All Miami-Dade

Yes, there really are free transportation options in and around Miami. Miami-Dade County’s public transportation may still need much improvement, but several options are free.  MetroConnect now provides free ride-share service around Miami-Dade County that easily connects you to Metrobus, Metrorail and takes you where you need around town. More details can be found here. Please …

Do you and your dog like to dress up in costumes? Do you and your dog resemble each other? Do you and your dog enjoy mingling with other furry friends and their hoomans? Do you and your dog often exercise together, play games or run obstacle courses? If you answered in the affirmative to any …

We write often about free author readings, free entertainment and free children’s events at our favorite independent bookstore, Books & Books, but we realized we have never written a post pointing out all the free resources Books & Books provides for South Florida. Few cities have the wealth of free literary resources we find at …

Want to hear live music? The Betsy Hotel in the heart of South Beach offers a free live music series every day. It’s a nice way to enjoy some tunes amid beautiful surroundings – and give yourself a little break any day of the week. All performances are free, with no cover or drink minimum. …

Head to the Sandrell Rivers Theater for the The Moth – Miami StorySLAM. The event is usually every other month, but the schedule varies. Each month has a theme and folks have to prepare a five-minute tale on that theme. Tickets are $15 and available online one week in advance. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., …

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 South Florida on the Cheap newsletter. You can …

Now’s the time to start learning about all that libraries can offer you. Whether you, your child or parent need entertainment, Miami-Dade County libraries offer their patrons apps and online resources for easily downloading everything from films to TV shows to e-books. All you need is your library number. Don’t have one? Get one free …

Are you looking for a break from cooking? Friday nights are tough, it’s the end of a long work week so why not turn to food trucks? The City of Hialeah’s got you covered on Friday, March 15 with the One Year Anniversary Celebration of their Hialeah Eats Food Trucks & Night Market happening from 6-10 …

The Miami Museum of Contemporary Art of the African Diaspora (MoCAAD) presents Knight New Work, a virtual reality art exhibition and documentary featuring new work by visual artist Marielle Plaisir. What: Premiere of “The Day I Heard the Sounds of the World” When: Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Where: Black Archives …

Raise a glass to food and drink specials during happy hour, our favorite time of the day. Today we’re taking you on a trip to Coral Gables where you can enjoy the vibrant scene, along with budget-friendly food and drink specials every day of the week, if you plan it out right. From quesadillas and …

When the clock strikes 5 p.m., we’re looking for one thing — where to go for happy hour. Today, we’re taking you on a trip to Aventura, where mouthwatering food and drink specials are aplenty. From gooey cheese quesadillas to crispy calamari to delectable Italian meatballs, there’s something for everyone. Now, follow along and let’s …