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Get ready for a weekend full of holiday cheer! From festive light displays and tree lightings to holiday markets and family-friendly shows, South Florida has endless ways to make memories with the kids. Check out my curated roundup of the best events happening this weekend!
All Month Long:
Superblue Miami: Immersive Art Experiences
1101 Northwest 23rd Street, Miami, FL 33127
Immersive art experience, all month long
Use code MOMAPPROVED10 for a discount.
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NightGarden at Fairchild
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd, Miami, FL 33156
Evening walk-through experience with lights, holograms & music, Nov 7 – Jan 11
Adults (11+) $46 | Children (up to 10) $41
Use code MOMAPPROVED10 for a discount.
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Luminosa: A Festival of Lights
Jungle Island, 111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami, FL 33132
Outdoor festival of lights, music & displays, Nov 14 – Jan 4
Tickets: BucketListers.com
Christmas Wonderland at Tropical Park
Tropical Park, 7900 SW 40th St, Miami, FL 33155
Holiday festival with décor, activities & shows, Nov 13 – Jan 4
Tickets start at $39 adults | $29 children (3–12) | 2 & under free
More info
PAW Patrol Adventure Play – MODS
Museum of Discovery & Science, Fort Lauderdale
10 AM – 5 PM, interactive adventures with Chase, Marshall & Skye
Included with museum admission
Berry Farms Winter Festival
The Berry Farms, 13720 SW 216th Street, Miami, FL 33170
Family-friendly winter festival with holiday activities, Nov 21 – Jan 4
Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops
Dania Beach: 200 Gulf Stream Way | Miami: 11551 NW 12th St, Miami
FREE photo with Santa & holiday activities, Nov 2 – Dec 24
Reservation required for free photo
Reserve your spot
Lantern & Lights Safari Nights
Lion Country Safari, 2003 Lion Country Safari Rd
60+ illuminated displays, swings, tunnels, Nov 1 – Jan 18
More info
Zoo Lights Miami
Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152 St
Walk-through lights & themed nights, select nights Nov 21 – Dec 30
More info
Holiday Fantasy of Lights
Tradewinds Park
3-mile drive-through animated light show, Nov 14 – Jan 23
More info
Seminole Hard Rock – Hard Rock the Holidays
Nov 29 – Jan 3
Merry Hours: Sun–Thu 6:30–10:30 PM | Fri–Sat 6:30–11:30 PM
Tickets here
Christmas at the Farm – Tinez Farm
16405 SW 177th Ave, Miami, FL 33187
Tue–Fri 10 AM–5 PM | Sat–Sun 10 AM–5 PM
Tickets here
Pinecrest Gardens Nights of Lights – 12/5–28/2025 | 6:30 PM – 10 PM
11000 SW 57th Ave, Pinecrest, FL
Tickets Here https://www.pinecrestgardens.org/Arts-Events/Festivals-Special-Events/Nights-of-Lights
Friday December 12
Movie on the Green
Date: Friday, 12/12/2025
Time: 7 PM
Location: RiverMarket, Fort Lauderdale
Details: Free outdoor movie night featuring Frozen.
Pompano Beach Holiday Boat Parade
Date: Friday, 12/12/2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM ET
Location: Lake Santa Barbara, 2290 SE 7th Street, Pompano Beach, FL
Details: Free holiday boat parade for all ages, featuring festive decorated boats and family fun.
Santa Claus is in Tamarac
Date: Friday, December 12
Time: 6 PM – 8 PM
Location: Tamarac Park, 7501 N. University Drive
Details: FREE admission. Enjoy arts & crafts, food trucks, and bounce houses.
Saturday December 13
Sensory Friendly Saturday
Date: Saturday, 12/13/2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Miami Children’s Museum
Free Family Fun Day
Date: Saturday, 12/13/2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: HistoryMiami
Details: Free family-friendly activities and exhibits for a fun day out.
Family Day on Aragon
Date: Saturday, 12/13/2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Coral Gables Museum
Details: Free family-friendly activities and experiences in Coral Gables.
Breakfast with Santa
Date: Saturday, 12/13/2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Alfred Besade Park
Details: Free family event hosted by North Miami Vice Mayor Kassandra Timothe, featuring breakfast with Santa.
