South Florida Family-Friendly Weekend Roundup – November 27–30

Thanksgiving Edition | November 27–30

Looking for something fun to do with the kids this Thanksgiving weekend? Here’s everything happening across South Florida, from immersive art and holiday lights to Turkey Trots, concerts, Santa arrivals, and more!

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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FunDimension’s Duckpin Bowling
📍 2129 NW 1st Ct, Miami, FL 33127
⌛ Indoor play space with arcade games, bumper cars, laser tag & more
Use code MOMAPPROVED10 for a discount.
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Egyptian Pharaohs: From Cheops to Ramses II
📍 South Florida PBS, 3401 S. Congress Ave, Boynton Beach
⌛ About 70 min experience
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
Buy tickets

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
More info

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

Thanksgiving Events

North Miami’s 50th Annual WinterNational Thanksgiving Day Parade
📅 Thursday, November 27, 2025 | 🕙 10 AM
📍 City Hall, 776 NE 125th Street
Join the City of North Miami for the 50th Annual WinterNational Thanksgiving Day Parade — celebrating 50 years of magic, memories, and community pride!
🎭 Parade Route: NE 6th – NE 10th Avenues, along NE 125th Street

Fort Lauderdale Turkey Trot
📅 Thursday, November 27, 2025
📍 Fort Lauderdale, A1A Beach Road
A Broward County tradition with a 5K run/walk along scenic beach roads. Fun for runners, joggers, and walkers alike.

Miramar Turkey Trot
📅 Thursday, November 27, 2025 | 🕖 7 AM
📍 Miramar Regional Park, 16801 Miramar Pkwy, Miramar, FL, 33027
Community-friendly 5K to kick off Thanksgiving morning. Price: $25

Tamarac Turkey Trot 5K
📅 Thursday, November 27, 2025 | 🕢 7:30 AM
📍 Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88th Ave, Tamarac, FL
One of South Florida’s most cherished Thanksgiving traditions — 45th annual 5K run. Participants receive a commemorative medal and t-shirt.
Registration: Tamarac Turkey Trot

Turkey Trot Miami
📅 Thursday, November 27, 2025 | 🕖 7 AM
📍 Tropical Park, 7900 SW 40th St, Miami, FL
Family fun for all runners and walkers with 5K, 10K, and kids’ distances. Finish festival includes bounce houses, games, and activities.

Friday, Nov 28

Thanksgiving Roller Disco
📅 Friday, Nov. 28 | 🕔 5–9 PM
Roller Disco at the Bandshell with DJs Mutant Pete and Terence Tabeau, plus skate hosts. Skate rentals available. RSVP required.

Rhythms of the Season: A Holiday Music Series
📍 Miami International Mall, 1455 NW 107 Avenue, Doral, FL
Festive live music throughout the mall featuring holiday sounds from around the world.

• Nov 28 – 2:00 PM | Yuletide Carolers | Mall-Wide

• Nov 29 – 4:00 PM | Maggi Vi Violinist | Near Clarks

Saturday, Nov 29

Disney’s Moana – Thanksgiving Weekend
📅 November 29, 2025 | 🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Knight Concert Hall
Two tickets for the price of one with code MOANALIVE
Tickets here

Downtown Miami Holiday Village
📅 November 15 – December 21 | 🕐 Sat & Sun 1–7 PM
📍 174 E Flagler St, Miami, FL 33131
60+ vendors, rotating community activations (Santa, Toy Drives, performances), holiday-themed crafts and workshops, and photobooth pop-ups.

Nov 29: Teddy Bear Ornament Workshop – Home Depot
📅 Saturday, Nov 29, 9 AM
Create a festive teddy bear ornament.
Tickets here

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 – Tines Farm
📍 16405 SW 177th Ave, Miami, FL 33187
Tue–Fri 10 AM–5 PM | Sat–Sun 10 AM–5 PM
Tickets here

Small Business Saturday Toy Drive & Christmas Bazaar

📍 8905 Fontainebleau Blvd, Miami, FL 33172

📅 Saturday, 11 AM–5 PM

Free Christmas bazaar supporting local family-run small businesses. Enjoy holiday shopping, festive activities, and lots of fun for the kiddos.

Sunday, Nov 30

The Grove Polar Express
📍 Fuller Street, Coconut Grove
❄️ 6–9 PM
Watch Santa arrive with a golf cart parade, enjoy choir performances, Christmas tree lighting countdown, snow zones, crafts, and festive treats.

Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Circle
📅 Saturday, Nov 30, 2025 | 🕕 6 PM
📍 Curtiss Circle, Curtiss Parkway & Westward Dr., Miami Springs
Holiday music, Santa photos, tree lighting, and family activities.

Free Family Day at The Bass Museum of Art
📅 Last Sunday of every month | 🕙 10 AM
📍 2100 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Free admission and art activities for kids and caregivers.

Downtown Miami Holiday Village
📅 Saturdays & Sundays, 1–7 PM | Nov 15 – Dec 21
📍 174 E Flagler St, Miami, FL 33131
60+ vendors, rotating community activations, holiday crafts, and photobooth pop-ups.

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