The Miami-Dade Public Library System is planning its 2020 Summer Reading Challenge. The program runs through Aug. 8. And, it’s not just for children. This year’s theme is “Imagine Your Story” to coincide with the event going virtual. To participate, read or listen to a book for 30 minutes, then complete and submit an entry ticket […]
Kids' Stuff
Zoo Miami: Ride your bike through the grounds UPDATED
As of July 3, Zoo Miami has re-closed and will remain closed indefinitely. Zoo Miami invites you to “Bike the Wild Side” with its popular Bike305 event. The special guided ride throughout the zoo grounds returns on July 18, but this year brings new CDC recommended guidelines, of course. Zoo Miami staff will guide groups […]
Miami summer camps: In-person and virtual – UPDATED
School’s out – and, for parents, that means keeping the kids busy with summer camp. With life slowly returning back to normal, several programs are running as usual (with new rules and restrictions in place), while others are going virtual. The in-person camp programs will have CDC guidelines in place, including a limit of 10 […]
$10 Mondays all summer at Zoo Miami!
Have you heard of $10 Mondays? Zoo Miami, at 12400 SW 152nd St., is offering discounted $10 admission to visitors every Monday through Aug. 17! The price is the same for adults and children age 13 and older. Children age 2 and younger can enter free of charge. It’s a significant discount from the regular price, […]
Summer Savings Pass 2020: 4 attractions for 1 price
The Summer Savings Pass is a one-price deal good for entry to four South Florida attractions. It costs $60 plus tax for adults and $50 plus tax for kids (age 3 to 12). The pass is good for unlimited visits through Oct. 31, 2020, at: Zoo Miami Miami Seaquarium Museum of Discovery and Science in […]
Fairchild offers ‘pizza party’ for the whole family
Pizza. Party. Gardening. Family time. Miami’s Fairchild Tropical Garden is offering something for everybody with its weekly “Plant a Pizza Party” interactive online classes. The series of five sessions, which started on June 13, was designed to entertain families of all ages. Each class is $5 per household, plus a $1.94 fee. To keep up with […]
Free meals for Miami-Dade students during summer break – UPDATED
Free meals are available for Miami-Dade County students during the summer break from the following organizations: Summer BreakSpot is a nutrition resource for students up to 18 years of age. They can have breakfast, lunch, snacks or supper. Click here, dial 211 or text FOODFL to 877-877 to find sites at churches, parks and libraries. […]
Dezerland Park drive-in theater: Check out movie schedule
North Miami’s Dezerland Park outdoor area was transformed into a drive-in theater over a month ago – and it’s been a big hit with movie fans. New movies are shown at 5 and 8 p.m. Saturdays at 14401 NE 19th Ave., North Miami. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on […]
Free meals for kids from Pollo Tropical extended through summer
Pollo Tropical continues doling out the deals, this time offering free meals for kids age 12 younger at all 141 Florida locations. The limited-time offer has been extended through the summer! It is good during weekdays from 11 a.m. to noon. But parents must bring the kids to the local Pollo Tropical drive-through for the […]
Support local: Try new online market for food, clothes and more
Now more than ever, it is a good time to support small businesses – and you can do that with the newly launched online Vecinos Market. (“Vecinos” means neighbors.) The site gives Miami residents access to online shopping with delivery of goods from a variety of local businesses, many of which are very familiar. New […]
Cool stuff for kids to do at home
Got kids at home bouncing off the walls? Are they bored of playing video games and creating Tik Tok videos on social media? 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. Then here are a few fun ideas to […]