PAMM Free Day with Family Activities
Date: Saturday, 12/13/2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
Details: Free museum day with family-friendly activities and hands-on fun.
Santa’s Coming to Sweetwater
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM (Santa arrives at 12 PM)
Location: Jorge Mas Canosa Park, 250 SW 114th Ave., Sweetwater, FL 33174
Details: Santa arrives by helicopter! 🚁 Toys will be distributed to children while supplies last.
Cookies & Cocoa
December 13, 2025
2 PM
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
FREE cookies & hot cocoa, photos with Santa, kids activities
Christmas Cars & Cops Toy Drive
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: 150 NE 19th St.
Details: Meet police officers, explore festive cars, and help bring holiday cheer by donating toys to the community.
Art of the Season: Arts & Crafts Festival
Date: Saturday, 12/13/2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Village Art Plaza, 2260 NW 68th Ave., Sunrise, FL
Details: Free admission holiday arts & crafts festival for the whole family.
Holiday Concert with the South Florida Youth Symphony
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Gateway Park
Details: Free festive concert with sing-along classic carols and family-friendly holiday fun.
A Christmas Carol, The Musical
Dates: Saturday, 12/6/2025 – Saturday, 12/20/2025
Time: 2:00 PM ET
Location: Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Details: Tickets from $25. All-ages musical with a sensory-inclusive performance on Saturday, 12/13. Tickets: Actors’ Playhouse
18th Annual Christmas on 15th Ave: Toys Parade & Festival
Date: Saturday, 12/13/2025
Time: 11 AM – 4 PM
Location: 6849 NW 15th Ave
Details: Free holiday parade and festival with toys, family fun, and festive activities.
Miami Beach Holiday Festival of Lights
Date: Saturday, 12/13/2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: The Betsy Hotel
Details: Free festive evening featuring holiday lights and family-friendly activities.
City of Hialeah Santa’s Snow Blast
Date: Saturday, 12/13/2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM ET
Location: Milander Park, 4700 Palm Avenue, Hialeah, FL 33010
Details: All-ages holiday event. $6 for access to the snow pile and festive activities.
A Nutcracker Celebration
Date: Saturday, 12/13/2025
Time: 11 AM – 3 PM
Location: State of Kid, Miami Design District
Details: Grand opening holiday party with festive activities for kids and families.
Storytime With Santa
Date: Saturday, 12/13/2025
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET
Location: Miami International Mall, 1455 NW 107 Avenue, Doral, FL 33172
Details: Free storytime event with Santa for kids ages 5–10. For more info: 305-593-1777
SOMIS Holiday Village
Dates & Times:
Saturday & Sunday, 12/13–12/14 at SW 73 St & 58 Ave
Saturday & Sunday, 12/20–12/21 at Sunset Drive between 58 Ct & 58 Ave
Details: Free holiday village with festive activities and family fun.
Symphony in Lights
Gulfstream Village
6:00–11:00 PM
Enjoy a free light show every hour with 250,000+ LED lights synced to holiday favorites.
FREE | Family-friendly event
Movies at The Yard – The Grinch
Date: Saturday, 12/13/2025
Time: 1:30 PM
Location: Doral Yard
Details: Free outdoor movie showing of The Grinch for the whole family.
Pancakes & Pajamas with Santa
Date: Saturday, 12/13/2025
Time: 10 AM – 12 PM
Location: Coral Gables Golf & Country Club
Details: Family-friendly breakfast event with Santa, festive activities, and holiday fun (ticketed event).
Snow Fest & Holiday Parade
Date: 12/13/2025
Time: 5 PM – 10 PM
Location: NMB City Hall, 17011 NE 19 Ave
Details: Parade, tree lighting, snow, rides.
Website: https://www.citynmb.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=7669
Holiday Celebration & Golf Cart Parade
Date: 12/13/2025
Time: 6 PM – 10 PM
Location: Cutler Ridge Park, 10100 SW 200 St
Details: Tree lighting, Santa, inflatables, parade.
