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Some resident “animals” at Zoo Miami get a holiday sprucing up during the attraction’s annual Zoo Lights event, which is offered on select nights from November 29 through December 30, 2024. If you buy your tickets before November 28, you can get a discount. Families and children of all ages are invited to immerse themselves …

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Plenty of things to do and entertainment are featured at Light Up Sistrunk. In 2024, the event is 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, December 6, 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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Holiday festivities at a park in Fort Lauderdale include live local performances, bounce houses and train rides. It’s a merry event. Entry is free.  Parking is free. Light Up Carter Park 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday, December 13 1450 W. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-828-5411 The event includes face painting and a holiday tree …

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During Miami winters, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden transforms itself into The NightGarden, an enchanted, illuminated experience full of fantasy and wonderment – where things like the Wise Talking Tree, Archimedes and Flying Fairies come to life. This gorgeous magical garden is scheduled to open on Nov. 15, 2024 through Jan. 12, 2025. Feast your eyes …

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Beautiful Deering Estate lights up for the holidays with a variety of activities. From November, 2024 to January, 2025 the estate, at 16701 SW 72nd Ave., is decked out in special vintage decor. Historic Holidays: Caroling Through the Season Daily, from Nov. 29, 2024 to Jan. 7, 2025 10 a.m.-5 p.m., gates close at 4 …

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Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church will present a free “Ukrainian Christmas Traditions” concert featuring “Carols of the Bells” plus food, crafts and more starting at 4 p.m. Saturday, December 7, 2024. The event will begin at 4 p.m. with food, crafts and more. The “Carols of the Bells” concert will begin at 5:30 …

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Whether you’re a creative crafter or maybe just appreciate unique handicrafts, or just like to browse a variety of homemade works by local artisans to get ideas for your own projects, this event is for you.  What: 34th annual Holiday Craft Fair When: Dec. 7-8, 2024, Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. …

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After 40 years, the annual Miami tradition that is Santa’s Enchanted Forest will not be returning for 2024. The attraction announced its closing on Instagram. Santa’s Enchanted Forest will be closed for the 2024 season as we reflect on four magical decades of cherished memories and plans for the future. As a beloved South Florida …

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The wacky 41st King Mango Strut Parade, known for being a spoof of the year’s craziest, most outrageous headlines, of which there are plenty in Miami, weaves through the streets of Downtown Coconut Grove on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at 2 p.m.  Watch as marching groups, homemade floats and makeshift mascots parade down Main Highway. …

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For Kwanzaa, Afrique Ngozi Dance & Drums is performing in West Palm. The free Kwanzaa performance, which features dancing and drumming, is from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, December 29, 2023, at The Square, a shopping, restaurant and entertainment hub, 700 S. Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach. Parking at The Square usually ranges from free …

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Families can enjoy holiday cheer right before Christmas during the free Winter Wonderland holiday celebration on Thursday, Dec. 21 from 6-10 p.m. at Griffing Park in North Miami. At the event hosted by North Miami Vice Mayor Mary Estime-Irvin, you can squeeze in some last-minute holiday shopping at their holiday market while the kids enjoy …

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