Winter festivals, fun with Santa, and dazzling light displays are part of the seasonal festivities in South Florida. Broward County offers all kinds of events to celebrate Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and the New Year. Parades, festivals, concerts, family festivals, light displays and more abound from Coral Springs to Hallandale Beach, from Hollywood to Pembroke …
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Floridians know how to celebrate the winter holidays, even if “winter” doesn’t mean here what it means elsewhere. The snow may be fake or manmade, but the fun is real. South Florida has holiday parades, boat parades, Christmas tree lightings, menorah lightings, holiday concerts, family festivals and more. Many events are free or cheap. We …
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 …
Coral Springs will host an interactive light show every night downtown, with twinkling lights timed to classic holiday songs. The show will play every half hour from 5 to 10 p.m. nightly from Dec. 1 through Dec. 31, 2025 and entry is free. The city plans a special Light Up the Lawn event on Saturday, …
Several library branches in Broward are offering free holiday photo shoots and free photo ops. For photo shoots, libraries are using a green screen that offers different holiday and winter digital backdrops. Usually a digital version of the photo is emailed to participants for free. Friends, family and props are permitted. No pets, please. If …
For a holiday treat, the Galleria in Fort Lauderdale features an assortment of performances from regional organizations. Galleria mall is at 2414 East Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 33304. Entry and parking are free In 2025, entertainment includes 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, December 6 Broward College Premier Jazz Combo 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday, December …
Pose with Santa and savor a sundae at a free event in Broward. Sundaes with Santa in 2025 is 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, December 20, outdoors at a park in Sunrise. The venue is Village Art Plaza, 2260 NW 68th Avenue 33313. Village Art Plaza features outdoor art displays. Sign up for the …
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 …
CityPlace is offering a special holiday treat, free on the lawn from 6 to 9 p.m. King’s Academy Jazz Ensemble Catch the talented student musicians of the King’s Academy Jazz Ensemble live at CityPlace. When: Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Where: 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach To keep up with the latest news, …
Bundle up for a sweet giveaway at Krispy Kreme! ‘Tis the season for sweaters of all kinds, but it’s the ugly holiday sweaters that are at the top of the list for fun. And the popular doughnut shop is celebrating National Ugly Sweater Day with FREE doughnuts. Image: Krispy Kreme On Dec. 19, 2025, Krispy …
Holiday lights and decorations glisten at a display in Pembroke Pines. The drive-by version is offered Mondays to Thursdays, and the weekends feature a walk in event with entertainment, photo ops, and a fun zone. Oasis Church in Pembroke Pines hosts Christmas at the Oasis. In 2025, the display and events are 6:30 p.m. to …




















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