In South Florida, parks are treasures, especially for free and inexpensive fun. Mickel Park in Wilton Manors offers a Splash Pad with squirting water for youngsters. Entry to the park, playground and Splash Pad are free. Mickel Park is at 2675 NW 7th Avenue, Wilton Manors 33111 The park is usually open 7 a.m. to 9 …
Vintage vehicles, hot rods and other interesting autos are on display at events in Hollywood. The Downtown Hollywood Dream Car Classic Car Show is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. most first Sundays of the month at on Hollywood Boulevard in downtown Hollywood, on 19th and 20th Avenues. Entry is free for spectators. Vehicle registration is $20 …
Online purchases usually require doing business with strangers. For an added element of safety, Broward Sheriff’s Office offers some of its stations to exchange merchandise and money. The designated transaction zones, including parking lots and lobbies of some BSO district offices, are free to use. The district offices generally are open specific hours and it’s wise to meet during the …
We may miss out on the bright-hued changing of the leaves but fall still happens in Miami and the cooler weather makes it the ideal time to visit outdoor markets. Even with our warm weather, several of the flea markets and outdoor markets continue year-round while others open only during fall months and during that …
Do you have your Halloween costume yet? If you don’t want to spend a scary amount of money (or time) on a costume, here’s a list of 100-plus cheap and easy Halloween costumes from our sister website, Living on the Cheap. There are so many costume ideas that they’re divided into sections: Scary, Real-life people, Pop culture …
As Miami on the Cheap readers, you know we do our best to round up all the free and cheap concerts and other entertainment in Miami-Dade County. But I’m willing to pay for good music, too, especially because the musicians who give the concerts need to get paid. But when I looked for concerts of …
Well, here’s one easy way for kids to get money without having to sell lemonade or do chores. When Halloween ends and your kids have had enough sugar, persuade them to sell back the leftover candy you bought to local businesses participating in the Halloween Candy Buy Back Program. The program, which began in 2005, …
Entry is free to browse art exhibits at ArtServe in Fort Lauderdale. If you enjoy art shows, you’ll enjoy this indoor treasure. The gallery and gift shop features the work of South Florida artists. The venue is usually open Mondays – Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. & Saturdays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. It’s …
You’ll forget all about hurricane season and humidity when you step through these doors. Enjoy our list of Broward County’s 10 Best Happy Hours. Rocco’s Tacos 1313 Las Olas Blvd Downtown Ft Lauderdale (954) 524-9550 Their daily Happy Hour from 4 to 7 is the place to be if you are looking for a party …
Fix flat tires, adjust brakes and do other simple repairs on your bike at fixit stations at five parks in Weston. The fixit bike repair stations, which are free to access, include an air pump, select tools and a place to suspend the bike so the wheels spin freely. A QR label leads smart phone users to a website offering …
Downtown Miami comes alive with art and culture Sept. 7-9 for the three-day DWNTWNArt Days festival, which is spearheaded by the Downtown Development Authority. Most events are free. The full schedule can be found at the link. Activities include: Downtown Improv Day at the Olympia: A day of improv classes and shows with the Society Circus Players …
