Winter holidays

For your seasonal entertainment, a drive-thru wonderland of animated light displays is on full display at Tradewinds Park. Events for biking and strolling are offered. Holiday Fantasy of Lights in 2025 is November 22 through January 3, 2026, with discount opportunities possible. The event features dazzling displays, complete with animal and 3D feature. It stretches …

Lights dancing to favorite seasonal songs are the draw at a popular outdoor walk-up holiday light show in Plantation Acres.  You must purchase tickets online prior to see Christmas Lights in the Acres.  Christmas Lights in the Acres is a walk-up display with an impressive light show synchronized to festive tunes. The fee is $10 …

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 …

Dance, symphony and vocal performances are among the array of free events at Baily Hall theater in Davie.  For many events, tickets are not required.  Entry is offered while seating is available. Some events require reservations. Events in 2025 include: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 18  Broward Symphony Orchestra 7:30 p.m. November 21 and November 22  …

Jungle Island’s Luminosa attraction will be open November 14, 2025, through March 7, 2026/ Luminosa includes giant lantern exhibits, featuring mythical jungle wildlife, submerged Atlantis, ancient Asian dynasties and legendary Latin culture. Luminosa takes guests on a journey through 13 acres, using light to explore mythical kingdoms. Hours are 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday …

Flamingo Gardens in Davie glitters during the holidays with its lights display. Winter Wonderland Lights and decorations are poised among the tree-lined walkways of the attraction. Live music enhances the ambiance. Winter Wonderland in 2025 is 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. November 22 to December 30, except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Admission is …

If you’re looking for something interesting to do New Year’s Eve, several festivities are free and relatively inexpensive, including an outdoor party in Fort Lauderdale with live entertainment, an anchor drop and early activities for kids and families. Free New Year’s Eve Festivities in 2025 in Broward Anchor Drop and street party in Fort Lauderdale …

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 …

Snow flurries and snowmen are featured at Dania Pointe, a shopping, dining and entertainment plaza in Dania. The events and displays are free.  Parking is free. 2025 Snow events at Dania Pointe  Let It Snow display Snow flurries  7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays November 28 to December 28 7 p.m. Sundays November …

Live performances, Santa and holiday decorations indoors and out  are featured at historic Bonnet House in Fort Lauderdale.  Entry fees for some of the Whimsical Wonderland events are $40 for adults, $35 for members, $15 for ages 13-17, $5 for ages 6-12 and free for 5 and younger.  Entry for adults includes two drink tickets.  …

Driving around looking at holiday lights is a favorite tradition of the holiday season. We all have favorite neighborhoods in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties that go all out to decorate for Christmas, Hanukkah or winter. In South Florida, the weather is wonderful for looking at holiday lights. In fact, not only do we …