Monday, August 1, 2011

Free Events In Florida: Miami August Frugal Family Fun

South Pointe Beach, Miami Beach, Fl
Summer vacation might slowly be coming to an end, but so will the extreme heat of July, and fortunately there are more free Florida events in Miami than ever.

A day out with the family does not have to be expensive, and it is even possible to have a fun day out without spending a dollar. 




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Free Events in Miami, Florida August 2011




Tuesday August 2nd, 2011


Event: $1 Summer Movies at Regal Cinemas

When: Tuesday August 2nd, 2011 10 a.m.
Cost: $1 per person
Location: Your local Regal Theater - Find yours here.
Event Details: On Tuesdays and Wednesdays your local Regal Cinema theater is showing $1 movies.
Event Website: http://www.regmovies.com/summermovieexpress/default.aspx






Event: Free Summer Movies at Cobb Theatres

When: Tuesday August 2nd, 2011 10 a.m.
Cost: FREE
Location: Your local Cobb Theater- Find yours here.
Event Details: On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays your Cobb Cinema theater is showing Free summer movies for the kids.
August 2nd, 3rd and 4th movies:Gullivers Travels and MegaMind
Event Website: http://www.cobbtheatres.com/pdf/Summer2011/COBB_SumFLyerDolphin19.pdf





Event: National Night Out Against Crime, North Miami, FL

When: Tuesday August 2nd, 2011 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Cost: FREE
Location: Sunkist Grove Community Center
12500 NW 13 Avenue, North Miami

Event Details: Talk about how to keep the neighborhood, family and kids safe. Free music, free food, back-to-school supplies for the kids and bounce houses
Contact: 786.400.3811
Event Website: http://www.northmiamifl.gov/residents/files/NNO_sunkist_2011.pdf









Event: National Night Out Against Crime, North Miami, FL

When: Tuesday August 2nd, 2011 6 - 8 PM
Cost: FREE
Location: North Miami Senior High
13110 NE 8 Avenue , North Miami, FL

Event Details: Talk about how to keep the neighborhood, family and kids safe. Free music, free food, prizes  bounce houses and more.
Contact: 786.487.1157
Event Website: http://www.northmiamifl.gov/residents/files/NNO_Gateway_Church_2011.pdf







Event: National Night Out Against Crime, North Miami, FL

When: Tuesday August 2nd, 2011 6 - 8 PM
Cost: FREE
Location: Block Party at Beth Moshe Congregation
2225 NE 121 Street, North Miami, FL

Event Details: Petting zoo, crime scene investigation display, food and more!
Contact: 305-891-5508
Event Website: http://www.northmiamifl.gov/residents/files/NNO_Beth_Moshe_Congregation_2011.pdf




Event: National Night Out Against Crime, Bayfront Park, Miami, FL

When: Tuesday August 2nd, 2011 5 - 9PM
Cost: FREE
Location: 301 N Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 
Event Details: 
Contact: 305-603-6090
Event Website: http://www.miami-police.org/docs/Safe%20Summer%20Flyer%202011.pdf





Event: National Night Out Against Crime,

When: Tuesday August 2nd, 2011 5 - 9PM
Cost: FREE
Location: 301 N Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 
Event Details: 
Contact: 305-603-6090
Event Website: http://www.miami-police.org/docs/Safe%20Summer%20Flyer%202011.pdf










Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011


Event: $1 Summer Movies at Regal Cinemas

When: Wednesday, August 3rd 6th, 2011 10 a.m.
Cost: $1 per person
Location: Your local Regal Theater - Find yours here.
Event Details: On Tuesdays and Wednesdays your local Regal Cinema theater is showing $1 movies.
Event Website: http://www.regmovies.com/summermovieexpress/default.aspx






Event: Free Admission to Fairchild Botanical Garden, Coral Gables, FL

When: Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011 9:30 - 4:30 9p.m.
Cost: FREE
Location: 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables, FL
Event Details: Admission prices will be waived the first Wednesday of the month from June to November and each Sunday in August. Don't miss Free Days at Fairchild!

