Holiday

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, which enabled them to reclaim and rededicate the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. But, there was only enough oil to keep the candles lighted for one …

Kwanzaa is a holiday that focuses on African-American heritage and values. Bass Park will celebrate Kwanzaa Ujamaa, the fourth day, with a free event in Fort Lauderdale. Ujamaa means cooperative economics and is the fourth principle of Kwanzaa. The Kwanzaa Ujamaa  event in 2024 is 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, December 27, at Bass …

South Florida usually offers perfect winter weather to venture out. If you’re out and about December 25, festive light displays, restaurants, attractions, art installations, parks, and places to shop are open.  Please return to this feature as other information is added for Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. If you’re looking for a place to …

Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, diners can cross a stress-free holiday meal off their wish list. A number of restaurant chains will be open Christmas Day. So, once the presents are opened, it’s OK to leave the mess for later. Following are some helpful ideas of places to eat. Oh, and we’re fairly certain …

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

The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum in Delray invites the public to its annual Kwanzaa Celebration 2-5 p.m., on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024. It’s a free event with RSVP to secure your spot at this celebration of culture, community, and unity. A $10 donation is requested. Festivities include gift-making, art activities, storytelling for children, and food …

Snow flurries are featured at Dania Pointe, a shopping, dining and entertainment plaza in Dania. The displays in 2024 with festive holiday songs are free. Posing with real snowmen is free. Parking is free. Events in 2024 Let It Snow display Snow flurries  7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays November 29 through December …

If your holiday plans include seeing “The Nutcracker,” we’ve found a way you can see several performances of this time-honored classic for less. Many of the deals, from Culture Shock Miami, are for patrons age 13 to 22 — but each young person can bring someone else along for the same low price. ‘The Nutcracker’ …

Festive theme decorated trees and a Hanukkah display are featured at a free Winter Wonderland exhibit in Plantation.  The indoor exhibit at Plantation Historical Museum includes a train village, a gift shop and occasional extra festive events. Extra events feature Santa and live entertainment. In 2024 the display is open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. …

Get ready for the Grand Delray Beach Chanukah Festival & Menorah Lighting. Event starts at 5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. This free festival will feature live music, game trucks, holiday snacks, crafts, plus latkes, doughnuts, cotton candy, a bounce house, menorah lighting, and activities for the whole family. Location: Old School Square, 51 N. …

Holiday festivities for families are featured at Wilton Wonderland in Broward. Santa and some of his friends are included at the indoor event.  Wilton Manors hosts a bunch of holiday events, which usually are free. Wilton Manors events in 2024 include Holiday lighting Holiday lighting is 6:30 p.m. Thursday, December 5, at Flippen Park, 2109 …