Category Archive: Attractions & Museums

May 16 2012

Free museum, attraction visits for families

The Miami-Dade Public Library offers library card holders a chance to visit local museums and attractions for free. When available, the passes are good for a family of four to get into the Deering Estate at Cutler, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, HistoryMiami, Miami Art Museum, Miami Children’s Museum, Zoo Miami and Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. …

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May 14 2012

Free lecture on growing cycads, palms

Jody Haynes of Signature Trees and Palms discusses the care and feeding of these plants on Saturday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to noon. Before or after, check out the palms and cycads growing at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach.

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May 14 2012

Summer Savings Pass

The Summer Savings Pass is a one-price deal good for entry to several South Florida attractions. It costs $55 plus tax for adults and $45 plus tax for kids ages 3 to 12. If you already hold an annual pass to one of these venues, you may be eligible for an extra discount — …

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May 12 2012

Free dance performance for families

On Sunday, May 13, at 4 p.m., Momentum Dance presents The Tiger and The Brahmin, a fable from India. The performance features Bollywood dance, traditional hand gestures and costumes from India. it happens at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Dr.

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May 12 2012

Seaquarium discount for Heat fans

The Miami Heat’s in the playoffs, and that means savings for fans wearing team gear to the Miami Seaquarium. As long as the playoff run lasts, Heat fans can save 20 percent on admission.  Go Heat! The Seaquarium is at 4400 Rickenbacker Cswy.

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May 11 2012

Free and cheap this weekend

If you haven’t made your Mother’s Day plans yet, or if they’re flexible, we have some suggestions ranging from discounted meals to free museum admissions to a piano sale. But this weekend is more than the day chosen to honor the ones who make everything possible and we know other ways to celebrate. Consider the …

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May 11 2012

Discount museum admission in May

May is Miami Museum Month. That means buy one, get one free admission at nearly two dozen participating establishments. And membership at one museum means free admission to all other participants. Places involved range from the Ancient Spanish Monastery to the World Erotic Art Museum. Find the full list of participants and details here.

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May 09 2012

Free Entry For Public Gardens Day

Visit the Better Homes and Gardens website to take advantage of a free offer. Sign up to receive vouchers for free entry at participating venues for National Public Gardens Day, Friday, May 11. In Miami-Dade County, participants include Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables and Miami Beach Botanical Garden, where …

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May 08 2012

Free second Saturdays at MAM

On Saturday, May 12, from 1 to 4 p.m., there will be no charge for admission to the Miami Art Museum. It’s this month’s edition of Second Saturdays are Free for Families, when visitors are invited to enjoy interactive programs for all ages. This month’s event will focus on “Photos and Phonics,” …

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May 08 2012

Free movie at SoundScape

 The SoundScape Cinema Series continues on Wednesday, May 9, at 8 p.m. This week’s feature is the classic musical West Side Story. See the film on the outdoor projection wall at the New World Center’s ExoStage, corner of 17th Street and Washington Avenue, Miami Beach.

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May 07 2012

Barnacle Under Moonlight

On Friday, May 11,  the Barnacle Under Moonlight series continues with Deblois Milledge playing acoustic soul country funk music. Gates open at 6 p.m. for picnicking; there will be music from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission is $7 for those 10 and older, $3 for kids 6 to 9 years old, and free for those …

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May 06 2012

Free Mother’s Day admisson at MiaSci

The Miami Science Museum honors mothers by letting them in free with the purchase of a child’s admission on Saturday, May 12, and Sunday, May 13. On Saturday there’s the Moms Rock event from noon to 5 p.m. with children’s and mommy and me activities, Quick-Fix workshops for moms by moms, and raffles and …

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May 04 2012

Free and cheap this weekend

This weekend offers quite a variety of money-saving opportunities for enjoyment: a festival at the Japanese garden, free museum visits, a chance to meet an internet sensation turned author, live music, art, waffles, even a love-in. Consider the following: Friday: Music at the Bass Museum The Bloggess at Books and Books Saturday:

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