A day at Fairchild is a day in paradise. Where else can you visit a tropical rainforest, view world class art, dine at an award winning café and do it all surrounded by the unparalleled beauty of nature? Only at Fairchild.
Spend a day exploring 83 acres of tropical palms, cycads, flowering trees and breathtaking vistas. A trip to Fairchild is one you won’t soon forget.
Contact Info: 305-667-1651
Event Website: http://www.fairchildgarden.org







Friday, August 5th, 2011

Event: Free Fridays at The Wolf, Miami Beach, FL
When: Friday, August 5th, 2011;6- 9p.m.
Cost: FREE
Location: Wolfsonian - FIU
1001 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Event Details: Free gallery admission on Fridays from 6 to 9 p.m. with the support of The Miami Herald. Exhibition tours at 6 p.m. Enjoy wine and light food at The Dynamo Musem Shop and Café.
Contact Info: 305-535-2645





Saturday, August 6th, 2011



Event: Gold Coast Railroad Museum,
When: Saturday, August 6th, 2011; 11:00am to 4:00pm
Cost: FREE (Free admission ever 1st Saturday of the month)
Location: The Gold Coast Railroad Museum is located at 12450 SW 152nd Street, Miami, Florida, U.S.A., on property adjacent to Metro Miami-Dade County's "Zoo Miami" (aka MetroZoo).
Event Details: Every 1st Saturday of the month you can get free admission to the gold Coast Railroad Museum.
Contact Info: 305-253-0063
Event Website: http://www.gcrm.org/default.aspx








Sunday, August  7th, 2011






Event: Free Admission to Fairchild Botanical Garden, Coral Gables, FL

When: Sunday, August 7th, 2011 9:30 - 4:30 9p.m.
Cost: FREE
Location: 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables, FL
Event Details: Admission prices will be waived the first Wednesday of the month from June to November and each Sunday in August. Don't miss Free Days at Fairchild!


A day at Fairchild is a day in paradise. Where else can you visit a tropical rainforest, view world class art, dine at an award winning café and do it all surrounded by the unparalleled beauty of nature? Only at Fairchild.
Spend a day exploring 83 acres of tropical palms, cycads, flowering trees and breathtaking vistas. A trip to Fairchild is one you won’t soon forget.
Contact Info: 305-667-1651
Event Website: http://www.fairchildgarden.org








Event: Bluegrass Festival at Greynolds Park, Miami, FL
When: Sunday, August 7th, 2011; 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Location: Greynolds Park
Miami Gardens Drive and NE 22nd Avenue
North Miami Beach, FL 33162
From I-95, exit at Miami Gardens Drive,
(Route 860), East to NE 22 Ave, turn right
the park entrance is on the left side of the road.
Event Details: This is a 1st Sunday of the month festival featuring a variety of talented Bluegrass artists. Bring a lawn chair. Food and cold drinks available. 
Contact Info: 305-358-1800
Event Website: http://www.southfloridabluegrass.com/










Tuesday, August 9th, 2011


Event: $1 Summer Movies at Regal Cinemas

When: Tuesday August 9thnd, 2011 10 a.m.
Cost: $1 per person
Location: Your local Regal Theater - Find yours here.
Event Details: On Tuesdays and Wednesdays your local Regal Cinema theater is showing $1 movies.
Event Website: http://www.regmovies.com/summermovieexpress/default.aspx






Wednesday, August 10th, 2011


Event: $1 Summer Movies at Regal Cinemas

When: Wednesday August 10th, 2011 10 a.m.
Cost: $1 per person
Location: Your local Regal Theater - Find yours here.
Event Details: On Tuesdays and Wednesdays your local Regal Cinema theater is showing $1 movies.
Event Website: http://www.regmovies.com/summermovieexpress/default.aspx






Thursday, August 11th, 2011
Event: Simon's GamePlay" at Dadeland Mall, Miami, FL

When: Thursday August 11th, 2011 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Location: Dadeland Mall (Center Court)
              7535 N. Kendall Drive, Miami, FL  33156
Event Details: Get your hands on the hottest games and more at Simon’s Gameplay, the ultimate gaming experience. Gamers will enjoy the Nintendo 3DS Lounge, decked out with couches, snack and games. Gameplay will feature all of the action on two flat screens so shoppers can cheer on participants as they compete for the highest score.
Contact: (305) 665-6226
Event Website: Dadeland Mall




