Miami malls: Tree lightings, Santa sightings

Looking forward to decking the halls of malls this holiday season?

There will be plenty of holiday events taking place at Miami malls, back and in person this year.

We’ll be updating this post as we receive information!

Dadeland Mall Holiday Events:

• Photos with Santa: Nov. 17 through Dec. 24 Click here to RSVP
• Tree lighting: Nov. 17 from 6-8 p.m. 
• Nightly snowfall: Nov. 17 to Jan. 1, 2023

The Falls Holiday Events:

• Photos with Santa: Dec. 1-24, Click here to RSVP
• Pet Photos with Santa: Dec. 11 at Santa’s House in Center Court, mall hours

Miami International Mall Holiday Events:

• Photo time with Santa: Dec. 2-24 Click here to RSVP

Dolphin Mall Holiday Events: 

• Photos with Santa at Cozy Winter Wonderland: Nov. 18 through Dec. 24 Click here to RSVP
• Nightly snowfall: Nov. 23 through Jan. 8 Click here for details

Aventura Mall Holiday Events:

• Santa’s Workshop and photos: Nov. 25 to Dec. 24, click here for hours and full info
• Instagrammable locations throughout the mall: Santa’s Reindeer, Santa’s Sleigh and Mailbox and Aventura Train Station. Click on links provided for full details.
• Augmented Reality Experiences throughout the mall during the holiday season. Scan QR codes while strolling Aventura Mall to find locations. Click here for more info.

CityPlace Doral Holiday Events:

• Light up the Night: Tree Lighting Ceremony Nov. 17, 6-8 p.m. at Fountain Plaza
• Winter Kiddos Land: Festival family fun Dec. 3, 2-7 p.m. 

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Brickell City Centre Holiday Events:

• Treats and surprises at Santa’s Ski Lift at BCC Ski Chalet on Garden Deck, Nov. 25 through Dec. 31.
• Gather at BBC’s Ski Chalet for holiday craft making (Dec. 9 at 3:30 p.m.); winter holiday musical story time (Dec. 10 at 10 a.m.); holiday storytelling with BKB Moms (Dec. 11 at 10 a.m.)  Click here to RSVP for events.

Shops at Merrick Park:

• Tree lighting: “Back to Tradition” 19th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony of the 50-foot tree plus a live performance by South Florida’s Camie Liza, interactive activities and a special appearance by Santa Claus, Nov. 17 at 6-9 p.m.

Southland Mall:

• Santa’s Arrival with The Grinch, Nutcracker and Ballerina: Nov. 25 at noon. Click here for info

Westland Mall:

• Photos with Santa: Nov. 25 to Dec. 24. Click here to RSVP
• Santa’s Arrival: Nov. 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Click here to RSVP

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Other fun holiday events:

• Marvel at the abundant holiday displays and take photos with Santa at Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops. Click here for details.
• Zoo Lights Miami at Zoo Miami is a holiday extravaganza with lots of festive activities. Click here for details about the holiday display at the attraction.

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