Back to school bash, clothing sale

Thanks for being part of the Miami FL on the Cheap community. Share your cheap tips with us at miami27@miamiflonthecheap.com Family Magazine is putting on a free  “Back-2-School Bash” and consignment clothing sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, at the Pinecrest  Community Center, 5855 SW 111th St. The consignment sale will [...]

Free Brazilian films Friday

The Brazilian Film Festival kicks off in Miami Beach Friday night, Aug. 13, with a free film screening. The free films with be In Therapy, a 2009 feature comedy, and Sildenafil, a 15-minute comedy short. The films will be shown at the Colony Theatre, 1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach.

Commissioner Edmonson hosts Fun Day

Miami-Dade Commissioner Audrey Edmonson is hosting the 4th annual District 3 Fun Day on Saturday, July 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Olinda Park in Miami. There will be free food, music, games, raffles and prizes. Students in grades K-12 will receive a free book bag with school supplies on a first-come, first-served [...]

Free Spanish children’s plays

Sunday, July 18, is International Children’s Day. In conjunction with that and the XXV Hispanic Theater Festival of Miami, free children’s plays will be presented in Spanish at two locations. The events also will include free theater workshops. Miami-Dade College InterAmerican Campus, 627 SW 27th Ave., Miami: EL REY QUE NO OÍA, PERO ESCUCHABA (The [...]

Family Day in the Design District

The Miami Design District merchants will celebrate Family Day from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 17. Among the free activities will be a children’s art tour of the de la Cruz galleries with a chance for children to have their favorite works painted on their faces. Michael’s Genuine Food and Drink will be among [...]

Ride your bike, get $5 off Mango Fest

If you ride your bicycle to the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Mango Festival this weekend,  July 10-11, you can get $5 off admission. The Green Mobility Network will offer free bike valet service at the south gate. It also has advice on routes. If you don’t ride your bike, you can get $2 off adult [...]

‘Cirque Du Grove’ in Coconut Grove

The Cirque is coming to Coconut Grove this Fourth of July weekend. Check out fire eaters, magicians, stilt walkers, magicians and more at “Cirque du Grove: A Busker’s Carnival.” The Coconut Grove Business Improvement District is hosting the free family-friendly street party, along with other events during the Fourth of July weekend. The fun begins Friday, [...]

Free full moon drums and fire dancing

Every month, on the night of the full moon, you can participate in a free drum circle and firedancing show at 79th Street and Collins Avenue, on the beach. This month’s family-friendly event begins at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 26. The fire dancing will begin about 10 p.m.

Free Fete de la Musique Sunday

The Alliance Francaise de Miami is holding its annual free music fest, just as it’s done all over France each year. The Fete de la Musique is Sunday, June 20, and the festivities include music, performances, food and other activities. Some events take place at the Alliance on Calle Ocho and some at venues all over Miami. You [...]

Life is Art Festival in Miami

Art and music combine for the Art and Blues Festival taking place at Tobacco Road in Miami on Saturday, June 15. Join fellow culture and blues fans for the event, which features an extensive lineup of live music, including blues legend Matt Guitar Murphy. It runs from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. It’s free before 7 [...]