Holiday Drive-In Movie
Date: Saturday, 12/13/2025
Time: 7 PM
Location: Butterfly Parking Lot, 5280 NW 40th St, Coconut Creek
Details: Free drive-in showing of Elf for the whole family.
Christmas Festival
Date: Saturday, 12/13/2025
Time: 4 PM – 9 PM
Location: ArtsPark at Young Circle
Details: Free holiday festival with festive activities and entertainment.
Library events :
Holiday Portraits at the Library
Date: Saturday, 12/13/2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Coconut Grove Branch
Details: All-ages holiday event! Bring family or friends to snap a festive photo against a winter-themed backdrop. Holiday sweaters, Santa hats, and twinkling accessories encouraged. Drop in and capture a merry memory! For more info: 305-442-8695 or hernandezje@mdpls.org
Candy Cane Lane
Date: Saturday, December 13
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: Tamarac Village Amphitheater, 9090 NW 57th St.
Details: Free admission. Enjoy food trucks, games, activities, crafts, and live performances for a festive community night out.
HER Impact – Presented by the Empower Her Club
Date: Saturday, 12/13/2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: West Kendall Regional Library
Details: Special STEAM and educational event for ages 12+. Keynote speaker Dr. Shivanni Jagessar, Professor of Mathematics & Statistics at FIU, shares her inspiring journey in STEM and academia. Presented by the Empower Her Club at Pinecrest Glades Academy. For more info: 305-385-7135 or lopezp@mdpls.org
Girl Scouts "Tea Party"
Date: Saturday, 12/13/2025
Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Coral Reef Branch
Details: Girls in K–2nd grade and their families are invited to a Girl Scout sampler. Enjoy a Tea Party, make SWAPS, and learn how to join Girl Scouts. All ages welcome. For more info: (305) 233-8324 or quiroslasom@mdpls.org
Holiday Magic Show
Date: Saturday, 12/13/2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Westchester Regional Library
Details: Celebrate the holiday season with a mind-bending magic show by Brent Gregory. All ages welcome. For more info: 305-553-1134 or gonzalezja@mdpls.org
A Charlie Brown Holiday Celebration
Date: Saturday, 12/13/2025
Time: 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: Coral Reef Branch
Details: Family-friendly holiday celebration with stories, songs, and activities for all ages. For more info: 305-233-8324 or quiroslasom@mdpls.org
Studio Ghibli Woodwind Quintet Concert – Presented by Miami Pixel Symphony
Date: Saturday, 12/13/2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Westchester Regional Library
Details: Enjoy an enchanting afternoon of live music inspired by Studio Ghibli films like My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, and Howl's Moving Castle, performed by a talented woodwind quintet. All ages welcome. For more info: 305-553-1134 or gonzalezja@mdpls.org
Stories of Florida – Con Sabor!
Date: Saturday, 12/13/2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Main Library – Children's Department
Details: Storyteller Carrie Sue Ayvar shares personal, historical, and traditional tales connecting the people and cultures of Florida, flowing between English and Spanish, with a little Latin flavor. After the program, create a Florida-inspired craft. All ages welcome. For more info: (305) 375-2665 or hinzes@mdpls.org
Engineering on Wheels
Date: Saturday, 12/13/2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Coral Reef Branch
Details: FIU’s College of Engineering brings hands-on STEM activities to the library, ranging from simple to more complex experiments for all ages. All ages welcome. For more info: 305-233-8324 or quiroslasom@mdpls.org
READy, Set, Go: Storytelling – The Children's Trust Parent Club & FIU's Center for Children and Families
Date: Saturday, 12/13/2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Coral Reef Branch
Details: Explore shared reading experiences designed to boost language development and early literacy skills for ages 3–5. Presented by The Children's Trust Parent Club in collaboration with FIU’s Center for Children and Families. For more info: 305-233-8324 or quiroslasom@mdpls.org
Introduction to Coding with Scratch
Date: Saturday, 12/13/2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Coconut Grove Branch
Details: Learn the basics of coding with Scratch and create your own games and animations. Laptops provided. Registration required. Ages 8–16. For more info: 305-442-8695 or hernandezje@mdpls.org
Minecraft Challenges & Crafts
Date: Saturday, 12/13/2025
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Hialeah Gardens Branch
Details: Calling all Minecrafters! Participate in 3D origami folding, pixel block art, pixel puzzles, and more. Favorite Minecraft books will be on display. Ages 7–11. For more info: 305-820-8520 or ruizo@mdpls.org
Gingerbread Wonderland
Date: Saturday, 12/13/2025
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: Palmetto Bay Branch
Details: Enjoy gingerbread-themed crafts, games, and activities. Don’t forget to wear your ugliest holiday sweater! Ages 6–12. For more info: 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org
Ornament Craft – Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree
Date: Saturday, 12/13/2025
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Little River Branch
Details: Decorate an ornament for the branch’s Christmas Tree and one to take home. Registration required. Ages 3–12. For more info: 305-751-8689 or millert@mdpls.org
Make Paper, Write Magic – Letters to Santa Workshop
Date: Saturday, 12/13/2025
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: West Flagler Branch
Details: Hands-on holiday workshop where participants make handmade paper and write letters to Santa. Family-friendly and cozy. Registration required. Ages 8+. For more info: 305-442-8710 or muniasm@mdpls.org
Here Comes Santa!
