Miami and Southeast

Discounts for museums & other fun venues in Florida

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Whether you’re travelling in Florida or tooling around as a tourist in your own town, it’s nice to nab deals for local attractions. Groupon offers deals for museums in Florida, with many representing 40% or 50% off regular fees. Information about each deal is on the link. $12.50 for 2 at Sunken Gardens in St. […]

Art Festivals in Florida

For a fun idea for a date, a family excursion or a solo activity, art festivals are plentiful in Florida. Many offer free entry. Art Festivals in Florida include February February 1 & 2 Hobe Sound Festival of The Arts, free entry, information online February 8 & 9 Spanish Springs Art & Craft Festival, The […]

State & national parks in Florida, including fee-free days

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 2020: January 20: Martin Luther […]

Festivals & Events in Florida

Festivals are plentiful in Florida, often offering opportunities for wallet-friendly family-friendly fun, dates and solo outings. Many outdoor festivals in the Sunshine State are free, or relatively inexpensive. Events include Pride festivals, Art festivals, Spring festivals & others. North Florida March 28 Pensacola Veg Fest, free June 27 & 28 Downtown Dunedin craft festival, free entry, […]

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 […]

Restaurant Week & Restaurant Month Events in Florida

Dozens of restaurants in Florida participate in local promotional events designed to put their finest fare forward. The eateries offer fixed-price menus that usually include an entrée and extras, such as appetizers and desserts. Usually, restaurant month menus feature 3-course options. The fixed prices often represent a discount on regular prices. Miami Spice in August […]

Discounts for Florida Renaissance Festival in Deerfield Beach

Florida Renaissance Festival in Deerfield Beach offers some opportunities for discounts. The festival, featuring Renaissance-theme performances, artisans and activities, is at Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach, Saturdays and Sundays February 9 to March 24, and Presidents Day. The regular prices are $25 for ages 12 and older, $11 for ages 6 to 11 and free for ages […]

Water Parks in Florida

By Living on the Cheap Water parks in Florida are delightful attractions for family fun. Some offer opportunities for discounts, such as reduced fees in the afternoons, online tickets or Florida resident deals. Read the websites for deals. Adventure Island, 10001 N. McKinley Drive, Tampa 33612, 813-884-4386 Adventure Landing Parks in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach & […]

Don’t drive drunk, AAA’s free Tow service

By Patti Roth The AAA free Tow program in Florida and some other participating states works to keep drunk drivers off the road on holidays. It’s a good reminder to think before you go out and designate a driver who’ll stay sober. The program, which is offered during many holidays and holiday weekends in Florida, provides AAA tow trucks […]

Dazzling holiday boat parades in Florida

Floating festivities are popular in the Sunshine State, especially boat parades during the winter season in Florida when yachts and other watercraft are elaborately festooned with lights and decorations. Boat parades include: November 30 Jacksonville Light Boat Parade 6:30 p.m., St. Johns River December 7 December 7 Fort Myers Beach Boat Parade 6 p.m. December 7 Apollo […]