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Vendors selling handmade items and a Winter Wonderland with snow for kids are featured at a popular holiday festival in Sunrise.  Sunrise Arts and Crafts Festival in 2024 is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, December 14, at Welleby Park, 11100 NW 44th Street, Sunrise 33351. Parking is free. Entry is free for the Arts …

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The Oasis Church in Pembroke Pines hosts Christmas at the Oasis. The event includes train rides, hayrides, snacks, plus nearly a million glistening lights and decorations.  In 2025, the the event is open 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. December 1-25, with a suggested donation starting at $10 per car for the drive-through. The The festival is …

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Sledding. Ice skating. Live holiday music. Las Olas Boulevard is offering its very popular holiday event, and entry is free. In downtown Fort Lauderdale in 2024, Christmas on Las Olas is 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday, December 3, on Las Olas Boulevard, a popular fashion and dining district. The event is from Southeast 6th …

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Thanksgiving is about food and kindness. In South Florida, various organizationsare exemplifying those features with opportunities for free turkeys and other food for a holiday feast.  Some events are open to the public. Others may feature eligibility requirements. Free food distributions are in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach. Please return to this feature as other …

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Entertainment, snow and holiday decorations are featured at a holiday light up event in Sunrise. Light Up The Holidays in 2025 is 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, December 6, at the Sunrise Amphitheater and entry is free. The Sunrise Amphitheater is at 10770 W. Oakland Park Boulevard. The event includes holiday entertainment, refreshments, and …

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Light Up Dania Beach offers entertainment, synthetic ice skating and a drone show. Photo ops include selfies with Santa.  The event in 2025 is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, November 15, and entry is free. Light Up Dania Beach includes: Kids zone Ugly Sweater event, which is open to adults and kids as participants …

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Plenty of things to do and entertainment are featured at Light Up Sistrunk. The event in 2025 is 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, December 5, and entry is free. Light Up  includes photo ops with Santa, a kids area and health fair. Other features slides tree lighting live entertainment free toy giveaway while they …

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