Free and cheap holiday events in Miami-Dade 2026
Who doesn't love the winter holidays, especially in a place like Miami-Dade where winter is glorious?
Indoor and outdoor events abound in Miami-Dade to celebrate Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, solstice and just the holidays in general. We have parades, on land and on water, festivals, concerts, light displays, "snow" and more family fun, much of it free and cheap to attend. We also have found some discounts on more expensive holiday events.
From Aventura to Homestead, Kendall to Coconut Grove, Doral to North Miami, celebrating the winter holidays brings lots of fun.
To help you enjoy the fun, we have compiled this big list of mostly free and cheap things to do in Miami-Dade during the winter holidays. We also have big lists of free and cheap holiday events in Broward and free and cheap holiday events in Palm Beach County.
And some of those events are worth traveling for!
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Free and cheap holiday events in Miami-Dade
Fairchild's NightGarden 15% off if you buy tickets this week - During Miami winters, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden transforms itself into The NightGarden, an enchanted, illuminated experience full of fantasy and wonderment, where things like the Wise Talking Tree, Archimedes and… Read more »
Tree lightings and free holiday events around Miami-Dade - Christmas tree lightings 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! There are… Read more »
Love holiday music? Watch free school caroling competition - The Merrick Festival Caroling Competition, featuring choirs from South Florida middle schools and high schools, will be back for 2026. And you can watch the performances free of charge, from… Read more » Free and cheap holiday events in Miami-Dade 2026 - Who doesn't love the winter holidays, especially in a place like Miami-Dade where winter is glorious? Indoor and outdoor events abound in Miami-Dade to celebrate Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, solstice… Read more »
51st Annual Winternational Thanksgiving Day parade - Get ready for a fun time on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026, when the 51st Annual Winternational Thanksgiving Day parade rolls through downtown North Miami along NE 125 St.… Read more »
Holidays at Zoo Miami: Dazzling 'Zoo Lights' discount for early birds - Some resident "animals" at Zoo Miami get a holiday sprucing up during the attraction's annual Zoo Lights event, which is offered on select nights from November 27 through December 30,… Read more »
Jungle Island Luminosa - Jungle Island's Luminosa attraction will open November 13, 2026. Last year, it stayed open through March. If you buy your tickets early, you can get 10% off. Luminosa includes giant… Read more »
Holiday concerts at Old Cutler Presbyterian Church - Old Cutler Presbyterian Church will present its annual Christmas concert with performances at 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026. The early show is free, and… Read more »
Free Miami Beach Holiday Festival of Lights - 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… Read more »
Deering Estate: Enjoy vintage holiday decor in South Dade - Beautiful Deering Estate lights up for the holidays with a variety of activities. From November 27, 2026 to January 6, 2027 the estate, at 16701 SW 72nd Ave., is decked out… Read more »
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