Things to Do New Year's Day in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach
Ring in the New Year with fun and entertainment. South Florida offers a wide variety of places to things to do and sights to see. Lots are free or relatively...
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Hanukkah events in Broward
Happy Hanukkah! Broward County organizations have planned a number of public events to celebrate Hanukkah this year. The Jewish holiday in 2025 will be celebrated December 14 - 21. Hanukkah...
Pride Band: free live holiday music in Wilton Manors
Relish the rhythms of the holidays at a free live outdoor performance featuring the South Florida Pride Concert Band. The event in 2025 is at 7 p.m. Friday, December 19,...
Free and cheap Hanukkah events in Miami-Dade 2025
Hanukkah fairs and other events enhance the holiday with fun and yummy food in South Florida. Hanukkah celebrates the victory of the Maccabees, a Jewish army, over the Syrian-Greek army,...
Holi-Days events at Old School Square, Delray Beach, through Dec. 23
Celebrate the season Delray-style with festive Midday Holiday Cheer at Old School Square. Holi-Days events at Old School Square What's in store: Each Tuesday and Wednesday in December, from 11:30...
Free, festive programs for all ages, Mandel Public Library, West Palm Beach
Santa's helpers and visiting elves have been busy decorating for one of its biggest and most imaginative holiday lineups ever. Seasonal highlights range from a life-size Candy Land game and...
Jingle & Mingle, plus holiday cheer, at Boca Center through December
The Shops at Boca Center presents Jingle & Mingle: Holiday Cheer Lights & festivities will continue through Dec. 31, 2025. Kickoff event highlights from Nov. 22: Nutcracker Fantasy – Delight in...
Lanterns & Lights at Safari Nights, Lion Country Safari
Lion Country Safari is doing something different this year, so we thought it was worth mentioning. It's offering a "get ready to glow" first-ever lantern festival. Lanterns & Lights at...
Holiday concerts in South Florida
Music is what helps make the holiday season what we expect it to be. Can you imagine the holidays without music? Of course not. It sets the tone, creates the...
Free holiday drive-in film 'Elf' and train rides in Broward
Load up the youngsters. A free drive-in movie is featured in North Broward. Drive-in films in 2025 include: 7 p.m. Saturday, December 13: "Elf" with trackless train rides at 6...
Free Soulful holiday events & entertainment at African-American library in Fort Lauderdale
Treat yourself to free holiday festivities and live entertainment at Broward libraries. Many branch libraries offer free parking. Some library events require registering online. Holiday events in 2025 at libraries...
Free & inexpensive New Year's Eve festivities day and night in Broward
If you're looking for something interesting to do New Year's Eve, several festivities are free and relatively inexpensive, including an outdoor party in Fort Lauderdale with live entertainment, an anchor...
Junior Orange Bowl Parade "Miracle on the Mile"
In celebration of active youth and community, the The Junior Orange Bowl Parade will take place on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 5 p.m. The theme is "Miracle on the...
Pompano Beach Holiday Boat Parade glistens on the Intracoastal
The Pompano Beach Holiday Boat Parade dazzles the waterways. The boat parade in 2025 is 7 p.m. Friday, December 12, on the Intracoastal Waterway. The event usually features more than 50...
Winterfest Parade and festivities, with discount opportunity
Popular and festive, the Winterfest Boat Parade features elaborately decorated boats floating in formation on The New River & Intracoastal Waterway in Fort Lauderdale. The event in 2025 is 6 p.m....
Free Christmas cantata: Delray Beach, Dec. 14
If you believe the spirit of the holidays comes alive through music, then you won't want to miss the Christmas Cantata. It's a one-hour program and is free to attend...
Walk-through holiday lights display at Hard Rock in Hollywood offers discounts
Holiday tunes and an array of walk-through lights and displays are featured at Hard Rock the Holidays in Hollywood. The attraction outdoors at the pool of the guitar hotel is...
