National parks and state parks in Florida are an ideal way to savor the natural beauty of the Sunshine State. Some are free or relatively inexpensive. In Florida, some national parks require an entry fee, and some national parks are always free. These are the fee-free days at U.S. National Parks for 2021: January 18: Birthday of […]
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Free entry weekends at museums for Bank of America patrons
Bank of America’s Museums On Us program offers free entry the first full weekend of each month to participating museums in Florida, and elsewhere, with eligible Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card. These are just some of the participating museums. It’s a good idea to phone ahead, especially on a holiday […]
Jacksonville Events Calendar
Use this calendar to find things to do in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Fernandina Beach, Daytona Beach and all of Northeast Florida. You can also add your own events.
Free entry at Southeast Museum of Photography in Daytona Beach
Dedicated exclusively to photography and the largest museum of photography in the southeast, the Southeast Museum of Photography exhibits, collects, preserves, and interprets photography at Daytona State College. Regular museum hours do not include school breaks and other events. TUESDAY: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. WEDNESDAY: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. THURSDAY: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. FRIDAY: 11 […]
Museums offer free entry for military families
Dozens of venues in Florida are participating in a national program that offers free entry to personnel on active duty in the U.S. armed forces and their families. The Blue Star Museums program for military, which includes members of National Guard and Reserve, is offered in May until Labor Day. The program is organized by the […]
Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens free days
Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens in Jacksonville offers discounts and free days. Other free days at the Cumner Museum and Gardens: Free admission for all the first Saturday of each month, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission for all, except for ticketed events, the third Saturday of each month, 11 a.m. to 4 […]
Earth Day events in Florida
Earth Day is an international event focusing on the protecting the planet. In Florida, Earth Day festivals in April are in various towns, often featuring exhibits, vendors and entertainment. Some are free. Earth Day festivals in Florida include Earth Day Festival in Sunrise March 28 , free entry St. Pete Earth Day April 4, Historic […]
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10 free or cheap things to do in Jacksonville
Check out our popular and diverse options for an affordable outing on the First Coast. Make this growing list your go-to resource for all things free and cheap in Jacksonville.
Free & cheap museum days in North Florida
Museums are a great form of entertainment for all ages. North Florida has a nice selection of museums, from art, to culture and history, to just plain silly entertainment–most at a reasonable cost.
