ages. 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. AARP has lots of online […]
Free Family Day at Miami Beach’s Bass Museum
The Bass Museum of Art in Miami Beach offers a Free Family Day on the last Sunday of most months. Families are invited to enjoy special activities such as arts projects and scavenger hunts from 2 to 4 p.m. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can […]
