Where to see holiday lights in Miami-Dade

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

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 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

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). 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.

Fruit & Spice Park Fireside Nights on Saturday, Nov. 30 from 6-10 p.m. (one night only) at 24801 SW 187 Ave. with a festive fireside holiday celebration with holiday lights, hot cocoa, cookies and fun holiday-themed photo opportunities. Tour the garden at 7:30 or 8:30 p.m. and food will be available for purchase from food trucks. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for kids ages 6-11 and kids 5 and under are free. The tour is $5 additional.

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.)
• Lincoln Road (660 Lincoln Rd., 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.) 
• Holiday Village and Train Station at Aventura Mall (Village is Lower Level near Bloomingdale's and Train Station is Lower Level Near Macy's, 19501 Biscayne Blvd.)

Homes With Holiday Light Displays in Miami

(Video courtesy of Victor Pedroso)

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