School is out and the dog days of summer are almost here. So, what fun things can you do with kids in Miami and South Florida this summer?
Summer in South Florida brings many options for free and cheap things to do in Miami during the summer.
The Summer Savings Pass discount, for example, is available offering discount admission to Zoo Miami, Lion Country Safari and Cox Science Center & Aquarium. The South Florida Adventure Pass offers discount admission to four attractions: Sawgrass Recreation Park in west Weston, Flamingo Gardens in Davie, the Museum of Science & Discovery in Fort Lauderdale and Butterfly World in Coconut Creek.

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Plus, we have places like the beach, which are always free, and regular free days at museums. Plus, many theater chains offer special inexpensive summer movies for children or options to see classic films at a discount. Cities offer “dive-in” movie nights, free outdoor movies and free outdoor concerts.
Miami-Dade also has lots of water parks, pools and splash pads, some of which are cheap to use.
Please note: The status of places may change, so we always advise checking with a venue (when possible) for official confirmation. Also, while you’re checking that, it’s a good idea to read up on new established safety protocols and guidelines for each spot.
Free and cheap movies for kids
Many theater chains offer special inexpensive summer movies for children or options to see classic films at a discount. Cities offer “dive-in” movie nights, free outdoor movies and free outdoor concerts. Here are free and cheap movies for kids this summer.
- Free Northwood Film Festival, West Palm Beach
- Free Family Day on Aragon in Coral Gables
- Cheap movies for kids this summer in South Florida
- Free family movies outdoors in Hollywood
- Cinemark’s Summer Movie Clubhouse for $1.75
- Free: Music & more on The Lawn at CityPlace
- Free & cheap things to do with kids in summer, Palm Beach
- Free theater tickets for ‘Sound of Music' in Wilton Manors
- Ideas for free & inexpensive dates in Broward
- Free Ferris Bueller film & festivities at Las Olas Oceanside Park in Fort Lauderdale
Free and cheap meals for kids
Public parks, schools and libraries in South Florida are among the places featured in a federal program that offers free food for kids and teens during summer. The free meals are for kids 18 and younger. The Summer BreakSpot program is presented by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Florida Department of Agriculture and other partners. Click here for more info.
More to do in Miami-Dade
- Explore Miami by bicycle on a free or cheap bike trail. Miami-Dade is filled with great trails that allow you to be active with your bicycles on a budget. Remember to always take sunscreen, a water bottle, bug repellent, snacks, and a camera to take pictures of your adventure.
- Take your dog to one of Miami-Dade's dog-friendly parks.
Free and cheap things to do with kids in Miami-Dade this summer
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Always free places to visit in South Florida
- Free summer Pop-ups in the Park, with music, food, vendors in Wellington
- Free: Mia's Summer Shell-A-Bration at Manatee Lagoon
- Free & cheap things to do with kids in summer, Palm Beach
- Entry by ‘pay what you can' donation at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary
- Welleby Park in Sunrise offers playground, splash pad & dog park with free entry
- Entry to Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca Raton is free
- Free admission at Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach
- Waters Edge Park in Tamarac includes a book walk, fitness & water playground & entry is free
- Art on display & free yoga & events at Village Plaza in Broward
- Free Liberty Plaza Jazz on Miami Beach
Do you know of another good free or cheap things for kids to do in Miami-Dade this summer? Email us the details at news@miamionthecheap.com
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Day-by-day guide to free and cheap things to do with kids in South Florida this summer
Comments
Rhonda Ethridge
June 13, 2018 at 12:53 pm
What about Broward County?
Teresa
June 13, 2018 at 12:53 pm
Here's the list of free and cheap things to do in Broward this summer: https://fortlauderdaleonthecheap.com/free-things-to-do-deals-for-kids-during-summer-in-broward/