Holiday

Who doesn’t love the winter holidays, especially in a place like Miami-Dade where winter is glorious? Indoor and outdoor events abound in Miami-Dade to celebrate Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, solstice and just the holidays in general. We have parades, on land and on water, festivals, concerts, light displays, “snow” and more family fun, much of …

Snow flurries and snowmen are featured at Dania Pointe, a shopping, dining and entertainment plaza in Dania. The events and displays are free.  Parking is free. 2025 Snow events at Dania Pointe  Let It Snow display Snow flurries  7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays November 28 to December 28 7 p.m. Sundays November …

We can all recall, not too long ago, one could drive from Miami to West Palm Beach searching for an open eatery on Thanksgiving Day only to discover there were none. Now, there are many restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Miami, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Thankfully, that was then, this is now, and … …

Get ready for a fun time on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, when the 50th Annual Winternational Thanksgiving Day parade rolls through downtown North Miami along NE 125 St. from 6th to 12th Avenues. The parade kicks off at 10 a.m. and will feature… Marching bands from various Miami-Dade high schools with color guard …

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 …

Popular holiday events in Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach and other towns in South Florida include lighting & light-up festivities. Events often feature extra fun like live entertainment, activities for kids, face painting, vendors and Santa.  Some events in Fort Lauderdale feature Fort Lauderdale Symphonic Winds. An event in Dania includes skating and a drone show. …

Whether you are looking for that special holiday ornament, something special for your Thanksgiving table setting, or just enjoy shopping for handmade, one-of-a-kind items, you’re going to love this year’s showcase by local artisans. Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, …

 The Plantation Holiday Parade is a festive event that residents look forward to every year. The parade in 2025 is 9 a.m. Saturday, November 22, with a route from Northwest 46th Avenue and Broward Boulevard, west to Northwest 69th Avenue, Northwest Fourth Street to Plantation City Hall, 400 NW 73rd Avenue, Plantation. Bleachers are offered …

Thousands of lights &  Olas the beach snowman are featured at  Light Up  The Beach on A1A and Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. The festivities in 2025 are 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 19, at Las Olas Oceanside Park.  The Fort Lauderdale Symphonic Winds band will perform at 7 p.m. The event …

Decorated with a festive vintage  vibe, historic Stranahan House in Fort Lauderdale is featuring Victorian holiday tours and a gift shop. The tours are 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. December 16 through 20 and the fee is $30 ($25 for members).  Stranahan House is at 335 SE 6th Ave., Fort Lauderdale 33301. Sign up for the South …

All Aboard for the Holiday Extravaganza Express! Join the seasonal celebration on this Boca Raton campus for an evening chock full of family fun. 10th annual CP Group Tree Lighting When: Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Where: Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRiC), 5000 T-Rex Ave. General admission is free; VIP tickets …