Posted by: 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.
We're lucky that we have a nice mix of public and private displays planned for this holiday season in Miami-Dade County, from Homestead to Aventura and Coral Gables to Doral and Miami Lakes.
If you know of any business or residential displays worth checking out, by all means share the details with us at news@miamionthecheap.com.
Miami-Dade holiday light displays for 2024
Magic City Lights, Miami (soon to be updated)
Magic City Lights (Magic City Casino, 450 NW 37th Ave, Miami). This new Magic City Lights show at the Magic City Casino might be Miami's most affordable winter holiday spectacular, with light shows and wonderlands for kids of all ages. The cost of admission is $5 per child (age 3-12) and $10 per adult, plus tax and fee. Parking is free.
In addition to the light displays, Magic City Lights includes food vendors, entertainment and an artisan market.
Pinecrest Nights of Lights. (Photo courtesy of Bruno Munroe and Mark Pickthall)
Pinecrest Gardens Nights of Lights, Pinecrest
Pinecrest Gardens Nights of Lights (11000 SW 57th Ave., Pinecrest). The gardens come alive with glittering and larger-than-life light installations during the holidays, with the gardens open from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 6, 2024, through Jan. 4, 2025. Admission is $18 for children under 18 and $22 for adults 18+.
Photo: Kilburn Live
Fairchild NightGarden, Coral Gables
Fairchild NightGarden (10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables, FL 33156). Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is transformed into a fairyland at night with thousands of lights, a “talking tree” and more. The events runs Nov. 15, 2024 through January 12, 2025. Admission is $26 to $41, depending upon when you go. Parking is free.
Sea of Lights at Miami Seaquarium, Key Biscayne (soon to be updated)
Sea of Lights at Miami Seaquarium (4400 Rickenbacker Cswy., Key Biscayne). This holiday lights celebration features more than 300 luminescent light displays, whimsical exhibits featuring a surfing Santa, reindeer, gingerbread house, photos with Reef Santa, holiday-themed shows, Santa's mailbox and tasty s'mores (additional fee). Nov. 24 through Dec. 30, 2024. Online admission is $32.99 for 10 years and older and $24.99 for kids ages 3-9.
(Photo courtesy of Zoo Miami)
Zoo Lights at Zoo Miami, South Dade
Zoo Lights at Zoo Miami (12400 SW 152 St.) – Fun family holiday immersive 3D experience that includes animal-shaped light displays with more than 1 million bright and dazzling lights. There are also special themed nights. Nov. 29 through Dec. 30, 2024. Before Nov. 28 when purchased online, Adults 13 and up $19.95, children 3-12 $17.95 and a special Zoo Miami package that includes admission, hot chocolate and two cookies. Click on link above for full info.
Deering Estate, South Dade
Deering Estate (16701 SW 72 Ave.). The grand estate features its very own “Historic Holiday Decor: Holidays in Wonderland, A Lewis Carroll Story,” with special vintage decorations throughout the various rooms. This display will be available from Nov. 29, 2024, through Jan. 7, 2025. The Holiday Decor is included with estate admission: $18 for adults and $10 for children (ages 4-14). Admission is free for Deering Estate Foundation Members and children under 4 years old. Click here to buy in advance.
City of Miami – Christmas tree and light displays (these will be updated as information becomes available)
- Bayfront Park (301 Biscayne Blvd.). Behold its majestic tree and towering downtown skyscrapers.
- Brickell CityCentre (701 S. Miami Ave.). Featuring Santa's post office display, decorative trees, lights and holiday decorations.
- Christmas on Fuller St.: (Fuller St., Coconut Grove)
- CityPlace Doral (8300 NW 36 St.) and Downtown Doral Park (8395 NW 53 St.)
- Miami Lakes Main Street (6700 Main St.)
- North Shore Park (501 72 St., Miami Beach)
- City of North Miami at MOCA Plaza (770 NE 125 St.)
- Palmetto Bay Village Hall (9705 E. Hibiscus St.)
- Enchanted Place North Miami (NE 16 Ave. and 137 St.)
Homes With Holiday Light Displays in Miami
(Video courtesy of Victor Pedroso)
Are you lighting up your house or neighborhood for the holidays? Email us the details and a photo at news@southfloridaonthecheap.com.
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