Miami may sound so expensive but just like any other city, you can always have something to do for free. Here, we’ve compiled a list of the great things to do and visit in Miami without spending a moolah, because the best things in life are free!
1.Take a selfie at the beach
Miami Beach
It’s Miami, my friend!
2. Ride the Metromover
Downtown Miami
Explore Downtown from a different vantage point.
3. Explore the Florida Room at the Main Library
Downtown
Discover Miami’s history.
4. Check out Wynwood’s murals on bike
Wynwood
Sign up here for BYOBike one-hour tour of Wynwood’s mural and graffiti art, that’s every Sunday afternoon.
5.Yoga at Bayfront Park
Downtown Miami
Have a free yoga at the Tina Hills Pavilion, Mondays and Wednesdays at 6pm, and Saturdays at 9am.
6. Big Night in Little Haiti
Little Haiti
The music- and culture-filled event happens on the third Friday of each month.
7. Art Deco DIY tour
Miami Beach
Get to know the Art Deco history, then download this map to explore on your own.
8. Hialeah Park Racing & Casino
Hialeah
Don’t miss the flamingos around 3pm.
9. Biltmore Hotel tour
Coral Gables
Take a tour every Sunday at 1:30pm and 2:30pm.
10. Viernes Culturales/Cultural Fridays
Little Havana
Experience Little Havana during the night, especially on the last Friday of the month when the streets come alive with domino games, cigar rollers, cafecitos, mojitos, dancing, and Cuban art.
11. Wynwood Art Walk
Wynwood
In case you want to have break from partying and want a dose of art, visit the place every second Saturday.
12. Catch a SoundScape movie or WALLCAST Concert at New World
Miami Beach
All you need is a blanket, some booze & snacks, a friend, and you’re set.
13. Attend one of 700+ Books & Books events
Various locations throughout Miami
For the bookworms!
14. Go fly a kite
Haulover Park
Check out Kite Festival which have kites that are 150ft rainbows, 100ft squids, 30ft fish, etc.
15. Catch a game at Domino Park
Little Havana
Play Miami’s favorite pastime.
16. Sneak into a hotel pool
Various locations throughout Miami
That IS where all the hotties are. Pro tip: start with these.
17. Hang out at Canvas Miami
Arts & Entertainment District
Movies under the stars, lazy BBQ brunches, indie flea markets, and live music, all in a cool Downtown space.
18. Casa de Haha
Little Haiti
Laugh until your stomach hurts.
19. Experience Sofar Sounds
Various locations throughout Miami
Sign up here and then wait for your FREE invite to a secret gig at a secret location.
20. King Mango Strut
Coconut Grove
Catch it on the last Sunday of the year with satirical costumes, floats, and marching bands recapping & mocking stories of the past year.
21. Bookleggers Library
Get a FREE book or trade your own books for new ones.
22. Old Cutler Trail
Coral Gables and Cutler Bay
In case you want to extend your trip.
23. Check out PAMM…
Downtown Miami
Free admission every second Saturday of the month and every first Thursday from 10am to 9pm.
24. Friday nights at The Wolfsonian-FIU…
Miami Beach
FREE entry every Friday from 6pm to 9pm and includes films, talks, and drink specials to continue that whole cheap date thing.
25. Visit MDC Museum of Art + Design…
Downtown Miami
Admission is ALWAYS FREE here.
26. … and ICA Miami
Miami Beach
Free admission, too.
27. Miami Critical Mass
Downtown Miami
Experience Miami by biking.
28. People-watching on Lincoln Road
Miami Beach
Observe Miami and its people.
29. Watch a game of jai alai
Miami Springs
Free every day except Tuesday.
30. Sweatstock
Little Haiti
You had us at FREE all-day block party.
31. Check out Downtown’s public art
Downtown Miami
Watch the art from Bayfront Park to the Dropped Bowl with Scattered Slices and Peels.
32. Explore South Pointe Park
Miami Beach
Located on the southern tip of the island, it offers priceless views of cruise ships leaving Port of Miami and the Atlantic Ocean.
33. Walk, run, or bike Bill Sadowski Park
Palmetto Bay
… Or borrow the Southern Cross Astronomical Society’s huge telescope for stargazing and planet searching.
