Clicky Skip to Content

Snag unlimited entry for several South Florida attractions with a summer package deal. For one price, you’ll receive access to participating attractions as often as you want. South Florida Adventure Pass The South Florida Adventure Pass includes Sawgrass Recreation Park in west Weston, features airboat rides in The Everglades & reptile exhibits Flamingo Gardens in …

Read More about South Florida Adventure Pass offers unlimited entry to Broward attractions

The Summer Savings Pass is a one-price deal good for entry to four South Florida attractions. That’s some savings! This year’s pass is valid for May 17 through Aug. 31, 2023, and is $65.99 plus tax for adults and $55.99 plus tax for children (age 3 to 12).  The pass is good for the following …

Read More about Summer Savings Pass offers 4 South Florida attractions for 1 price

Shhh! Be quiet as a mouse … If your family likes sensory-friendly performances, the Actors’ Playhouse will present a special matinee of the E.B. White classic, “Stuart Little,” with complimentary tickets for those who prefer things not too bright or loud. Get reserved seating online. Free sensory inclusive performance: Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 2 …

Read More about ‘Stuart Little’ free sensory-sensitive show, Coral Gables

For frugal fun and entertainment with the kiddos, Pembroke Pines is featuring a free Family Film Fest. Family Film Fest flicks in 2023 are Saturdays 10 a.m. June 17 to August 5 in the Theater of The Performing Arts, 17195 Sheridan Street, Pembroke Pines.  The films, rated P and PG, include: Saturday, June 24: Over …

Read More about Free ‘Family Film Fest’ indoors in Pembroke Pines

Female sea turtles like the South Florida shoreline for laying eggs. They waddle out from the waves in the darkness onto the beach, deposit dozens of eggs into a sand nest, then return to the water. It’s a part of nature that Florida residents delight in — especially if they see it in person. Several …

Read More about Where to see sea turtles and their babies

Bet you didn’t know that Fannie Holt, cofounder of a summer camp in Brevard, North Carolina, located in the Pisgah National Forest, just outside of Asheville, is credited with starting the Christmas in July tradition, did you? The story goes that her campers were homesick, so she had them make Secret Santa gifts for their …

Read More about Christmas in July at The Square, West Palm Beach

For family fun, National Night Out events often include activities, police and firefighter demonstrations and entertainment. In Plantation, for example, the event includes a petting zoo, rock wall and a performance featuring The Fuzz police department band.  National Night Out in 2023 is August 1, with free events in South Florida, including Plantation and Sunrise.  …

Read More about Free fun at National Night Out in Plantation, Sunrise & others

The Miami-Dade Public Library offers library card holders a chance to visit local museums and attractions free. When available, the Museum Passes are good for a family of four to get into:  The Bass Black Police Precinct & Courthouse Museum Coral Gables Museum  The Curtiss Mansion (marked currently unavailable) Deering Estate Fruit & Spice Park …

Read More about Free passes for museums, attractions at Miami-Dade library

When kids are out of school for the summer, parents in South Florida appreciate ideas for fun things to do. Especially, if those activities are free, cheap or come with a discount. Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties offer lots of fun and entertainment for families, both indoors and outdoors.   We have beaches, parks and …

Read More about Free & cheap things to do with kids this summer in South Florida

Living on the CheapMiami on the Cheap is a member of Living on the Cheap, a network of websites published by frugalistas, journalists and consumer advocates. Find practical advice on saving money on groceries, travel and shopping, plus tips from our experts on how to live the good life for less at Living on the Cheap.

Living on the Cheap in the Media