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Mizner Park in Boca Raton is transformed each by a sleigh full of elves with winter holiday decorations and public festivities. Following is a partial list. What: Boca Jolly Days & Merry in Mizner When: Tree, displays and activities extend through Dec. 31, 2025 Where: Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton & other venues. …

Santa’s helpers and visiting elves have been busy decorating for one of its biggest and most imaginative holiday lineups ever. Seasonal highlights range from a life-size Candy Land game and candy-themed “Storytime Spectacular” to hands-on gingerbread workshops, musical performances, and tech-forward holiday crafting, and more. What: Festive programs for all ages When: Throughout the month …

Festive theme decorated trees and a Hanukkah display are featured at a free Winter Wonderland exhibit in Plantation.  The indoor exhibit at Plantation Historical Museum includes a mini train village, a gift shop and occasional extra festive events. Extra events feature Santa and live entertainment. In 2025 the display with about 40 trees  is open …

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, …

Coral Gables Museum welcomes you to “Family Day on Aragon” on the second Saturday of each month, with free admission, live music and special activities.    Upcoming event is on Sat., Dec. 13 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Artmaking by TMP Make art with TMP, a teen-led volunteer and education …

Did you know Miami Children’s Museum offers Sensory Saturdays? On the second Saturday of the month, the museum creates a specially focused experience for children with disabilities and their families including modified lighting, sound adjustments and other features. The event is 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Families can enjoy the day with a stage performance …

HistoryMiami museum hosts a free Family Fun Day the second Saturday of every month, with free admission for all. The free admission is all day, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with activities taking place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is required to participate. You can register online.   The theme rotates monthly, …

The Shops at Boca Center presents Jingle & Mingle: Holiday Cheer Lights & festivities will continue through Dec. 31, 2025. Kickoff event highlights from Nov. 22: Nutcracker Fantasy – Delight in the presence of Nutcracker Stiltwalkers, along with Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy Ballerinas, bringing the magic of the classic tale to life. Santa’s Spectacular …

Lion Country Safari is doing something different this year, so we thought it was worth mentioning. It’s offering a “get ready to glow” first-ever lantern festival. Lanterns & Lights at Safari Nights When: Select nights, November 2025 through January, 2026, from 6 to 10 p.m. Where: 2003 Lion Country Safari Road, Loxahatchee Price range: $28 …

Winter Wonderland at The Ben in West Palm Beach is back for its second season, featuring South Florida’s only outdoor real-ice rink, a free Winter Tree Forest, and a Holiday Market. Winter Wonderland at The Ben When: Now through Jan. 4, 2026; daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Where: The Ben, Autograph Collection, 251 N. Narcissus …

If you’ve never been to the Zoo Lights presentation at the Palm Beach Zoo, here’s an opportunity to get discounted tickets on certain days and nights. It’s a dazzling display offered on select evenings with more than 1 million eco-friendly lights.  Palm Beach Zoo Lights Starting Nov. 21, 2025, and running through Jan. 4, 2026, …