Date: Saturday, 12/13/2025
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Kendall Branch – Auditorium
Details: Afternoon of festive fun with crafts, photos with Santa, and the chance to send letters to the North Pole. Ugly sweaters welcome! All ages. For more info: 305-279-0520 or corredorj@mdpls.org
Holiday Slime Mania
Date: Saturday, 12/13/2025
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Fairlawn Branch
Details: Hands-on holiday-themed slime workshop where kids learn the science behind non-toxic polymers. Registration required. Ages 5–12. For more info: 305-261-1571 or recordr@mdpls.org
Holiday Arts & Crafts and Storytime
Date: Saturday, 12/13/2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: West Flagler Branch
Details: Family-friendly holiday event with themed arts & crafts, storytelling, and games. Ages 8+. For more info: 305-442-8710 or muniasm@mdpls.org
Sunday, December 14
Junior Orange Bowl Parade
Date: Sunday, 12/14/2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Miracle Mile
Details: Free family-friendly parade celebrating the holiday season with floats, music, and entertainment.
PembrokeKIDS: Santa Photos at Kendra Scott
Date: Sunday, 12/14/2025
Time: 11 AM – 1 PM EST
Location: Pembroke Gardens
Details: Take festive photos with Santa at Kendra Scott. Tickets: Eventbrite
Festival of Lights Menorah Lighting
Date: Sunday, 12/14/2025
Time: 3 PM – 6 PM
Location: Gateway Park, 151 Sunny Isles Blvd
Details: Celebrate Hanukkah with a community menorah lighting and festive activities.
Festival of Lights Chanukah Celebration
Dates: December 14, 2025 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Ponce Circle Park, 2810 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables, FL 33134
Details: The celebration features the lighting of the menorah, a fire truck parade, a chocolate gelt drop and tasty seasonal treats. At 4 p.m. Coral Gables firefighters will affix a large menorah to their truck and a dreidel mascot will shower down chocolate gelt (coins) to all. The public event is for both children and adults and will offer live musical entertainment, rock climbing wall, ninja obstacle course, 360 photo booth, Chanukah crafts, face painting & balloon art, train rides & toddler play center, basketball toss, hot potato latkes, traditional Chanukah doughnuts and other holiday treats.
Miami Beach Holiday Festival of Lights
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: The Betsy Hotel
Details: Free festive evening featuring holiday lights and family-friendly activities.
Downtown Miami Holiday Village
Dates: 12/7, 12/14, 12/21
Time: 2 PM – 6 PM
Location: 174 E Flagler St
Details: Holiday entertainment, Hanukkah celebration, Santa arrival.
Website: https://www.miamiandbeaches.com/event/downtown-miami-holiday-village/35930
Miami Symphony Orchestra at the Park
Date: 12/14/2025
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Downtown Doral Park, 8395 NW 53 St
Details: Holiday concert with MISO.
Website: https://www.cityofdoral.com/Events-directory/Miami-Symphony-Orchestra-MISO-at-the-Park
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