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Turn on holiday music in the car and take a drive to a fairyland of outdoor light displays throughout South Florida. You can see Christmas lights in all corners of Miami-Dade County, as well as in holiday lights in Broward, and Palm Beach counties. In some cases, you won’t even have to leave your car. …

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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, …

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The Delray Beach Holiday Village is a tradition that kids of all ages will enjoy. It features a walk-through 100-ft. tree, Santa’s House, ice skating, mini golf, vendors and much more. Note: There will not be a New Year’s Eve celebration on Dec. 31, 2025. Holiday Village When: Through Dec. 31, 2025. Where: Along Atlantic …

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Get ready for goodies and gelt, games, dreidels and lots of latkes to celebrate the miracle of lights. Here’s a sample list of some of the upcoming festivities we found. Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, Boca Raton Chabad of Boca Raton will host its annual Chanukah Festival, from 2 to 6 p.m., with menorah lighting at …

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Make it a night of wonder and enchantment for the holidays at Nights of Lights at the Fair Expo, an experience filled with holiday lights and displays, a skating rink and much more, open through Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. It is open Wednesday through Sunday from 6-11 p.m. except when it is open Monday and …

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Pose with Santa and savor a sundae at a free event in Broward.  Sundaes with Santa in 2025 is 12 p.m. – 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 South …

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The Margate Winter Festival in 2025 is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, December 19, with free entry. Snow is featured. The  festival includes: Florida-style sledding. Photos with Santa. Live music. Kids’ activities. Food vendors. Craft fair. Event venue is the Margate Sports Complex, 1695 Banks Road, Margate, FL 33063.  Parking is free. More free …

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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 …

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The City of Homestead transforms Loser Park into a Winter Wonderland for the holidays from Nov. 22, 2025 through Jan. 4, 2026 with a variety of holiday-themed activations, a holiday light display and an ice skating rink! Times vary each day. Admission to the experience is free, the only fee is for skating. Click here …

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We have it made here in South Florida because we don’t have to worry about bundling up warm or slogging through sleet to enjoy the seasonal displays and festivities.  We’ve compiled a list of some free and ticketed holiday light displays for 2025 available for public viewing throughout Palm Beach County. And we hope everyone …

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Wilton Manors is planning several holiday events for 2025. Holiday lighting Holiday lighting is 6:30 p.m. Thursday, December 4, at Flippen Park, 2109 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors 33305. The event features lighting a tree, menorah and kinara. Live music and food vendors are included, plus activities for kids. Santa on his water sleigh Santa and …

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