Clicky Skip to Content

In celebration of active youth and community, the The Junior Orange Bowl Parade will take place on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 5 p.m. The theme is “Miracle on the Mile: A Holiday Parade and Celebration.” The parade will march through downtown Coral Gables, the Host City of the Junior Orange Bowl, and stride redefined …

Read More about Junior Orange Bowl Parade and Miracle on the Mile

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 for Dec. 6, 2024, through Jan. 4, 2025. Hours are 6-9 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. There will be treats and activities for kids and kids at …

Read More about Pinecrest Gardens to present its Nights of Lights

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 will feature first-class entertainment with an arts with fun station, train rides, holiday character appearances, a toddler zone, Santa’s elves’ workshop, story time, letters to …

Read More about Free Winter Kiddos Land at CityPlace Doral

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 Holiday Pawty is 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, December 14, at the dog park, 8101 Southgate Boulevard, Tamarac 33321. The event includes pet adoptions and …

Read More about Holiday events for people & pets in South Florida

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 …

Read More about Things to do Christmas Day

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 while supplies last, will receive free Christmas trees  with energy-efficient LED lights. The event is being hosted in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs …

Read More about FPL to give away 200 trees and lights Dec. 3, Miami

The wacky 41st 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 of Downtown Coconut Grove on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at 2 p.m.  Watch as marching groups, homemade floats and makeshift mascots parade down Main Highway. …

Read More about Free, wacky King Mango Strut Parade in Coconut Grove

The Merrick Festival Caroling Competition, featuring choirs from South Florida middle schools and high schools, is back for 2024. And you can watch the performances free of charge, from December 4 through December 8, 2024, with an awards show on Tuesday, December 10, at 550 Biltmore Way in Coral Gables. The event is called “Rejoice …

Read More about Want holiday music? Watch free school caroling competition

Getting photos with Santa at the mall is a timeless tradition, and the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season. No lines, no fuss. Just friendly staff, a jolly Santa, and the most heartwarming photos to capture the moment! The closer we get to Christmas, the busier photos with Santa events get. It can be …

Read More about Picture-perfect memories: Santa photo experiences in South Florida

Get ready for a fun time on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, when the 49th 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 …

Read More about 49th Annual Winternational Thanksgiving Day parade

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 happening Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024. Once picked as “Best Small-Town Parade” by the Miami New Times, the event along Sunset Drive has become a South …

Read More about Santa’s Parade of the Elves marches in South Miami

Living on the CheapMiami on the Cheap is a member of Living on the Cheap, a network of websites published by frugalistas, journalists and consumer advocates. Find practical advice on saving money on groceries, travel and shopping, plus tips from our experts on how to live the good life for less at Living on the Cheap.

Living on the Cheap in the Media