Miami holiday

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 …

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 …

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 a variety of food trucks, live musical entertainment and the chance to play on a mountain of glistening, white snow, 50 tons of it! All …

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 intersection of Euclid Avenue and Lincoln Road. The Christmas Tree Lighting festivities will include kids’ holiday crafts, a holiday parade featuring special guests, a special …

Old Cutler Presbyterian Church will present its annual Christmas concert with performances at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. Both shows are free! Get into the holiday spirit as you enjoy seasonal classics performed by musicians and vocalists from the church choir, orchestra, worship band, handbell choir and youth choir. This is …

Thanksgiving is about food and kindness. In South Florida, various organizationsare exemplifying those features with opportunities for free turkeys and other food for a holiday feast.  Some events are open to the public. Others may feature eligibility requirements. Free food distributions are in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach. Please return to this feature as other …

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 Beach on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. There will be food trucks, rides and games, caroling and treats, plus giveaways and even a …

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 29 through December 30, 2024. If you buy your tickets before November 28, you can get a discount. Families and children of all ages are invited to immerse themselves …

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 Flying Fairies come to life. This gorgeous magical garden is scheduled to open on Nov. 15, 2024 through Jan. 12, 2025. Feast your eyes …

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 p.m. Saturday, December 7, 2024. The event will begin at 4 p.m. with food, crafts and more. The “Carols of the Bells” concert will begin at 5:30 …

After 40 years, the annual Miami tradition that is Santa’s Enchanted Forest will not be returning for 2024. The attraction announced its closing on Instagram. Santa’s Enchanted Forest will be closed for the 2024 season as we reflect on four magical decades of cherished memories and plans for the future. As a beloved South Florida …