Free New Year's Eve fest with grand anchor drop, entertainment & inflatables
Fort Lauderdale is offering free New Year's Eve festivities including an outdoor street party with a lighted anchor drop. Music entertainment is featured at the event. The Fort Lauderdale Downtown...
Santa on the river in Broward
When he's not in his workshop, Santa is often out and about in South Florida. He's waving to fans & posing for snapshots. Among his favorite places are Fort Lauderdale...
Merry in Mizner & Boca Jolly Days, through Dec. 31
Mizner Park in Boca Raton is transformed each by a sleigh full of elves with winter holiday decorations and public festivities. Following is a partial list. What: Boca Jolly Days...
Free holiday sing along at the Arsht Center
Come spend a Sunday afternoon filled with holiday fun on Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. at the Adrienne Arsht Center during the Dan + Claudia Zanes Holiday Sing Along. Grammy...
Boynton Beach Boat Parade with free watch areas, Dec. 12
The Boynton Beach Holiday Boat Parade will start at 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, with a watch area and festivities at Boynton Harbor Marina, 735 Casa Loma...
Winter Wonderland in Tamarac features bounce houses, games and entertainment
Santa, holiday entertainment and inflatables are featured at Tamarac Winter Wonderland . Photo ops are plentiful. Winter Wonderland Santa is attending Winter Wonderland, a holiday event in Tamarac. Entry is...
Pinecrest Gardens Nights of Lights
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...
Christmas Lights in the Acres is a dazzling display in Plantation
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...
Free: Winter Festival has seasonal fun for kids in Royal Palm Beach, Dec. 6
It's that time of year again and Royal Palm Beach is going all in to create another signature event for the holidays that not only includes performers, entertainment and food...
Drone show at Sunrise holiday event with festive displays
Entertainment 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 2026 is...
Free Ukrainian Christmas Traditions concert and event
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 4:30 p.m. Saturday,...
Buckler's 35th Christmas Craft Fair, West Palm Beach, Dec. 6-7
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...
Flamingo Gardens offers glitzy holiday lights display & live entertainment
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...
Free entry for Holiday Village in Oakland Park
Entry is free for a festive Holiday Village in Oakland Park, with Santa, snow slide, carousel and ice skating rink. Holiday Village in 2025 is 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m....
Free community sing-along of Handel's 'Messiah'
The Jubilate Vocal Ensemble and the Jubilate Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Nelson Hall, will lead a community sing-along of Georg Friederich Händel’s Messiah at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday,...
Holidays in Boynton Beach include tree lighting, and more, Dec. 5
Holiday events in Boynton Beach are free and open to the public, beginning with the evening tree lighting, followed by an afternoon parade the next day. Holiday Tree Lighting When:...
Free Winter in Paradise celebration, Heart & Soul Park, West Palm, Dec. 6
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,...
Hollywood Beach Candy Cane Parade
The 69th annual Hollywood Beach Candy Cane Parade will start at 7 p.m. Saturday, December 6, 2025 at the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk at Missouri Street and proceed south to Harrison...
Snow flurries, snowmen and free photo ops at Dania Pointe
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...
Restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day in South Florida
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...
Splurge: Victorian holiday events at Stranahan House in Fort Lauderdale
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...
Let it snow! Dolphin Mall magical snowfall for the holidays
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...
Yuletide on Atlantic Parade in Pompano Beach
The Yuletide on Atlantic Parade is a festive holiday delight in Pompano Beach that includes Santa. Floats, performers and high school bands are featured. The parade in 2026 is 6...
Christmas on Las Olas is a festive holiday event in Fort Lauderdale
Sledding. Ice skating. Live holiday music. Las Olas Boulevard is offering its very popular holiday event, and entry is free. In downtown Fort Lauderdale in 2025 Christmas on Las Olas...
Light Up Carter Park in Fort Lauderdale
Holiday festivities at a park in Fort Lauderdale include local performers, bounce houses and train rides. It's a merry event. Entry is free. Parking is free. Light Up Carter Park...
