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For folks who sign up for the free Family rewards program at Ikea, participating restaurants in the home goods stores offer deals. Some deals require the Family rewards ID, others do not. Ikea restaurant deals include: Kids eat free Kids eat free in December with purchase of an adult entree. Valid for kids 12 and …
If your holiday plans include seeing “The Nutcracker,” we’ve found a way you can see several performances of this time-honored classic for less. Many of the deals, from Culture Shock Miami, are for patrons age 13 to 22 — but each young person can bring someone else along for the same low price. ‘The Nutcracker’ …
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! So goes the classic holiday song and although in Miami that’s never going to happen, it will magically appear at Dolphin Mall. The 20th Annual Magical Snowfall tradition happens nightly through Sunday, Jan. 7, 2026, at Ramblas Plaza. The magical snowfall will take place at the …
The Charles Dickens holiday classic “A Christmas Carol” is a dark tale with grumpy Ebeneezer Scrooge and the frightening ghosts that visit him. The players at Fantasy Theatre Factory in Miami put a slightly different twist to the tale for kids. “Scrooge: A Fractured Christmas Carol!” will be presented on Saturday, Dec. 20 at …
Happy Hanukkah! Broward County organizations have planned a number of public events to celebrate Hanukkah this year. The Jewish holiday in 2025 will be celebrated December 14 – 21. Hanukkah celebrates both a military victory and a miracle. The holiday commemorates the victory of the Maccabees, a Jewish army, over the Syrian-Greek army, which enabled …
Fort Lauderdale offers a whimsical twist on holiday decorations and photo opportunities. Olas The Beach Snowman with sunglasses, a tropical shirt and bright orange nose is poised at the beach off Las Olas Boulevard. The beach area features decorations and lights displays at Las Olas Oceanside Park, 3000 E. Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale 33316. …
During Miami winters, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden transforms itself into The NightGarden, an enchanted, illuminated experience full of fantasy and wonderment, where things like the Wise Talking Tree, Archimedes and Flying Fairies come to life. This magical garden is scheduled to be open Nov. 7, 2025 through Jan. 11, 2026. Feast your eyes on stunning …
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 …
Relish the rhythms of the holidays at a free live outdoor performance featuring the South Florida Pride Concert Band. The event in 2025 is at 7 p.m. Friday, December 19, and entry is free. The venue is Mickel Park, 2675 NW Seventh Avenue, Wilton Manors 33305 Bring a blanket or lawn chair if you’d like. …
For a fun Florida approach to holiday lights, embark on an excursion on the Water Taxi in Fort Lauderdale. This is a fairly pricey and popular holiday activity. Water Taxi holiday lights tours in 2025 are in December and January with decorated vessels navigating The Intracoastal Waterway. The tour is a peek at the decorated waterfront …
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