Three Kings Day Parade in Little Havana
The 2026 Three Kings Day Parade, also known as the Three Wise Men, will take to the streets of Little Havana starting at noon on Sunday, Jan. 11. The event,...
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Free, wacky King Mango Strut Parade in Coconut Grove
The wacky 42nd 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...
New Year's Eve fireworks on South Beach
Party on Ocean Drive with a bang of fireworks at 11:59 p.m. to bring in the New Year on Sunday, Dec. 31. The New Year's Eve party is on Ocean...
Free New Year's Eve party at Bayfront Park, Miami
Once again, South Florida's largest New Year's Eve celebration will be at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami from 5 p.m. Dec. 31, 2025 to 2 a.m. Jan. 1, 2026, for...
Free New Year's Eve outdoor concert by Orchestra Miami
Start your new Year with some fabulous music and fireworks! Orchestra Miami, Miami's premiere professional orchestra, invites you to ring in the New Year with a spectacular free beachfront concert...
Nights of Lights holiday display at Fair Expo discounts
Make it a night of wonder and enchantment for the holidays at Nights of Lights at the Fair Expo, an experience filled with holiday lights and displays, a skating rink...
Fairchild's NightGarden & new discount, 25% off
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...
Discover Homestead: Winter Wonderland
The City of Homestead transforms Loser Park into a Winter Wonderland for the holidays from Nov. 22, 2025 through Jan. 4, 2026 with a variety of holiday-themed activations, a holiday...
Things to do Christmas Day (lots are free)
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...
Where to see holiday lights in Miami-Dade, with map
Turn on holiday music in the car and take a drive to a fairyland of outdoor light displays throughout South Florida. You can see Christmas lights in all corners of...
Tree lightings and free holiday events around Miami-Dade
Christmas tree lightings and winter fests are happening earlier and earlier each year. Here's where to watch when they flip the switch and hundreds of lights bring the tree to...
Free Miami Beach Holiday Festival of Lights
This holiday season, prepare to be dazzled and amazed when you experience a series of dazzling spectaculars of music and light as the Miami Beach Holiday Festival of Lights comes...
Free Noche Buena! Salsa, Samba and Worldbeats for the holidays at Copperbridge
In the heart of Downtown North Miami, on NE 125 St. and 4th Ave. sits the Copperbridge Foundation Complex, where art exhibitions, lectures and lively artistic events take place. Just...
Discounts and deals for Christmas Wonderland
Drive by Tropical Park at night and you'll see millions of holiday lights and a huge ferris wheel and probably get squeals from the kids in the car. What was...
Places for festive, unique & winter photos in Florida
If you appreciate taking your own interesting holiday photos, South Florida offers some wonderful, whimsical, and festive displays. Adorable selfies. Pose with pals. Broward, Dade and greater Palm Beach offer...
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...
$5 to 'Scrooge: A Fractured Christmas Carol,' Miami
The Charles Dickens holiday classic "A Christmas Carol" is a dark tale with grumpy Ebeneezer Scrooge and the frightening ghosts that visit him. The players at Fantasy Theatre Factory...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Jungle Island Luminosa
Jungle Island's Luminosa attraction will be open November 14, 2025, through March 7, 2026/ Luminosa includes giant lantern exhibits, featuring mythical jungle wildlife, submerged Atlantis, ancient Asian dynasties and legendary...
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,...
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,...
Love holiday music? Watch free school caroling competition
The Merrick Festival Caroling Competition, featuring choirs from South Florida middle schools and high schools, will be back for 2025. And you can watch the performances free of charge, from...
Santa's Parade of the Elves marches in South Miami
Santa’s Parade of the Elves in South Miami officially kicks off the holiday season! Presented annually by the South Miami Parks & Recreation Department, this popular and festive event is...
Free and cheap holiday events in Miami-Dade 2025
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...
50th Annual Winternational Thanksgiving Day parade
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....
Free Thanksgiving turkeys and food distributions
Thanksgiving is about food and kindness. In South Florida, various organizations are exemplifying those features with opportunities for food for a holiday feast. Some events are open to the public,...
Holidays at Zoo Miami: Dazzling 'Zoo Lights' discount for early birds
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 21 through December 30,...
Free holiday concerts at Old Cutler Presbyterian Church
Old Cutler Presbyterian Church will present its annual Christmas concert with performances at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. Both shows are free! Get into the holiday...
North Miami Beach Snowfest and Holiday Parade
North Miami Beach's annual holiday celebration, the Snowfest and Holiday Parade is back on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 5 p.m. at North Miami Beach City Hall. Admission is free. Bring...
Free photo with Santa at Bass Pro Shops
Santa’s Wonderland is back at Bass Pro Shops, and you're invited to enjoy this Christmas village. Santa arrives on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at 5 p.m. and the festivities will...
Deering Estate: Enjoy vintage holiday decor in South Dade
Beautiful Deering Estate lights up for the holidays with a variety of activities. From November 28, 2025 to January 6, 2026 the estate, at 16701 SW 72nd Ave., is decked...
Where to order special holiday dinners for takeout
Whether you are celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa this year, you may be looking to avoid all the cooking that comes with end-of-year celebrations. Consider ordering a fully cooked holiday...
Free Winter Wonderland at Tri-Rail Miami Airport Station
Tri-Rail’s “Winter Wonderland” presented by Herzog returns to Tri-Rail’s Miami Airport Station (3861 NW 21st Street, Miami 33142) on Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The...
Free Winter Kiddos Land at CityPlace Doral
Winter Kiddos Land, a magical day of festive family fun is happening at CityPlace Doral's Fountain Plaza Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 from 2 - 7 p.m. Winter Kiddos Land...
Holiday events for people & pets in South Florida
Plenty of holiday events in South Florida feature fun with pets. Here are some fun events to party with your favorite mutts. Events for people and pets in Broward Tamarac...
FPL to give away 200 trees and lights Dec. 3, Miami
Here's a chance to get a free tree along with a string of holiday lights to make your home decorations complete. The first 200 households, on a first-come, first-served basis...
Free Santa's Snowblast in Hialeah
The City of Hialeah Annual Santa’s Snowblast will be from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at Milander Park. The event will include carnival rides, games, food for purchase from...
Annual holiday parade on Lincoln Road in Miami Beach
The Lincoln Road Business Improvement District is hosting its Annual Christmas Tree Lighting festivities on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Euclid Oval at the...
Holiday Lights for the Animals, North Miami Beach
The Humane Society of Greater Miami is hosting its annual Holiday Lights for the Animals event at the Soffer and Fine Adoption Center, 16101 W. Dixie Highway, in North Miami...
