Josie Gulliksen

The annual Chopin for All free concert series brings young top-tier pianists from around the globe to South Florida. Everyone is invited to attend free of charge.  Seating is general admission and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are not required. Registration is recommended.  For questions, send email toadmin@chopin.org or call: 305-868-0624. Remaining performances …

Pinecrest Gardens’ Nights of Lights features glittering, larger-than-life installations to celebrate the season in style. Peruse thousands of lights and wander through a holiday-themed maze. This year’s edition is scheduled for Dec. 5-28, 2025. Hours are Dec. 5 and 6; 12 and 13; 18-23 and 26 and 27 from 6:30-10 p.m.; Dec.7, 14 and 28 from …

Turn on holiday music in the car and take a drive to a fairyland of outdoor light displays throughout South Florida. You can see Christmas lights in all corners of Miami-Dade County, as well as in holiday lights in Broward, and Palm Beach counties. In some cases, you won’t even have to leave your car. …

Christmas tree lightings and winter fests are happening earlier and earlier each year. Here’s where to watch when they flip the switch and hundreds of lights bring the tree to life! And even though we don’t have much winter weather in Miami-Dade, there are winter festivals to be found. We will add more tree lighting …

Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church will present a free “Ukrainian Christmas Traditions” concert featuring “Carols of the Bells” plus food, crafts and more starting at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, December 6, 2025. The event will begin at 4:30 p.m. with food, crafts and more. The “Carols of the Bells” concert will begin at 6 …

The Museum of Contemporary Art in North Miami is the place to check out groundbreaking and thought-provoking exhibitions and catch live jazz acts on the last Friday of the month during the free Jazz at MOCA. However, it’s also where to go for other free and cheap events. There’s something for everyone all month long including …

Want to try a community bike ride? Then you might want to look into the City of North Miami’s monthly Get in Gear event.  The free rides take place once a month, usually on the second Saturday but it will vary.  Click here to RSVP. The next ride is Saturday, Dec. 13. The route covers 10 …

Make it a night of wonder and enchantment for the holidays at Nights of Lights at the Fair Expo, an experience filled with holiday lights and displays, a skating rink and much more, open through Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. It is open Wednesday through Sunday from 6-11 p.m. except when it is open Monday and …

This holiday season, prepare to be dazzled and amazed when you experience a series of dazzling spectaculars of music and light as the Miami Beach Holiday Festival of Lights comes to South Beach Dec. 13 and 14; Dec. 20 and 21, 2025, at The Betsy Hotel, 1440 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach. Showtimes are Dec. 13 …

Rene Rodriguez, former film critic for The Miami Herald, now runs the Cosford Cinema on the University of Miami Campus and he’s always coming up with some type of innovative film series.   Up next…   Monday, Nov. 24 at 7:30 p.m.  Advance screening of “Hamnet” (2025) which tells the story of William Shakespeare’s inspiration …

In celebration of active youth and community, the The Junior Orange Bowl Parade will take place on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 5 p.m. The theme is “Miracle on the Mile: A Holiday Parade and Celebration.”   The parade will march through downtown Coral Gables, the Host City of the Junior Orange Bowl, and stride …