All aboard! The Gold Coast Railroad Museum offers free admission on the first Saturday of every month, so get the family or friends together and head on out! The museum, at 12450 SW 152nd St. (next to Zoo Miami) houses historic trains as well as a number of interactive displays. Hours are 10 a.m. to …
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The NSU Art Museum in Fort Lauderdale offers free admission as part of Sunny Days/Starry Nights events from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month. Often events include 2-for-1 deals on wine. Fun For Kids The free first Thursdays events usually include free Mini Muse events for kids, from 4:30 p.m. …
Watch family-friendly films for free outdoors at ArtsPark in Hollywood. Movies are usually 8 p.m. Fridays, with occasional exceptions. It’s wise to verify the event is on prior to venturing out. Feel free to use your own portable seats and blankets. ArtsPark is on Hollywood Boulevard and Federal Highway, Hollywood 33020. Single-use plastic items like …
Bank of America customers can visit museums free of charge on the first full weekend of the month through the Museums On Us program. Just show your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card and a photo ID on Saturday or Sunday, and you will get free admission to more than 225 …
Miami’s gonna get hot this summer – it always does. So the kids will want to stay cool. Best way to do that? Visit a water park where they can splash, slide and dunk their way to a fun time. We’ve compiled a sampling of water parks in Miami-Dade County that are worth a visit …
Enhance a walk in the park with a story along the way. Waters Edge Park in Tamarac features a story trail. Story trails, also referred to as story walks, are outdoor exhibits featuring pages from a storybook displayed along a path. It’s a free activity for families with kids — and a great way to …
Pools, water parks and water playgrounds in Broward offer refreshing fun. Some venues, especially municipal pools, offer entry without spending a wad of money. You can find splash pads with free entry, pools and water parks that don’t cost much, and even some water parks that offer discounts in the afternoons. If you’re looking …
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 …
Every weekend, come down to Downtown at the Gardens for the Friday and Saturday night concert series and listen to live music by local bands from 6-9 p.m.
Take the family out to a Miami Marlins ballgame this spring and summer with these great ticket deals (read on below). You can enjoy baseball for as little as $1 for kids’ tickets on select Monday nights. Seniors can even get free entry on certain days. The Marlins have deals for everyone this season. There …
AllGolf in Pembroke Pines features putt-put golf, with two 18-hole play areas. And, if you go at the right time, you can play mini-golf for less. Deals include: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesdays. Kids 11 and younger play free with an adult paying regular price of $13 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays. Play …
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