Boat and yacht owners deck their vessels for the holidays during the annual Miami Outboard Club Holiday Boat Parade at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at Bayfront Park, 301 N. Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Watch nearly 60 yachts and boats cruise by decked out in holiday colors with Christmas lights, Santas, nutcrackers, toy soldiers, Nativity scenes, candy […]
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Living Nativity in Miami Shores
The annual Living Nativity at Miami Shores Presbyterian Church will be on display for from 7-9 pm, Dec. 14 and 15. The event is free. The scene portrays the Christmas story on the corner lot in front of the church featuring 10 panoramic scenes encircling the church’s main sanctuary and more than 150 costumed actors with […]
NightGarden at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden extended to Jan. 12
This Winter, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden transforms into The NightGarden, an enchanted, illuminated experience full of fantasy and wonderment where things like the Wise Talking Tree and Flying Fairies come to life. Come experience this inaugural year event and marvel at unbelievable live effects such as holographic butterflies and floating orchids throughout multiple acres of dazzling magic. Topping the […]
Free and cheap things to do in Miami with kids during the holidays
The holidays have barely begun and already the kids are bored. Check out our list of 22 free and cheap things to do with kids in Miami-Dade.
Holiday events at Miami malls
The following free holiday events at Miami malls have been scheduled. We’ll be updating this post as we receive information. Dadeland Mall Holiday Events: Photos with Santa: Nov. 29 Caring Santa: Dec. 2 from 9-11 a.m. Cookies with Santa: Dec. 4 from 4-6 p.m. Pet Photos with Santa: Dec. 9 from 7:30-9 p.m. The Falls […]
Restaurants open on Christmas Day in Miami
Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, diners can cross a stress-free meal off their wish list. A number of restaurant chains will be open Christmas Day. Here are some low-cost and moderate-price options. As always, we urge you to call ahead and confirm, as some independently-operated franchises opt to close on Christmas or limit their […]
Free and cheap Miami holiday events
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Getting into the holiday spirit is easy with festivals, music, theater, tree lightings, menorah lightings, boat parades and more events throughout Miami-Dade County. We’ve listed all the events we know about so far, and we’ll be adding more as we find out about them. We’ve still got lots of New Year’s events to add. If […]
Free Winterfest in Biscayne Park
Holiday festivities take over the Village of Biscayne Park’s Ed Burke Recreation Center during their free Winterfest celebration Saturday, Dec. 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. They’ll have food trucks, bounce houses, games, rides, music and Santa’s arrival by police escort at noon. Children can tell Santa their wishes and photography by parents is allowed. Wear […]
25 holiday entertainment deals
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What’s the holiday without the traditional holiday shows, such as “The Nutcracker” ballet, concerts of favorite holiday music and even a little Chanukah Chutzpah? Here are discounts we found on upcoming Miami and South Florida holiday shows and events: Deals for ‘The Nutcracker’ Miami City Ballet presents George Balanchine’s “The Nutcracker” in Miami Miami City […]
Jungle Island ‘Santa’s Circus’ deal
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Jungle Island has created a new Christmas-themed circus production, “Santa’s Circus,” and we’ve found a deal that will let you see it for less. Created and directed by Cirque du Soleil veteran Francisco Santos, Santa’s Circus combines acrobatic artistry with a Christmas story line. Kids will be able to meet and greet their favorite Christmas […]
Cirque Dreams ‘Holidaze’ deal
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Cirque Dreams Holidaze, a holiday spectacular show, is coming to Miami on Dec. 28. We’ve found a way for you to see the show for less. The show include 20 world-class astonishing acts — singers, musicians, acrobats and theater, with 300 costumes — to celebrate Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year’s in one two-hour spectacle. […]
