Fairchild free Sundays in August

Thanks for being part of the Miami FL on the Cheap community. Share your cheap tips with us at miami27@miamiflonthecheap.com Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in suburban Miami is offering free admission to everyone on Sundays in August. The garden is open 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. During the free Sundays, there will be plant sales, [...]

Free concert by Argentine singer

Singer/songwriter Cynthia Nilson will give a free musical perfomance at 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, at the Centro Cultural Espanol, 800 S Douglas Rd., Coral Gables. Nilson, who lives in Miami, has worked as a songwriter or singer with Azucar Moreno, Alexandre Pires, Kelly Clarkson, Shaila Durcal, Noelia, Patricia Manterola, Montaner, Aracely Arambula, Tierra Cero, [...]

Free ‘Wimpy Kid’ party, ice pops

Books and Books in Coral Gables is having a “Purple Party” to celebrate the upcoming release of The Diary of a Wimpy Kid 5: The Ugly Truth. The Diary of a Wimpy Kid Ice Treat Truck will be at the store from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, dispensing free frozen treats. The store [...]

School lunch demo at Whole Foods

Learn about healthy snacks from the grocery department at Whole Foods Market in Coral Gables, during a free food demonstration on Wednesday, Aug. 18. Visit Corine, as she describes a different approach to snacks to include in your child’s lunch. She will show you everything from dried fruit to veggie straws to pita chips and [...]

Discounts at Shop Coral Gables Week

Shop Coral Gables Week kicks off on Monday, Aug. 16, with sales, trunk shows, restaurant promotions and more. The five day event is centered in downtown Coral Gables, and touts “incredible savings, exciting offers and fashionable fun.” Here’s an example of some of the savings, valid Aug. 16-20: All Hudson Jeans are 50% at Hip.e [...]

Free sake at Red Koi w/ meal

Head over to Red Koi Thai and Sushi Lounge in Coral Gables to celebrate the new menu and new website with a free small bottle of signature pineapple sake, with your purchase of a Cuban roll or Caribbean roll, between now and Aug. 8. The revamped website and menu feature flashy new sushi offerings. Red [...]

BOGO tickets to Actors’ Playhouse

Actors’ Playhouse is offering two tickets for the price of one to its current show, Are We There Yet? The show is at 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sundays. It runs through Aug. 15. To get the deal, click here to order tickets and use promo code AWTYBOGO.

Free story time for kids

Pottery Barn Kids in the Village of Merrick Park (Coral Gables) has a free Story Time for kids at 11 a.m. every Tuesday, with stories such as  Curious George in August. Details and dates here.

Ice cream for breakfast: $5

The Westin Colonnade Coral Gables is raising money this month for the children’s charity Give Kids the World. As part of that drive, the hotel is serving a full breakfast for a minimum donation of $5 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 16. The Westin is donating the food, and proceeds will go to [...]

Facebook talk at Books and Books

If you’re reading this you’re probably one of the more than 500 million humans who use Facebook. Learn the backstory of Facebook, one of history’s fastest growing companies, during a discussion and book signing at Books and Books in Coral Gables. On Friday, July 9, author David Kirkpatrick will discuss and sign his book, “The [...]