Event: Simon's GamePlay" at Dadeland Mall, Miami, FL


When: Thursday August 11th, 2011 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Location: Dadeland Mall (Center Court)

              7535 N. Kendall Drive, Miami, FL  33156
Event Details: Get your hands on the hottest games and more at Simon’s Gameplay, the ultimate gaming experience. Gamers will enjoy the Nintendo 3DS Lounge, decked out with couches, snack and games. Gameplay will feature all of the action on two flat screens so shoppers can cheer on participants as they compete for the highest score.
Contact: (305) 665-6226
Event Website: Dadeland Mall






Friday, August 12th, 2011


Event: Free Fridays at The Wolf, Miami Beach, FL

When: Friday, August 12th, 2011;6- 9p.m.
Cost: FREE
Location: Wolfsonian - FIU
1001 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Event Details: Free gallery admission on Fridays from 6 to 9 p.m. with the support of The Miami Herald. Exhibition tours at 6 p.m. Enjoy wine and light food at The Dynamo Musem Shop and Café.
Contact Info: 305-535-2645
Event Website: http://www.wolfsonian.org/






Saturday August 13th, 2011




Event: Annual Back-To-School Supply Giveaway and Career Fair

When: Saturday, August 13th 9th, 2011 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Location: Duarte Park,
2800 Northwest 17th Avenue
Miami, FL 33142-6630
Event Details: Event will consist of multiple careers in which children can expirience and bookbag, supplies & reading material giveaway.
Contact Info:  (786)873-6322
Event Website: http://egov.ci.miami.fl.us/calendar/calendarmain.aspx






Event: Free Second Saturdays at ArtSouth, Homestead, FL

When: Saturday, August 13th 9th, 2011 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Location: ArtSouth of Homestead
240 N. Krome Ave.
Homestead, FL 33030
Event Details: Free admission every second Saturday of the month: Enjoy artwork by resident artists, refreshments and live music while you browse four galleries and open artist studios. Relax in the artistic and tropical atmosphere of ArtSouth. Children are welcome.
Contact Info: 305-247-9406
Event Website: http://www.artsouthhomestead.org/events.htm










Event: Free Second Saturdays at the Miami Art Museum, Miami, FL

When: Saturday, August 13th 9th, 2011 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Location: 101 W Flagler St., Miami, FL 33130
Event Details: Free admission every second Saturday of the month: A fun-filled afternoon to explore the museum, learn something new and create art with family.
Contact Info:  305.375.4073
Event Website: http://miamiartmuseum.org/calendar.asp






Sunday, August 14th, 2011


Event: Free Admission to Fairchild Botanical Garden, Coral Gables, FL

When: Sunday, August 14th, 2011 9:30 - 4:30 9p.m.
Cost: FREE
Location: 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables, FL
Event Details: Admission prices will be waived the first Wednesday of the month from June to November and each Sunday in August. Don't miss Free Days at Fairchild!


A day at Fairchild is a day in paradise. Where else can you visit a tropical rainforest, view world class art, dine at an award winning café and do it all surrounded by the unparalleled beauty of nature? Only at Fairchild.
Spend a day exploring 83 acres of tropical palms, cycads, flowering trees and breathtaking vistas. A trip to Fairchild is one you won’t soon forget.
Contact Info: 305-667-1651
Event Website: http://www.fairchildgarden.org







Friday, August 19th, 2011
Event: Back To School Bash, Miami Beach, FL
When: Friday, August 19, 2011; 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost: FREE
Location: Flamingo Park - 12th Street & Michigan Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Event Details: Free entertainment, arts and crafts and rides. Carnival games tickets and concessions sold.
Contact Info: 






Event: Miami Children's Museum (Free Target Days)

When: Friday, Friday, August 19th, 2011; 3 - 9 pm.
Cost: FREE
Location: Miami Children's Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami, Florida 33132
Event Details: Join us every third Friday for a Free Family Night sponsored by Target. Entrance to the museum is free every third Friday for EVERYONE from 3-9 pm.
Contact Info: 305.373.KIDS (5437)
Event Website: http://www.miamichildrensmuseum.org/visit/calendar.html






