Lake Park Arts District

The Museum of Contemporary Art in North Miami is the place to check out groundbreaking and thought-provoking exhibitions and catch live jazz acts on the last Friday of the month during the free Jazz at MOCA. However, it’s also where to go for other free and cheap events.   There’s something for everyone all month long …

The Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series presents a free concert every Sunday from 6-7:30 p.m. between 14th Street and 14th Place in Lummus Park on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach in front of The Betsy Hotel.  Concerts feature talented local South Florida performers. Bring a picnic, lawn chairs, blankets, and your whole gang to enjoy …

For folks who sign up for the free Family rewards program at Ikea, participating restaurants in the home goods stores offer deals. Some deals require the Family rewards ID, others do not.  Ikea restaurant deals include: Valid to September 23 40% off meatballs, plant balls and veggie balls adult entrees       Ikea Broward, …

Rene Rodriguez, former film critic for The Miami Herald, now runs the Cosford Cinema on the University of Miami Campus and he’s always coming up with some type of innovative film series.   Up next…   Wed., Sept. 3 at 9 p.m. and Sat., Sept. 6 at 8 p.m. Free screening of  Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners,” …

The open-air CityPlace Doral has a couple of weekly events that are geared to music lovers and to shoppers of handcrafted items. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, CityPlace Doral is hosting Sabor y Salsa: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage at CityPlace Doral on Friday, Sept. 12 from 7-10 …

The South Florida Bluegrass Association offers a free bluegrass festival and acoustic jam on the first Sunday of the month at Greynolds Park, 18501 NE 22nd Ave., North Miami Beach. Musicians in attendance at the monthly jams are encouraged to bring their acoustic instruments and take the stage for a post-performance jam session. While the …

Who wants a free tree? Miami-Dade County is once again offering the freebies as part of Adopt-A-Tree. The county program provides two trees a year per household during a special event, but you must register in advance because the giveaway is only while supplies last.  There will be a third and final Adopt-A-Tree event on …

Gables Gallery Night is one of Miami’s longest running first Friday of the month events, spanning nearly four decades now. The evening is a great way to visit the multitude of galleries in the City Beautiful.  Click here to see a list of participating galleries open from 6-10 p.m. While traipsing through Downtown Coral Gables, …

“Cue the rollback machine!”  Starting on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, McDonald’s is bringing Extra Value Meals back for a limited time. This will allow you to start your morning with a $5 Sausage McMuffin with Egg meal – which comes with hash browns and a small coffee – or satisfy your afternoon appetite with the …

Here’s a free advance screening of “The Long Walk,” from chill master Stephen King. It’s an intense, chilling, and emotional thriller that challenges audiences to confront a haunting question: How far could you go? The Long Walk MIAMI When: Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, at 730 p.m. Where: AMC Sunset Place, 5701 Sunset Drive, South Miami …

Trucks, including fire engines and other interesting vehicles, are on display for kids to see in person — and perhaps sit in the driver’s seat — at Touch A Truck in Pembroke Pines. Firefighters, police officers and others public safety personnel are usually at Touch A Truck events for kids to talk with. Touch A …