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Lights dancing to favorite seasonal songs are the draw at a popular outdoor walk-up holiday light show in Plantation Acres.  You must purchase tickets online prior to see Christmas Lights in the Acres.  Christmas Lights in the Acres is a walk-up display with an impressive light show synchronized to festive tunes. The fee is $10 …

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Pinecrest Gardens’ Nights of Lights features glittering, larger-than-life installations to celebrate the season in style. Peruse thousands of lights and wander through a holiday-themed maze. This year’s edition is scheduled for Dec. 5-28, 2025. Hours are Dec. 5 and 6; 12 and 13; 18-23 and 26 and 27 from 6:30-10 p.m.; Dec.7, 14 and 28 from …

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Jungle Island’s Luminosa attraction will be open November 14, 2025, through March 7, 2026/ Luminosa includes giant lantern exhibits, featuring mythical jungle wildlife, submerged Atlantis, ancient Asian dynasties and legendary Latin culture. Luminosa takes guests on a journey through 13 acres, using light to explore mythical kingdoms. Hours are 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday …

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In Davie, horses are part of the holiday lighting festivities. Holiday Lighting of the Greens Festival includes the Jingle Bell Horse Parade. Live entertainment, Santa, and games are  featured. Food is available for purchase. The event in 2025 is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, December 6, at Bamford Sports Park, 3801 S. Pine Island Road, …

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Entertainment, snow and holiday decorations are featured at a holiday light up and Winter Wonderland event in Sunrise. The event includes a drone show.  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 drone show at 9 p.m. is featured …

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Flamingo Gardens in Davie glitters during the holidays with its lights display. Winter Wonderland Lights and decorations are poised among the tree-lined walkways of the attraction. Live music enhances the ambiance. Winter Wonderland in 2025 is 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. November 22 to December 30, except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Admission is …

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The public is invited to attend these community holiday festivities with local artisans, food vendors, music, skating and a fire truck with snow. Winter in Paradise When: Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m. Where: Historic Northwest District, Heart & Soul Park, 825 N. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach Located just north of …

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Photo ops with Santa, holiday tunes,  and light displays are featured at Deerfield Beach’s annual Ocean Way Holiday festivities. Ocean Way Holiday in 2025 is 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, December 6, at Deerfield beach parking lot, 149 S.E. 2nd Ave., Deerfield Beach 33441. Entry is free. Parking fees apply. Parking rates usually are …

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The annual tree lighting, performances and activities are just the beginning at Harbourside Place in Jupiter. There will also be dancers, gymnasts, food vendors and much more. Tree Lighting & Santa arrival When: Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, kick-off at 5 p.m. Where: Harbourside Place, 200 U.S. Route 1, Jupiter, Features: Local vendors, holiday performances, including …

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Lake Worth Beach is kicking off the season with performances, a meet and greet with Santa, plus plenty of family activities. Tree Lighting and Meet & Greet Santa! When: Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Cultural Plaza, Lake Worth Beach Features: Tree lighting with Santa, performances and family activities. Cost: Free …

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Driving around looking at holiday lights is a favorite tradition of the holiday season. We all have favorite neighborhoods in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties that go all out to decorate for Christmas, Hanukkah or winter. In South Florida, the weather is wonderful for looking at holiday lights. In fact, not only do we …

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