Event: Free Fridays at The Wolf, Miami Beach, FL

When: Friday,August 19th, 2011; 6- 9p.m.
Cost: FREE
Location: Wolfsonian - FIU
1001 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Event Details: Free gallery admission on Fridays from 6 to 9 p.m. with the support of The Miami Herald. Exhibition tours at 6 p.m. Enjoy wine and light food at The Dynamo Musem Shop and Café.
Contact Info: 305-535-2645
Event Website: http://www.wolfsonian.org/






Saturday, August 20th, 2011


Event: Free Health Fair and Book Bag Giveaway, Miami, Fl

When: Saturday, August 20th, 2011;12- 5p.m.
Cost: FREE
Location: Charles Hadley Park,1300 NW 50th St., Miami, FL, 33142
Event Details: Free health fair and book bag giveaway
Contact Info: 
Event Website: http://www.miami-police.org/docs/Safe%20Summer%20Flyer%202011.pdf






Event: Free Admission to the Deering Estate at Cutler, Miami, Fl

When: Saturday, August 20th, 2011;10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Location: Deering Estate at Cutler
16701 SW 72nd Ave.
Miami, FL 33157

Event Details: Enjoy free admission as well as hands-on eco-art activities, science discovery programs, and historic house tours – all for free. Guests can stroll through the Artist Village, where the Deering Estate’s artists-in-residence create and display works of art in their studios.
Contact Info: 305-235-1668
Event Website: http://www.deeringestate.org/








Sunday, August 21st, 2011


Event: Free Admission to Fairchild Botanical Garden, Coral Gables, FL

When: Sunday, August 21st, 2011 9:30 - 4:30 9p.m.
Cost: FREE
Location: 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables, FL
Event Details: Admission prices will be waived the first Wednesday of the month from June to November and each Sunday in August. Don't miss Free Days at Fairchild!


A day at Fairchild is a day in paradise. Where else can you visit a tropical rainforest, view world class art, dine at an award winning café and do it all surrounded by the unparalleled beauty of nature? Only at Fairchild.
Spend a day exploring 83 acres of tropical palms, cycads, flowering trees and breathtaking vistas. A trip to Fairchild is one you won’t soon forget.
Contact Info: 305-667-1651
Event Website: http://www.fairchildgarden.org



Friday, August 26th, 2011


Event: Free Fridays at The Wolf, Miami Beach, FL

When: Friday, August 26th, 2011;6- 9p.m.
Cost: FREE
Location: Wolfsonian - FIU
1001 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Event Details: Free gallery admission on Fridays from 6 to 9 p.m. with the support of The Miami Herald. Exhibition tours at 6 p.m. Enjoy wine and light food at The Dynamo Musem Shop and Café.
Contact Info: 305-535-2645
Event Website: http://www.wolfsonian.org/




Event: Viernes Culturales (Cultural Friday), Little Havana, Miami, FL
When: Friday, August 26th, 2011; 7- 10p.m.
Cost: FREE
Location: Along Calle Ocho (S.W. 8th Street) between 14th and 17th Avenues), in Little Havana.
Event Details: Free cultural event and street fair on the last Friday of every month showcasing various music, dance, poetry, and visual arts.
Contact Info: 305-643-5500
Event Website: http://www.viernesculturales.org/


Sunday, August 28th, 2011


Event: Free Admission to Fairchild Botanical Garden, Coral Gables, FL

When: Sunday, August 28th, 2011 9:30 - 4:30 9p.m.
Cost: FREE
Location: 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables, FL
Event Details: Admission prices will be waived the first Wednesday of the month from June to November and each Sunday in August. Don't miss Free Days at Fairchild!


A day at Fairchild is a day in paradise. Where else can you visit a tropical rainforest, view world class art, dine at an award winning café and do it all surrounded by the unparalleled beauty of nature? Only at Fairchild.
Spend a day exploring 83 acres of tropical palms, cycads, flowering trees and breathtaking vistas. A trip to Fairchild is one you won’t soon forget.
Contact Info: 305-667-1651
Event Website: http://www.fairchildgarden.org






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