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Experience Santa’s Spectacular in Tamiami Park before it closes!

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With Santa’s Enchanted Forest canceled this year, something had to take its place. That replacement is the Santa’s Spectacular Drive-Thru Musical Extravaganza at Tamiami Park, scheduled to run from Nov. 28 through Dec. 27. We also found a deal for up to 41 percent off. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the […]

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Holiday lights: Where to see Christmas lights in Miami – UPDATED

Turn on holiday music in the car and take a drive to a fairyland of outdoor light displays throughout Miami. You can see Christmas lights in Miami in all parts of the county, and you can do it without leaving your car. It doesn’t get any better than that for social-distancing purposes, right? Plus, we […]

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Free fun for kids: Track Santa’s path around the globe on Christmas Eve

Remember when you had to listen to the news to find out about Santa’s path around the globe? Now you can track Santa online. Since 1955, the team at North American Aerospace Defense Command (better known as NORAD) has kept track of a sleigh pulled by eight reindeer. In the early days, curious kids had to telephone in […]

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Free & cheap holiday events in Miami

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The holidays in 2020 look very different than in years past.  However, the spirit of the season can be found in plenty of places around Miami. We’re doing our best to list as many free and cheap events and displays as we can find! To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami […]

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Arsht presents virtual ‘Troll That Stole Hanukkah’ show

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts has been celebrating the season in style. Its Thomson Plaza is decked out in colorful lights, and its December calendar is brimming with a selection of live and in-person events. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also […]

Miami malls where you can find tree lightings, Santa photos & more

Looking forward to decking the halls of malls this holiday season? There will, in fact, be free holiday events taking place at Miami malls. But we aware that these will require social distancing, face coverings and reservations. We’ll be updating this post as we receive information! To keep up with latest news, sign up for […]

Santa’s Wonderland: Free fun for families

Santa’s Wonderland is back at Bass Pro Shops, and you’re invited to enjoy this magical Christmas village. Through Dec. 24, enjoy free photos with Santa and free family holiday activities including crafts and games. This year, the photos with Santa will include a Magic Santa Shield acrylic barrier between Santa and families. Also, in order to limit […]

Cheap winter break camps in Miami for 2020

Miami-Dade County Parks are a great deal year-round for enjoying our fantastic “winter” weather, and they’re an even better option for inexpensive Winter Break camps.  During the two-week break, parks in all corners of the county offering camps that include fitness, arts and crafts, sports and several field trips for students age 6-14. To keep […]

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Find Chanukah events taking place throughout Miami

Chanukah begins Dec. 10 and ends Dec. 18, and throughout Miami, you can find celebrations and menorah lightings planned to commemorate this special time. Check back often as we will continue to update this listing. Also, please let us know of other free lightings and events we should add. To keep up with latest news, […]

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Tree lightings and Santa events happening in Miami

There’s nothing like a tree lighting or a visit from Santa to put you in the Christmas mood. This year, there are undoubtedly fewer events, but we’ve found several holiday events taking place throughout Miami. We will be sure to keep track and update this list accordingly! To keep up with latest news, sign up […]

Visit Santa Claus at Miami’s Dolphin Mall

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Dolphin Mall! Through Dec. 24, the bearded one will be stationed daily in the second-floor Ramblas area at the mall, 11401 NW 12th St.  To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook and […]

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