Fun things to do in July in Miami-Dade
We celebrate America's independence in July but there are lots of other fun things to do around Miami. Here's what we recommend during these dog days of summer.
Waterpark fun to keep your cool
Miami-Dade's plentiful waterparks are open and ready for splashtacular fun. Cool off and enjoy wave pools, waterslides, splash zones, lazy rivers and tot lots. Click here to find the one closest to you.
Fourth of July Celebrations
Speaking of Independence Day, there are loads of places to watch fireworks and enjoy other festivities around Miami-Dade. Miami Beach has three different events happening and you can also watch the sky light up in Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Miami Shores, Miami Springs and Homestead. Click here to find all the locations.
Deering Estate Discount Admission
Spend the day at this lushly landscaped attraction on July 4 before heading off to watch fireworks. See lots of wildlife, flora and fauna amidst sweeping bay views. Admission drops to $8 from the usual $18. The deal is also good Sunday, July 5. Click here for info.
Miami Spa Months
Pamper yourself at one of dozens of participating spas during the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau's Miami Spa Month. Treatments and services start as low as $109, which is almost 50% off. Some spas even extend use of the pool and gym to clients who book at their spa. Click here for the full list.
Taste the Gables
Coral Gables boasts some of Miami-Dade's best restaurants. Throughout July, Taste the Gables, or Coral Gables Restaurant Month, features three-course lunch and dinner menus for $30 and $45, respectively. Click here to view the list of participating restaurants.
And remember, you can always enjoy year-round free and cheap fun in Miami-Dade:
- Free Museum entry at select museums around Miami to Bank of America card customers on the first full weekend of the month
- Free Jazz at MOCA concert and free Cultural Fridays event in Little Havana on the last Friday of the month
- Free Gables Gallery Night on the first Friday of the month
- Fun weekly trivia nights around Miami-Dade
- Free events at the Miami Beach Bandshell
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