September 24, 2018
Date night does not have to break the bank. Miami can certainly be a costly city, but there are also dozens of fun, exciting things to do with your significant other. Below are 15 wonderful, free recommendations for your next outing.
You are in Florida after all! With dozens of white sand beaches, go ahead and soak up some sun together.
If you have your own bikes and share a knack for exploring, strap on your helmets and sign up for a one-hour tour of Wynwood’s mural and graffiti art every Sunday afternoon.
The Little Haiti Cultural Center has a music and culture filed event on the third Friday of each month. Schedule a visit for an immersive experience.
From 6-9pm on Tuesdays, Wood Tavern serves up free tacos to any patrons of the bar. A delicious date night without a hefty bill.
Find out what really happened on the 13th floor and other unknown secrets. Tours depart from the lobby every Sunday at 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm.
Little Havana is certainly fun during the day, but at night it takes on a whole new vibe, especially on the last Friday of the month when the streets come alive with domino games, cigar rollers, cafecitos, mojitos, dancing, and Cuban art.
The New World Symphony not only plays its concerts on the front wall of its sleek performance hall, but it also shows classic movies like The Princess Bride and Ghostbusters for anyone in the park to watch. There is no entrance fee — all you need is a blanket, snacks, and your special someone.
Do you and your partner love games? In Miami, dominoes is a favorite pastime. Domino Park is the place to learn from the best or just watch all the action.
Stand-up comedy is a great way for the two of you to share some great laughs, and plenty of places will let you come and watch it for free. The Yo Space and Gallery has its monthly Just the Tip Comedy Show the first Sunday of the month. 305 Brews has Miami Comedy Mondays every week. And Concrete Beach has a recurring Last Call Comedy Show at the brewery in Wynwood.
In the north end of Crandon Park, you’ll find the Bear Cut Nature Preserve, a preserved wetland with paved and dirt trails that run along the coastline and into the marshes. Hike or bike the 3.5 miles of trails and learn about the ecology that makes up South Florida.
Old Cutler is 11 miles of paved trail along Matheson Hammock Park, Biscayne Bay, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Pinecrest Gardens, and Deering Estate. It connects with Biscayne and Commodore trails on either end if you want to extend your trip.
The MDC Museum of Art and Design downtown and the Institute of Contemporary Art in the Design District are always free. Or you can hit the Perez Art Museum the second Saturday and first Thursday of the month for free admission. Friday nights at the Wolfsonian are free from 6-9pm and include films, talks, and drinks specials.
What’s more romantic than a moonlit night? The Shark Valley bike trails are effectively South Florida’s only extended bike routes through nature and riding them any time is a great way to experience the landscape that once was. But doing it under a full moon, lit only by the light from the sky, is a beautiful experience every Miamian must try.
From Bayfront Park to the Dropped Bowl with Scattered Slices and Peels, there is plenty of public art for the two of you to critique.
Located on the southern tip of the island, South Pointe Park offers spectacular views of cruise ships leaving the Port of Miami and the Atlantic Ocean. A perfect place to savor some romance.