Stroll among art galleries, shops and street vendors at free art walk events in The Florida Keys. The popular ArtWalk festivities in Islamorada are most Third Thursdays of the month, about 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Island Time Trolley offers free transportation to ArtWalk from select inns and resorts in the Upper Keys. Information is online …
The Studios of Key West offers free entry to its art galleries and free First Thursdays evening events. Open house events are 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. first Thursdays of most months, except September. The galleries, which display work by local and international artists, are open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. most Tuesdays to Saturdays. The address is 533 Eaton St., Key …
The Key West Express ferry offers opportunities for discounts. The ferry whisks travelers between Key West and Fort Myers Beach. Occasionally, a ferry also rolls between Key West and Marco Island. During off-season, the ferry runs a more limited Discounts are offered for those booking early. Round trip tickets for adults purchased at least eight days …
One of the best deals around in Miami is through an organization called Culture Shock Miami. Through Culture Shock, students 13 to 22 can get discount tickets to numerous cultural performances in Miami for only $5 each. Best of all, each student can buy another ticket, and anyone of any age can use the second ticket. …
Yes, there really are free transportation options in and around Miami. Miami-Dade County’s public transportation may still need much improvement, but several options are free. If you’re good with a map, you can piece a few of these routes together and go from city to city easily. (Hint: We need an app for that!) Please note that I …
In Islamorada and Key West, beer breweries offer the public opportunities for tours. They include Florida Keys Brewing offered upon request by phone reservation, 200 Morada Way, Islamorada 33036, 305-916-5206, free Islamorada Beer Company offers brief tour offered by request, 82229 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, 305-440-2162, free Waterfront Brewery 5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and …
Make a fun day out of heading south to the many u-pick farms where you can pluck your own fruit and vegetables fresh from the plants. It’s fun, cheap and fresh. Find strawberries, tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, star fruit, lychee, herbs, flowers and more. I once found white eggplants and purple potatoes! (I had no idea …
Are you fishing for some family fun? Florida offers several free fishing days, when anglers of all ages are allowed to fish on public bodies of water without a license. Florida has several free fishing days every year, with separate days for freshwater and saltwater fishing. You can learn more about Florida fishing rules here. …
Entertainment is presented free for patrons enjoying Schooner Wharf bar in Key West. The featured band or other acts perform most days at the venue, usually evenings and sometimes during the day. The bar is at 202 William Street, Key West, 305-292-3302, with information about who’s performing is on Schooner Wharf website.
Waterfront Playhouse in Key West offers Date Night deals, Preview Night deals and other discounts for theater tickets. Shows this season include “Forever Plaid” in May. Deals are date night deals on eligible Fridays. Receive $10 off per ticket for two two tickets purchased together $25 tickets for previews $20 discount for active military personnel …
Folks who buy fares online for Old Town Trolley in Key West save a few bucks. The online fee for the sightseeing tour for teenagers and adults is $28.30 online, or $31.45 at the ticket booth, including tax. The online price for ages 4 to 12 is $9.45, or $10.50 at the ticket booth. The trolley …
