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Santa’s Parade of the Elves in South Miami officially kicks off the holiday season! Presented annually by the South Miami Parks & Recreation Department, this popular and festive event is happening Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Once picked as “Best Small-Town Parade” by the Miami New Times, the event along Sunset Drive has become a South …

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The annual tree lighting, performances and activities are just the beginning at Harbourside Place in Jupiter. There will also be dancers, gymnasts, food vendors and much more. Tree Lighting & Santa arrival When: Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, kick-off at 5 p.m. Where: Harbourside Place, 200 U.S. Route 1, Jupiter, Features: Local vendors, holiday performances, including …

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Lake Worth Beach is kicking off the season with performances, a meet and greet with Santa, plus plenty of family activities. Tree Lighting and Meet & Greet Santa! When: Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Cultural Plaza, Lake Worth Beach Features: Tree lighting with Santa, performances and family activities. Cost: Free …

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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 …

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Friends and family will undoubtedly need to chill out and take a break from all of the chaos (and shopping!) over the Black Friday weekend. And now they can add Wendy’s to their list of stops for a sweet deal. The popular restaurant is offering a cool deal on its iconic sweet treat, the Frosty …

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Holiday light displays and all things Christmas dominate December but there’s also Miami Art Week the first week of the month, a family-friendly beachfront New Year’s Eve concert and family-friendly holiday show, twist on the classic “Christmas Carol” by Fantasy Theatre Factory. Holiday Light Displays You can see them all over the city. In Downtown …

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We can all recall, not too long ago, one could drive from Miami to West Palm Beach searching for an open eatery on Thanksgiving Day only to discover there were none. Now, there are many restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Miami, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Thankfully, that was then, this is now, and … …

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This annual offer from Wendy’s definitely won’t leave bargain hunters in the cold…well, err, maybe just “a little Frosty”. If you enjoy a little sweet treat with your meal (or just as a snack), you’ll definitely want to snag one of the restaurant’s popular key tags. The little tag is the key to a year’s …

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Get ready to make a Popeyes run this holiday season! The popular restaurant is giving busy, frugal families two big gifts this season — a break from cooking (time!) and savings. From Nov. 17 to Jan. 4, 2026, customers can unwrap the restaurant’s new Popeyes Family Meal — a feast that brings big value and …

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Get ready for a fun time on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, when the 50th Annual Winternational Thanksgiving Day parade rolls through downtown North Miami along NE 125 St. from 6th to 12th Avenues. The parade kicks off at 10 a.m. and will feature… Marching bands from various Miami-Dade high schools with color guard …

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Get ready for meaty savings at Smashburger! Diners on a budget are always on the hunt for discounts at every restaurant. And one of the best ways to stretch your dining dollars is with a delicious buy-one-get-one deal. It’s even better, when the second item doesn’t cost anything at all. Thankfully, Smashburger is offering big …

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