We made it to the 4th of July Holiday weekend and it is time to find Free & cheap things to do around town! This week we can enjoy FREE crafts at Home Depot, Free museum admission, Free Fireworks, Free movies and a lot more!
See below for a complete list of available FREE (& Cheap) activities for week of July 3 to July 10, 2014! Please let me know if you find any additional ones so that I can update this list.
NEW this Week:
Home Depot Free Kids Workshops (Saturday, July 5, 2014 from 9AM to 12PM): Your children get to create a FREE Bug House.
- FREE hands-on workshops; designed for children ages 5 – 12.
- All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin.
- One workshop kit, apron and pin per child, while supplies last.
- Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron and pin.
- Kids Workshop activities are scheduled on a first come/first served basis.
Bank of America – Museums on Us (Saturday & Sunday, July 5 & 6, 2014): Free General admission to over 150 Museum, Zoo, Science Center, Botanical Gardens and More with your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch Credit Card, ATM, or Check Card and your ID. One free general admission limited to each cardholder at a participating institution, excluding fundraising events, special exhibitions and ticketed shows the first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of each month. Not to be combined with other offers.
Miami Museums:
- Bass Museum of Art
- IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum
- Miami Art Museum
- Miami Children’s Museum
- Miami Science Museum
- Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale
- Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)
- Museum of Discovery & Science
Summer Long Fun:
Cobb Theaters is hosting a FREE summer kids shows that will run through August 7, 2014. Check you local Cobb Theater for more details and schedule changes.
Bass Pro Shops FREE Summer Family Summer Camp, Every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday through July 13 you and your kids can enjoy Free family activities, Free crafts, Free workshops, Free photo with dad and more! Free Photo with dad will only be available June 7 & 8 and June 14 & 15 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Check your individual store for more details.
Regal Cinemas Summer Movie Express 2014 through August 6, 2014: $1.00 admission to selected movies. Portions of the proceeds will be benefiting the Will Rogers Institute. Each location will host the Summer Movie Express on Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 10am for nine weeks. For more information visit the summer movie express website here.
Kids Bowl Free Through August 31, 2014: go here, pre-register your kids, take your confirmation page to your local bowling center and your kids will receive 2 FREE games of bowling daily all summer long. A membership card will be assigned during your first visit and should be used to redeem your games on future visits! No coupon or vouchers necessary, shoe rental not included, based on lane availability.
Paragon Grove Movie theater Free Kids Movies through August 14: enjoy free movies at Paragon Grove theater. Paragon Grove is located at 3015 Grand Avenue, Coconut Grove Florida. For more information visit the Paragon Grove website here or call 305-446-6843.
FREE Fireworks Displays in Miami:
America’s Birthday Bash at Bayfront Park, July 4th, 2014: FREE ADMISSION; The Park is Open All Day; Samuel Adams Beer Garden: 2:00pm-9:00pm; Free Kids’ Zone: 3:00pm-7:00pm; Fireworks: 9:00pm.
Celebrate 4th of July in Coconut Grove, July 4, 2014: All festivities at Peacock Park begin at 5:00 p.m. and concludes following the fireworks show at 9:00 p.m. Local restaurants and shops will feature special offers, raffles and holiday gifts for kids. For more information and a complete schedule of activities, please contact 305-461-5506.
Miami Beach Fire on the Fourth Festival, North Shore Park Bandshell, Collins Ave. and 73 St., Miami Beach (305-673-7575), starting at 11 AM to 9PM.
Independence Day Celebration in Downtown Palmetto Bay, Palmetto Bay Municipal Center, 9705 E. Hibiscus St., Palmetto Bay (305-259-1234). From 5-9:30pm. Enjoy a fun zone for kids, hot dog eating contest, music by The Fire Brigade, food for sale and a fireworks display at 9 p.m.
Independence Day Celebration at JC Bermudez Park in the City of Doral on Friday, July 4th at 6pm. Festivities include live entertainment and the signature finale and everyone’s favorite – a spectacular fireworks show! Bring your blankets, chairs and picnic baskets to celebrate this patriotic holiday with all the family. Enjoy free pony rides and inflatable slides that open at 5pm! Come early, it is sure to be a hit! Parking and admission is FREE.
Independence Day Celebration at Milander Park in Hialeah Florida: Milander Park, 4700 Palm Ave., Hialeah (305-883-5800). Event is from 5-10PM, enjoy kids play zone, live entertainment, games, food for purchase and a fireworks display.
All-American Celebration, The Palms at Town & Country, located at 8268 Mills Dr., Miami Florida. Enter to win raffle prizes from 6-8:30 p.m. and from 6:30-8:30 p.m. enjoy a patriotic 19-piece orchestra performance. Raffle winners will be announced at 8:30. Fireworks display by the lake at 9 p.m.
FREE Miami Events:
FIU Jewish Museum of Florida (Saturday, July 5, 2014): FREE Admission. FIU Jewish Museum is located at 301 Washington Avenue Miami Beach, Florida 33139.
Gold Coast Railroad Museum: (Saturday, July 5, 2014 11AM to 4PM) Enjoy free admission for the entire family! Museum is located at 12450 S.W. 152nd Street, Miami, 33177.
Activities and vendors available:
- Bounce House
- Model Train Display room
- Thomas Tables (Inside Model room)
- Link Train Rides ($3 per person)
- Standard Train Rides ($6 per person/$12 per person for cab rides)
- Food vendors
- Craft Vendors
- Property Tours
- Magellan-Presidential Train Tours ($5 per person)
Dolphin Mall: Enjoy Free Live Weekend Entertainment in the Ramblas Plaza stage at Entry 3 every Friday and Saturday from 8pm to 12am, and Sundays from 4pm to 8pm.
Here is what is coming up:
- Saturday, July 5 THE ALEX BAND 8pm to 12am
- Sunday, July 6 DEBBIE ORTA 4pm to 8pm
- Friday, July 11 MARIA CON AZUCA 8pm to 12am
- Saturday, July 12 AXEL ALEMAN 8pm to 12am
- Sunday, July 13 CACHE 4pm to 8pm
- Friday, June 18 LA TRADICION 8pm to 12am
- Saturday, July 19 THE ALEX BAND 8pm to 12am
- Sunday, July 20 RICO BAND 4pm to 8pm
- Friday, July 25 BRAZILIAN EXPLOSION 8pm to 12am
- Saturday, July 26 LA TRADICION 8pm to 12am
- Sunday, July 27 DAVID FERNANDO 4pm to 8pm