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President’s Day weekend in Miami means a long weekend of course but also, the annual Coconut Grove Arts Festival. The annual festival along Coconut Grove’s waterfront is a Presidents Day weekend staple, set for Feb. 14-16, 2026. The outdoor festival, which began in 1963, will feature the work of 285 fine art artists in several …

Baseball season is gearing up, so if you want to go to Marlins Park on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, from 4-8 p.m., you can catch the baseball fever early at the free Marlins Fan Fest. This complimentary event will be at loanDepot Park, 501 Marlins Way, Miami, and will feature player meet and greets, interactive …

The Gifford Lane Art Stroll will return for its 26th year on Sunday, March 1, 2026, from noon to 5 p.m. The free event takes place along Gifford Lane in Coconut Grove, a normally sleepy little residential block near the Kirk Monroe tennis courts between Oak and Day Avenues (3200 block). The event is free. …

Viernes Culturales (Cultural Fridays) is a South Florida tradition. This free arts and music festival takes place on the third Friday of each month from 5-10 p.m. on Calle Ocho (Southwest Eighth Street), in the heart of Little Havana, between 13th and 22nd avenues.  Every month, enjoy music in Domino Plaza, as well as works …

The Barnacle Historic State Park’s Under Moonlight Concert series runs every second Friday of the month and features an impressive line-up of musicians. Doors open at 6 p.m. and performance is at 7 p.m. Here is the schedule: Nov. 14, 2025: Mama Fuma, a Miami-based band that reimagines iconic rock, Latin and funks songs. Dec. 12, …

Have you always wanted to visit Miami’s historic gem Vizcaya Museum & Gardens? Vizcaya’s European-inspired gardens are reminiscent of those created in 17th and 18th-century Italy and France with the overall landscape design conceived as a series of rooms. The main house’s central area is the courtyard, which was originally open to the sky. It …

Take the family out to a Miami Marlins ballgame with these great deals all season long. You can enjoy baseball for as little as $1 for kids’ tickets on select Monday nights.  During the summer, tickets are just $5 for everyone Monday through Thursday. Seniors can even get free entry on certain days. The Marlins …

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 …

Movie lovers on a budget know that the best time to see a movie is during the day, with up to 30% off evening prices for shows before 4 p.m. every day! Not only is the theater less crowded (especially on weekdays), but it’s the best opportunity to take advantage of savings at the box …

With its large population of Cuban exiles, Miami has among the best Cuban food in the world. So, when you’re in Miami, do as the locals do and don’t spend a fortune on delicious Cuban food. That means you’ll have to venture out away from some of the tourist areas of Miami Beach and Downtown …