Participating South Florida artists open their studios and exhibit spaces to showcase their work during popular ArtWalk events in the Flagler Arts & Technology district or FATVillage. Entry is free. Food trucks, entertainment, & artisan vendors are usually included in the events. FATVillage arts district is around 521 NW First Avenue, Fort Lauderdale 33301 Well-behaved …
City Theatre’s Summer Shorts festival at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts will not take place in 2021. The annual event turned 25 this year, and a special Silver Anniversary edition had been planned for June 3-July 4, 2021. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap …
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. Inexpensive. Or offered with an enticing discount. Subscribe to our free daily newsletter and don’t miss important updates on information you can use now. Please return to this feature …
Be there, the fair! The Miami-Dade County Youth Fair, which was set to start in mid-March, has been rescheduled for Nov. 18-Dec. 5, 2021. So instead of the springtime South Florida tradition, we’ll get to enjoy the fair fun in a whole different season. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami …
Farms are selling produce to the public in South Florida and other parts of the Sunshine State. Florida Department of Agriculture offers a Florida Farm To You Commodities List featuring information about opportunities to purchase Florida-grown products including tomatoes, watermelons, lettuce, blueberries, oysters, chicken & tilapia, information is included in our feature & online Farmer’s …
Last year, Jazz in the Gardens – the popular, two-day music festival in Miami Gardens – had to be canceled just days shy of its scheduled start. And this year, the popular event is not faring any better. Due to ongoing challenges associated with the pandemic, the city has announced its springtime event, which typically …
Miami-Dade is filled with great trails that allow you to be active with your bicycles on a budget. Whether you want to mountain bike or just take a nice cruise, here are 13 free and cheap bike trails in Miami-Dade County that you and your family can enjoy. Remember to always take sunscreen, a water …
Parks in South Florida offer watercraft rentals for folks who adore an excursion on the water. Watercraft for rent include stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, paddleboats & others. Prior to venturing out, phone first. Some parks require pre-payment for watercraft rentals, and occasionally rentals are not available for other reasons. Broward Parks offering boat rentals include Quiet …
Have you visited the Miami Beach Botanical Garden lately? This 3-acre tropical oasis sits in the heart of Miami Beach, at 2000 Convention Center Drive, and is brimming with beauty. Best of all: It’s open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (except Mondays) for $5 per person. There’s a $1.94 fee. …
Organizations continue offering free food distribution for families needing help. Some sites provide drive-through pickups, while others offer doorstep deliveries for eligible participants. Face coverings are required at all of these sites. If your organization is distributing food, please email complete info to editor@miamionthecheap.com or news@miamionthecheap.com. This list is regularly updated to reflect new distribution …
“I think I’m going to get some Pollo today” is a phrase we are all fond of. It’s often said while deciding what to eat after a long day, when we’re looking for something that feels homemade without having to do the dishes. Pollo Tropical is THE place to find a nice plate of arroz …












