Free events in Miami-Dade County, FL

Explore Vizcaya Village at a free farmers market highlighting local growers, bakers, and artisans. Wander the historic farm and village while discovering seasonal produce, baked treats, vegan options, and handcrafted goods. The market takes place rain or shine. Entry to the market does not include admission to the Main House and formal gardens on the east side of the estate. During restoration, one gate is closed, so use the parking lot entrance. Short guided tours of the Village are available for $5 and last about 30 minutes, with complimentary access for Vizcaya members. Wellness classes are also offered for $5. A compost drop-off is available in pink bins marked Compost for Life between the Dairy Barn and the Storage Shed. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome at the market, and owners are expected to supervise and clean up after them. Pets are not permitted on the east side where the Main House and gardens are located. Admission is free, and optional registration helps track attendance and provides updates such as vendor lists and special offers. Vizcaya members receive 10% off purchases at the market.

Live jazz sets the tone at The Betsy, part of a longstanding arts program that also includes poetry readings and art exhibits, offering a refined slice of South Beach culture. Performances unfold in The Piano Bar and the Lobby with no cover and no minimum, creating an easygoing atmosphere for music and drinks. Billed as the longest-running live music series on Miami Beach, it takes place throughout the week, and weekend Jazz Brunch brings the sound to daytime. Enhance the experience with dinner at LT Steak & Seafood at The Betsy, where three-course Miami Spice menus are available for lunch and dinner, including a Reserve Dinner option, with Louis Pommery wine pairings offered. Dinner and drinks are also available inside The Piano Bar. The Betsy Live Jazz programming is supported by The Betsy Community Fund at The Miami Foundation, the Jorge Pérez Family Foundation CreARTE Grant Program, and the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Free Snow Crab Wednesday at Fatty Crab features a complimentary snow crab leg for dine-in guests who order a Signature Fried Seafood Platter or a Seafood Boil Combo. No coupon is required. The offer is available on Wednesdays for dine-in only, limited to one complimentary snow crab leg per qualifying entrée, and is available while supplies last. Enjoy a midweek treat on the house.

Experience hands-on training with LED sabers at Miami Dade's Westchester Library Health and Wellness Information Center. This saber choreography class covers fundamentals, offensive and defensive techniques, structured drills, and staged combat. Beginners and seasoned practitioners are both supported, with choreography taught at a steady, easy-to-follow pace. Admission is free. Loaner sabers are available, and personal sabers are welcome. Expect a friendly, supportive setting that makes it simple to connect with fellow enthusiasts.

At Miami-Dade Public Library, Main Branch, Community Area 1st Floor, this free community conversation considers whether the steady stream of troubling headlines reflects a deeper spiritual transition in humanity’s path toward progress. Participants will explore societal fractures, the apparent limits of current systems to mend division, and whether turmoil might illuminate the need for a new way forward. Drawing on perspectives from the Bahá’í Teachings, the discussion welcomes every viewpoint in a shared search for unifying truths, examining the greater forces that can emerge from chaos and practical ways to help society grow stronger and more unified. Tickets are requested to indicate attendance. Free and open to all regardless of background or belief. Donations will not be accepted. "The Earth is but one country and mankind its citizens."

Kick off the 2026 to 2027 season with a free outdoor concert designed for the whole family. Bring lawn chairs and blankets, settle in under the stars, and enjoy live music with scenic Black Creek as the backdrop. The Wailers featuring Julian Junior Marvin headline the show; Marvin is the renowned guitarist who joined Bob Marley and the Wailers during the creation of the award winning album Exodus. Special guest Third World: A Tribute to Cat Coore, the nine time GRAMMY nominated Reggae Ambassadors, also performs. The concert takes place at The Moss Center in Miami, and admission is free.