Holiday

Two dozen or so residents in Coral Springs Broward who dressed up their yards with elaborate holiday lights and inflatables are featured in a Deck The Halls event. The winners and other participants are featured online if you’d like to drive by to glance at the impressive displays in person, or browse photos on the …

Jungle Island is host to a Christmas-themed circus production, “Jungle Bells Cirque,” and we’ve found a deal that will let you see it for less. Not only will you get to see the show, but the ticket entitles you to a full day’s admission to Jungle Island. This is the plot of the 90-minute (with …

The good news is that the weather won’t change these upcoming events. So, whether you are looking for some arts and crafts at Santa’s workshop or a holiday movie and pajama party, Everglades Outpost has just the thing. Normal hours of operation are Friday through Tuesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. But Saturdays in December, …

Live performances and festivities that reflect the holidays with an African-American perspective are featured at the African-American Research Library in Fort Lauderdale. The events in 2023 are December 15-16, and entry is free. Performances include Soulful Christmas, described as a retelling of “The Night Before Christmas” with a twist that offers a lyrical journey that …

Holiday festivities for families are featured at Wilton Wonderland in Broward. Santa and some of his friends are included at the indoor event. The event in 2023 is 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. December 16, and entry is free.  A holiday storytime and art projects are part of the event. The Wonderland is at Hagen …

Tropical Holiday Trees at Mounts features three, 8-15-foot trees, designed by the Mounts horticulture team, that are installed with hundreds of colorful bromeliads, orchids, and other tropical botanicals, instead of lights. The exhibit runs through Sunday, Dec. 31, and is open during regular Garden hours (Tuesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; last entry …

On Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., the public is invited to celebrate the annual Merrick Holiday Open House in Coral Gables. There will be music, vendors, carolers, food, and a visit from Santa Claus.  Admission is FREE. Coral Gables Merrick House, 907 Coral Way Coral Gables, FL 33134. Free parking …

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! So goes the classic holiday song and although in Miami that’s never going to happen, it will magically appear at Dolphin Mall. The 19th Annual Magical Snowfall tradition will kick off Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, and happen nightly through Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, at Ramblas Plaza. …

The Jubilate Vocal Ensemble and the Jubilate String Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Nelson Hall, will lead a community sing-along of Georg Friederich Händel’s Messiah at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, at the Ancient Spanish Monastery, 16711 W. Dixie Highway, North Miami, Florida. All singers are welcome to participate, and call time is at …

For a visual treat, festive light displays are delightful.  A free walkup display in North Broward offers lovely photo ops. The lights displays in 2023 are 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in December on the lawn at Coral Springs city hall, 9500 West Sample Road, Coral Springs 33065.  Lighted displays include an 11-foot teddy bear, …

Happy Hanukkah! Broward County organizations have planned a number of public events to celebrate Hanukkah this year. The Jewish holiday falls on different days every year in the English calendar. In 2023, Hanukkah will be observed from sundown on Thursday, Dec. 7, through Friday evening, Dec. 15. Hanukkah celebrates both a military victory and a …