Posted by: 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 life! And even though we don't have much winter weather in Miami-Dade, there are winter festivals to be found.
CITY OF DORAL HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
The City of Doral is hosting a variety of Christmas events at their parks from a concert to a bazaar, to story time and a holiday celebration.
Friday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m.
Park & Tree Lighting Ceremony
Doral Government Center, 8401 NW 53 Terr.
Santa Claus will be present to light the tree to mark the beginning of the holiday season. Photos with Santa available for $5. Buy tickets on Eventbrite.
Saturday, Dec. 7 at 4 p.m.
Holiday Bazaar
Downtown Doral Park, 8395 NW 53 St.
A great place to find unique artisanal holiday gifts.
Friday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m.
Holiday Celebration at the Park
Doral Central Park, 3000 NW 87 St.
Bring the kids to enjoy inflatables, a snow slide, live performances and holiday character appearances. Tickets are $5 and can be reserved on Eventbrite.
Saturday, Dec. 14 at 5 p.m.
Miami Symphony Orchestra at the Park
Downtown Doral Park, 8395 NW 53 St.
Holiday concert
Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 6 p.m.
Storytime with Mrs. Claus
Doral Cultural Arts Center, 8363 NW 53 St.
Miami Symphony Orchestra performs a holiday concert in Downtown Miami. Photo courtesy of Miami DDA.
Miami-Dade
Downtown Miami Holiday Spectacular presented by the Miami Downtown Development Authority. The 24-foot Christmas tree on Flagler St. will be lit, along with a menorah and The Miami Symphony Orchestra will perform. Friday, Nov. 15 from 6-8 p.m., Flagler St. and SE 3 Ave.
City of Hialeah Tree lighting ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Claus will preside over the tree lighting and flip the switch to light the tree! Friday, Nov. 15 at 6 p.m., Veterans Park, 290 Palm Ave., Hialeah
Christmas Tree Lighting and story time with Mrs. Claus, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Thursday, Nov. 21 at 5:30 p.m., Westchester Cultural Arts Center at Tropical Park, 7930 SW 40 St.
Light up North Miami. The annual tree lighting on the MOCA Plaza with hot chocolate and cookies, a visit from Santa Claus, musical performances, giveaways and fun photobooths. Thursday, Dec. 5 from 6-8 p.m., MOCA Plaza, 770 NE 125 St., North Miami.
City of Coral Gables Tree lighting ceremony. Grand opening of holiday park, tree lighting with Santa Claus, carnival games, and holiday craft and food items for sale. Friday, Dec. 6 from 5:30-10 p.m., Coral Gables City Hall, 405 Biltmore Way, Coral Gables.
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